Wales faces Romania as Bellamy seeks to improve away record

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Wales faces Romania as Bellamy seeks to improve away record

Summary

Wales meets Romania in Bucharest on Saturday as coach Craig Bellamy aims to address the team's poor away friendly record. Wales has not won in 16 away friendlies since November 2008. The game marks the first matchup against Romania since 1993, offering an opportunity for Wales to build momentum ahead of the Nations League A campaign later this year. Key players Ben Davies and Connor Roberts are available for selection, while Dylan Lawlor remains sidelined due to a knee injury.

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Key Details

•Wales is winless in 16 away friendlies since 2008.
•The match against Romania is scheduled for Saturday at 18:45 BST.
•Gheorghe Hagi will manage Romania at home for the first time.
•Dylan Lawlor is unavailable due to a knee injury.
•Ben Davies and Connor Roberts are fit to play after injuries.

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3:42 PMBBC Sport — Bellamy's Hagi pain as Wales boss eyes improvement

What they're saying

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Craig Bellamy recalls the impact Romania icon Gheorghe Hagi had on his beloved Wales when he was a schoolboy as he bids to improve his side's miserable record in away friendlies.
— BBC Sport

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