Devlin strike keeps Northern Ireland top

Terry Devlin's first international goal secured a 1-0 victory over Ukraine and kept Northern Ireland top of their Nations League group. The 23-year-old opened his account for his country with a fine strike in the 68th minute, leaving Ukraine goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin flat-footed with a shot from distance.

Pierce Charles then made a superb save to deny Danylo Sikan at the death and preserve Northern Ireland's fifth straight clean sheet, the first time they have achieved that since 2017.

The result set up a promotion decider away to Hungary on Tuesday, with a draw in Budapest enough to elevate Michael O'Neill's side to League A. Even in defeat they would face a play-off in March, and they have also earned a pot two place in next month's Euro 2028 draw.

Northern Ireland target promotion against Ukraine

However, O'Neill will have to watch the match from the stands after earning a late yellow card that results in a suspension, alongside Jamie Donley who had a first-half strike ruled out for offside.