# Who makes your Northern Ireland XI against Ukraine?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/who-makes-your-northern-ireland-xi-against-ukraine/
- Published: 2026-11-13T08:21:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T09:27:08+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5y4jlplner0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Europe, Sport, World

## Key points

- Northern Ireland are top of League B2 after four matches.
- They have not conceded a goal in the campaign.
- Readers are asked to pick the team for Ukraine’s visit.

## Summary

Northern Ireland face Ukraine in Belfast on Saturday as they continue their Nations League campaign, with promotion to League A in reach. The article invites readers to choose the team, weighing up selection decisions for Michael O’Neill’s side.

Northern Ireland sit top of League B2 after four matches, with two away wins and two goalless draws, and are the only team among 54 Nations League sides yet to concede. Conor Bradley and Daniel Ballard are unavailable, leaving defensive options including Tom Atcheson, Ruairi McConville, Paddy McNair and Ciaron Brown; Trai Hume could also fill several roles. Up front, Jamie Donley, Callum Marshall, Josh Magennis, Braiden Graham and Eoin Kenny are among the choices.

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