Northern Ireland vs Hungary in Nepali Time: 12:30 AM Kick-off as Szoboszlai Visits Windsor Park

Northern Ireland Hope to Follow a Dramatic Win

Northern Ireland host Hungary at Windsor Park in Belfast, with kick-off at 12:30 AM early on Tuesday in Nepal. Michael O’Neill’s team won 1-0 in Georgia after Shea Charles scored in the 99th minute, their first away win in the Nations League.

Hungary lost 1-0 at home to Ukraine despite 17 shots, and captain Dominik Szoboszlai will want a better result in Belfast.

Match Details

• Fixture: Northern Ireland vs Hungary, UEFA Nations League 2026-27, League B Group 2, Matchday 2
• Venue: Windsor Park, Belfast
• Date in Nepal: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
• Kick-off in Nepal: 12:30 AM (NPT)
• Local time in Belfast: 7:45 PM on Monday, 28 September (BST)
• Nepal broadcast: not confirmed, so check your local sports channels and streaming apps

Team News

Northern Ireland lose Daniel Ballard to injury, and Paddy McNair is the likely replacement. Goalkeeper Pierce Charles, who saved a Kvaratskhelia penalty in Georgia, and his brother Shea are expected to start again, with Tottenham’s Jamie Donley leading the line.

Hungary will be without striker Barnabas Varga (thigh), and one report says Damir Redzic is also out with an ankle problem. Szoboszlai and left-back Milos Kerkez are both expected to play. Northern Ireland have not beaten Hungary since September 2014 but have lost only once in Belfast since October 2023.

Predicted Lineups

Not confirmed. Based on preview reports. Sports Mole lists Redzic, so check the official team sheet.

Northern Ireland: P. Charles; Atcheson, McNair, Brown; Hume, S. Charles, Galbraith, Devenny; Kelly, Donley, Price

Hungary: Toth; Bolla, Orban, Csinger, Kerkez; Vitalis, Csongvai, Schafer; Szoboszlai; Redzic, Lukacs

Prediction

Hungary have the individual quality, but they are short of attackers and Northern Ireland are tough to break down at home. We expect a narrow home win.

Prediction: Northern Ireland 1-0 Hungary