Nickname(s) | Green and White Army, Norn Iron | ||
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Association | Irish Football Association | ||
Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
Head coach | Harry McConkey | ||
Captain | William Armstrong | ||
Most caps | Brian Hylands (25)[1] | ||
Home stadium | various | ||
FIFA code | NIR | ||
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First international | |||
Ireland 0–11 Scotland (Glasgow; 15 February 1890) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Northern Ireland 5–0 Luxembourg (Luxembourg; 1 October 2000) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Ireland 0–11 Scotland (Glasgow; 15 February 1890) | |||
UEFA Regions Cup | |||
Appearances | 2 (first in 2007) | ||
Best result | Finals Group Stage |
The Northern Ireland Junior national football team, commonly referred to as Northern Ireland Juniors, represents Northern Ireland in international association football matches for teams selected outside national professional leagues. Originally selected on an all-Ireland basis, the team is now limited to selecting players appearing in intermediate and junior leagues within Northern Ireland. A number of players have graduated from the Junior international side to the senior international side, notably Norman Uprichard and Dick Keith who played at the 1958 World Cup. The most recent player to graduate to the senior team was Stuart Dallas.