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Martin O'Neill's side need six points over the two games to maintain any chance of qualifying

Preview: Ireland aim for comfortable night in Faro

Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland side attempt to keep their qualification hopes for Euro 2016 alive against Gibraltar tonight. Read our preview.

Soccer • 04 Sep 15

Roy Chipolina has taken encouragement from what he perceives as Gibraltar's gradual improvement

Gibraltar hope to score on Friday night

Roy Chipolina has warned the Republic of Ireland that Gibraltar will set out to score against them as they head into Euro 2016 qualifier battle in Faro.

Soccer • 03 Sep 15

Roy Keane speaking to the media after training today

Keane: Gibraltar will be looking for giant-killing

Roy Keane has ordered the Republic of Ireland to treat their Euro 2016 clash with Gibraltar as an English cup-tie ripe for a giant-killing.

Soccer • 03 Sep 15

Gibraltar scored their only qualifying goal against Scotland in a 6-1 loss

Gibraltar name Jeff Wood as new coach

Ireland's next Euro 2016 qualifying opponents Gibraltar have named Englishman Jeff Wood as the third coach in their short international history.

Soccer • 07 Jul 15

Germany's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger

Three for Schurrle as Germany hammer Gibraltar

Andre Schurrle's hat-trick helped Germany overcome a sluggish first half to put Gibraltar to the sword with a 7-0 Euro 2016 Group D qualifying win.

Soccer • 14 Jun 15

Steven Fletcher (left) heads home the second goal of his hat-trick

Scotland knock Gibraltar for six

Steven Fletcher netted Scotland's first hat-trick for 46 years as Gordon Strachan's men bounced back from the shock of conceding Gibraltar's first competitive goal to record a 6-1 European Championship qualifying win at Hampden.

Soccer • 29 Mar 15

Allen Bula had overseen Gibraltar losing all four of their Euro 2016 qualifiers to date

Manager Allen Bula leaves Gibraltar post

Ireland’s Euro 2016 qualifier opponents Gibraltar have parted company with manager Allen Bula four games into their maiden European Championship qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 02 Mar 15

Thomas Muller celebrates his opening goal

Low-key Germany ease past Gibraltar

Germany picked up their obligatory group win over Gibraltar but the expected flurry of goals failed to arrive as they only managed to score four without reply in Nuremberg.

Soccer • 14 Nov 14

Joachim Loew will send out his strongest team against Gibraltar

Germany to field strongest team against Gibraltar

World champions Germany will field their strongest team against European minnows Gibraltar in Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier in Nuremberg, looking for a big score to boost confidence after a rocky start to the campaign.

Soccer • 12 Nov 14

Ireland coasted past Gibraltar in the match at the Aviva Stadium

Faro confirmed as venue for Gibraltar v Ireland

Gibraltar have confirmed that next September's home Euro 2016 qualifier with the Republic of Ireland will be played in Faro, Portugal, quashing speculation that the game would be moved to London.

Soccer • 28 Oct 14

Gibraltar boss Allen Bula watched his side concede three to Gerogia tonight

Georgia take points hitting Gibraltar for three

Georgia claimed their first points of the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win in Gibraltar.

Soccer • 15 Oct 14

VIDEO: Ireland beat Gibraltar - RTÉ panel analysis

The RTÉ panel of Liam Brady, Kenny Cunningham and Richie Sadlier assess Ireland's 7-0 win over Gibraltar.

Soccer • 11 Oct 14

Martin O'Neill insists that his side can improve despite their 7-0 victory over Gibraltar

O'Neill happy but sees room for improvement

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill declared himself pleased with his side's 7-0 Euro 2016 qualifier over Gibraltar but insisted there was still room for improvement.

Soccer • 11 Oct 14

James McClean scored Ireland's fourth goal against Gibraltar

McClean hails Ireland's goal-rush

Midfielder James McClean hailed a professional performance from his Ireland team-mates after contributing a brace in their 7-0 rout of Gibraltar.

Soccer • 11 Oct 14

Martin O'Neill says his Ireland side are not good enough to be complacent

O'Neill wants cup-tie approach against Gibraltar

Martin O'Neill will treat the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier against Gibraltar like an FA Cup tie.

Soccer • 11 Oct 14

Ireland trained in Malahide this week ahead of their clash with Gibraltar

Ireland will rock Gibraltar at Aviva

It could be a record-breaking evening as Ireland host Gibraltar in the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers at Aviva Stadium, kick-off 5.00pm.

Soccer • 11 Oct 14

Allen Bula suggested Gibraltar were aiming to qualify for France

Gibraltar boss: If we’re minnows, so are Brazil

Gibraltar boss Allen Bula insists Brazil should also be classed as minnows if his newcomers to the big stage are to carry that tag.

Soccer • 10 Oct 14

Martin O'Neill: 'We might not be able to break them down as easily as one might think'

O'Neill: Complacency not an option

Martin O'Neill has warned his Ireland team they are not good enough to be complacent ahead of their Euro 2016 showdown with Gibraltar at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Soccer • 10 Oct 14

28-year-old Richard Keogh has been struggling with a hamstring injury

Injured Keogh to miss Gibraltar clash

Defender Richard Keogh will miss tomorrow’s Euro 2016 qualifying tie with Gibraltar through injury, Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed.

Soccer • 10 Oct 14

Daryl Murphy has impressed the Republic of Ireland manager

Murphy goal rush has O'Neill purring

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has been impressed by the recent club form of striker Daryl Murphy ahead of the upcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Germany.

Soccer • 08 Oct 14

James McClean: 'There have been a lot of upsets in football over the years and we have got to make sure we are not one come Saturday'

McClean: We can't take Gibraltar for granted

James McClean has warned his Republic of Ireland team-mates not to allow themselves to become victims of a historic upset against minnows Gibraltar on Saturday.

Soccer • 09 Oct 14

Darron Gibson made his first Ireland appearance for over 10 months against Oman last month

Gibson keen for Germany showdown

Republic of Ireland's Darron Gibson is hoping for a chance to play himself into contention for a showdown with World champions Germany as he continues his comeback from an injury nightmare.

Soccer • 08 Oct 14

Gibraltar previously won an appeal to CAS to be accepted into UEFA

Gibraltar to appeal FIFA decision

Gibraltar's football association has announced it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after FIFA rejected its bid to become a member.

Soccer • 26 Sep 14

Conor Sammon returns to the Republic of Ireland squad hoping to add to his nine caps

Sammon named in 37-man Ireland squad

Conor Sammon and Paul Green have been included in Martin O'Neill's 37-man provisional squad for Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifiers with Gibraltar and Germany.

Soccer • 23 Sep 14

Ireland U17s hammer Gibraltar 5-0

The Republic of Ireland U17 side began their UEFA Championships qualifying campaign with 5-0 win against Gibraltar at Athlone Town's Lissywollen ground.

Soccer • 22 Sep 14