"FAW Wales will play their first game in front of a Rodney Parade crowd for six years when they host Poland on Tuesday, 28 October (19:45 GMT). The match in Newport will come three days after Rhian Wilkinson's side face Australia in another friendly at Cardiff City Stadium. Wales boss Wilkinson has suggested some senior players may retire in October having finally had the opportunity to play at a major tournament, Euro 2025."
"Influential midfielder Jess Fishlock said after Wales' group-stage exit in Switzerland that she needed to think about her international future while striker Kayleigh Barton has already hung up her boots. However, Sophie Ingle - who has returned to former club Bristol City - has said she still plans to add to her 142 Wales caps. The last time Wales played in front of fans at Rodney Parade was a Euro 2021 qualifier against Northern Ireland in September 2019, which they drew 2-2."
Wales will host Poland at Rodney Parade on 28 October (19:45 GMT), marking the first match with fans at the Newport venue since September 2019. The Newport fixture follows a friendly against Australia at Cardiff City Stadium on 25 October. Manager Rhian Wilkinson indicated some senior players may retire after Euro 2025, with Jess Fishlock weighing her international future and Kayleigh Barton already retired, while Sophie Ingle plans to continue adding to 142 caps. Wales finished bottom of their Euro 2025 group; Poland placed third in theirs. Both friendlies begin preparations for 2027 World Cup qualifying; the European qualifying draw is scheduled for 4 November 2025. Both matches will be broadcast on BBC One Wales and BBC platforms.
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