Northern Ireland lineup vs Ukraine

Northern Ireland's expected lineup at home to Ukraine in the Nations League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 4 official matches: Charles in goal, a back four of Atcheson, Brown, Hume and McConville. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

1. GKCharles
2. DEFAtcheson
3. DEFBrown
4. DEFHume
5. DEFMcConville
6. MIDCharles
7. MIDPrice
8. MIDDonley
9. MIDGalbraith
10. MIDDevenny
11. MIDKelly

Team news

• Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 3 of the last 4 matches.
• Sets up with a back three in 75% of matches.
• Based on starts across 4 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Northern Ireland, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Northern Ireland

What is Northern Ireland's expected lineup?

Northern Ireland's expected lineup at home to Ukraine in the Nations League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 4 official matches: Charles in goal, a back four of Atcheson, Brown, Hume and McConville. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Charles, Atcheson, Brown, Hume, McConville, Charles, Price, Donley, Galbraith, Devenny, Kelly.

Who started Northern Ireland's last match?

Northern Ireland's starting XI on 5 Oct 2026 in the UEFA Nations League (3-4-2-1): P. Charles, Tom Atcheson, Ruairi McConville, C. Brown, T. Hume, S. Charles, E. Galbraith, J. Devenny, Patrick Kelly, I. Price, J. Donley.

What was Northern Ireland's last result?

Northern Ireland drew with Georgia 0–0 on 5 Oct 2026.

When did Northern Ireland last win?

Northern Ireland last won on 2 Oct 2026, beating Ukraine 3–0.

Who takes penalties for Northern Ireland?

I. Price has taken the most penalties for Northern Ireland this season, scoring 0 of 1.

Who has made the most starts for Northern Ireland this season?

C. Brown leads with 4 starts for Northern Ireland across all competitions this season.

What formation does Northern Ireland use most often?

Northern Ireland have used a 3-4-2-1 in 3 of their 4 matches this season.

Which Northern Ireland goalkeeper has started the most this season?

P. Charles has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Northern Ireland this season, starting 4 matches.

Which Northern Ireland defender has started the most this season?

C. Brown has made the most starts as defender for Northern Ireland this season, starting 4 matches.

Which Northern Ireland midfielder has started the most this season?

I. Price has made the most starts as midfielder for Northern Ireland this season, starting 4 matches.