The game has been rather scrappy in the last five minutes, with neither side able to hold onto the ball for long.

A real cagey opening to the game, which will suit Tanya Oxtoby's side.

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The Republic of Ireland are 16 places higher than Northern Ireland in the Fifa rankings, but you wouldn't know from the first 10 minutes of the game. It has been a fairly even and feisty encounter in equal measure so far.

It is living up to the derby billing in the early stages.

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Gail Redmond
Ex-Northern Ireland international on BBC One

This Northern Ireland team has always been a team that surprises you. In the big occasions, they are able to deliver and let's hope that's the key tonight.

A promising passage of play from Northern Ireland results in Rebecca Halloway's looping effort sailing over the crossbar.

Lauren Wade and Nadene Caldwell both delivered fine crosses in the build-up after good hold-up play from Simone Magill, but the Republic managed to clear both deliveries.

Tanya Oxtoby will be encouraged by that attack.

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Andy Gray
BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

The Caragh Hamilton-Katie McCabe battle has been good value in the early stages.

Both are getting stuck into each other and giving as good as they get.

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A nervy moment for Harvey-Clifford as her attempted clearance is charged down by Kyra Carusa.

The ball deflects just wide but a warning sign for the Crusaders stopper, who didn't look comfortable with the ball at her feet in that instance.

The Republic of Ireland have started the game as expected, dominating possession, but Northern Ireland are happy to stay in their shape and let them have the ball so far.

Simone Magill gets the game underway for Northern Ireland.

Can they claim a famous victory at Windsor Park?

Julie Nelson
Northern Ireland's most capped player on co-commentary

Simone Magill is pivotal to how Northern Ireland play. We saw that with her performance again, she got player of the match on Friday evening and two goals.

It's not just the goals that Simone provides, it's the link-up play and bringing others into the game and helps to create opportunities. A fantastic player for us and hopefully she can bag a couple of goals tonight.

Andy Gray
BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

We've just had a moment of history.

That is the first time the Republic of Ireland's anthem, Amhran na bhFiann, has been played at Windsor Park.

A significant moment.

Ashley Hutton
Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC NI Two

We know that the Republic of Ireland have been at the World Cup and they want to continue to build on that momentum. They have big household names in the likes of Katie McCabe and Lucy Quinn and it's going to be tough opposition for our team.

Northern Ireland are starting to build that momentum themselves and obviously got the result against Albania and anything can happen.

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The teams are out to a raucous atmosphere at Windsor Park.

Time for the anthems.

Faith Harper
BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

Plenty of Republic of Ireland fans have made the trip to Windsor Park this evening.

It's a handy as an away game as you can get.

Faith Harper
BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

Plenty of fans have made the trip to Windsor Park despite the early kick-off in Belfast.

Megan, Chloe, Jessica and Emma are taking in the atmosphere ahead of the game while Kirstie, Abbey, Lisa and Stacey are hoping to see Kerry Beattie on the pitch tonight, while the injured Rachel Furness is still here to show her support.

Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby says the derby with the Republic of Ireland will be a "different challenge" after Friday's 4-0 win in Albania.

"It will give a really good indication of where we are at so we're really looking forward to it," Oxtoby said.

Read more of her thoughts here.

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Andy Gray
BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

It was good fun filming with Rebecca Holloway and Lucy Quinn ahead of the international window as they talked about their relationship in football.

Lucy got the bragging rights after the game in Dublin, which left Rebecca "fuming", so there will be no love lost as the Northern Ireland defender looks to settle the score.

It's clear both will do everything they can to win, so it will be interesting if they get the chance to get head-to-head this evening.

Both start this evening so it's certainly possible.

Northern Ireland produced their finest display under Tanya Oxtoby to beat Albania 4-0 in Tirana on Friday.

Simone Magill scored a double either side of half-time with Danielle Maxwell and Megan Bell also finding the net.

The players from both sides survey the scenes ahead of the game at Windsor Park.

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Republic of Ireland winger Lucy Quinn and Northern Ireland's Rebecca Holloway discuss being footballers in a relationship, first impressions, playing against each other and dealing with mental health.

In an interview for BBC Sport, Northern Ireland defender Rebecca Holloway opens up about her mental struggles.

The 28-year-old took time away from Northern Ireland duty so she could get herself in the right headspace and another short spell away from her club at the time Birmingham City, followed.

"Mentally I just shut down," Holloway said. "My mum also had a big influence. She knew I probably wasn't in any fit state to carry on".

Read more here.

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