Wales v Republic of Ireland, 11 September 1979
| Score | 2-1 to Wales |
| Referee | Brian Stevens |
| Competition | International Friendly |
| Venue | Vetch Field |
| Attendance | 6,825 |
View Wales v Republic of Ireland head to head
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Wales
Manager: Mike Smith
Goals:
| Ian Walsh | 24 |
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| Alan Curtis | 53 |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Dai Davies
Defender
George Berry
Defender
Joey Jones
Defender
Leighton Phillips
Midfielder
Brian Flynn
Midfielder
John Mahoney
Midfielder
Peter Nicholas
Midfielder
Mickey Thomas
Midfielder
Terry Yorath
Forward
Alan Curtis
Forward
Ian Walsh
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Republic of Ireland
Manager: Johnny Giles
Goals:
| Joey Jones | own goal | 22 |
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Starting lineup:
Gerry Peyton
Goalkeeper
Eamonn Gregg
Defender
Paddy Mulligan
Defender
(captain)
David O'Leary
Defender
Liam Brady
Midfielder
Tony Grealish
Midfielder
Mick Martin
Midfielder
Jerry Murphy
Midfielder
Gerry Ryan
Forward
Frank Stapleton
Forward
Brendan O'Callaghan
Forward/Central defender