Northern Ireland national under-21 football team

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Northern Ireland Under-21
Association Irish Football Association
Head coach Tommy Wright
Most caps Liam Donnelly (24)
Top scorer Liam Donnelly
Shayne Lavery (5)
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First colours
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First international
Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland 1–1 Northern Ireland  Ulster Banner.svg
(Phibsborough, Republic of Ireland; 8 March 1978)
Biggest win
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland 5–0 Luxembourg  Flag of Luxembourg.svg
(Lurgan, Northern Ireland; 16 November 2007)
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland 5–0 Azerbaijan  Flag of Azerbaijan.svg
(Ballymena, Northern Ireland; 12 October 2024)
Biggest defeat
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland 0–6 Spain  Flag of Spain.svg
(Larne, Northern Ireland; 3 June 2022)
UEFA U-21 Championship
Appearances0

The Northern Ireland national under-21 football team also known as the Northern Ireland under-21s or Northern Ireland U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Northern Ireland and is controlled by the Irish Football Association. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years. To date Northern Ireland haven't yet qualified for the finals tournament.

Contents

The national under-21 team is the highest level of youth football in Northern Ireland, and is open to any players who were born in Northern Ireland or whose parents or grandparents were born in Northern Ireland. This team is for Northern Irish players aged 21 or under at the start of a two-year European Under-21 Football Championship campaign, so players can be, and often are, up to 23 years old. As long as they are eligible, players can play at any level, making it possible to play for the U21s, senior side and again for the U21s.

Competitive Record

For the all-time record of the national team against opposing nations, see the team's all-time record page

UEFA European Under-21 Championship Record

UEFA Under-21 Football Championship finals recordQualification recordManager(s)
YearRoundPosPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
1978 did not enterdid not enterNone
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
Flag of France.svg 1994
Flag of Spain.svg 1996
Flag of Romania.svg 1998
Flag of Slovakia.svg 2000 did not qualify813459 Chris Nicholl
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2002 102261221 Roy Millar
Flag of Germany.svg 2004 8215816
Flag of Portugal.svg 2006 did not enterdid not enterNone
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2007 did not qualify4202107 Roy Millar
Flag of Sweden.svg 2009 84041312 Roy Millar, Steve Beaglehole [1]
Flag of Denmark.svg 2011 82151216 Steve Beaglehole
Flag of Israel.svg 2013 8116513 Steve Beaglehole, Stephen Robinson [2]
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2015 8107317 Stephen Robinson, Jim Magilton [3]
Flag of Poland.svg 2017 10028618 Jim Magilton
Flag of Italy.svg Flag of San Marino.svg 2019 106221511 Ian Baraclough
Flag of Hungary.svg Flag of Slovenia.svg 2021 10235713 Ian Baraclough, Andy Crosby [4]
Flag of Georgia.svg Flag of Romania.svg 2023 8215818 John Schofield
Flag of Slovakia.svg 2025 103251010 Tommy Wright
Total-0/25000000-110281864114181-

Results and fixtures

2023

7 September 2025 UEFA U-21 Group F Qualifier Northern Ireland  Ulster Banner.svg0–1Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg Lurgan, Northern Ireland
14:00 BST report Rodrigues Soccerball shade.svg13'Stadium: Mourneview Park
Attendance: 333
Referee: Andreas Argyrou (Cyprus)
12 September 2025 UEFA U-21 Group F Qualifier Ukraine  Flag of Ukraine.svg1–0Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Poprad, Slovakia
17:30 BST Roman Soccerball shade.svg70' report Stadium: Národné tréningové centrum Poprad
Attendance: 275
Referee: Kai Erik Steen (Norway)
12 October 2025 UEFA U-21 Group F Qualifier Azerbaijan  Flag of Azerbaijan.svg0–1Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Baku, Azerbaijan
15:00 BST report McGuckin Soccerball shade.svg19'Stadium: Dalga Arena
Attendance: 300
Referee: Georgi Davidov (Bulgaria)
16 October 2025 UEFA U-21 Group F Qualifier Northern Ireland  Ulster Banner.svg1–2Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia Lurgan, Northern Ireland
19:30 BST McGuckin Soccerball shade.svg51' (pen.) report Lučić Soccerball shade.svg15'
Pantović Soccerball shade.svg82'
Stadium: Mourneview Park
Attendance: 433
Referee: Kristoffer Hagenes (Norway)
21 November 2025 UEFA U-21 Group F Qualifier England  Flag of England.svg3–0Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Liverpool, England
19:45 GMT
report Stadium: Goodison Park
Attendance: 7,890
Referee: Lothar D'hondt (Belgium)

