Match Report
Slovakia beat Northern Ireland 1-0 at home in the WC Qualification Europe, Group Stage. Before the match, Slovakia were 2nd in the WC Qualification Europe table with Northern Ireland in 3rd. Head-to-head (2016–2025): 4 matches, 2 wins for Slovakia, 1 for Northern Ireland, 1 drawn. Slovakia had scored 6 goals this season (1.0 per game), Northern Ireland had 7 (1.2 per game). Slovakia's goals came from Tomas Bobcek (90'). Match stats: possession 62%-38%, shots 16-9, on target 2-2, corners 3-2. View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.
Slovakia meet Northern Ireland at Košická futbalová aréna in the WC Qualification Europe.
Slovakia occupy 2nd place with 12 points. Northern Ireland, for their part, hold 3rd with 9.
The two clubs have crossed paths 4 times since 2016: Slovakia have won 2, Northern Ireland 1, and 1 has ended level.
The scoreboard read 1-0 at full time. The points went to Slovakia.
Goal scorers
Slovakia: Tomas Bobcek (90')
Key stats
Possession: Slovakia 62% · Northern Ireland 38% · Total shots: 16-9 · On target: 2-2 · Corners: 3-2