Liam Scales returns to Ireland lineup for match against Austria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Liam Scales started for Ireland in their 2-2 draw with Austria on October 1, 2026, following a previous game absence against Israel. Scales, who was an unused substitute in that match, had expressed his views about the situation surrounding it. The 28-year-old played in a back three but was substituted after 60 minutes while Ireland was ahead 2-0, leading to a dramatic comeback from Austria. The next fixture for Ireland is a return leg against Israel, scheduled to take place in Serbia.
- •Liam Scales played as a left centre back against Austria.
- •Ireland was leading 2-0 before conceding two goals.
- •Scales was substituted after the 60-minute mark.
- •Ireland's next match is against Israel in Serbia.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Liam Scales makes Ireland return after sitting out Israel clash
"Liam Scales started for Ireland this evening after sitting out the previous game against Israel. The 28-year-old was an unused sub after it was reported that he had made his feelings clear about the f...
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