GOAL- Ukraine 0-1 Northern Irelandpublished at 19:55 BST
Ciaron Brown (9 mins)
Wow, Ciaron Brown scores his first international goal!
Summary
Nations League - Group B2
Ukraine 0-1 Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)
Ciaron Brown bundles in first Northern Ireland goal
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Ukraine 0-0 Northern Ireland
A second chance for Northern Ireland as a mix-up in Ukraine's defence gifts Terry Devlin a chance.
However, Ukraine recover and Roman Yaremchuk throws himself at the strike to block it.
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Ukraine 0-0 Northern Ireland
Stephen Craigan
Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC Two NIMy initial view is that Ukraine move the ball well, very slick in possession.
They're trying to draw Northern Ireland in so they can go out the side or over the top.
Northern Ireland have to be patient.
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Ukraine 0-0 Northern Ireland
Ukraine are known for being a team that are good at keeping possession and they have shown that so far.
Every chance to break into the final third will be crucial for Northern Ireland tonight.
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Ukraine 0-0 Northern Ireland
I watched the 2016 game at Titanic quarter fan zone. An absolutely great day and to top it off, took a video to capture the atmosphere and turned my phone to the big screen just in time to catch McGinn score the goal to wrap it up. I've never seen so many pints become airborne in my life. Great memories!
Mark, Bangor
Unreal, Mark!
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Ukraine 0-0 Northern Ireland
Jamie Donley finds space at the edge of the box and has a go, but his curling shot is wide of the left-hand post.
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Ukraine 0-0 Northern Ireland
John O'Neill
Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC Radio UlsterIf you look at the group, there is not a lot between the sides. I think the first goal is going to be very important.
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Ukraine 0-0 Northern Ireland
It sounds like a great atmosphere in Stadion Antona Malatinskeho and Ukraine have enjoyed more possession in the opening few minutes.
KICK-OFFpublished at 19:45 BST
Ukraine 0-0 Northern Ireland
Off we go in Trnava!
A reminder of the teamspublished at 19:44 BST
Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)
Ukraine: Riznyk, Zabarnyi, Sarapii, Matviyenko, Bondar, Ocheretko, Brazhko, Sudakov, Tsygankov, Yarmolenko, Yaremchuk.
Northern Ireland: P Charles, Spencer, Brown, Atcheson, McConville, Hume, Devlin, S Charles, Price, Morrison, Donley.
Watch: Prediction timepublished at 19:43 BST
Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)
Here is what the pundits think will happen this evening.
What do you think?
Media caption, Predictions
Could tonight change this stat?published at 19:43 BST
Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)
Northern Ireland last won back-to-back games away from home in September 2021.
They defeated Lithuania 4-1 before then winning 1-0 against Estonia.
Image source, Getty ImagesCharles looks to improve NI's clean sheet recordpublished at 19:42 BST
Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)
Pierce Charles has been in fine form between the posts for Northern Ireland so far this Nations League campaign so he will be really hoping to improve the above stat tonight.
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Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)
It is not long to go until kick-off now with both teams out on the pitch.
But first, it is time for the anthems...
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Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)
It's Ilya Krupskyi's birthday today and that gives me the perfect excuse to tell you my football joke that I got in my Christmas cracker last year and have said far too much since.
Why did the footballer look so upset on his birthday?
He got a red card...
Image source, Getty ImagesYellow card watchpublished at 19:39 BST
Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)
Six players are at risk of suspension if they collect a second yellow card in the competition.
Justin Devenny, Ciaron Brown and Dan Ballard, who is now injured, were booked in the opening win over Georgia.
Ethan Galbraith, Isaac Price, Jamie Donley and Shea Charles were cautioned in Monday's draw with Hungary.
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Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)
C'mon Northern Ireland, we can win tonight, we've been playing so well. I think if we can get a result tonight we can win this group. I'm living is Scotland but I'm from Northern Ireland and always love to see our wee country do well.
Keith, Stirling
I love your optimism, Keith!
Watch: Craigan and Andrews preview the matchpublished at 19:38 BST
Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)
Hear what BBC Sport NI's Gavin Andrews and Stephen Craigan think of the team selection for tonight.
Media caption, Match preview with Gavin Andrews and Stephen Craigan
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Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)
The Green and White Army have been enjoying the sunshine in Trnava already.
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Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)
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Image source, BBC SportImage caption, Ukraine v Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland are joint-top of League B2 with Ukraine after the opening two matches
ByAndy Gray
BBC Sport NI Journalist
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says his side are in "good shape" ahead of their Nations League match against Ukraine in Slovakia.
O'Neill's side beat Georgia 1-0 in their opening match thanks to Shea Charles' last-gasp winner, and held Hungary to a goalless draw in Belfast on Monday.
Despite looking tired in the closing stages of Monday's draw, which came after a 5000-mile round trip to Tbilisi, O'Neill said that his squad was healthy and ready to go for the third game of the quadruple-header.
"We're pleased with where we're at this minute in time. The boys have done extremely well in the games," he said.
"They've recovered extremely well, which is a bonus.
"I think younger players obviously recover a little bit quicker than older players as well, so we're in good shape to play again."
O'Neill conceded that Ukraine, who won 1-0 in Hungary before a goalless draw with Georgia, are favourites to win on Friday but added his side "thrive" on the underdog tag.
"I think they are favourites. They're the home team, although obviously the game is not being played in Ukraine. They have a very good team.
"I think they are a team that is probably a little bit further ahead in its development than we are. But we're comfortable with not being favourites in the game."