2024

21 March Friendly Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg3–0Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Pardubice, Czech Republic
16:30 GMT Sejk Soccerball shade.svg17', 34'
Halinský Soccerball shade.svg78'
Stadium: CFIG Arena
Attendance: 2,892
26 March 2025 UEFA U-21 Group F Qualifier Serbia  Flag of Serbia.svg1–2Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Leskovac, Serbia
17:00 GMT Mitrović Soccerball shade.svg39' Report Allen Soccerball shade.svg56'
Farquhar Soccerball shade.svg70'
Stadium: Dubočica Stadium
Attendance: 2,958
Referee: Yigal Frid (Israel)
6 September 2025 UEFA U-21 Group F Qualifier Northern Ireland  Ulster Banner.svg0–0Flag of England.svg  England Ballymena, Northern Ireland
19:45 BST Report Stadium: Ballymena Showgrounds
Attendance: 3,237
Referee: David Šmajc (Slovenia)
10 September 2025 UEFA U-21 Group F Qualifier Northern Ireland  Ulster Banner.svg1–2Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine Ballymena, Northern Ireland
19:45 BST Allen Soccerball shade.svg81' (pen.) Report Voloshyn Soccerball shade.svg10'
Braharu Soccerball shade.svg30'
Stadium: Ballymena Showgrounds
Attendance: 697
Referee: Oliver Reitala (Finland)
12 October 2025 UEFA U-21 Group F Qualifier Northern Ireland  Ulster Banner.svg5–0Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan Ballymena, Northern Ireland
15:00 BST Allen Soccerball shade.svg11' (pen.)
McKiernan Soccerball shade.svg56'
Kelly Soccerball shade.svg64'
Devenny Soccerball shade.svg68'
Samigullin Soccerball shade.svg81' (o.g.)
report Stadium: Ballymena Showgrounds
Attendance: 440
Referee: Heini Ziskason Viðoy (Faroe Islands)

UEFA European Under-21 Championship

2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualificationFlag of England.svgFlag of Ukraine.svgFlag of Serbia.svgUlster Banner.svgFlag of Luxembourg.svgFlag of Azerbaijan.svg
1Flag of England.svg  England 10811416+3525 Final tournament 2–1 9–1 3–0 7–0 7–0
2Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 10802207+1324 3–2 2–1 1–0 4–0 1–0
3Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 105141318516 0–3 1–0 1–2 2–0 2–0
4Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland 103251010011 0–0 1–2 1–2 0–1 5–0
5Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 10226623178 0–3 0–3 1–1 0–0 2–0
6Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan 10109430263 1–5 0–3 0–2 0–1 3–2
Source: UEFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 31 August 2023
PositionName
Manager Ulster Banner.svg Tommy Wright
Assistant Manager Flag of England.svg Paul Stephenson
Goalkeeping Coach Ulster Banner.svg Roy Carroll
Sports Scientist Ulster Banner.svg Simon Coleman

Manager history

  Current manager highlighted in green

Last updated after the match against Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg on 15 October 2024.

ManagerFirst GameLast GamePldWDLGFGAGDWin %Draw %Loss %
Ulster Banner.svg Danny Blanchflower 8 March 1978 vs. Flag of Ireland.svg 8 March 1978 vs. Flag of Ireland.svg 10101100.00%100.00%0.00%
Ulster Banner.svg Billy Bingham 3 April 1990 vs. Flag of Israel.svg 3 April 1990 vs. Flag of Israel.svg 110021+1100.00%0.00%0.00%
Ulster Banner.svg Bryan Hamilton 22 March 1994 vs. Flag of Romania.svg 22 March 1994 vs. Flag of Romania.svg 10100000.00%100.00%0.00%
Ulster Banner.svg Roy Millar 21 April 1998 vs. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 21 April 1998 vs. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 110021+1100.00%0.00%0.00%
Ulster Banner.svg Chris Nicholl 20 May 1998 vs. Flag of Scotland.svg 8 October 1999 vs. Flag of Finland.svg 133551113–223.08%38.46%38.46%
Ulster Banner.svg Roy Millar 28 March 2000 vs. Flag of Malta.svg 26 March 2008 vs. Flag of Romania.svg 48188226479–1537.50%16.67%45.83%
Flag of England.svg Steve Beaglehole 19 August 2008 vs. Flag of Poland.svg 15 November 2011 vs. Flag of Serbia.svg 2143142339–1619.05%14.29%66.67%
Ulster Banner.svg Steve Robinson 10 May 2012 vs. Flag of North Macedonia.svg 15 October 2013 vs. Flag of Serbia.svg 100010524–190.00%0.00%100.00%
Ulster Banner.svg Jim Magilton *14 November 2013 vs. Flag of Italy.svg 11 October 2016 vs. Flag of France.svg 141211827–197.14%14.29%78.57%
Flag of England.svg Ian Baraclough 8 June 2017 vs. Flag of Estonia.svg 19 November 2019 vs. Flag of Romania.svg 199642219+347.37%31.58%21.05%
Flag of England.svg Andy Crosby **4 September 2020 vs. Flag of Malta.svg 5 June 2021 vs. Flag of Scotland.svg 7304911–242.86%0.00%57.14%
Flag of England.svg John Schofield 3 September 2021 vs. Flag of Malta.svg 25 September 2022 vs. Flag of Scotland.svg 112271027–1718.18%18.18%63.64%
Ulster Banner.svg Tommy Wright 7 September 2023 vs. Flag of Luxembourg.svg 113261013–327.27%18.18%54.55%
Total158453083167255-8828.48%18.99%52.53%

