Is Republic of Ireland vs North Macedonia on TV? How to watch friendly

The Republic of Ireland and North Macedonia face off against each other this evening in a match that almost rubs salt in the wounds of both teams after they were knocked out of the World Cup qualifiers last week. Ireland were beaten in their play-off semi-final by the Czech Republic, who won 4-3 in a penalty shootout, after the Irish had surrendered a two-goal lead in Prague. North Macedonia, meanwhile, were battered 4-0 in their own play-off against Denmark and must now compete with Ireland in the final throes of World Cup qualifying to see who finishes third in the play-offs.

This match is a consequence of the qualifying schedule as both teams needed to be available to play in the final (had they gotten there) which sees Denmark face Czech Republic tonight. As international breaks feature two matches per country, it was organised that the losers of the World Cup play-off semi-finals would play each other. Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players felt ‘only pain’ after their defeat last week but that the process of rebuilding begins again.

Here’s everything you need to know: When is Ireland vs North Macedonia? Republic of Ireland vs North Macedonia is due to kick off at 7:45pm GMT on Thursday 31 March at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. How can I watch it?

In Ireland, the match will be broadcast on RTE Two and streamed free on RTE Player. You will not be able to watch the game in the United Kingdom, with Prime Video instead streaming the play-off final between Denmark and Czech Republic. Predicted line-ups Republic of Ireland XI: Kelleher, Coleman, O'Brien, Collins, O'Shea, Manning, Taylor, Molumby, Azaz, Ogbene, Parrott North Macedonia XI: Dimitrievski; Stojchevski, Zajkov, Musliu; Churlinov, Elmas, Atanasov, Bardhi, Herrera; Qamili, Rastoder