Women's Euro 2025: Northern Ireland to face Croatia in play-off opener

Northern Ireland have been drawn against against Croatia in the first round of their Women's Euro play-offs.

If Tanya Oxtoby's side win the two-legged tie, they will face either Norway or Albania for a place in next year's finals in Switzerland.

Northern Ireland were seeded for today’s R1 play-off draw at UEFA headquarters in Switzerland thanks to their 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Belfast earlier this week.

The win against the Bosnians ensured Tanya Oxtoby’s team were one of the three best-ranked runners-up in League B in the league phase of the Women’s Euro qualifiers.

Meanwhile, the Republic play Georgia in their opener.

A win over two legs for them would mean they will face either Slovakia or Wales