Switzerland have done well in finding gaps when they push into Northern Ireland's penalty area.

It has been a positive start from Michael McArdle's side, but they will know they must close the away side down quicker as they have proven how ruthless they can be throughout this campaign.

A few times already this evening, Keri Halliday has won possession in midfield and pushed NI up the pitch.

Certainly a threatening option that the home side have.

Great chance for Northern Ireland!

Keri Halliday gains possession and bursts forward before unselfishly passing forward to Danielle Maxwell.

Despite being under pressure from Noelle Maritz, Maxwell manages to get a poke the ball towards goal.

However, Elvira Herzog manages to gather her shot and no one in a green shirt can latch onto the rebound.

Noelle Maritz takes a touch and moves just inside the box before firing a shot inches wide.

Jackie Burns is yet to be tested, but that is the closest the away side have come.

Another shot, this time from Noelle Maritz, flies off target.

Northern Ireland need to be careful here.

Leila Wandeler, searching for her first goal for Switzerland, curls a shot just wide as Switzerland begin to go through the gears.

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It's a big game for Northern Ireland, they have to make sure they are tight, compact and well organised.

In attack we need to be brave, composed, and play with no fear because we have good players.

Our leaders need to show up too.

Geraldine Revteler breaks into the box and Rebecca Holloway does well to thwart the chance.

NI definitely missed the experience and calmness of Holloway in Istanbul.

Good start from Northern Ireland as they push forward right from kick-off.

Danielle Maxwell has a go from the edge of the box, but Elvira Herzog collects her effort.

Off we go in Lurgan!

Northern Ireland have lost all five of their previous meetings against Switzerland.

Can they register a positive result tonight?

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Barry Greene is joined by former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan.

The weather hasn't improved since the warm-ups, but both teams are on the pitch and it is time for the anthems.

Up first, Switzerland.

Just your typical summer's evening in Northern Ireland...

Get the sunscreen out everyone!

Watching Northern Ireland's training yesterday, it is clear that Linfield's Cora Chambers has slotted right into the senior squad despite this being just her second camp.

She is among the substitutes tonight, will she make earn her third cap?

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Northern Ireland captain Rebecca McKenna said new manager Michael McArdle has "brought a breath of fresh air" since taking over at the helm.

McArdle started in the role on 1 April after being appointed in early March, and has won two of three games so far.

Following NI's defeat by Turkey in Istanbul on Friday, they can only finish third in Group B2. However, they have still secured a play-off spot for the 2027 World Cup in the autumn.

"We're still getting to know him and he's still getting to know us but, since he's come in, it's been a breath of fresh air," McKenna told BBC Sport NI.

"He's really bought into it and everyone here has also bought into it. It's exciting for the future.

"I think going forward, we all want to be at a major tournament. It is exciting and we've just got to put the work in. Hopefully, one day we'll get to experience that again."

McKenna is one of six players who were involved in the squad who made history by competing at Euro 2022.

Now, four years later, McKenna wants the side to push on and write their names in the history books once again.

"When we qualified for the Euros, it was a great feeling," she continued.

"You get a feeling of being at one major tournament. It gives you that feeling to get there again.

"Everyone's just got to put in the work and I know everyone will. Hopefully, one day we'll get the rewards."

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Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle said Tuesday's final World Cup qualifier against Switzerland is "a real opportunity to test ourselves".

McArdle's side are aiming to build momentum and continue to develop ahead of their upcoming World Cup play-off in the autumn.

NI will finish third in Group B2, but the Scot is keen that they push themselves when they welcome the group winners to Mourneview Park.

"We are looking forward to playing against Switzerland and also being back home at Mourneview in front of the home fans," McArdle told BBC Sport NI.

"Switzerland are one of the top nations at this point in time, they'll be strong favourites to qualify through the play-offs, so it gives us a real opportunity to test ourselves against a nation that's competing at the highest level."

Read the full preview here.

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Michael McArdle makes five changes to the side who were defeated by Turkey.

Rebecca Holloway returns from suspension and starts in defence, while BrennaMcPartlan and Aimee Kerr begin in midfield.

After scoring twice last time NI played at Mourneview, Keri Halliday starts with Danielle Maxwell, who also netted in the convincing win against Malta, also in the starting XI.

There are also five switches to the Switzerland side who thrashed Malta to secure top spot in Group B2.

Elvira Herzog starts between the posts with Julia Stierli, Lia Kamber, Smilla Vallotto, Leila Wandeler all coming into the side.

Northern Ireland: Burns, McKenna, Morgan, Holloway, Mason, Andrews, McPartlan, Kerr, Maxwell, Wade, Halliday.

Subs: Perry, Harvey Clifford, Johnston, Sweetlove, Bell, Howe, McFarland, Caldwell, Moore, Chambers, Burrows, Cassap.

Switzerland: Herzog, Martiz, Stierli, Calligaris, Crnogorcevic, Kamber, Walti, Reuteler, Vallotto, Piubel, Wandeler.

Subs: Peng, Romero, Muratovic, Ivelj, Riesen, Sow, Touon, Pilgrim, Andrade.

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Right, with just over 10 minutes to go until kick-off, let's have a look at tonight's starting teams.

Here is what Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle had to say after their 2-1 defeat by Turkey in Istanbul.

"I think the first half is one that we need to reflect on, at half-time, the scoreline is 1-1 which I personally think is lucky for us," McArdle said.

"Unfortunately for us, another individual error, particularly in turnovers, so it's still that area that we need to refine and get much better at, is taking care of the ball.

"Particularly at times when there's not a lot of pressure and rushing some of our actions. There were far too many turnovers again."

"The positive side of it, Fi's first competitive debut and it's been a good, solid, strong performance from us, which I'm delighted about," he continued.

"Lots of players are getting involved, lots of young players. We came here to play an attacking style of football.

"Plenty to learn, but disappointed with the result."

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Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan said that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she handled the ball before later scoring the winner in their 2-1 victory over Michael McArdle's side.

NI were trailing 1-0 in the closing stages of a quiet first half in Istanbul when the game sparked to life as Seker handled Fi Morgan's goalbound effort on the line.

The ball also appeared to strike the arm of Morgan, but referee Alexandra Collin quickly pointed to the spot and Northern Ireland expected a red card to follow.

However, the French official opted for a yellow, much to the frustration of the visitors and Callaghan, who was on co-commentary duties for the penultimate World Cup qualifier.

Their anger heightened just after the restart when Seker headed home Selen Altunkulak's cross in what proved to be the winning goal which secured the crucial three points and second spot for Turkey in Group B2.

"She has to be sent off for that - she literally saved it with her hand," Callaghan said on BBC iPlayer.

"It is a blatant handball, I think she thought she was in nets for a second. That is a penalty all day.

"You can see the relief on her face [when she is shown a yellow card]. Absolute madness."

Read all of what Callaghan said here.

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