Postpublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta 0-0 Northern Ireland
Keri Halliday is on the front foot right form kick off as she charges forward, but her ball through is just beyond Kerry Beattie.
Postpublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 12 July
KICK-OFFpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta 0-0 Northern Ireland
Off we go!
Can Northern Ireland secure a play-off place? It's time to find out!
Postpublished at 18:26 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta v Northern Ireland (18:30 BST)
Here come the teams in Malta as Laura Rafferty leads out Northern Ireland in the evening sunshine.
It's time for the anthems.
Captain conundrumpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta v Northern Ireland (18:30 BST)
Lauren McCann
BBC Sport NI at the Centenary StadiumTanya Oxtoby told me yesterday that Northern Ireland have decided upon their new captain to replace Marissa Callaghan as well as a leadership group, but that announcement won't be coming externally until "after this window."
She did, however, say that whoever would be leading the team out tonight would provide a hint and it is once again defender Laura Rafferty, who has captained the side on multiple occasions now since Callaghan stepped down and looks set to take the role on a permanent basis.
Postpublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta v Northern Ireland (18:30 BST)
It won't be long until the teams are out on the pitch in Ta' Qali.
Don't forget, you can watch this one live on the BBC Sport website and on BBC iPlayer.
'In-form' players get the nodpublished at 18:20 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta v Northern Ireland (18:30 BST)
Lauren McCann
BBC Sport NI at the Centenary StadiumOxtoby spoke in her pre-match press conference about wanting to reward players who are "in-form" and the beneficiaries of that tonight seem to be Casey Howe and Kerry Beattie.
Howe has been in fine form for Women's Premier Division leaders Athlone Town, winning the league's player of the month award for April.
Beattie had already amassed 11 league goals in just six games for Women's Premiership side Glentoran before she sealed a switch to Scottish side Hearts last week.
Image source, Press EyeImage caption, Beattie [left] and Howe [right] have been rewarded for good club form with starts this evening
Team News - Beattie & Howe startpublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta v Northern Ireland (18:30 BST)
Northern IrelandThere are a few surprises in Tanya Oxtoby's line-up for tonight's game as she makes four changes from the 2-1 defeat by Portugal.
Nadene Caldwell and Louise McDaniel will slot into midfield with defender Caragh Hamilton and midfielder Joely Andrews making way
Lauren Wade, who signed for Hearts during the week, is replaced by in-form Athlone Town winger Casey Howe.
Kerry Beattie will lead the line, with Simone Magill only on the bench.
Northern Ireland: Burns, McKenna, Rafferty (capt), Dugdale, Holloway, Howe, Caldwell, McPartlan, McDaniel, Halliday, Beattie.
Substitutes: Perry, Harvey-Clifford, Vance, Burrows, Hamilton, Andrews, McCarron, Callaghan, Wilson, Magill, Wade, Maxwell.
'NI don't feel added pressure to secure play-off place'published at 18:14 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta v Northern Ireland (18:30 BST)
Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby insists that her side don't feel added pressure to beat Malta in their Euro 2025 qualifier to secure a play-off.
A win at the Centenary Stadium will guarantee Northern Ireland's place in the first round of the play-offs in October for next year's tournament in Switzerland.
But Oxtoby is more focused on ensuring her side deliver a good performance, after NI were frustrated in a 0-0 draw with Malta in their opening qualifier in April.
"For us it’s about focusing on our controllables and on what we’re trying to do and if we do that, more often than not the result takes care of itself," she told BBC Sport NI.
"Last time [against Malta] we felt we probably did enough to win the game and we didn’t get the result, so we’re focusing on our performance and what we’ve been working on the last few days."
Image source, Press Eye'NI need to be patient against Malta' - Raffertypublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta v Northern Ireland (18:30 BST)
Northern Ireland defender Laura Rafferty believes her side need to be "more patient" in their penultimate Euro 2025 qualifier against Malta.
Tanya Oxtoby's side drew 0-0 with Malta in their opening qualifier at Windsor Park in April, but a win against the same opponent on Friday will guarantee NI a play-off in October.
Rafferty knows her side must not grow frustrated in their attempts to break down what will be another stubborn Malta rearguard.
"It is a test of being patient, against them in the draw at home we needed to be more patient in the final third," she told BBC Sport NI.
"That comes from having the balance in behind the forwards and as defenders, making sure they get nothing out of us," Rafferty continued
"We try and have the ball as much as possible, that is something Tanya has brought in, so hopefully we can control the game and get the result."
Read more here.
Image source, Press EyeLast time out...published at 18:11 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta v Northern Ireland (18:30 BST)
Northern Ireland hosted Malta in their Euro 2025 qualifying opener and it's safe to say it wasn't a classic.
