UEFA Nations event
Malta U21 meet Northern Ireland U21 in Euro Championship U21 Qualification, kicking off on 26.09.2026 at 17:00 UTC. European competition takes both sides out of their domestic routine and against opponents from other leagues across the continent — typically a step up in level, and a different kind of test. The sections below cover the history between them, current form and the goal numbers behind the match.
Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 head-to-head
European football tends to produce repeat meetings over the years, so there is often some shared history to draw on — though a qualifying draw can pair two sides for the first time. Any meetings on record are listed below; a blank table simply means none yet.
Date Event Score 26.09.2026 Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 0 - 4 09.10.2025 Northern Ireland U21 vs Malta U21 2 - 0 16.11.2021 Northern Ireland U21 vs Malta U21 0 - 2
Malta U21 and Northern Ireland U21 recent form
Form carries over from domestic play, which makes it a reliable guide here too. The latest results for each side appear below, newest first, and may span different competitions.
Malta U21:
Date Event Score 26.09.2026 Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 0 - 4 04.06.2026 Moldova U21 vs Malta U21 3 - 0 31.03.2026 Georgia U21 vs Malta U21 4 - 1
Northern Ireland U21:
Date Event Score 26.09.2026 Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 0 - 4 03.06.2026 Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 4 - 0 31.03.2026 Latvia U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 1 - 3
Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 goals
Goals scored and conceded so far, across all competitions, as a rough measure of attacking and defensive output:
- Malta U21 — 7 scored, 50 conceded.
- Northern Ireland U21 — 21 scored, 18 conceded.
Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 odds
Bookmakers price the same tie differently, and on European nights those differences can be sharp. Odds-Fan lines up the licensed bookmakers' prices for Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 side by side, so the strongest number on each outcome is easy to find.
