Northern Ireland U21 - fixtures, team info and top players

Northern Ireland U21 is a football club based in Belfast, International, playing their home matches at Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park. Follow Northern Ireland U21 on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Makenzie Kirk leads Northern Ireland U21's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season. Matthew Orr has contributed 1, while Michael Forbes has added 1.

Northern Ireland U21 have been in mixed form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 7 during this period. In the EURO U21 Qualification Grp. F, their recent results include a 1-1 draw with Georgia U21, a 2-0 win against Malta U21, a 1-2 loss to Germany U21, a 1-0 win against Latvia U21, and a 0-4 loss to Greece U21.

Recent results for Northern Ireland U21:

• September 9, 2025: EURO U21 Qualification Grp. F - 1-1 draw at Georgia U21
• October 9, 2025: EURO U21 Qualification Grp. F - 2-0 win vs Malta U21
• October 14, 2025: EURO U21 Qualification Grp. F - 1-2 loss vs Germany U21
• November 13, 2025: EURO U21 Qualification Grp. F - 1-0 win vs Latvia U21
• November 18, 2025: EURO U21 Qualification Grp. F - 0-4 loss at Greece U21

Upcoming fixtures for Northern Ireland U21:

• March 27, 2026: EURO U21 Qualification Grp. F - at Germany U21
• March 31, 2026: EURO U21 Qualification Grp. F - at Latvia U21
• September 26, 2026: EURO U21 Qualification Grp. F - at Malta U21
• October 1, 2026: EURO U21 Qualification Grp. F - vs Georgia U21
• October 6, 2026: EURO U21 Qualification Grp. F - vs Greece U21

Looking ahead, Northern Ireland U21 have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Germany U21 (away), Latvia U21 (away), Malta U21 (away), Georgia U21 (home), and Greece U21 (home).

Northern Ireland U21 currently sits in 3rd place in the EURO U-21 Qualification (EURO U21 Qualification Grp. F) with 7 points from 5 matches (2W 1D 2L).

Northern Ireland U21's squad consists of 17 players. Defenders: Lewis Thompson (Hyde United), Michael Forbes (Northampton Town), Ruairi McConville (Norwich City), Trai Hume (Sunderland). Midfielders: Ben Wylie (Coleraine), Christopher Conn-Clarke (Carlisle United), David Morgan (Northern Ireland), Francis Turley (Ayr United), Jake Dunwoody (Northern Ireland), Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC). Forwards: Christopher McKee (Linfield), Josh Doherty (Northern Ireland), Makenzie Kirk (Portsmouth), Mikhail Kennedy (Limavady), Paddy Lane (Reading), Paul O'Neill (Larne), Ryan Waide (Carrick Rangers).

Tommy Wright is the current head coach of Northern Ireland U21. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 33% win rate across 18 matches, averaging 1.22 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Ian Baraclough managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 6 wins from 15 matches (40% win rate). Andy Crosby managed the club for one season, recording 2 wins from 5 matches (40% win rate). Other former coaches include Jim Magilton, and Stephen Robinson.

Northern Ireland U21 plays their home matches at Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast, which has a capacity of 18,614.

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