Summary

  • Republic finish third and into play-offs

  • One more goal would have sent them through

  • Poland and Germany qualify automatically

  • Result: Finland 1-1 Northern Ireland

  • Northern Ireland finish top of Group F

  • Scotland win 6-0 away against Gibraltar

  1. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Finland 0-0 Northern Ireland

    Finland full-back Pauls Arajuuri is down on the deck holding his back after being brought down by his own man Ville Jalasto. He's up on his feet again and the referee restarts the match. No chances yet.

  2. Postpublished at 4 mins

    Finland 0-0 Northern Ireland

    Northern Ireland trying to get into a rhythm by bringing the ball down and knocking it around but the moves are breaking down so far. No signs of any hangover from all those celebrations.

  3. Postpublished at 3 mins

    Finland 0-0 Northern Ireland

    Oliver Norwood's corner drops to Stuart Dallas in the box, but the Leeds United man lashes his shot over the bar. A bright start from Michael O'Neill's men.

  4. Postpublished at 2 mins

    Finland 0-0 Northern Ireland

    Northern Ireland in their change strip of blue shirts, shorts and socks with white trim. They're the blue and white army today.

    An early corner for the visitors...

    Northern Ireland line up ahead of kick offImage source, Reuters
  5. Postpublished at 1 min

    Finland 0-0 Northern Ireland

    Handshakes done, pennants swapped.

    Finland get us under way in Helsinki.

    Michael O'Neill- Northern Ireland managerImage source, Reuters
  6. Postpublished at 16:59

    Finland v Northern Ireland (17:00 BST)

    Lovely scarf twirling from the home supporters after the national anthems in a sea of blue and white.

    I am told there are more than 2,000 Northern Ireland fans inside the stadium. An excellent effort.

  7. Postpublished at 16:56

    Finland v Northern Ireland (17:00 BST)

    The players make their way onto the pitch at the Olympiastadion in Helsinki. It's got a running track around the turf, so the fans are quite a distance away from the action. Far from a sellout, there are plenty of empty blocks in the stands. You may want to stand up for the anthems...

  8. 'Important to finish the job'published at 16:53

    Finland v Northern Ireland (17:00 BST)

    Quote Message

    It is an amazing feeling and an amazing moment. There was a lot of tension before the last game but it was great to get over the line. Steven Davis was phenomenal for us. We have had a lot of praise from all quarters of Europe and I have told the players to enjoy it. It is very important we finish the job against Finland. I am hoping for a good performance and a win.

    Michael O'Neill, Northern Ireland manager

  9. The picture in Group Ipublished at 16:50

    Group IImage source, .

    Portugal have already qualified as group winners. 

    Albania can join them and reach their first ever major tournament - but they have to beat Armenia tonight to leapfrog Denmark.

    The Danes have already played all eight of their qualifiers, and are at home to France in a friendly later tonight (19:45 BST).

    By that time they'll have found out whether they've made it to the Euros or not...

  10. The picture in Group Fpublished at 16:41

    Group FImage source, .

    Drink it in Northern Ireland fans - your team has already made it to Euro 2016. A draw tonight will be enough to go into December's draw as group winners. 

    Romania can also qualify tonight with victory in the Faroe Islands. But if they fail to win Hungary can leapfrog them by beating Greece.

    Third place guarantees a spot in the play-offs, remember. And of all nine third-placed teams across the groups, the one with the most points gets an automatic qualifying spot too. That team is currently Hungary (results against the bottom team in each group don't count).

    Winners of the European Championship in 2004, what's happened to Greece??  

  11. Places to fillpublished at 16:38

    "This is the last call for passengers heading to France, passengers heading to France please make your way to your gate, the plane is now boarding."

    Teams already through to France

    Twelve already there, eight more automatic qualification spots up for grabs, four available through the play-offs.

    Get them while you can.

  12. What it means for Walespublished at 16:30

    Wales celebrateImage source, Reuters

    A 2-0 defeat against Bosnia-Herzegovina last night still wasn't enough to stop Wales qualifying for Euro 2016. Obviously, any Cypriot visiting Wales will be given free drinks for life for giving them a helping hand in getting there.

    Having made it through to a major international tournament for the first time since 1958, what do the father of the late Gary Speed and long-suffering fans and journalists have to say?

    Read the piece here

  13. Get involvedpublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 11 October 2015

    #bbcfootball

    Has your country made it to France? If so, how did you celebrate making it through to Euro 2016? If you've got pictures, send them in for us to have a look at. Keep them clean though.

    Tweet #bbcfootball, external or text 81111 (UK only)

  14. Today's gamespublished at 16:21

    Here's are today's games: 

    Armenia v Albania - 17:00

    Serbia v Portugal - 17:00

    Faroe Islands v Romania - 17:00

    Finland v Northern Ireland - 17:00

    Greece v Hungary - 17:00

    Germany v Georgia - 19:45

    Gibraltar v Scotland - 19:45

    Poland v Republic of Ireland - 19:45

  15. Sorry Scotlandpublished at 16:16

    Gibraltar v Scotland (19:45 BST)

    Scott BrownImage source, PA

    It's not going to be a cheerful day for Scotland though - they're staying at home. A last-minute goal conceded against Poland on Thursday ended any chance of making it to France.

    They face Gibraltar at 19:45 BST with nothing to play for.

  16. Team newspublished at 16:10

    Finland v Northern Ireland (17:00 BST)

    Top scorer for Northern Ireland this campaign Kyle Lafferty gets a return up front for Michael O'Neill's side. Aberdeen winger Niall McGinn is also in the starting XI.

    Northern Ireland
  17. Votepublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 11 October 2015

    Which of the home nations will go furthest at Euro 2016? 

    Takes your pick between England, Northern Ireland or Wales at the top of this page on mobile or on the right hand side on desktop.

    The result will be revealed at around 18:00 BST and terms and conditions can be found here.

  18. Home nations representingpublished at 16:04

    Yep, get those ferries, flights and hotels booked. We're all off to France next summer.

    England led the way, Northern Ireland followed and Wales managed to make it through despite losing.

    It's a procession for Michael O'Neill's side this afternoon when they face Finland in Helsinki.

    Welcome to celebratory Sunday.

  19. Off on our jolliespublished at 16:00

    "We're all going on a...summer holiday, No more working for a...week or two, Fun and laughter on our...summer holiday, No more worries for me or you..."

    England celebrateImage source, Reuters
    Northern Ireland celebrateImage source, EPA
    Wales celebrateImage source, Reuters