Match report

Northern Ireland Defeats Luxembourg 3-1 in World Cup Qualification

Luxembourg
Luxembourg
1–3
FT
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Sep 4, 2025

Northern Ireland secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Luxembourg in their World Cup Qualification match, with goals from J. Reid, S. Charles, and J. Devenny. Luxembourg's A. Dardari scored the consolation goal, but a red card for Seid Korać in the second half derailed their efforts. The win solidifies Northern Ireland's position in the qualification group.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Luxembourg 1-3 Northern Ireland
  • • Goals: J. Reid (7'), S. Charles (46'), J. Devenny (69') for Northern Ireland; A. Dardari (30') for Luxembourg
  • • Red Card: Seid Korać (Luxembourg) at 66'
  • • Yellow Cards: Seid Korać (2), Florian Bohnert, D. Sinani (Luxembourg); Alistair McCann (Northern Ireland)

Lineups

Luxembourg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Moris (G)
  • 18 L. Jans (D)
  • 3 E. Mahmutovic (D)
  • 2 S. Korac (D)
  • 13 D. Carlson (D)
  • 19 M. Olesen (M)
  • 16 L. Barreiro (M)
  • 6 T. de Sousa (M)
  • 10 D. Sinani (M)
  • 4 F. Bohnert (M)
  • 9 A. Dardari (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Pereira Cardoso
  • 23 L. Fox
  • 5 A. Curci
  • 7 Y. Borges Sanches
  • 8 E. de Pina Duarte dos Santos
  • 11 E. Muratovic
  • 14 E. Veiga
  • 15 O. Thill
  • 17 Mica Pinto
  • 20 E. Dzogovic
  • 21 V. Selimovic
  • 22 M. Martins

Northern Ireland

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 5 T. Hume (D)
  • 17 P. McNair (D)
  • 4 E. Toal (D)
  • 2 C. Bradley (M)
  • 16 A. McCann (M)
  • 19 S. Charles (M)
  • 15 J. Devenny (M)
  • 7 E. Galbraith (F)
  • 14 I. Price (F)
  • 11 J. Reid (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Southwood
  • 23 S. McMullan
  • 3 R. McConville
  • 6 G. Saville
  • 8 C. Marshall
  • 9 D. Charles
  • 10 J. Donley
  • 13 R. Johnson
  • 18 T. Devlin
  • 20 J. McDonnell
  • 21 R. Hale
  • 22 D. Taylor

Timeline

  1. Northern Ireland
    5' Northern Ireland Var · Penalty confirmed
    C. Bradley
  2. Luxembourg
    6' Luxembourg Card · Yellow Card
    Seid Korać

    Handball

  3. Northern Ireland
    7' Northern Ireland Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Reid
  4. Northern Ireland
    18' Northern Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    Alistair McCann

    Foul

  5. Luxembourg
    30' Luxembourg Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Dardari · Assist: D. Sinani
  6. Luxembourg
    34' Luxembourg Card · Yellow Card
    Florian Bohnert

    Foul

  7. Luxembourg
    45'+1 Luxembourg Card · Yellow Card
    D. Sinani

    Foul

  8. Northern Ireland
    46' Northern Ireland Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Charles
  9. Luxembourg
    65' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. de Sousa · On: Y. Borges Sanches
  10. Luxembourg
    66' Luxembourg Card · Yellow Card
    Seid Korać

    Foul

  11. Luxembourg
    66' Luxembourg Card · Red Card
    Seid Korać

    Foul

  12. Northern Ireland
    69' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Reid · On: C. Marshall
  13. Northern Ireland
    69' Northern Ireland Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Devenny
  14. Northern Ireland
    76' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Bradley · On: J. Donley
  15. Northern Ireland
    77' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Toal · On: Ruairi McConville
  16. Luxembourg
    81' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Dardari · On: E. Muratović
  17. Luxembourg
    82' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Florian Bohnert · On: Mica Pinto
  18. Northern Ireland
    84' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. McNair · On: G. Saville
  19. Northern Ireland
    84' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Price · On: D. Charles
  20. Luxembourg
    89' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Olesen · On: E. de Pina Duarte dos Santos

Match Stats

Stat Luxembourg Northern Ireland
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 86% 85%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 11
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 393 416
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 0.97 1.67
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 337 354
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early Goal: J. Reid's goal for Northern Ireland within the first seven minutes set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Red Card Impact: Seid Korać's dismissal in the second half turned the momentum firmly in favor of Northern Ireland, leading to two more goals.