Players

Current squad

Players born on or after 1 January 2002 will be eligible until the completion of the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

The following players were named in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifiers against Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan on the 12 October 2024 and Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg on the 15 October 2024. [5]

Last updated after the match against Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg on 15 October 2024. Names in bold denote players who have been capped for the senior team .

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Stephen McMullan (2004-12-31) 31 December 2004 (age 19)60 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Caernarfon Town
1 GK Josh Clarke (2004-07-28) 28 July 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of Scotland.svg Celtic
1 GK Fraser Barnsley (2004-10-06) 6 October 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of England.svg Everton

2 DF Aaron Donnelly (2003-06-08) 8 June 2003 (age 21)200 Flag of England.svg Colchester United
2 DF Carl Johnston (2002-05-29) 29 May 2002 (age 22)171 Flag of England.svg Fleetwood Town
2 DF Sean Stewart (2003-01-21) 21 January 2003 (age 21)140 Ulster Banner.svg Cliftonville
2 DF Tommy Fogarty (2004-03-15) 15 March 2004 (age 20)100 Flag of Scotland.svg Dunfermline Athletic
2 DF Michael Forbes (2004-04-29) 29 April 2004 (age 20)80 Flag of England.svg Bristol Rovers
2 DF Ruairi McConville (2005-05-01) 1 May 2005 (age 19)50 Flag of England.svg Brighton
2 DF Shea Kearney (2004-03-26) 26 March 2004 (age 20)20 Ulster Banner.svg Cliftonville
2 DF Matty Carson (2004-04-29) 29 April 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of England.svg Torquay United
2 DF Josh Briggs (2006-03-14) 14 March 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of England.svg West Ham United

3 MF Terry Devlin (2003-11-06) 6 November 2003 (age 20)140 Flag of England.svg Portsmouth
3 MF Charlie Allen (2003-11-22) 22 November 2003 (age 20)143 Ulster Banner.svg Linfield
3 MF JJ McKiernan (2002-01-18) 18 January 2002 (age 22)111 Flag of England.svg Lincoln City
3 MF Patrick Kelly (2004-10-02) 2 October 2004 (age 20)101 Flag of England.svg Doncaster Rovers
3 MF Justin Devenny (2003-10-11) 11 October 2003 (age 21)81 Flag of England.svg Crystal Palace
3 MF Darren Robinson (2004-12-29) 29 December 2004 (age 19)70 Flag of England.svg Hartlepool United
3 MF Jamie McDonnell (2004-02-16) 16 February 2004 (age 20)50 Flag of England.svg Colchester United
3 MF Dylan Sloan (2004-04-15) 15 April 2004 (age 20)20 Ulster Banner.svg Larne

4 FW Dale Taylor (2003-12-12) 12 December 2003 (age 20)153 Flag of England.svg Wigan Athletic
4 FW Matthew Lusty (2003-07-14) 14 July 2003 (age 21)30 Ulster Banner.svg Larne
4 FW Makenzie Kirk (2004-02-06) 6 February 2004 (age 20)30 Flag of Scotland.svg St Johnstone

Recent call-ups

The following players have previously been called up to the Northern Ireland under-21 squad and remain eligible.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Pierce Charles (2005-07-21) 21 July 2005 (age 19)40 Flag of England.svg Sheffield Wednesday v. Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine, 10 September 2024

