What to watch ahead of the game

Here’s a RedWall+ watchlist to get you ready for the EURO 2024 Play-off Semi-Final against Finland on Thursday (21 March). 

RedWall+ is available here and is full on exclusive documentaries and features. 

Welsh Football Rising 1876 – 1927

Former Cymru international Gwennan Harries explores the fascinating beginnings of football in Wales. Researching Welsh football between 1876 and 1927 she enlists the help of Professor Martin Johnes, Dr Stephanie Ward and John Carrier. This FAW Originals documentary is full of interesting stories that you probably didn’t know about.

The Forgotten Team

The Forgotten Team is a beautiful instalment that tells the tale of the overlooked squad of the 1970’s, and how they managed to get to the quarter-finals of the 1976 European Championships. Through exclusive interviews from the likes of Gareth Edwards, Brian Flynn and Nick Burnell, alongside archive footage from the time, we take a trip down memory lane and relive some of the best, underrated seasons of Welsh football.

Cymru – A Nation United 

Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the day of the most important Wales in 64 years – the World Cup qualifying play-off with Ukraine at the Cardiff City Stadium. Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey, Robert Page, Joe Allen and more – up close and personal from pre-match to amazing celebrations.

Building The Red Wall

From a handful of hardcore fans through the 80s and 90s to the colourful, vibrant, inclusive crowds of today. Documentary filmmaker Greg Caine explores the origins of the Red Wall through Welsh football history up to the present day.

Don’t Take Me Home

Jonny Owen’s fantastic documentary charting Cymru’s journey to our first major finals in 58 years and how we shook the world by beating tournament favourites, Belgium, on the way to semi-finals.

Qatar: Cymru Ar Ben Y Byd

Awn tu ôl i lenni’r garfan a’r Wal Goch ar daith emosiynol cefnogwyr a chwaraewyr Cymru yng Nghwpan y Byd. Documentary following the Wales football fans & players at the World Cup in Qatar. [With English subtitles]

And finally, because you’ll need some music to get you in the mood.  

Yma O Hyd – Dafydd Iwan x Ar Log x The Red Wall

A Welsh language classic and an anthem for the Cymru National Team. Winner of a 2023 Wales Folk Award for Best Original Welsh Language Song.