Ukraine vs Northern Ireland Highlights - October 02, 2026

Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 3-0 in UEFA Nations League on October 02, 2026. The match was played at City Arena - Stadión Antona Malatinského.

Ciaron Brown (9', 61'), Isaac Price (22') scored for Northern Ireland.

Ukraine went into the game in position 2, on 4 points. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Ukraine arrived unbeaten in 2. At kick-off Northern Ireland stood in position 1 with 4 points.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Northern Ireland 2 games without defeat.

Jamie Donley sent an effort off target for Northern Ireland (3'). Moments later, Terry Devlin saw a shot blocked (7').

A block denied Ruairi McConville on 9 minutes. Soon after, Ciaron Brown scored for Northern Ireland on 9 minutes.

Georgiy Sudakov tested the goalkeeper for Ukraine (19').

Shortly afterwards, Kieran Morrison picked out Isaac Price, who scored for Northern Ireland (22').

Eduard Sarapyi forced a save for Ukraine on 26 minutes.

After the break, Mykola Matviyenko shot wide for Ukraine on 47 minutes. Brodie Spencer could not find the target for Northern Ireland (52').

Moments later, Mykola Matviyenko was booked for Ukraine (57'). Georgiy Sudakov sent an effort off target for Ukraine (60').

Soon after, Ciaron Brown scored for Northern Ireland on 61 minutes after a pass from Pierce Charles.

The referee cautioned Brodie Spencer of Northern Ireland on 64 minutes. Substitutions: Ukraine 5, Northern Ireland 5.

Ukraine controlled 72.4% of possession. Ukraine had 11 shots with 2 on target, while Northern Ireland had 10 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Ukraine 0, Northern Ireland 2. Corners: Ukraine 7, Northern Ireland 1.

Ukraine completed the most passes, 711 in total at 87.9% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.