DF Johnny Russell (2004-09-19) 19 September 2004 (age 20)20 Ulster Banner.svg Glentoran v. Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine, 10 September 2024
DF Tom Atcheson (2006-09-22) 22 September 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of England.svg Marine v. Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine, 10 September 2024

MF Charlie Lindsay (2004-01-26) 26 January 2004 (age 20)20 Ulster Banner.svg Glentoran v. Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia, 26 March 2024
MF Harry Wilson (2004-02-16) 16 February 2004 (age 20)00Unattachedv. Flag of England.svg  England, 21 November 2023
MF Archie Heron (2004-09-15) 15 September 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of the United States.svg Missouri State University v. Flag of England.svg  England, 21 November 2023

FW Rhys Annett (2004-11-06) 6 November 2004 (age 19)10 Ulster Banner.svg Linfield v. Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia, 26 March 2024
FW Conor Falls (2004-01-02) 2 January 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of England.svg Huddersfield Town v. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic, 21 March 2024 INJ
FW Liam McStravick (2004-11-27) 27 November 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of Scotland.svg Airdrieonians v. Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia, 16 October 2023
FW Callum Marshall (2004-11-28) 28 November 2004 (age 19)20 Flag of England.svg Huddersfield Town v. Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine, 12 September 2023

COVID = Player withdrew due to a positive COVID test or from being in close contact with someone with a positive COVID test.
INJ = Player withdrew from the squad before any games had been played.
PRE = Preliminary squad / standby.
SEN = Player withdrew from the squad due to a call up to the senior team.
SUS = Suspended from national team.
WTD = Withdrew due to other reasons.

Player records

Most appearances

  Players still active are highlighted in green

Last updated after the match against Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg on 15 October 2024.

RankPlayerYear(s)U-21 CapsU-21 GoalsFirst CapLast Cap
1 Liam Donnelly 2012–201824513 November 2012 vs. Flag of England.svg 16 October 2018 vs. Flag of Slovakia.svg
2 Sean Friars 1998–200121221 April 1998 vs. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 5 June 2001 vs. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Caolan Boyd-Munce 2017–202221025 March 2019 vs. Flag of Mexico.svg 25 September 2022 vs. Flag of Scotland.svg
4 Kofi Balmer 2019–202220022 March 2019 vs. Flag of Bulgaria.svg 4 June 2022 vs. Flag of Spain.svg
Ethan Galbraith 2019–202220122 March 2019 vs. Flag of Bulgaria.svg 7 June 2022 vs. Flag of Lithuania.svg
Aaron Donnelly 2021–2002 June 2021 vs. Flag of Scotland.svg 15 October 2024 vs. Flag of Luxembourg.svg
7 Terry McFlynn 2000–200319228 March 2000 vs. Flag of Malta.svg 10 October 2003 vs. Flag of Greece.svg
Rory McArdle 2006–20081916 February 2006 vs. Flag of Israel.svg 26 March 2008 vs. Flag of Romania.svg
Thomas Stewart 2006–20081946 February 2006 vs. Flag of Israel.svg 26 March 2008 vs. Flag of Romania.svg
10 Chris Casement 2007–20091826 February 2007 vs. Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 17 November 2009 vs. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Cameron Dummigan 2014–20181809 September 2014 vs. Flag of Serbia.svg 16 October 2018 vs. Flag of Slovakia.svg
Alfie McCalmont 2019–202218325 March 2019 vs. Flag of Mexico.svg 25 September 2022 vs. Flag of Scotland.svg

Top goalscorers

  Players still active are highlighted in green

Last updated after the match against Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg on 15 October 2024.

