Sweden v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

Tuesday, 4 June

Women's EURO 2025 qualifier

League A Group 3

Sweden v Republic of Ireland, Friends Arena, 5.30pm

TV

Live coverage from 5pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

ONLINE

Live blog on rte.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app with clips on RTÉ Sport social media.

RADIO

Live commentary on an extended Game On with 2fm.

WEATHER

'Mostly sunny and pleasantly warm' is the expected weather in Stockholm – although how pleasant it actually is given the projected high temperatures remains to be seen. While it’s set to hit 25 degrees during the day, the evening temperatures are due to fall to about 14 degrees, perhaps to the relief of the away side. A bit of breeze about too, again dying down by kick-off time.

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The first point-first goal chase

"Plenty of fire, not enough ice."

The words of RTÉ Sport’s Anthony Pyne in the wake of Ireland’s defeat to Sweden at the Aviva Stadium on Friday as Eileen Gleeson’s side spurned a couple of glorious chances before being ruthlessly punished by their opponents.

Lily Agg and Amber Barrett were the main guilty parties in Dublin, albeit not the only ones, as the harsh realities of playing against the top sides were emphatically delivered once again.

The games against France, England and the Swedes have resulted in no points and, worryingly, no goals. That statistic takes on further life with every passing game, even if Gleeson is saying it's not something that is bothering the squad too much.

If Sweden at home was viewed as the best chance of points, then