Slovakia 1-0 Northern Ireland final score - 14 November 2025, World Cup

Istvan Kovacs signals a throw-in for Slovakia, close to Northern Ireland's area.

In Kosice a free kick has been awarded the home team.

He's off! Daniel Ballard is shown a second yellow card.

Throw-in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland's George Saville has been booked in Kosice.

In Kosice a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Throw-in for Northern Ireland in their own half.

Throw-in for Northern Ireland at Kosicka futbalova arena.

Ciaron Brown is replacing Trai Hume for the away team.

Istvan Kovacs signals a free kick to Slovakia in their own half.

Throw-in Slovakia.

Throw-in high up the field for Northern Ireland in Kosice.

Northern Ireland have been awarded a corner by Istvan Kovacs.

Goal kick for Northern Ireland at Kosicka futbalova arena.

Goal! Tomas Bobcek gives Slovakia a 1-0 lead. Laszlo Benes with an assist there.

Slovakia have been awarded a corner by Istvan Kovacs.

Corner awarded to Slovakia.

The home team replace David Strelec with Robert Bozenik.

Francesco Calzona (Slovakia) is making a fourth substitution, with Tomas Bobcek replacing Norbert Gyomber.

Istvan Kovacs signals a free kick to Slovakia.

Northern Ireland are whistled for offside.

Ball goes out of play for a Slovakia goal kick.

Throw-in for Slovakia in their own half.

Northern Ireland have a dangerous throw-in.

Can Northern Ireland get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Slovakia's half?

Laszlo Benes is replacing Tomas Rigo for Slovakia at Kosicka futbalova arena.

Francesco Calzona is making the team's second substitution at Kosicka futbalova arena with Lubomir Tupta replacing Lukas Haraslin.

Slovakia have a goal kick.

Northern Ireland awarded a free kick in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Kosice.

Slovakia's David Hancko gets in a shot on goal at Kosicka futbalova arena. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Ball goes out of play for a Northern Ireland goal kick.

Michael O'Neill (Northern Ireland) has taken off Jamie Reid who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Jamie Donley is the replacement.

Attention is being given to Northern Ireland’s Jamie Reid and play has been suspended briefly.

Throw-in for Slovakia at Kosicka futbalova arena.

Slovakia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Northern Ireland needs to be cautious. Slovakia have an attacking throw-in.

Throw-in for Slovakia close to the penalty box.

Slovakia have a goal kick.

The away team have replaced Paddy McNair with Josh Magennis. This is the second substitution made today by Michael O'Neill.

Norbert Gyomber for Slovakia has been booked by Istvan Kovacs and receives a first yellow card.

Istvan Kovacs signals a free kick to Slovakia in their own half.

Free kick Northern Ireland.

Slovakia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Istvan Kovacs awards Slovakia a goal kick.

Francesco Calzona (Slovakia) is making a first substitution, with Mario Sauer replacing David Duris.

Goal kick for Northern Ireland at Kosicka futbalova arena.

Slovakia's David Hancko misses with an attempt on goal.

Free kick for Slovakia in their own half.

Free kick for Northern Ireland in their own half.

Free kick in a good position for Slovakia!

Northern Ireland's Bailey Peacock-Farrell looks ok and returns to the pitch.

Istvan Kovacs waits before resuming play because Bailey Peacock-Farrell for Northern Ireland is still down.

Istvan Kovacs signals a free kick to Northern Ireland in their own half.

Istvan Kovacs signals a Northern Ireland throw-in in Slovakia's half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Kosice.

In Kosice Slovakia attack through Lukas Haraslin. The finish is off target, however.

Istvan Kovacs awards the away team a throw-in.

Trai Hume (Northern Ireland) has received a yellow card from Istvan Kovacs.

Free kick for Slovakia in the half of Northern Ireland.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Slovakia close to the penalty box.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Ball safe as Northern Ireland is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Slovakia to take a throw-in in Northern Ireland territory.

Slovakia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Istvan Kovacs signals a Northern Ireland throw-in in Slovakia's half.

