Match Report
Switzerland W won 2-1 against Northern Ireland W in the World Cup Women Qualification Europe. Before the match, Northern Ireland W were 3rd in the World Cup Women Qualification Europe table with Switzerland W in 1st. Switzerland W have the edge in previous meetings (2022–2026), with 1 win from 2 games. Northern Ireland W had scored 10 goals this season (1.7 per game), Switzerland W had 18 (3.0 per game). Northern Ireland W's goals came from Emily Cassap (85'); Switzerland W scored through Géraldine Joséphine Reuteler (29'), Smilla Vallotto (41'). Match stats: possession 31%-69%, shots 9-15, on target 3-4, corners 1-9. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
This fixture in the World Cup Women Qualification Europe pits Northern Ireland W against Switzerland W at Mourneview Park.
In the table, Northern Ireland W stand 3rd on 6 points and Switzerland W 1st on 16.
Across 2 meetings since 2022, honours split 0 to Northern Ireland W and 1 to Switzerland W, with 1 draw.
The match finished 1-2, with Switzerland W taking the points.
A. Mylopoulou took charge of the match — our records show 13 games refereed with an average of 2.7 yellow cards per game. The venue was Mourneview Park, with room for 4,160 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Switzerland W led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Northern Ireland W: Emily Cassap (85') · Switzerland W: Géraldine Joséphine Reuteler (29'), Smilla Vallotto (41')
Key stats
Possession: Northern Ireland W 31% · Switzerland W 69% · Total shots: 9-15 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 1-9