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Northern Ireland women's national football team

The Northern Ireland women's national football team represents Northern Ireland in international women's football. Although most national football teams represent a sovereign state, FIFA statutes permit Northern Ireland as a member of the United Kingdom's Home Nations to maintain its own national side that competes in all major tournaments, with the exception of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament.

Northern Ireland
AssociationIrish Football Association (IFA)
ConfederationUEFA (Europe)
Head coachTanya Oxtoby[1]
CaptainMarissa Callaghan
Most capsJulie Nelson (125)
Top scorerRachel Furness (38)
FIFA codeNIR
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 48 Decrease 2 (14 June 2024)[2]
Highest45 (March – June 2023)
Lowest85 (June 2005)
First international
 Republic of Ireland 4–1 Northern Ireland 
(Dublin, Republic of Ireland; 30 June 1973)
Biggest win
 North Macedonia 0–11 Northern Ireland 
(Skopje, North Macedonia; 25 November 2021)
Biggest defeat
 Scotland 11–1 Northern Ireland 
(Clydebank, Scotland, 23 November 1974)
 England 10–0 Northern Ireland 
(Blackburn, England, 16 March 1986)
European Championship
Appearances1 (first in 2022)
Best resultGroup stage (2022)

The team were the lowest UEFA-ranked team (27th)[3] to qualify for the European Championships Finals in England in 2022.

In September 2021 it was announced that the senior women's team would be adopting a full-time professional set up ahead of Euro 2022.[4]

Results and fixtures

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See also: 2024 in association football, 2024 in sports, and FIFA International Match Calendar

The following is a list of matches in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win  Draw  Lose  Fixture

2023

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v  Northern Ireland
14 July Friendly Scotland  3–0  Northern Ireland Dundee, Scotland
19:35 UTC+1SourceStadium: Kilmac Stadium
v  Northern Ireland
18 July Friendly Czech Republic  0–2  Northern Ireland Opava, Czech Republic
19:30 UTC+2Source
Stadium: Stadion v Městských sadech
Attendance: 778
Referee: Michalina Diakow (Poland)
v  Northern Ireland
23 September UEFA Women's Nations League Republic of Ireland  3–0  Northern Ireland Dublin, Republic of Ireland
13:00 UTC+1
SourceStadium: Aviva Stadium
Referee: Hristiyana Guteva (Bulgaria)
v  Albania
26 September UEFA Women's Nations League Northern Ireland  1–0  Albania Belfast
--:-- Wade 57'SourceStadium: Seaview Stadium
Referee: Zulema González (Spain)
v  Northern Ireland
27 October UEFA Women's Nations League Hungary  3–2  Northern Ireland Győr, Hungary
--:-- 18:15
Source
Stadium: Ménfői úti Stadion
Attendance: 332
Referee: Jurgita Mačikunytė (Lithuania)
v  Hungary
31 October UEFA Women's Nations League Northern Ireland  1–1  Hungary Belfast
20:00 (19:00 GMT)
Source
Stadium: Seaview Stadium
Attendance: 948
Referee: Jelena Pejković (Croatia)
v  Northern Ireland
1 December 2023–24 UEFA Nations League Albania  0–4  Northern Ireland Tirana, Albania
ReportStadium: Arena Kombëtare
v  Republic of Ireland
5 December 2023–24 UEFA Nations League Northern Ireland  1–6  Republic of Ireland Belfast
ReportStadium: Windsor Park

2024

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v  Northern Ireland
23 February 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League promotion/relegation matches Montenegro  0–2  Northern Ireland Podgorica
14:00Report
Stadium: Podgorica City Stadium
v  Montenegro
27 February 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League promotion/relegation matches Northern Ireland  1–1
(3–1 agg.)		  Montenegro Belfast
20:00 (19:00 GMT)ReportStadium: Windsor Park
Note: Northern Ireland won 3–1 on aggregate, and therefore both teams remained in their respective leagues.
v  Malta
5 April Euro 2025 qualifying Northern Ireland  0–0  Malta Belfast
ReportStadium: Windsor Park
Referee: Maria Marotta (Italy)
v  Northern Ireland
9 April Euro 2025 qualifying Bosnia and Herzegovina  1–3  Northern Ireland Zenica
ReportStadium: Bosnia and Herzegovina FA Training Centre
Referee: Désirée Grundbacher (Switzerland)
v  Northern Ireland
31 May Euro 2025 qualifying Portugal  4–0  Northern Ireland Leiria
21:45 (20:45 UTC+1)
ReportStadium: Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa
Attendance: 10,017
Referee: Tess Olofsson (Sweden)