Malta put in a strong defensive performance to earn a point in a goalless draw at Windsor Park.
Simone Magill did have the ball in the net for the hosts, but it was controversially ruled out for offside.
Let's hope we see a few more goals this evening.
Image source, Press EyeTonight's venuepublished at 18:08 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta v Northern Ireland (18:30 BST)
Lauren McCann
BBC Sport NI at the Centenary StadiumThe game tonight takes place at the Centenary Stadium which has a capacity of 3,000.
The pitch is in decent condition given the weather, with the sprinklers working their magic in the lead up to kick-off.
A few of the green and white army have travelled to soak up the sun and hopefully see their side pick up a win which secures a play-off place for next year's Euros.
Image source, Press EyePostpublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta v Northern Ireland (18:30 BST)
Here's a look at how things stand in Group B3.
Remember, Northern Ireland host Bosnia-Herzegovina in their final match on Tuesday.
Image source, Press EyeHere we gopublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 12 July
Malta v Northern Ireland (18:30 BST)
Northern Ireland are back in action and can seal a Euro 2025 play-off place with victory over Malta this evening.
It's set to be pretty hot in Ta' Qali this evening, as you would expect in mid-July, with temperatures around 30 degrees.
You can watch the game live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Record caps holder Julie Nelson is on commentary with Michael Clarke.
We'll also have live updates right here. Thanks for joining us.
Image source, Press Eye
Watch: Northern Ireland book Euro 2025 play-off with Malta win
Northern Ireland booked their place in the Euro 2025 play-offs with a 2-0 victory over Malta at the Centenary Stadium.
An early own goal from Emma Lipman gave Tanya Oxtoby's side the lead in an entertaining first half.
Kerry Beattie provided the highlight of an otherwise drab second half with an 80th-minute goal that sealed victory.
They will discover their opponents for the first round of the play-offs when the draw is made on 19 July.
Frantic start in Ta' Qali heat
Oxtoby made four changes to the side narrowly beaten by Portugal at Mourneview Park last month in what was arguably the finest performance of her reign to date.
In-form forwards Casey Howe and Beattie were among those who started, in place of the experienced Lauren Wade and Simone Magill.
Northern Ireland looked to get off to a fast start as they did in the Portugal game, but it was Malta who began on the front foot in the searing heat in Ta' Qali.
They had an early chance to take the lead after just two minutes as Rachel Dugdale surrendered possession in a dangerous area. Maria Farrugi took advantage, striding forward before finding Haley Bugeja, whose low effort rebounded off the far post.
Kailey Willis then had a shot easily stopped by Jackie Burns, who was called into action again soon after to tip a towering header from the forward over the crossbar.
The breakthrough came against the run of play on nine minutes with Lipman attempting a routine back-pass to goalkeeper Patricia Ebejer. The defender misjudged the weight on the pass and it flew past Ebejer and nestled in the bottom corner.
An early own goal set Northern Ireland on their way to victory against Malta
After a lull, the game burst back into life on 36 minutes as Ebejer produced a fine point-blank save to deny Dugdale's header from Keri Halliday's pinpoint cross.
A scramble in the box ensued, with both Dugdale and Nadene Caldwell trying to prod the ball home. Northern Ireland managed to recycle possession with another deep delivery falling to Rebecca Holloway at the back post, but she headed wide.
Beattie header lights up drab second half
It was a much quieter opening to the second half, with Northern Ireland forced to be patient in their quest to add to their lead.
They had to wait until the 52nd minute to fashion another half-chance, with Halliday firing low into the arms of Ebejer after good link-up play with Beattie.
Oxtoby's side remained composed and Beattie duly took her chance when the opportunity arrived on 79 minutes after nice build-up play. She glanced home a close-range header from a superb delivery from Rebecca McKenna.
Northern Ireland's attentions will now turn to their final qualifier at home to Bosnia & Herzegovina at Windsor Park on Tuesday.
A win in that game would guarantee they finish second in the group behind Portugal and it could mean they go into the play-off draw as a seeded team.