RankPlayerYear(s)U-21 GoalsU-21 CapsGoals per gameFirst GoalLast Goal
1 Liam Donnelly 2012–20185240.218 June 2017 vs. Flag of Estonia.svg 11 September 2018 vs. Flag of Spain.svg
Shayne Lavery 2016–20205140.3610 November 2017 vs. Flag of Albania.svg 25 March 2019 vs. Flag of Mexico.svg
3 Adrian Coote 1998–19994120.3321 April 1998 vs. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 17 August 1999 vs. Flag of France.svg
David Healy 1998–1999480.517 November 1998 vs. Flag of Moldova.svg 17 August 1999 vs. Flag of France.svg
Sam Morrow 2005–20064418 February 2005 vs. Flag of Scotland.svg 12 April 2006 vs. Flag of Liechtenstein.svg
Thomas Stewart 2006–20084190.2116 May 2006 vs. Flag of Scotland.svg 26 March 2008 vs. Flag of Romania.svg
Josh Magennis 2009–20124170.248 September 2009 vs. Flag of Iceland.svg 7 September 2012 vs. Flag of North Macedonia.svg
Oliver Norwood 2009–20124110.3613 November 2009 vs. Flag of Germany.svg 2 March 2010 vs. Flag of San Marino.svg
Paul O'Neill 2019–20214100.49 October 2020 vs. Flag of Finland.svg 12 November 2021 vs. Flag of Lithuania.svg
10 Gary Hamilton 2000–20013120.252 June 2000 vs. Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 10 October 2000 vs. Flag of Iceland.svg
Mo Harkin 2000–2001390.3328 March 2000 vs. Flag of Malta.svg 10 October 2000 vs. Flag of Iceland.svg
Grant McCann 2000–20013110.2710 October 2000 vs. Flag of Iceland.svg 5 October 2001 vs. Flag of Malta.svg
Lee McEvilly 2002–2003390.336 September 2002 vs. Flag of Scotland.svg 1 April 2003 vs. Flag of Greece.svg
Chris Turner 2006–20083120.251 June 2007 vs. Flag of Moldova.svg 16 November 2007 vs. Flag of Luxembourg.svg
Andrew Little 2008–2010360.518 November 2008 vs. Flag of Scotland.svg 3 September 2010 vs. Flag of San Marino.svg
Billy Kee 2009–20113100.310 August 2011 vs. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg 10 August 2011 vs. Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg
David Parkhouse 2017–20203170.188 June 2017 vs. Flag of Estonia.svg 4 September 2020 vs. Flag of Malta.svg
Alfie McCalmont 2019–20223180.1714 November 2019 vs. Flag of Hungary.svg 12 November 2021 vs. Flag of Lithuania.svg
Dale Taylor 2021–3150.22 June 2021 vs. Flag of Scotland.svg 25 September 2022 vs. Flag of Scotland.svg
Charlie Allen 2022–3140.2126 March 2024 vs. Flag of Serbia.svg 12 October 2024 vs. Flag of Azerbaijan.svg

Under-21 graduates

Players who have won 25 or more Northern Ireland 'Full' caps after playing at least twice for the Northern Ireland U21.

  Players still active are highlighted in green

Full caps and goals updated as of 19 June 2023 after the Northern Ireland senior team match against Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan .

NameU21 CapsU21 GoalsU21 CareerFull CapsFull GoalsFull Career
Chris Baird 612002–20037902003–2016
Chris Brunt 212005–20066532004–2017
Roy Carroll 1101998–19994501997–2017
Craig Cathcart 1502006–20097222010–
Sammy Clingan 1112003–20063902006–2014
Stuart Dallas 202011–20126232011–
Steven Davis 302003–2004140132005–
Stuart Elliott 301998–19993942000–2007
Corry Evans 1002008–20107022009–
Jonny Evans 30200610252006–
Warren Feeney 822001–20034652002–2011
Shane Ferguson 1102008–20125722009–
Danny Griffin 1011998–19992911996–2004
David Healy 841998–199995362000–2013
Damien Johnson 1101998–19995601999–2009
Kyle Lafferty 20200689202006–2022
Neil Lennon 201990–19944021994–2002
Josh Magennis 1742009–201271102010–
Grant McCann 1132000–20013942001–2012
George McCartney 502000–20013412001–2010
Michael McGovern 1002005–20063302010–2020
Conor McLaughlin 702010–20124312011–2021
Paddy McNair 2020146262015–
Philip Mulryne 511998–19992731997–2007
Oliver Norwood 1142009–20125702010–2018
Jordan Thompson 1202016-20183002018–
Jamie Ward 722006–20083542011–2018
Gavin Whyte 702015-20183052018–

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References

  1. Roy Millar managed for the first seven qualifying matches. Steve Beaglehole managed the last game of the qualification campaign.
  2. Steve Beaglehole managed for the first five qualifying matches. Stephen Robinson managed for the remainder of the qualification campaign.
  3. Stephen Robinson managed for the first four qualifying matches. Jim Magilton managed for the remainder of the qualification campaign.
  4. Ian Baraclough managed for the first five qualifying matches. Andy Crosby was appointed caretaker manager for the remainder of the qualification campaign.
  5. "U21s squad for Euro qualifiers announced". 2 October 2024.