Coaching staff

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Manager history

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Players

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Current squad

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No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1GKLauren Perry (2001-04-05) 5 April 2001 (age 23)50 Montrose
1GKMaddy Harvey-Clifford (2002-05-06) 6 May 2002 (age 22)20 Crusaders
1GKJacqueline Burns (1997-03-06) 6 March 1997 (age 27)480 Reading
2DFRebecca Holloway (1995-08-25) 25 August 1995 (age 28)223 Birmingham City
2DFRebecca McKenna (2001-04-13) 13 April 2001 (age 23)332 Charlton Athletic
2DFLaura Rafferty (1996-04-29) 29 April 1996 (age 28)380 Southampton
2DFDemi Vance (1991-05-02) 2 May 1991 (age 33)904 Glentoran
2DFAbbie Magee (2000-11-15) 15 November 2000 (age 23)120 Cliftonville
2DFRachel Dugdale (1996-11-19) 19 November 1996 (age 27)240 Reading
2DFRachel McLaren (2002-11-19) 19 November 2002 (age 21)10 Crusaders
3MFJoely Andrews (2002-04-20) 20 April 2002 (age 22)171 Glentoran
3MFNadene Caldwell (1991-01-24) 24 January 1991 (age 33)782 Glentoran
3MFChloe McCarron (1997-12-22) 22 December 1997 (age 26)351 Glentoran
3MFMegan Bell (2001-04-17) 17 April 2001 (age 23)252 Hearts
3MFMarissa Callaghan (captain) (1985-09-02) 2 September 1985 (age 38)869 Cliftonville
3MFBrenna McPartlan (1999-09-01) 1 September 1999 (age 24)20 Burnley
4FWKerry Beattie (2002-09-27) 27 September 2002 (age 21)103 Glentoran
4FWSimone Magill (1994-11-01) 1 November 1994 (age 29)7824 Aston Villa
4FWLauren Wade (1993-11-22) 22 November 1993 (age 30)549 Reading
4FWKeri Halliday (2005-02-11) 11 February 2005 (age 19)10 Linfield
4FWCaragh Hamilton (1996-10-18) 18 October 1996 (age 27)386 Lewes
4FWCasey Howe (2002-09-02) 2 September 2002 (age 21)30 Athlone Town

Recent call-ups

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  • The following players have been named to a squad in the past 12 months.
  • This list may be incomplete.
Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GKShannon Turner (1997-09-08) 8 September 1997 (age 26)60 Wolverhampton Wanderersv.  Montenegro, 27 February 2024
GKRachael Norney (2004-06-18) 18 June 2004 (age 19)10 Liverpool Fedsv.  Republic of Ireland, 5 December 2023
GKLilie Woods (2003-08-29) 29 August 2003 (age 20)10 Mid-Ulsterv.  Hungary, 31 October 2023
DFKelsie Burrows (2001-02-22) 22 February 2001 (age 23)130 Cliftonvillev.  Montenegro, 27 February 2024
DFEllie Mason (1996-02-16) 16 February 1996 (age 28)40 Birmingham Cityv.  Montenegro, 27 February 2024
DFSarah McFadden (1987-05-23) 23 May 1987 (age 37)1049 Durhamv.  Montenegro, 27 February 2024
MFRachel Furness (1988-06-19) 19 June 1988 (age 35)9538 Bristol Cityv.  Hungary, 31 October 2023 INJ
FWDanielle Maxwell (2002-04-09) 9 April 2002 (age 22)92 Blackburn Roversv.  Montenegro, 27 February 2024
FWEmily Wilson (2001-08-26) 26 August 2001 (age 22)211 Glentoranv.  Montenegro, 27 February 2024
FWCaitlin McGuinness (2002-08-30) 30 August 2002 (age 21)181 Cliftonvillev.  Hungary, 31 October 2023
FWKirsty McGuinness (1994-11-04) 4 November 1994 (age 29)5714 Cliftonvillev.  Albania, 26 September 2023

Notes:

  • INJ Withdrew due to injury.
  • WD Withdrew from the squad due to non-injury or medical issue

Records

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Main page: Category:Northern Ireland women's international footballers
  • Statistics correct as of 5 December 2023.
  • Active players in bold.

Simone Magill holds the world record for the fastest international goal in women's football. Previously, US forward Alex Morgan had held the record at twelve seconds. Magill achieved an eleven-second goal against Georgia at the start of a European Qualifying match on 3 June 2016. The goal marks the fastest ever international goal by any national Northern Irish team – male or female.[9]

Competitive record

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FIFA Women's World Cup

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FIFA Women's World Cup recordQualification record
YearResultGPWD*LGFGAGDGPWD*LGFGAGD
1991Did not qualifyUEFA EURO 1991
1995Did not enterUEFA EURO 1995
1999Did not enter
2003
2007Did not qualify6213711−4
201110325816−8
201510127319−16
20198107427−23
2023106133616+20
2027To be determinedTo be determined
Total0/10-------441311235889−31
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

UEFA Women's Championship

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UEFA Women's Championship recordQualifying record
YearResultGPWD*LGFGAGPWD*LGFGA
1984Did not qualify6006521
19876006235
1989Did not enterDid not enter
1991Did not qualify4004121
1993Did not enterDid not enter
1995
1997
2001
2005
2009Did not qualify112181128
2013103251215
201782151022
2022Group stage3003111106222118
2025To be determinedTo be determined
Total1/133003111551363662160
*Draws include knockout matches decided by penalty kicks.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Archer, Kenny (1 September 2023). "New Northern Ireland women's manager Tanya Oxtoby targeting top tournaments". The Irish News. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  2. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Women's National Teams Coefficient Overview" (PDF). editorial.uefa.com. 24 February 2021.
  4. ^ VAVEL.com (29 September 2021). "Northern Ireland Women move to a full-time international set-up". VAVEL. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Alfie Wylie leaves role as Northern Ireland women's manager after 15 years to take new IFA job". Belfast Telegraph. 12 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Kenny Shiels: Former Kilmarnock boss appointed Northern Ireland senior women's manager". BBC Sport. 16 May 2019.
  7. ^ "Kenny Shiels: Northern Ireland women's manager leaves role". BBC Sport. 31 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Senior women's squad for upcoming Euro qualifiers revealed". Irish Football Association. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  9. ^ Fullerton, Gareth (7 October 2017). "Northern Ireland striker recognised for scoring fastest goal ever!". belfastlive. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
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