Republic of Ireland Long Balls Stats 2026
Republic of Ireland Long Balls Stats 2026
Republic of Ireland have recorded 225 long balls across 4 UEFA Nations League games in 2026, averaging 56.3 per match. C. Kelleher leads the squad with 88 long balls - 22 per game. D. O'Shea is next with 24.
Republic of Ireland Long Balls: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Republic of Ireland are averaging 56.3 long balls per match - C. Kelleher leads that period with 88. Use the match-by-match table above to compare long balls game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Republic of Ireland vs Austria on 14.11.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long balls do Republic of Ireland average per game?
Republic of Ireland average 56.3 long balls per UEFA Nations League game in 2026, based on 4 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 56.3 per match.
Who leads Republic of Ireland for long balls?
C. Kelleher leads Republic of Ireland for long balls in 2026 with 88 in UEFA Nations League - an average of 22 per game. D. O'Shea is second with 24.
How do Republic of Ireland's long balls break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Republic of Ireland's long balls totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
Republic of Ireland player long balls rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Long balls |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| CaoimhÃn Kelleher | goalkeeper | 8 | 152 | 19 | 100% |
| Dara O'Shea | defender | 8 | 70 | 8.75 | 100% |
| Conor Coventry | midfielder | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 100% |
| Nathan Collins | defender | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 100% |
| Mark Travers | goalkeeper | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 100% |
| Jake O'Brien | defender | 7 | 24 | 3.43 | 100% |
| James Abankwah | defender | 7 | 21 | 3 | 86% |
| Finn Azaz | midfielder | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 100% |
| Séamus Coleman | defender | 5 | 20 | 4 | 100% |
| Jayson Molumby | midfielder | 9 | 19 | 2.11 | 89% |
| Jason Knight | midfielder | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 100% |
| Liam Scales | defender | 7 | 15 | 2.14 | 100% |
| Liam Kitching | defender | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 50% |
| Ryan Manning | defender | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 100% |
| John Egan | defender | 3 | 12 | 4 | 100% |
| Jack Moylan | midfielder | 6 | 8 | 1.33 | 50% |
| Troy Parrott | attacker | 9 | 7 | 0.78 | 33% |
| Jamie McGrath | midfielder | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 100% |
| Robbie Brady | midfielder | 1 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Max O'Leary | goalkeeper | 1 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Josh Cullen | midfielder | 1 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Mark McGuinness | defender | 1 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Chiedozie Ogbene | attacker | 8 | 2 | 0.25 | 25% |
| Adam Idah | attacker | 6 | 2 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Killian Phillips | midfielder | 2 | 2 | 1 | 100% |
Republic of Ireland long balls match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team long balls |
Opposition long balls |
Match total |
Top player |
| 4 Oct 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Israel | Home | 1-1 | 25 | | | |
| 1 Oct 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Austria | Home | 2-2 | 59 | | | |
| 27 Sep 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Israel | Away | 0-3 | 65 | | | |
| 24 Sep 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Kosovo | Away | 1-0 | 76 | | | |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Canada | Away | 1-1 | 62 | | | |
| 28 May 2026 | Friendly International | Qatar | Home | 1-0 | 45 | | | |
| 16 May 2026 | Friendly International | Grenada | Home | 5-0 | 41 | | | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | North Macedonia | Home | 0-0 | 45 | | | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | WC Qualification Europe | Czech Republic | Away | 2-2 | 78 | | | |
| 16 Nov 2025 | WC Qualification Europe | Hungary | Away | 2-3 | 48 | | | |
Republic of Ireland Long balls for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Republic of Ireland Long balls against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Republic of Ireland Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Republic of Ireland next three opponents: long balls per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their long balls for |
Their long balls against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Sat 14 Nov 19:45 | Austria (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tue 17 Nov 19:45 | Kosovo (home) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Republic of Ireland players with the most games of 1+ long balls 2026
Republic of Ireland players with the most games of 3+ long balls 2026
Republic of Ireland players with the most games of 6+ long balls 2026
Explore Republic of Ireland stats on Statz
Republic of Ireland stats & bet builder pages
Republic of Ireland recent matches
Republic of Ireland next match