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Yellow cards won't impact selection
Jamie Donley is one of six players at risk of suspension if they pick up a yellow card against Ukraine
Striker Jamie Donley is one of six players at risk of suspension if they collect a second yellow card in the competition.
Justin Devenny, Ciaron Brown and the now-injured Dan Ballard were booked in the opening win in Georgia, while Ethan Galbraith, Isaac Price, Donley and Shea Charles were cautioned in Monday's goalless draw with Hungary.
Donley was booked for catching Mark Csinger with a stray arm but, despite the threat of a game on the sidelines should he pick up a second booking in the campaign, he doesn't believe it will change how he approaches the game.
"I will still try and play my same game style," the 21-year-old said.
"I will probably try and be a bit more cautious, but it's not something that I'll be thinking about."
O'Neill said he was "disappointed" with some of the bookings his players had picked up, but that it would not impact his team selection for the third game of the quadruple-header.
"I don't worry about it because what will happen will happen," O'Neill said.
"It's not like we're in a World Cup play-off and someone's on a booking and could miss the second leg, or whatever way you want to look at the scenarios.
"Here, I'll ask the players to just play their normal game."
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Match Participants:
League A - Group 1
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 1 |
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League A - Group 2
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 |
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League A - Group 3
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
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| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
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League A - Group 4
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
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League B - Group 1
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
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| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
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- Northern Ireland, Position 1, Points 7
- Ukraine, Position 2, Points 4
League B - Group 2
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
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League B - Group 3
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
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4 Israel | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1 |
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League B - Group 4
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1 |
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League C - Group 1
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
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3 Belarus | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
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4 San Marino | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | -10 | 0 |
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League C - Group 2
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Montenegro | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
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2 Cyprus | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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3 Armenia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
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4 Latvia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 1 |
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League C - Group 3
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
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2 Moldova | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 |
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3 Faroe Islands | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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4 Kazakhstan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 |
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League C - Group 4
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
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2 Luxembourg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
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3 Estonia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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4 Bulgaria | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
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League D - Group 1
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Malta | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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2 Gibraltar | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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3 Andorra | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
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League D - Group 2
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Lithuania | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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2 Azerbaijan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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3 Liechtenstein | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2: Quarter-finals
- Position 3: Possible Relegation Play-off
- Position 4: Possible Relegation
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Team Lineups
home team,Ukraine
Manager:Andrea Maldera
Formation:4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
home team,Ukraine
away team,Northern Ireland
Manager:Michael O'Neill
Formation:3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
away team,Northern Ireland
home team,Ukraine
Manager:Andrea Maldera
Formation:4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
away team,Northern Ireland
Manager:Michael O'Neill
Formation:3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match Officials
- Referee:
- Jasper Vergoote
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Jan Boterberg
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Michael Geerolf
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Martijn Tiesters
- Fourth Official:
- Lothar D'Hondt
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Wesli De Cremer
Match Stats
Key, Ukraine v N. IrelandBasic Stats
Overall possession
Ukraine 65.5%Northern Ireland 34.5%
Shots
Ukraine 0Northern Ireland 4Shots on target
Ukraine 0Northern Ireland 1Total touches inside the opposition box
Ukraine 0Northern Ireland 4Goalkeeper saves
Ukraine 0Northern Ireland 0Aerial duels won
Ukraine 1Northern Ireland 3Fouls committed
Ukraine 1Northern Ireland 0Corners
Ukraine 0Northern Ireland 1In-depth match stats
Attack
Shots
Ukraine 0Northern Ireland 4Shots on target
Ukraine 0Northern Ireland 1Shots off target
Ukraine 0Northern Ireland 1Attempts out of box
Ukraine 0Northern Ireland 2Distribution
Total passes
Ukraine 78Northern Ireland 40Pass accuracy %
Ukraine 88.5Northern Ireland 72.5Backward passes
Ukraine 13Northern Ireland 8Forward passes
Ukraine 18Northern Ireland 18Total long balls
Ukraine 4Northern Ireland 4Successful final third passes
Ukraine 3Northern Ireland 7Total crosses
Ukraine 0Northern Ireland 1Defence
Total tackles
Ukraine 1Northern Ireland 1Fouls committed
Ukraine 1Northern Ireland 0Total clearances
Ukraine 3Northern Ireland 0Season so far
UEFA Nations League
Key, Ukraine v N. Ireland
Goals scored
Ukraine 1Northern Ireland 1Form guide
All competitions
Ukraine draw
v Georgia
0
0
UEFA Nations League
Northern Ireland draw
v Hungary
0
0
UEFA Nations League
Ukraine won
v Hungary
0
1
UEFA Nations League
Northern Ireland won
v Georgia
0
1
UEFA Nations League
Ukraine lose
v Denmark
2
1
Friendlies
Northern Ireland lose
v France
3
1
Friendlies
Ukraine won
v Poland
0
2
Friendlies
Northern Ireland won
v Guinea
1
0
Friendlies
Ukraine won
v Albania
1
0
Friendlies
Northern Ireland draw
v Wales
1
1
Friendlies
Previous scores
All competitions
Friendlies
Ukraine 1 , Northern Ireland 0 on the 3rd of June 2021
Ukraine
Northern Ireland
3rd of June 2021
UEFA European Championship
Ukraine 0 , Northern Ireland 2 on the 16th of June 2016
Ukraine
Northern Ireland
16th of June 2016
UEFA European Championship Qualifiers
Ukraine 0 , Northern Ireland 0 on the 6th of September 2003
Ukraine
Northern Ireland
6th of September 2003
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