Women's Nations League: NI to face the Republic at Windsor next month
They're returning to the stadium for the first time since April 2022
The Northern Ireland senior women’s team will finish their inaugural UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign with a match against the Republic at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park next month.
The League B Group 1 game is due to be staged on Tuesday, December 5.
Northern Ireland last played at the venue in April 2022 when they took on England in a FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier.
Angela Platt, Director of Women’s Football at the Irish FA, said: “The National Football Stadium at Windsor Park is the home of football in Northern Ireland. It is a place we are proud of and one that is befitting of this fixture.
“We are looking forward to welcoming our neighbours from the Republic of Ireland for what we hope will be a fantastic contest.
“It will also be an opportunity to demonstrate to everyone how far the women's game has come here and how it continues to grow across the island of Ireland.”
Tanya Oxtoby, senior women's manager, added:
"To be back at the National Stadium at Windsor Park for a major senior women's international is testament to the growth of the women's game in Northern Ireland.
"For me, it will be particularly special to manage the team there for the first time. Not only do I feel that the players will benefit from this but our brilliant fans will make it an atmosphere to help the team perform to its peak."
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland drew 1-1 with Hungary last night (Tuesday) to keep their hopes alive of finishing second in the group.
Elsewhere, the Republic clinched top spot with a 1-0 win away to Albania. As a result they are now promoted to League A - with two games of the campaign to spare.