Northern Ireland women confirm Windsor Park World Cup qualifier against England

Northern Ireland Women’s World Cup qualifier against England in April will be staged at Windsor Park, the Irish Football Association has announced.
By Sports Desk
Published 9th Feb 2022, 16:33 BST
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The match on April 12 will be only the second time the women’s team have played at the National Football Stadium since 2010 – during which time major redevelopment of the ground has taken place.

Manager Kenny Shiels said: “It is great news for both the team and the staff that we will be playing England at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park.

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“We are hoping there will be a bumper crowd to cheer us on.”

Northern Ireland head coach Kenny Shiels being interviewed after the final whistle of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 UEFA Qualifying match at Seaview, Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday October 26, 2021.Northern Ireland head coach Kenny Shiels being interviewed after the final whistle of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 UEFA Qualifying match at Seaview, Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday October 26, 2021.
Northern Ireland head coach Kenny Shiels being interviewed after the final whistle of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 UEFA Qualifying match at Seaview, Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday October 26, 2021.

Shiels’ side last played at Windsor Park in September when they beat Latvia 4-0.

April’s match against the Group D leaders will be the second of two World Cup 2023 qualifiers for Northern Ireland – they are away to Austria on April 8 – and their final competitive fixture before Euro 2022.

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