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Wales host Iceland in Cardiff tonight in the final match of their group campaign in Nations League group B4, with Craig Bellamy’s side needing just one point to stay in with a shout of promotion.
The home side drew 0-0 against Turkey last week to keep themselves second in the group, two points ahead of Iceland, and they are in the hunt for automatic promotion if they win and Turkey slip up against Montenegro.
However, second place is a more realistic hope for Bellamy’s men, and that result would put them into a promotion play-off in March.
But first, they have to get past an Iceland side that they drew 2-2 with in Reykjavik last month, with the visitors hunting three points that would force the Welsh into a relegation play-off come March.
We’ll have all the latest build-up, news and reaction below:
Wales 0-0 Iceland
Half a chance as Oskarsson brings down the long ball well and squares it off to Johannesson, whose high shot is tipped over by Ward. Wales manage to clear the corner, but Iceland stay in possession.
It’s a good press from Wales though, forcing the visitors all the way back to the ‘keeper before winning it back from the long ball.
Chris Wilson19 November 2024 19:53
Wales 0-0 Iceland
It’ll be Iceland with the first chance to swing in a free-kick after Williams fouls Þorsteinsson. Guðmundsson delivers, but Rodon does well to head away and Wilson wins a free-kick.
Chris Wilson19 November 2024 19:51
Wales 0-0 Iceland
All Wales in the opening stages, which is no surprise.
Iceland’s first brief spell of possession does bring a couple of nice one-touch combinations, though nothing comes of it.
Chris Wilson19 November 2024 19:49
KICK-OFF! Wales 0-0 Iceland
The away side get us underway in Cardiff!
Chris Wilson19 November 2024 19:46
Wales v Iceland LIVE
The two sides have emerged from the tunnel at the Cardiff City Stadium, so the anthems will be underway soon.
We’re five minutes from kick-off in the Welsh capital!
Chris Wilson19 November 2024 19:40
Form guide
As mentioned previously, Wales are yet to lose a match under Craig Bellamy, winning two and drawing three since he took over ahead of the Nations League resuming.
Both wins came against Montenegro, with Wales drawing both matches against Turkey and giving up a two-goal lead to Iceland in the reverse fixture in Reykjavik.
Iceland have won two, drawn one and lost two across their last five matches. As well as that draw against Wales, they beat Montenegro twice but were soundly beaten home and away by Turkey – 4-2 at home and 3-1 in Izmir.
Chris Wilson19 November 2024 19:35
Match facts
Iceland won 2-0 against Montenegro last time out and will be looking to win back-to-back competitive away matches for the first time since September 2015.
Orri Oskarsson has scored three goals in four starts for Iceland in the Nations League. He could become the first player to score in three consecutive appearances for Iceland in the Nations League.
Chris Wilson19 November 2024 19:30
Is Wales v Iceland on TV?
With around 20 minutes to go until kick-off, here’s a reminder of how you can watch tonight’s match.
When is Wales vs Iceland?
The match takes place on Tuesday 19 November with kick-off set for 7.45pm GMT at the Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
Where can I watch the match?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on S4C, with coverage starting at 7.20pm. The match can also be streamed online via BBC iPlayer.
Chris Wilson19 November 2024 19:25
Match facts
Wales are unbeaten in their five matches under Craig Bellamy, and this is the longest unbeaten run to begin a managerial stint of any Wales boss.
The Welsh have gone 314 minutes without conceding a goal at home, and they could keep four consecutive clean sheets in competitive home fixtures for the first time since September 2016, when they kept four.
Neco Williams is one of only three players to have played every minute for Wales under Craig Bellamy so far (450), along with Joe Rodon and Ben Davies.
Williams has assisted two goals in his past four international appearances (as many as in his first 39 games for Wales combined), while Harry Wilson has been directly involved in more goals than any other Wales player in the Nations League (seven), as well as being their top scorer in the competition (five goals, two assists).
Chris Wilson19 November 2024 19:20
Hareide: “The pressure is on Wales"
Veteran Iceland boss Åge Hareide says that his side have “possibilities” ahead of tonight’s game.
“The pressure is on Wales. They have their home crowd behind them and they’ll expect Wales to beat us.
“But the possibilities are there for us. We have played there before and we are confident we can do it.
“Craig Bellamy has tried to bring a certain style of play to Wales since he has started and he has done a good job. They have had good results, two draws against Turkey, and have conceded very few goals.
“They are hard to break down, but we will have a go to try and do that.
“It will be like a final. Everyone wants to play in a final, so we are pleased we are in a position to fight for it (second place).”
Chris Wilson19 November 2024 19:15