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. Get the complete post-match breakdown with all statistics.
This fixture in the WC Qualification Europe pits Slovakia against Northern Ireland at Košická futbalová aréna.
Slovakia come in 2nd with 12 points, while Northern Ireland sit 3rd with 9 points.
In their head-to-head record since 2016, the two sides have met 4 times, with 2 wins for Slovakia, 1 for Northern Ireland and 1 draw.
The match finished 1-0, with Slovakia taking the points.
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