Northern Ireland to face Ukraine in Euro play-off

Kenny Shiels side will travel to the Ukraine for the first leg before hosting the return fixture as they bid to reach their first major finals tournament.

The ties are are scheduled to take place between 7-13 April with dates set to be confirmed soon.

Ukraine, who played the Republic of Ireland in qualifying, are 24th in the world rankings, some 15 places above Northern Ireland

The winners from the three play-off ties will join hosts England, the nine group winners and three best runners-up at the finals next summer.

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