Match Summary
England U17 defeated Northern Ireland U17 5:0. The match was played in UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification 2025. Goals were scored by F. Gorman 7′, R. Ngumoha 19′, F. Gorman 26′, M. Dowman 31′, R. Ngumoha 64′. 1 yellow card was shown. Northern Ireland U17 made 5 substitutions, England U17 made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Northern Ireland U17 and England U17 — 5 goals and 1 card recorded during the match.
Lineups
Northern Ireland U17 lined up in a — formation under A. Waterworth, while England U17 deployed a — under N. Ryan.
Midfield Control
Northern Ireland U17 field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus England U17's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Age & Experience
The average age of Northern Ireland U17's starting XI is 16.9 (youngest: C. Anderson (16), oldest: C. Leacock (17)), while England U17 average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Rivalry since 2023
Northern Ireland U17 vs England U17 Head to Head Results· 2
Northern Ireland U17 and England U17 have met 2 times — Northern Ireland U17 won 0, England U17 won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. England U17 leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (1 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Northern Ireland U17 have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. England U17 show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Double chance: draw or England U17
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026