Wales Women and Albania Women
9 October 2026
Wales secured a 1-0 victory away to Albania in the opening leg of their Women’s World Cup qualifying play-off. An own goal from Ezmiralda Franja proved decisive, extending Wales’ unbeaten run to nine matches.
Franja turned Lily Woodham’s corner into her own net, while goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel helped Wales preserve their advantage under sustained Albanian pressure. The return leg takes place in Llanelli on Tuesday, with the winners moving closer to a possible final against Norway.