Northern Ireland to Face Ukraine in Slovakia

Northern Ireland's Nations League clash with Ukraine will be played in Trnava, Slovakia, due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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What happened. Northern Ireland will play Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League on Friday, 2 October at the Anton Malatinsky Stadium in Trnava, Slovakia. Ukraine have been playing home matches outside their country since Russia's invasion in February 2022.

• Ukraine have used venues in Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, and Germany for home matches.
• The Anton Malatinsky Stadium previously hosted Ukraine's 1-0 win over Malta in June 2023.
• UEFA permits Ukraine to host matches at any approved venue.

The match is part of Ukraine's international break, with further fixtures in Georgia and against Hungary in Trnava.

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