Republic of Ireland Interceptions Stats 2026
Republic of Ireland Interceptions Stats 2026
Republic of Ireland have recorded 40 interceptions across 4 UEFA Nations League games in 2026, averaging 10 per match. C. Coventry leads the squad with 7 interceptions - 2.33 per game. J. Egan is next with 5.
Republic of Ireland Interceptions: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Republic of Ireland are averaging 10 interceptions per match - C. Coventry leads that period with 7. Use the match-by-match table above to compare interceptions game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Republic of Ireland vs Austria on 14.11.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many interceptions do Republic of Ireland average per game?
Republic of Ireland average 10 interceptions per UEFA Nations League game in 2026, based on 4 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 10 per match.
Who leads Republic of Ireland for interceptions?
C. Coventry leads Republic of Ireland for interceptions in 2026 with 7 in UEFA Nations League - an average of 2.33 per game. J. Egan is second with 5.
How do Republic of Ireland's interceptions break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Republic of Ireland's interceptions totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
Republic of Ireland player interceptions rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Interceptions |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Dara O'Shea | defender | 8 | 8 | 1 | 63% |
| Jayson Molumby | midfielder | 9 | 7 | 0.78 | 67% |
| Conor Coventry | midfielder | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 60% |
| John Egan | defender | 3 | 6 | 2 | 100% |
| James Abankwah | defender | 7 | 5 | 0.71 | 57% |
| Jack Moylan | midfielder | 6 | 5 | 0.83 | 67% |
| Séamus Coleman | defender | 5 | 5 | 1 | 60% |
| Finn Azaz | midfielder | 5 | 5 | 1 | 80% |
| Jason Knight | midfielder | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 80% |
| Nathan Collins | defender | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 60% |
| Troy Parrott | attacker | 9 | 3 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Liam Scales | defender | 7 | 3 | 0.43 | 43% |
| Jamie McGrath | midfielder | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 50% |
| Jake O'Brien | defender | 7 | 2 | 0.29 | 29% |
| Jack Taylor | midfielder | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Chiedozie Ogbene | attacker | 8 | 1 | 0.13 | 13% |
| Ryan Manning | defender | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 20% |
| Jimmy Dunne | defender | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Killian Phillips | midfielder | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Robbie Brady | midfielder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Millenic Alli | attacker | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Bosun Lawal | defender | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| CaoimhÃn Kelleher | goalkeeper | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Adam Idah | attacker | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Liam Kitching | defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Republic of Ireland interceptions match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team interceptions |
Opposition interceptions |
Match total |
Top player |
| 4 Oct 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Israel | Home | 1-1 | 5 | | | |
| 1 Oct 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Austria | Home | 2-2 | 15 | | | |
| 27 Sep 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Israel | Away | 0-3 | 9 | | | |
| 24 Sep 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Kosovo | Away | 1-0 | 11 | | | |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Canada | Away | 1-1 | 10 | | | |
| 28 May 2026 | Friendly International | Qatar | Home | 1-0 | 4 | | | |
| 16 May 2026 | Friendly International | Grenada | Home | 5-0 | 3 | | | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | North Macedonia | Home | 0-0 | 7 | | | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | WC Qualification Europe | Czech Republic | Away | 2-2 | 9 | | | |
| 16 Nov 2025 | WC Qualification Europe | Hungary | Away | 2-3 | 5 | | | |
Republic of Ireland interceptions 2026: last 10 games
- Interceptions for per game
- 7.5
- Interceptions against per game
- 8.8
- Match total interceptions per game
- 16.3
- Games
- 10
- League rank for match interceptions
- 28 of 53
Republic of Ireland Interceptions for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 5.5 % |
Over 6.5 % |
Over 7.5 % |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 9.5 % |
| Home | 5 | 6.6 | 40% | 40% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Away | 5 | 8.4 | 80% | 80% | 80% | 60% | 40% |
| Overall | 10 | 7.5 | 60% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% |
Republic of Ireland Interceptions against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 5.5 % |
Over 6.5 % |
Over 7.5 % |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 9.5 % |
| Home | 5 | 9.2 | 100% | 100% | 80% | 60% | 60% |
| Away | 5 | 8.4 | 100% | 80% | 60% | 60% | 20% |
| Overall | 10 | 8.8 | 100% | 90% | 70% | 60% | 40% |
Republic of Ireland Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 12.5 % |
Over 14.5 % |
Over 16.5 % |
Over 18.5 % |
Over 20.5 % |
| Home | 5 | 15.8 | 60% | 60% | 40% | 20% | 20% |
| Away | 5 | 16.8 | 100% | 100% | 40% | 20% | 0% |
| Overall | 10 | 16.3 | 80% | 80% | 40% | 20% | 10% |
Republic of Ireland Team interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Team interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions / match | 7.5 | 6.6 | 8.4 |
| Interceptions over 5.5 | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Interceptions over 6.5 | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Interceptions over 7.5 | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Interceptions over 8.5 | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Interceptions over 9.5 | 30% | 20% | 40% |
Republic of Ireland Interceptions against 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Interceptions against |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions against / match | 8.8 | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Interceptions against over 5.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Interceptions against over 6.5 | 90% | 100% | 80% |
| Interceptions against over 7.5 | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Interceptions against over 8.5 | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Interceptions against over 9.5 | 40% | 60% | 20% |
Republic of Ireland Match interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Match interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Match interceptions / match | 16.3 | 15.8 | 16.8 |
| Match interceptions over 12.5 | 80% | 60% | 100% |
| Match interceptions over 14.5 | 80% | 60% | 100% |
| Match interceptions over 16.5 | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Match interceptions over 18.5 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Match interceptions over 20.5 | 10% | 20% | 0% |
Republic of Ireland interceptions match by match 2026
UEFA Nations League interceptions table 2026: every team's interceptions per game
Republic of Ireland interceptions against top-half and bottom-half teams 2026
| Opponents |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 16.5 % |
| Vs top six | 12 | 7.67 | 7.08 | 14.75 | 25% |
| Vs top half | 12 | 7.67 | 7.08 | 14.75 | 25% |
| Vs bottom half | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Vs bottom six | 0 | - | - | - | - |
Republic of Ireland interceptions per game by competition, last three seasons
| Competition |
Season |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 16.5 % |
| UEFA Nations League | 2026/2027 | 4 | 9.5 | 9.25 | 18.75 | 50% |
| WC Qualification Europe | 2026 | 7 | 5.86 | 8.86 | 14.71 | 43% |
| Friendly International | 2026 | 4 | 6 | 7.75 | 13.75 | 25% |
| Friendly International | 2025 | 2 | 8.5 | 7 | 15.5 | 50% |
Republic of Ireland next three opponents: interceptions per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their interceptions for |
Their interceptions against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Sat 14 Nov 19:45 | Austria (away) | 17 | 8 | 9 | 12.5 | 9.5 | 3 |
| Tue 17 Nov 19:45 | Kosovo (home) | 17.5 | 9.5 | 8 | 16.5 | 7 | 9.5 |
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