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16 Oct 2025

Barrett, Toland and Patten named in Ireland squad for play-off clash

The Donegal contingent will look to return to League A in the Nations League

Barrett, Toland and Patten named in Ireland squad for play-off clash

Amber Barrett celebrates after scoring against Greece

Donegal natives Amber Barrett and Tyler Toland have been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for their UEFA Nations League Promotion/Relegation play-off with Belgium.

Anna Patten, whose grandfather is from Falcarragh, is also named in the squad but will be unavailable for the first leg due to suspension.

After finishing in second place in League B via goal difference behind Slovenia, Carla Ward's side take on the Belgians, who were second last in League A.

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Milford native Barrett currently leads the way in the Belgian League top scorer charts with four goals, although her Standard Liege side haven't had a great start to the season as they sit fifth.

Toland, from St Johnston, transferred to Durham in the summer in the WSL2, and the side are mid-table so far, while Patten's Aston Villa are eighth in the top tier in England.

The two-legged tie will commence on Friday, October 24, at the Aviva Stadium with a 7.00pm kick-off, with the return leg four days later in Heverlee.

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