Georgia vs Northern Ireland begins both teams’ UEFA Nations League 2026/27 campaigns on Friday, 25 September at the Boris Paichadze National Stadium in Tbilisi. Follow SP Score for the Georgia vs Northern Ireland live score, confirmed lineups, match events and changing statistics as the game develops.
Georgia and Northern Ireland are in League B Group B2 alongside Hungary and Ukraine. The opener gives both teams an early opportunity to establish themselves in a competitive group before the schedule moves quickly into the second round of fixtures.
Georgia vs Northern Ireland match details
| Date | Friday, 25 September 2026 |
| Venue | Boris Paichadze National Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Competition | UEFA Nations League 2026/27 |
| League / Group | League B — Group B2 |
| Group opponents | Hungary and Ukraine |
| Kick-off | 18:00 CET / 19:00 in Georgia / 18:00 SAST |
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Georgia vs Northern Ireland team news and lineups
The Georgia vs Northern Ireland lineups will be confirmed closer to kick-off, so the final starting XIs should be checked through SP Score rather than treated as fixed in this preview.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill selected a 28-player squad for the opening Nations League fixtures. Daniel Ballard, Paddy McNair, Dion Charles, Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Conor Hazard returned to the group, while Alistair McCann, Brad Lyons and Conor Bradley were unavailable through injury when the squad was announced.
Georgia’s biggest attacking threat remains Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but Northern Ireland have made clear that their preparation cannot focus on one player alone. Georgia’s ability to combine individual quality with quick attacking movement gives O’Neill’s side several problems to manage.
Georgia vs Northern Ireland H2H
The senior Georgia vs Northern Ireland H2H record is unusually short. Before this Nations League campaign, the countries had met only once at full international level.
That meeting came in a friendly in Belfast in March 2008, when Northern Ireland won 4-1. The long gap between meetings means the result has limited value for judging the current teams, but it remains part of the fixture’s history.
Georgia vs Northern Ireland stats and Group B2 context
The most useful Georgia vs Northern Ireland stats will change as the Nations League campaign develops, so current form, possession, shots, standings and match statistics are best followed through SP Score.
Georgia remained in League B after finishing third in their 2024/25 group, while Northern Ireland earned promotion after topping their League C group. That makes the opener a meeting between a Georgia side already familiar with League B and a Northern Ireland team stepping back up to the level.
After this match, Georgia host Ukraine on 28 September. Northern Ireland return home to face Hungary on the same date before travelling to play Ukraine. The teams meet again in Belfast on 5 October.
Key players and tactical battle
Georgia’s attack can be shaped by Kvaratskhelia’s ability to carry the ball, create chances and draw defenders out of position. Northern Ireland will need to control the spaces around him without losing their defensive structure elsewhere.
Northern Ireland’s approach under O’Neill has been built around organisation, intensity and a developing young squad. With several players under 25 in the current group, the challenge in Tbilisi will be to stay compact while still finding opportunities to attack when possession changes.
Set pieces, second balls and transitions could therefore become important. Georgia will want to use their technical quality at home, while Northern Ireland will look for disciplined spells without the ball and efficient use of their attacking moments.
Georgia vs Northern Ireland prediction and match factors
A Georgia vs Northern Ireland prediction should consider the current matchup rather than rely heavily on the countries’ only previous meeting in 2008.
Georgia have home advantage and an established match-winner in Kvaratskhelia, while Northern Ireland arrive after earning promotion from League C and with a young squad that O’Neill believes is still developing. The opening stages should reveal whether Georgia can turn possession into clear chances or whether Northern Ireland can keep the contest compact.
Instead of fixing the match to one scoreline, the more useful factors are Georgia’s ability to create around Kvaratskhelia, Northern Ireland’s defensive organisation, set pieces and how both teams handle transitions.
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Georgia vs Northern Ireland live, results and match updates
The Georgia vs Northern Ireland live score, confirmed starting XIs and in-game statistics will change throughout the match. SP Score is the live destination for those updates.
After the final whistle, the Georgia vs Northern Ireland results and completed match information can also be checked through SP Score, allowing this preview to remain useful without relying on a static score.
Georgia vs Northern Ireland FAQs
When is Georgia vs Northern Ireland?
Georgia vs Northern Ireland is scheduled for Friday, 25 September 2026.
Where is Georgia vs Northern Ireland being played?
The match will be played at the Boris Paichadze National Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia.
What time is Georgia vs Northern Ireland?
Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 CET, 19:00 local time in Georgia and 18:00 SAST.
What group are Georgia and Northern Ireland in?
They are in UEFA Nations League B Group B2 with Hungary and Ukraine.
What is the Georgia vs Northern Ireland H2H record?
Before the 2026/27 Nations League campaign, the senior national teams had met once. Northern Ireland won the 2008 friendly 4-1.
Where can I follow Georgia vs Northern Ireland live?
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Where can I check the Georgia vs Northern Ireland result?
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Conclusion
Georgia vs Northern Ireland opens the two teams’ UEFA Nations League Group B2 campaigns in Tbilisi. Georgia bring home advantage and attacking quality, while Northern Ireland arrive in League B after promotion and with a young squad continuing to develop under Michael O’Neill.
The battle around Kvaratskhelia, Northern Ireland’s defensive organisation, set pieces and transitions are among the key areas to watch. For the confirmed lineups, live score, changing statistics and final result, follow SP Score as the match develops.
