USSR national football team: record v Republic of Ireland
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v Republic of Ireland 
| Games won: | 4 |
| Games drawn: | 1 |
| Games lost: | 3 |
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 1972 | Republic of Ireland v USSR | W | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup |
| 13 May 1973 | USSR v Republic of Ireland | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 30 Oct 1974 | Republic of Ireland v USSR | L | 3-0 | UEFA European Championship |
| 18 May 1975 | USSR v Republic of Ireland | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship |
| 12 Sep 1984 | Republic of Ireland v USSR | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 16 Oct 1985 | USSR v Republic of Ireland | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 15 Jun 1988 | Republic of Ireland v USSR | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship |
| 25 Apr 1990 | Republic of Ireland v USSR | L | 1-0 | International Friendly |