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification Scores & Fixtures
Friday 12th July
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification Table
On Friday 12th July
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Match Participants:
League A Group 1
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Netherlands | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
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| 2 | Norway | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
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| 3 | Italy | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
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| 4 | Finland | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 5 |
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League A Group 2
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 12 |
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| 2 | Denmark | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 9 |
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| 3 | Belgium | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 16 | -11 | 4 |
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| 4 | Czech Republic | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 4 |
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League A Group 3
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
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| 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
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| 3 | Sweden | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
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| 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 0 |
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League A Group 4
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 12 |
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| 2 | Iceland | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
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| 3 | Austria | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 7 |
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| 4 | Poland | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 16 | -12 | 0 |
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League B Group 1
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
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| 2 | Hungary | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | Turkey | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 6 |
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| 4 | Azerbaijan | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 4 |
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League B Group 2
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 13 |
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| 2 | Serbia | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 13 |
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| 3 | Slovakia | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 3 |
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| 4 | Israel | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 16 | -13 | 0 |
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- Northern Ireland, Position 2, Points 7
- Malta, Position 4, Points 1
League B Group 3
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 13 |
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| 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 7 |
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| 3 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 7 |
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| 4 | Malta | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 |
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League B Group 4
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 11 |
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| 2 | Croatia | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
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| 3 | Ukraine | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
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| 4 | Kosovo | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | -15 | 0 |
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League C Group 1
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belarus | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 15 |
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| 2 | Georgia | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 7 |
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| 3 | Lithuania | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 7 |
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| 4 | Cyprus | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 0 |
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League C Group 2
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slovenia | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 15 |
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| 2 | North Macedonia | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 7 |
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| 3 | Latvia | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 6 |
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| 4 | Moldova | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 1 |
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League C Group 3
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greece | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 13 |
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| 2 | Montenegro | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 10 |
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| 3 | Faroe Islands | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 6 |
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| 4 | Andorra | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 24 | -22 | 0 |
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League C Group 4
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romania | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 15 |
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| 2 | Bulgaria | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 6 |
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| 3 | Armenia | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 6 |
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| 4 | Kazakhstan | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 3 |
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League C Group 5
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albania | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
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| 2 | Luxembourg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | Estonia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
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Key
- Position 1 - 2 : Final Tournament
- Position 3 - 4 : Play-off
