They had to brave the cold with temperatures dropping to -5 in the Finnish capital, where Michael O’Neill’s side fell to a 4-0 defeat with Joel Pohjanpalo, Daniel Hakans, Teemu Pukki and Robin Lod condemning the visitors to a seventh loss in nine matches.
Here are the best photos.
1. Braving the cold!
Northern Ireland fans during Friday night’s UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Finland at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki Photo: William Cherry/Presseye
2. Come on Northern Ireland!
Northern Ireland fans during Friday night’s UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Finland at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki. Photo: William Cherry/Presseye
3. Cheering on Michael O'Neill's men
Northern Ireland fans during Friday night’s UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Finland at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki Photo: William Cherry/Presseye
4. Ready for kick-off
Northern Ireland fans during Friday night’s UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Finland at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki Photo: William Cherry/Presseye