Terry Devlin’s first NI goal seals 1-0 win over Ukraine

In brief: The Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Nations League match at Windsor Park ended 1-0 on Saturday, 14 November. Terry Devlin scored his first senior international goal, keeping NI top of Group B2 before Tuesday’s trip to Hungary.

Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 1-0 in Belfast to move closer to promotion. Devlin’s second-half strike secured three important points for Michael O’Neill’s side.

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine: what happened at Windsor Park?

The decisive moment came in the 68th minute. Terry Devlin scored after a short-corner move involving Ethan Galbraith, according to the Irish FA match report. It was Devlin’s first goal for the senior international side.

The result kept Northern Ireland’s Nations League campaign in its own hands ahead of the final group fixture.

Why the Ukraine result matters

Northern Ireland remained top of League B Group 2 with 11 points. Hungary moved to 10 points after beating Georgia 2-0, leaving the two sides to meet in the final group fixture.

The group winners are promoted to League A. The runners-up enter a promotion play-off, so the Budapest match will decide whether Northern Ireland can finish first.

What comes next for Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland travel to Budapest to face Hungary on Tuesday, 17 November. A draw or win would secure top spot for O’Neill’s team; a defeat would leave the final standings dependent on the result.

Official report and Northern Ireland football coverage

Read the Irish FA match report for the official account. Follow more local results and coverage in the Northern Ireland Online football section.

Source: Irish Football Association, published 14 November 2026. This article summarises the confirmed match result and group position.