Team Lineups
home team, Malta
Manager: Manuela Tesse
Formation: 4 - 3 - 1 - 2
Pitch Formation
23, Ebejer, Goalkeeper
5, Farrugia, Defender
16, Zammit, Defender
4, Lipman, Defender
3, Said, Defender
8, Cuschieri, Defensive Midfielder
14, Zammit, Defensive Midfielder
17, Borg, Defensive Midfielder
10, Farrugia, Attacking Midfielder
9, Willis, Striker
21, Bugeja, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 23, P. Ebejer
- Number 3, A. Said
- Number 4, E. Lipman , substituted for V. Rapa at 86 minutes
- Number 16, C. Zammit , Yellow Card at 39 minutes, substituted for E. Xuereb at 87 minutes
- Number 5, S. Farrugia , Captain
- Number 17, B. Borg
- Number 14, S. Zammit
- Number 8, R. Cuschieri , substituted for G. Zahra at 91 minutes
- Number 10, M. Farrugia
- Number 21, H. Bugeja , substituted for M. Lucia at 36 minutes
- Number 9, K. Willis , substituted for L. Farrugia at 86 minutes
Substitutes
home team, Malta
- Number 1, M. Cachia
- Number 12, R. Costantino
- Number 19, M. Debono
- Number 7, L. Farrugia , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 3
- Number 11, J. Flask
- Number 22, A. Gatt
- Number 13, M. Lucia
- Number 15, V. Mifsud
- Number 6, V. Rapa
- Number 20, N. Sciberras
- Number 18, E. Xuereb , Yellow Card at 90 minutes
- Number 2, G. Zahra
away team, Northern Ireland
Manager: Tanya Oxtoby
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Burns, Goalkeeper
2, McKenna, Defender
6, Rafferty, Defender
4, Dugdale, Defender
15, Holloway, Defender
16, Caldwell, Defensive Midfielder
5, McPartlan, Defensive Midfielder
22, Howe, Attacking Midfielder
18, McDaniel, Attacking Midfielder
10, Halliday, Attacking Midfielder
21, Beattie, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, J. Burns , Yellow Card at 90 minutes
- Number 15, R. Holloway
- Number 4, R. Dugdale
- Number 6, L. Rafferty , Captain
- Number 2, R. McKenna
- Number 5, B. McPartlan
- Number 16, N. Caldwell
- Number 10, K. Halliday , substituted for D. Maxwell at 86 minutes
- Number 18, L. McDaniel , substituted for J. Andrews at 71 minutes
- Number 22, C. Howe , substituted for L. Wade at 86 minutes
- Number 21, K. Beattie
away team, Northern Ireland
- Number 17, J. Andrews
- Number 13, K. Burrows
- Number 8, M. Callaghan
- Number 20, C. Hamilton
- Number 23, M. Harvey-Clifford
- Number 9, S. Magill
- Number 11, D. Maxwell
- Number 7, C. McCarron
- Number 12, L. Perry
- Number 3, D. Vance
- Number 14, L. Wade
- Number 19, E. Wilson
home team, Malta
Manager: Manuela Tesse
Formation: 4 - 3 - 1 - 2
Pitch Formation
23, Ebejer, Goalkeeper
5, Farrugia, Defender
16, Zammit, Defender
4, Lipman, Defender
3, Said, Defender
8, Cuschieri, Defensive Midfielder
14, Zammit, Defensive Midfielder
17, Borg, Defensive Midfielder
10, Farrugia, Attacking Midfielder
9, Willis, Striker
21, Bugeja, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 23, P. Ebejer
- Number 3, A. Said
- Number 4, E. Lipman , substituted for V. Rapa at 86 minutes
- Number 16, C. Zammit , Yellow Card at 39 minutes, substituted for E. Xuereb at 87 minutes
- Number 5, S. Farrugia , Captain
- Number 17, B. Borg
- Number 14, S. Zammit
- Number 8, R. Cuschieri , substituted for G. Zahra at 91 minutes
- Number 10, M. Farrugia
- Number 21, H. Bugeja , substituted for M. Lucia at 36 minutes
- Number 9, K. Willis , substituted for L. Farrugia at 86 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 1, M. Cachia
- Number 12, R. Costantino
- Number 19, M. Debono
- Number 7, L. Farrugia , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 3
- Number 11, J. Flask
- Number 22, A. Gatt
- Number 13, M. Lucia
- Number 15, V. Mifsud
- Number 6, V. Rapa
- Number 20, N. Sciberras
- Number 18, E. Xuereb , Yellow Card at 90 minutes
- Number 2, G. Zahra
away team, Northern Ireland
Manager: Tanya Oxtoby
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Burns, Goalkeeper
2, McKenna, Defender
6, Rafferty, Defender
4, Dugdale, Defender
15, Holloway, Defender
16, Caldwell, Defensive Midfielder
5, McPartlan, Defensive Midfielder
22, Howe, Attacking Midfielder
18, McDaniel, Attacking Midfielder
10, Halliday, Attacking Midfielder
21, Beattie, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, J. Burns , Yellow Card at 90 minutes
- Number 15, R. Holloway
- Number 4, R. Dugdale
- Number 6, L. Rafferty , Captain
- Number 2, R. McKenna
- Number 5, B. McPartlan
- Number 16, N. Caldwell
- Number 10, K. Halliday , substituted for D. Maxwell at 86 minutes
- Number 18, L. McDaniel , substituted for J. Andrews at 71 minutes
- Number 22, C. Howe , substituted for L. Wade at 86 minutes
- Number 21, K. Beattie
Substitutes
- Number 17, J. Andrews
- Number 13, K. Burrows
- Number 8, M. Callaghan
- Number 20, C. Hamilton
- Number 23, M. Harvey-Clifford
- Number 9, S. Magill
- Number 11, D. Maxwell
- Number 7, C. McCarron
- Number 12, L. Perry
- Number 3, D. Vance
- Number 14, L. Wade
- Number 19, E. Wilson
- Referee:
- Cansu Tiryaki
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Sedef Aktan
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Merve Turan
- Fourth Official:
- Melek Dakan
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Malta v N. IrelandOverall Possession
Shots
Malta 4Northern Ireland 11Shots on target
Malta 0Northern Ireland 4Shots off target
Malta 4Northern Ireland 6Blocked shots
Malta 0Northern Ireland 1Total touches in the box
Malta 2Northern Ireland 24Goalkeeper saves
Malta 3Northern Ireland 0Fouls
Malta 12Northern Ireland 5Corners
Malta 0Northern Ireland 3Season so far
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
Key, Malta v N. Ireland
Goals scored
Malta 2Northern Ireland 10Goals conceded
Malta 10Northern Ireland 8Shots
Malta 8Northern Ireland 52Shots on target
Malta 2Northern Ireland 23Shots off target
Malta 6Northern Ireland 29Blocked shots
Malta 1Northern Ireland 22Passing accuracy %
Malta 62.6Northern Ireland 74Points dropped from a winning position
Malta 3Northern Ireland 3Form guide
All competitions
Malta lose
v Bosnia-Herzegovina
2
1
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
Northern Ireland lose
v Portugal
1
2
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
Malta lose
v Bosnia-Herzegovina
0
1
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
Northern Ireland lose
v Portugal
4
0
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
Malta lose
v Portugal
0
2
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
Northern Ireland won
v Bosnia-Herzegovina
1
3
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
Malta draw
v Northern Ireland
0
0
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
Northern Ireland draw
v Malta
0
0
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
Malta draw
v Belarus
1
1
Friendlies Women
Northern Ireland draw
v Montenegro
1
1
UEFA Women's Nations League
Previous meetings
All competitions
Malta and Northern IrelandMalta Won 0Northern Ireland Won 0Draw 1
Played
1
Previous scores
All competitions
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
Northern Ireland 0 , Malta 0 on the 5th of April 2024
Northern Ireland
Malta
5th of April 2024