Italy vs Northern Ireland LIVE
Italy will contest a World Cup play-off final after beating Northern Ireland in the semi-finals on Thursday. Sandro Tonali broke the deadlock with a fine strike shortly before the hour mark, capping off a period of sustained pressure from the Azzurri, before Moise Kean made the game safe ten minutes from time.
The dream of qualifying for a first World Cup in 40 years is now over for the Green and White Army as a youthful side without Conor Bradley and Dan Ballard through injury were ultimately undone in the second half. Meanwhile, the Azzurri, who have missed out on qualifying for the last two World Cups, are now one step closer to ending their hiatus from the tournament.
Italy are now one win way from sealing a place at the 2026 World Cup, and with face either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the play-off final next Tuesday for the right to join Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B at this summer’s showpiece event. Follow the game back below with our dedicated match blog.
Italy vs Northern Ireland highlights
- GOAL! Kean doubles Italy's lead
- GOAL! Tonali gives Italy a deserved lead
FULL-TIME
21:38 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneItaly 2-0 Northern Ireland
Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland
21:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Smyth wins a free-kick in a dangerous position. Visitors need the perfect delivery and they almost grab a goal following confusion in the Italy six-yard box.
Three more minutes.
Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland
21:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne88 min: Moise Kean’s night is over as he is replaced by Raspadori. Both of Italy’s goalscorers are now off the pitch.
Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland
21:31 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne87 min: Fine touch from Palestra at the back post but Esposito can’t keep the ball in play.
Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland
21:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: Italy think the job tonight is done as Pisilli and Palestra replace Tonali and Politano.
International debut for Palestra.
GOAL! Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland | Moise Kean ‘80
21:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: GAME OVER!
Moise Kean doubles Italy's lead just moments after Northern Ireland had made two changes.
Striker picks out the corner with a fine finish.
Italy 1-0 Northern Ireland
21:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne78 min: Italy appear in no rush for a second goal. Locatelli pulling the strings in the middle of the park before Kean almost pulls of the spectacular.
Visitors repond with a double change as Magennis and Reid replace Devenny and Spencer.
Italy 1-0 Northern Ireland
21:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne75 min: Set-piece for Italy to defend and they do so comfortably as the delivery to the back post is poor and the ball floats out of play. Italy will take their time to get play restarted.
Italy 1-0 Northern Ireland
21:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne73 min: Nearly a second goal for Italy as Hume clears Esposito’s header off the line, taking the ball off Calafiori’s toes in the process.
Italy 1-0 Northern Ireland
21:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Poor pass from Donnarumma almost gifts Northern Ireland a goal but Donley can’t adjust his body to take full advantage.
Italy 1-0 Northern Ireland
21:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: Change for Northern Ireland sees Smyth replace Devlin.
Italy 1-0 Northern Ireland
21:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne66 min: CHANCE! Northern Ireland undone by a ball down the side as Esposito sets Kean free but the Italy striker is denied by a fine Charles save down low to his right.
Italy 1-0 Northern Ireland
21:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Double change for Italy as Esposito and Gatti replace Retegui and Bastoni.
The latter was on a yellow card and was being targeted by the Northern Ireland attackers.
Italy 1-0 Northern Ireland
21:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: Unstoppable strike from Sandro Tonali to break the deadlock...
Advantage Italy!
— BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) March 26, 2026
Sandro Tonali with a thunderous opener for the hosts 🚀#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/d85EmorpEY
Italy 1-0 Northern Ireland
21:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: Decent response from Northern Ireland but their final ball has been lacking all evening, Spencer’s poor cross the latest example.
Italy 1-0 Northern Ireland
21:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: The goal had been coming after Pierce Charles was brave to deny Mateo Retegui before keeping out Moise Kean's effort.
Bastoni booked for a foul on Donley.
GOAL! Italy 1-0 Northern Ireland | Sandro Tonali ‘56
21:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: ITALY SCORE!
Italy lead and it's Sandro Tonali with the goal.
Fine strike from the Newcastle midfielder and Bergamo erupts.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: Italy turning it up a notch as Charles, at full stretch, turns Kean’s effort behind for a corner which is dealt with by the away side.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:58 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: Decisive goalkeeping from Donnarumma as he comes through a host of bodies to punch the ball clear but Italy can’t keep hold of the ball before Retegui has a golden chance but Spencer and Charles combine to deny the Italian.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: The visitors come forward after Kean has a penalty claim turned away and Price is tripped by Bastoni which stops a promising attacking move. From the set-piece, the Inter defender heads behind for a corner.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne50 min: Locatelli’s cross is cleared to Calafiori who tries an audacious half volley with his right foot, from 30 yards out but shoots straight at Charles.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: No changes for either side at the break, but it’s been a positive start by Northern Ireland and they have a chance from a set-piece to get players forward.
