The Matildas will play their first match since the Tokyo Olympics when they face the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Wednesday morning (AEST).
Tony Gustavsson's side fell just short of a medal in Japan after losing a bronze-medal match against the United States 4-3 last time out.
Australia showed promising signs of progress under Gustavsson at the Olympics with their quarter-final win over Great Britain particularly encouraging.
The Republic of Ireland didn't qualify for the Games and have lost seven straight games coming into this match against the Matildas.
Matildas vs Republic of Ireland match details
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Sep 22 | 4.00am | Australia v Republic of Ireland | Tallaght Stadium | Network 10, 10Play |
The Matildas will be hopeful of claiming an away victory on Wednesday morning as they look to build on their progress made in Tokyo.
After a shaky start under new coach Gustavsson, Australia have seemingly found their feet under the Swede and now have their sights set on the 2023 Women's World Cup on home soil.
The Matildas are currently ranked 11th in the world and will be favourites against a Republic of Ireland side currently sitting 33rd.
These two nations have never faced off in women's football making it a historic fixture.
How to watch the Matildas vs Republic of Ireland in Australia
This match will be broadcast on television via Network 10 and their streaming service 10Play.
After Channel Seven televised the Matildas with mixed results in July, Network 10 will show our female football stars for the first time as part of a new rights deal.
With Paramount Plus not showing football until late October, 10Play will be streaming the match and is available via the App Store, Google Play, Apple TV, Android TV, Freeview, Fetch, Samsung and Telstra TV.
Matildas squad and team news
Ellie Carpenter and Kyah Simon were originally selected but have been withdrawn and replaced with Indiah-Paige Riley and midfielder Clare Wheeler.
Star attacker Caitlin Foord is also nursing an injury and wasn't picked for this squad, while Hayley Raso was omitted after Football Australia assessed a shoulder injury.
| Player | Club | Position | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Arnold | West Ham | Goalkeeper | 27 |
| Angela Beard | Fortuna Hjorring | Defender | 24 |
| Steph Catley | Arsenal | Defender | 27 |
| Emma Checker | Melbourne City | Defender | 25 |
| Kyra Cooney-Cross | Melbourne Victory | Midfielder | 19 |
| Mary Fowler | Montpellier | Forward | 18 |
| Emily Gielnik | Aston Villa | Forward | 29 |
| Charlotte Grant | FC Rosengaard | Defender | 19 |
| Amy Harrison | PSV | Midfielder | 25 |
| Winonah Heatly | Vaxjo | Defender | 20 |
| Alanna Kennedy | Manchester City | Defender | 26 |
| Sam Kerr | Chelsea | Forward | 28 |
| Chloe Logarzo | Kansas City | Midfielder | 26 |
| Jenna McCormick | AGF Fodbold | Defender | 27 |
| Teagan Micah | FC Rosengard | Goalkeeper | 23 |
| Courtney Nevin | Unattached | Defender | 19 |
| Clare Polkinghorne | Vittsjo GIK | Defender | 32 |
| Jamilla Rankin | Brisbane Roar | Defender | 18 |
| Indiah-Paige Riley | Fortuna Hjorring | Forward | 19 |
| Remy Seimsen | Sydeny FC | Forward | 21 |
| Emily Van Egmond | Unattached | Midfielder | 28 |
| Clare Wheeler | Fortuna Hjorring | Midfielder | 23 |
| Lydia Williams | Arsenal | Goalkeeper | 33 |
| Tameka Yallop | West Ham United | Midfielder | 30 |
Republic of Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Grace Moloney (Reading), Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Eve Badana (DLR Waves)
Defenders: Harriet Scott (Birmingham City), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Diane Caldwell (North Carolina Courage), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Claire Walsh (Glasgow City), Savannah McCarthy (Galway WFC), Áine O'Gorman (Peamount United), Isibeal Atkinson (Celtic)
Midfielders: Denise O'Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Jamie Finn (Birmingham City), Ruesha Littlejohn (Aston Villa), Ciara Grant (Shelbourne), Niamh Farrelly (Glasgow City), Aoibheann Clancy (Wexford Youths), Jess Ziu (Shelbourne), Katie McCabe (Arsenal)
Forwards: Heather Payne (Florida State University), Rianna Jarrett (London City Lionesses), Amber Barrett (FC Koln), Kyra Carusa (HB Hoge), Clare Shine (Glasgow City), Emily Whelan (Birmingham City), Saoirse Noonan (Shelbourne), Leanne Kiernan (Liverpool)