Slovakia are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Northern Ireland to take a throw-in in Slovakia territory.

Northern Ireland awarded a free kick in their own half.

Jamie Reid is on a sub for Dion Charles for Northern Ireland.

The first-half is over.

Ball goes out of play for a Slovakia goal kick.

Free kick for Northern Ireland in the half of Slovakia.

In Kosice, Slovakia push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Can Slovakia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Northern Ireland's half?

Goal kick for Northern Ireland at Kosicka futbalova arena.

Northern Ireland will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Slovakia.

Throw-in high up the field for Slovakia in Kosice.

Slovakia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Istvan Kovacs awards Slovakia a goal kick.

Slovakia have a goal kick.

Free kick Northern Ireland.

Throw-in for Northern Ireland close to the penalty box.

Istvan Kovacs signals a free kick to Northern Ireland.

Free kick for Northern Ireland in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Kosice.

Northern Ireland are in shooting range from this free kick.

Can Northern Ireland capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Slovakia's half?

In Kosice a free kick has been awarded the away team.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Kosice.

Istvan Kovacs signals a free kick to Slovakia.

Throw-in for Slovakia at Kosicka futbalova arena.

Northern Ireland's Dion Charles goes close with his head but his effort is blocked.

Slovakia needs to be cautious. Northern Ireland have an attacking throw-in.

Istvan Kovacs signals a free kick to Slovakia in their own half.

Istvan Kovacs awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Northern Ireland in their own half.

Bailey Peacock-Farrell is back on the pitch.

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Bailey Peacock-Farrell for Northern Ireland who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

Ball safe as Northern Ireland is awarded a throw-in in their half.

At Kosicka futbalova arena, Daniel Ballard has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Istvan Kovacs signals a free kick to Slovakia just outside Northern Ireland's area.

Throw-in for Northern Ireland in the half of Slovakia.

Ball goes out of play for a Northern Ireland goal kick.

Throw-in Northern Ireland.

Istvan Kovacs awards the home team a throw-in.

Goal kick for Northern Ireland at Kosicka futbalova arena.

David Duris for Slovakia gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Slovakia's David Strelec is on target but unsuccessful.

Istvan Kovacs awards Slovakia a goal kick.

Free kick for Slovakia in their own half.

Slovakia have a goal kick.

Free kick Northern Ireland.

Throw-in for Slovakia at Kosicka futbalova arena.

Slovakia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Slovakia have been awarded a corner by Istvan Kovacs.

Slovakia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Slovakia in their own half.

Ball safe as Northern Ireland is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in Slovakia.

Istvan Kovacs signals a free kick to Slovakia in their own half.

Corner awarded to Northern Ireland.

Free kick for Northern Ireland in the half of Slovakia.

Istvan Kovacs signals a throw-in for Slovakia, close to Northern Ireland's area.

In Kosice a free kick has been awarded the home team.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Slovakia have a dangerous throw-in.

Slovakia scores 1.25 goals when playing at home and Northern Ireland scores 1.6 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Slovakia and Northern Ireland is 0.6.

Average number of goals in meetings between Slovakia and Northern Ireland is 2.

Slovakia scores 1.2 goals in a match against Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland scores 0.8 goals against Slovakia (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Slovakia won 3, Northern Ireland won 1, 1 draws.

Slovakia have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Northern Ireland (in all competitions).

In World Cup Qualification UEFA, Slovakia has better performance than Northern Ireland.

When Northern Ireland is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Northern Ireland leads 0-1 away, they win in 33% of their matches.

When Slovakia leads 1-0 at home, they win in 100% of their matches.

On their last meeting Northern Ireland won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Northern Ireland.

Slovakia wins 10% of halftimes, Northern Ireland wins 30%.

Slovakia wins 1st half in 10% of their matches, Northern Ireland in 30% of their matches.

When playing at home, Slovakia have not conceded a goal so far this season.

Slovakia haven't lost in any of their last 7 home matches.

During the last 5 meetings, Slovakia have won 2 times, there have been 2 draws while Northern Ireland have won 1 times. The goal difference is 5-4 in favour of Slovakia.