# Wales Hope to Continue Women's World Cup Play-Off Success

> Wales aim to secure Women's World Cup qualification with a win over Albania in their play-off semi-final second leg.
- Title: Wales Hope to Continue Women's World Cup Play-Off Success
- Summary: Wales aim to secure Women's World Cup qualification with a win over Albania in their play-off semi-final second leg. Wales need a win against Albania to…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c8r4y6x4p2lzo
- Published: 2026-10-10T09:57:38.849+00:00
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- Topics: wales women, albania women, women's world cup, play-off semi-final, wales women football, wales women team, wales women football team, wales women play-off, wales women world cup, sports
## Wales secure 1-0 win in Albania
Wales earned a 1-0 victory over Albania in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg.

> We knew coming here [to Albania wasn't going to be easy
## Wales' qualifying campaign pattern
Wales won three matches during the group stage despite underwhelming performances in away games.
## Wales' home advantage
Wales won three home matches with strong performances during the group stage.
## Wales face Albania in Llanelli
Wales will play Albania in a second leg on Tuesday, October 13 at 19:15 BST.
## Wales' recent performance
Wales were unconvincing in their 1-0 win over Albania despite a goal from a set-piece.
## Wales' goalkeeper saves
Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel made key saves to avoid defeat in Albania.
## Wales' next challenge
Wales must win in Llanelli to advance to the Women's World Cup play-off final against Norway.
## Wales' historical record
Wales have an unbeaten streak of nine matches, equaling their previous best sequence without defeat.
## Key takeaway

Wales need a win against Albania to advance to the Women's World Cup play-off final, with a potential Norway match in December.