FRANCE vs REPUBLIC OF IRELAND HEAD-TO-HEAD

France haven’t lost to Republic of Ireland in their last 5 matches – 2 wins & 3 draws

France last lost to Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifier in 1981.

Their last five matches have been low-scoring and have produced just 4 goals – 3 for France & 1 for Republic of Ireland.

FRANCE

France were knocked-out at the quarter-finals the last time they topped their group at the Euros – by Greece in Euro 2004.

The French haven’t lost in 15 matches at major tournaments on home soil – 13 wins & 2 draws.

France’s last win in a European Championship knock-out game was the Euro 2000 final against Italy.

During the last 205 minutes of their Euro 2016 campaign, France haven’t allowed their opponents a shot on target.

They’ve scored 9 of their last 10 European Championship goals in the second-half.

Of the four goals they’ve scored so far at Euro 2016, three have come after the 88^th minute.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

This is their first ever appearance in the knock-out stages of the European Championships.

By beating Italy, Republic of Ireland earned their second win at European Championships, after their first against England in 1988.

Norwich City players have scored both of their goals at Euro 2016.