Northern Ireland vs Georgia preview
Northern Ireland host Georgia at Windsor Park in Belfast on October 5, 2026, for a UEFA Nations League Group B2 fixture scheduled for 18:45 UTC. Michael O’Neill’s side enters the match at the top of the group standings with seven points, having secured a 1-0 victory against Georgia on September 25, followed by a 0-0 draw with Hungary and a 3-0 win over Ukraine. Northern Ireland has maintained a strong defensive record in the competition, conceding only one goal across their opening three fixtures.
Georgia arrives in Belfast under the management of Ramaz Svanadze, who was appointed following the departure of Willy Sagnol after the initial defeat to Northern Ireland. The visitors are seeking their first win of the campaign, having recorded a 0-0 draw against Ukraine and a 1-0 loss to Hungary in their subsequent outings. In the United Kingdom, the match is scheduled for broadcast on BBC One Northern Ireland, BBC Three, and BBC iPlayer. Windsor Park is expected to be near capacity as the hosts aim to maintain their unbeaten run and pursue promotion to League A.