Northern Ireland v Germany team news: Confirmed line-ups as O'Neill reaches century

"Germany will be hoping to avoid an extremely damaging second away defeat in 2026 World Cup qualifying when they face Northern Ireland. Die Mannschaft made a nightmare start to their campaign when they were beaten 2-0 by Slovakia in September, which marked the first away loss in World Cup qualifying in Germany's long and proud history. Julian Nagelsmann's men bounced back with an unconvincing 3-1 win over Northern Ireland before beating Luxembourg last week to move top of Group A."

"Brodie Spencer replaces Conor Bradley on the right side of the Northern Ireland defence. Liverpool full-back Bradley is out because of a suspension after he was booked in the win over Slovakia. Northern Ireland: Peacock-Farrell; Ballard, McNair, Hume; Spencer, Galbraith, Charles, McCann, Devenny; Reid, Price. Germany team news Germany are unchanged from the side that beat Luxembourg 4-0 in their previous game. Germany: Baumann; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Raum; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Wirtz, Gnabry, Adeyemi; Woltemade."

"Northern Ireland versus Germany kicks-off at 7.45pm UK time tonight. It will be broadcast on BBC Two and available to stream via BBC iPlayer. It is also available in Ireland on Virgin Media Two, the Virgin Media Player and the Virgin TV Go app. Stats for Northern Ireland v Germany Germany have won each of their last 10 meetings with Northern Ireland"

Germany began 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 away loss to Slovakia, the first away defeat in their World Cup qualifying history. Germany then beat Northern Ireland 3-1 and Luxembourg to move top of Group A, but they remain level on points with Northern Ireland and Slovakia. Germany must avoid further slip-ups to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Northern Ireland possess a strong home record. Brodie Spencer replaces suspended Conor Bradley. Germany are unchanged from the side that beat Luxembourg 4-0. Kick-off is 7.45pm UK, televised on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

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