Summary

  • Wales secure second successive win under Rhian Wilkinson; Kosovo without a point in qualifying

  • Jess Fishlock becomes first Welsh footballer to win 150 caps

  • Ffion Morgan and Kayleigh Barton add to Rachel Rowe and Elise Hughes braces for visitors

  • Wales face Ukraine in double header during next international camp; Kosovo play Croatia twice

  1. Fishlock 'deserves' to beat Wales goal mark, says Wardpublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 9 April

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    Helen WardImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency

    Winning her 150th cap is not the only milestone on Jess Fishlock's mind today.

    The midfielder could also break Helen Ward's goalscoring record for Wales if she manages a hat-trick against Kosovo.

    And Ward says Fishlock "deserves" to claim her crown.

    Ward played 105 games for Wales, scoring 44 goals, before retiring in March 2023 at the age of 36.

    Fishlock scored twice in Friday's Euro 2025 qualifier as Wales beat Croatia 4-0 in Wrexham to take her tally to 42.

    "It's been coming for a while, I've played with Jess for 15 years and she's an incredible professional, 150 games on Tuesday," Ward told BBC Wales.

    You can read more here.

  2. Still room for improvement, says Wilkinsonpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 9 April

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    Rhian WilkinsonImage source, FAW

    Wales couldn't ask for much more from their first game - but new manager Rhian Wilkinson says there is still room for improvement.

    "I was really proud," Wilkinson said of the opening 4-0 win over Croatia.

    "I have asked the players to do some things that they haven't done before.

    "We made a few tweaks at half-time and I was really pleased with what they delivered. It is a proud day for me.

    "But I think we can be even more clinical.

    "I will chase performances. It is very special for me to be in this job. We had a good performance [against Croatia], but we will chase great."

  3. Highlights: Wales 4-0 Croatiapublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 9 April

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    Now as we've mentioned already, Wales made an excellent start to this Euro 2025 qualifying campaign when they beat Croatia 4-0 on Friday.

    You can watch the highlights of that game in Wrexham here.

    Media caption,

    Women's Euros 2025 qualifying: Wales 4-0 Croatia - highlights

  4. Ingle steps down as Wales captainpublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 9 April

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    Sophie IngleImage source, FAW

    The reason Jess Fishlock is captaining Wales today is because Sophie Ingle has stepped down as skipper.

    Ingle's decision was big news when it broke over the weekend, even if Fishlock's 150th cap is the main talking point in the build-up to this game in Kosovo.

    Ingle, 32, has played 136 times for Wales and led the side in Friday's opening Euro 2025 qualifier, a 4-0 win over Croatia.

    Wales have not yet announced who will replace Ingle as captain permanently, though the Chelsea midfielder will keep playing.

    "It has been the best nine years, representing my country and leading this group of girls out," Ingle said.

    "It has been such a career high and one I will never forget.

    "I think it is the right time for me, for the team and moving forward, that I pass on the captain's armband.

    "Being Wales captain has probably made me the person I am today. When I got that armband I was 23, I was a shy, little girl who didn't really speak to the team. That really gave me the power to speak to the girls and develop those relationships."

    You can read more of Ingle's interview here.

  5. 'She's the best player in the world' - Fishlock's family pay tributepublished at 12:40 British Summer Time 9 April

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    Just to warn you if you're watching from your desk, this next video is quite moving.

    Jess Fishlock's family pay tribute to her as she becomes the first Wales player to win 150 international caps.

    It's really lovely, and Jess' nephew is a little star.

    Media caption,

    'She's the best player in the world'

  6. Fishlock 'in disbelief' over 150th Wales appearancepublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 9 April

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    Jess FishlockImage source, Getty Images

    Let's talk about the legend that is Jess Fishlock then.

    The midfielder has racked up her share of milestones over the course of an illustrious career, but she says she is "in disbelief" at the prospect of becoming the first Wales player to win 150 caps.

    Fishlock, 37, will captain Wales in Kosovo today after Sophie Ingle stood down from the role.

    Fishlock could also break or equal the Wales all-time goalscoring record in Kosovo after moving to within two goals of Helen Ward's record of 44 goals.

    "After the game I will step back and look at what I've achieved," Fishlock said.

    "I will be in disbelief and proud of my achievements here for Wales but until then, I just want to get on that pitch and get the game started.

    "It's hard to enjoy the achievement as I am so focused on the performance and the result we need."

    You can read the full interview here.

  7. Wales fans making the trip to Kosovopublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 9 April

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    Carl Roberts
    BBC Sport Wales in Podujevo, Kosovo

    This is a bus taking a group of Wales fans to the stadium in Podujevo, Kosovo.

    There are around 30 supporters on here.

    Wales fans on a bus in KosovoImage source, BBC Sport
  8. Team news - Kosovo also make four changespublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 9 April

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    Kosovo also make four changes from their opening Euro qualifier, a 2-0 defeat by Ukraine.

    Rrezona Ramadani, Elizabeta Ejupi, Viola Avduli and Vanessa Hoti all come into Karin Anneli Andersen's side.

    Kosovo forward Kaltrina Biqkaj wins her 50th international cap.

    Kosovo: Demiri, Ramadani, Halilaj, Smaili, Misini, Memeti, Biqkaj, Ejupi, Ramaj, Avduli, Hoti

    Subs: Leci, Kolgeci, Berisha, Shala, Limani, Tahiri, Metaj, Rexhi, Kastrati, Fejza, Zeka, Uka

  9. Team news - Wales make four changespublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 9 April

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    Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson makes four changes from the side that hammered Croatia 4-0.

    Charlie Estcourt, Josie Green, Ceri Holland and Kayleigh Barton (formerly Kayleigh Green) all come into the starting XI.

    Ella Powell, Elise Hughes and somewhat surprisingly, Rhiannon Roberts and Angharad James are the players to drop to the substitutes bench.

    Wales: Clark, Woodham, Evans, Green, Ladd, Estcourt; Rowe, Ingle, Fishlock, Holland; Green

    Subs: O'Sullivan, Kelly, Roberts, James, Joel, Hughes, McAteer, Jones, Powell, Davies, Griffiths, Morgan

    Wales team graphicImage source, BBC Sport
  10. Hello and welcomepublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 9 April

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    Wales celebrate a goal against CroatiaImage source, Getty Images

    Prynhawn da. Good afternoon.

    Wales continue their bid to qualify for Euro 2025 as they visit Kosovo this afternoon.

    New Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson started her reign with a 4-0 thrashing of Croatia in Wrexham on Friday.

    Now Wilkinson and her players take on a Kosovo side who started their campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Ukraine.

    It's a big day for Wales great Jess Fishlock, who captains the team today as she becomes the first Welsh footballer to reach 150 caps.

    More on that shortly but, first, let's take a look at the team news.