Northern Ireland throw away a two-goal lead in Luxembourg but a 2-2 draw is enough to earn promotion to League B in the Nations League.

Northern Ireland face Luxembourg at the Stade de Luxembourg in a decision Nations League C clash. A draw will be enough for Michael O’Neill’s men to win the group and secure promotion to Nations League B.

Confidence is understandably sky high within the Northern Ireland camp following back-to-back home wins over Bulgaria and Belarus which saw seven goals. But the older heads in the squad have been urging their young team-mates to make sure they stay humble and do not get carried away with recent successes – there is still a job to be done.

Luxembourg have won just one of their six previous meetings with Northern Ireland in all competitions (D1 L4), beating them 3-2 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier in September 2013. Northern Ireland have won their last three meetings with Luxembourg ...

Northern Ireland can seal Nations League promotion when they face Luxembourg tonight. Only the side finishing top of Group C3 will go straight up to League B, with the second-placed nation earning their spot in a promotion play-off.

Kept things tidy and helped organise the defence during a brief Luxembourg flurry towards the end of the first half. A natural leader, he will feel the frustration of Northern Ireland yielding to a draw more than most.

Currently sitting atop Group C3 with 10 points, Northern Ireland will secure promotion if they avoid defeat at Stade de Luxembourg. Alternatively, they will advance if Bulgaria fail to beat Belarus in the group’s other fixture. This pivotal night promises tension and drama.

Northern Ireland Secure Promotion Despite Stumble in LuxembourgNorthern Ireland earned promotion to League B of the Nations League with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Luxembourg, despite surrendering a