Nations League: Northern Ireland find out play-off opponents
Northern Ireland senior women’s squad will be back in action early in 2024 in a UEFA Women’s Nations League relegation play-off.
Tanya Oxtoby’s squad will be aiming to retain their spot in League B as they face Montenegro over two legs – away and home – in February.
The girls in green and white finished third in Group B1 of the inaugural edition of the competition played from September to December.
Two wins over Albania and a draw at home to Hungary left them with seven points, while the Republic of Ireland topped the group with a full house of victories and the Hungarians finished in second place. Albania propped up the table with a solitary point.
Montenegro finished as runners-up to Azerbaijan in Group C3 with 12 points from six games.
The ties are set be played between February 21st and 28th with match dates, venues and kick-off time to be confirmed.