Albania W vs Wales W result: 0–1
Stats, match flow, line-ups and summaryWorld Cup - Women - Qualification Europe Semi-final
Match summary
Wales W beat Albania W 1–0. Esmeralda Franja 21'. Wales W led 0–1 at half-time.
Match timeline
- 21'
Esmeralda Franja1–0 - 26'
Arbiona Bajraktari - 38'Gemma Evans
- 44'Xhesika Ndoj · for Sara Maliqi
- 56'Megi Doçi
- 57'Hannah Cain · for Rachel Rowe
- 57'Scarlett Hill · for Esther Morgan
- 79'Lois Joel · for Angharad James-Turner
- 83'Elise Hughes
- 86'Sara Begallo · for Mikaela Metalla
- 90'Valentina Troka · for Fortesa Berisha
- 90'+5'Olivia Francis · for Mared Griffiths
How was this match?
Match stats
Albania WWales W
Overview
44%Possession %56%
10Shots9
3Shots on target3
6Corners6
18Fouls20
5Offsides3
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
Shots
2Blocked shots0
Passing
273/333 (82%)Passes368/431 (85%)
Defence
14/16 (88%)Tackles won14/16 (88%)
0Interceptions0
0Clearances0
3Saves3
Starting lineups
3-4-1-2 · 4-4-2
Albania W3-4-1-2
11Doçi
7↓Berisha
10Krasniqi
6↓Maliqi
15Berisha
14Franja
8Levenaj
21Hilaj
22↓Metalla
5Bajraktari
12Spahiu
- 12Raimonda SpahiuG
- 22Mikaela Metalla↓ 86'CD
- 21Alma HilajCD-L
- 5Arbiona BajraktariCD-R
- 15Gresa BerishaCM-L
- 14Esmeralda FranjaCM-R
- 10Qëndresa KrasniqiAM
- 6Sara Maliqi↓ 44'LM
- 8Vanesa LevenajRM
- 11Megi DoçiCF-L
- 7Fortesa Berisha↓ 90'CF-R
Substitutes
- 19Xhesika Ndoj↑ 44'
- 18Sara Begallo↑ 86'
- 9Valentina Troka↑ 90'
Wales W4-4-2
20Jones
9Hughes
8↓James-Turner
4Ingle
13↓Rowe
10↓Griffiths
2Woodham
3Evans
6Davies
5↓Morgan
21Middleton-Patel
- 21Safia Middleton-PatelG
- 3Gemma EvansCD-L
- 6Mayzee DaviesCD-R
- 2Lily WoodhamLB
- 5Esther Morgan↓ 57'RB
- 4Sophie IngleCM-L
- 13Rachel Rowe↓ 57'CM-R
- 8Angharad James-Turner↓ 79'LM
- 10Mared Griffiths↓ 90'+5'RM
- 20Carrie JonesCF-L
- 9Elise HughesCF-R
Substitutes
- 11Hannah Cain↑ 57'
- 18Scarlett Hill↑ 57'
- 7Lois Joel↑ 79'
- 22Olivia Francis↑ 90'+5'
Head-to-head
0
Albania W
0
Draw
2
Wales W
Last 2 meetings
- Oct 13, 2026Wales W3–0Albania W
- Oct 9, 2026Albania W0–1Wales W
Venue
Loro Borici Stadium
Frequently asked questions
- When is Albania W vs Wales W?
- Albania W vs Wales W was played on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 16:00 UTC.
- Where is Albania W vs Wales W played?
- Albania W vs Wales W was played at Loro Borici Stadium.
- What competition is Albania W vs Wales W in?
- Albania W vs Wales W was part of the World Cup - Women - Qualification Europe.
- What was the final score of Albania W vs Wales W?
- Albania W vs Wales W ended 0–1.