Northern Ireland draw 2–2 with Slovakia in Regions’ Cup
The junior international side led at half-time before West Slovakia recovered; Albania is next on 4 November.
Northern Ireland’s junior international team drew 2–2 with West Slovakia in UEFA Regions’ Cup qualifying in Albania on Sunday 1 November, according to the Irish FA.
Harry McConkey’s side led 2–0 at half-time despite an early red card for goalkeeper Lewis Hunter. Curtis Brown scored a penalty and Charlie Dornan added the second; West Slovakia replied twice after the interval.
Northern Ireland face Albania in Tirana on Wednesday 4 November at 12.30pm GMT. The Irish FA says either Italy or Slovakia will win the group and progress to the 2027 final tournament.
Source publication: 2026-11-01
Irish FA — official match report ↗Official match report read. Publication date checked against Irish FA news listing; exact time unavailable. Report attributed to the association.