They do well to keep the ball in Italy’s are but Hume lashes a shot wide.
KICK-OFF!
20:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway!
A huge 45 minutes ahead in Bergamo.
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A reminder that Turkiye beat Romania 1-0 earlier in the day to progress to the World Cup play-off final.
Fan thoughts: Tonali
20:43 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNorn Iron holding their own against a mediocre Italy ....Tonali doing his usual running around like the Sandro we know and love .#nufc #ITANIR
— Michael MM (@michaelmajjo) March 26, 2026
Fan thoughts: First half showing
20:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleynenot a great half of football - #Italy with plenty of corners, N. Ireland should be satisfied thus far having held their own. Tempers starting to flare a bit.
— Rahul Vaidyanath (@RV_ETSports) March 26, 2026
Big 45 mins. upcoming for both nations.#ITANIR #WCQ
Fan reaction: Northern Ireland performance
20:37 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneExcellent first half Northern Ireland #ITANIR
— StephenTHFC 🏴🐓 (@Stephen1970t) March 26, 2026
HALF-TIME
20:34 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneItaly 0-0 Northern Ireland
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Northern Ireland with a promising counter-attack which breaks down right at the last moment as Charles has an effort charged down.
One minute of additional time tagged on as Galbraith avoids a yellow card and then Charles saves a tame effort from Retegui.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne43 min: Chance for Northern Ireland to give Italy something to worry about but Devlin’s cross is rather poor and goes straight out of play. O’Neill frustrated on the touchline.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne42 min: Patient build-up from Italy as they move the ball from side-to-side. Politano looks to quicken up the play and is able to win yet another corner for the hosts.
Dimarco takes and Bastoni gets a touch at the near post but flicks the ball over the bar.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne38 min: Kean does well to bring the ball down and he takes advantage of the space he’s been afforded but fires an effort high and wide. His first sighting of goal this evening.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: HANDBALL?
The ball appeared to strike Politano’s arm in the area but there’s no sign of a VAR check.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: CHANCE!
Bastoni with a header that drops just wide. It’s another corner for Italy as the effort was deflected by a Northern Ireland player. Visitors under the cosh here but the avoid any damage.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne33 min: Emotions running high as Barella squares up to Price momentarily. Referee has a word with the pair before the latter concedes another corner following a throw-in.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne32 min: McConville makes an important headed clearance from Tonali’s cross and the Newcastle midfielder’s follow up is well wide.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: The corners are mounting for Italy as Retegui has a shot deflected behind.
Tonali with the out-swinger but the delivery is headed away by Hume before the visitors - with the aid of the referee - eventually scramble the ball away from goal.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne29 min: Italy win another corner as Devlin turns Dimarco’s cross behind and the Northern Ireland defender hacks the ball away. Claims for a penalty is checked and cleared by VAR.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne26 min: Locatelli dropping deeper in an attempt to dictate the play for Italy. However, a long ball over the top from Barella - intended for Retegui - runs straight through to Charles.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne24 min: Northern Ireland doing very will to stay focused when getting players behind the ball, forcing Italy to concede possession very cheaply.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne20 min: A slip from Mancini sees the pitch open up for Galbraith and he glides through the middle before seeing a shot deflected into the arms of Donnarumma.
He did have options either side.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne17 min: Kean looks like he’s in for Italy but McNair comes across to make a vital clearance. Important he remains switched on given he is the most experienced player in the Northern Ireland side.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 min: Opportunity for Northern Ireland from a corner, it’s a great cross from Devenny but none of his team-mates can get a crucial touch, really poor marking from Italy there.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
20:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne14 min: Quite refreshing to see a team playing two strikers and actively trying to get the ball into the box as early as possible. Northern Ireland’s back three will have their hands full all evening.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
19:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne11 min: O’Neill is furious on the touchline as a Northern Ireland attack is halted for Politano to receive treatment for a head injury.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
19:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: CHANCE!
Dimarco’s cross from the left takes a deflection off Devlin and Charles is forced to turn the ball onto the post.
Italy keep up the pressure and Tonali’s eyes light up before a last ditch clearance denies him.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
19:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: Tonali gets up to meet Italy’s first corner of the game and the Northern Ireland defence are happy to see the ball drop the other side of the post following the looping header.
Italy 0-0 Northern Ireland
19:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: Decent start by the visitors as Donley holds the ball up and wins a free-kick from Bastoni. Allowing Northern Ireland to send bodies up for this set-piece but it comes to nothing.
KICK-OFF!
19:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAway we go!
As it stands
19:44 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe winners of this World Cup play-off semi-final will face the winners of the other semi-final from Path A; Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in next week's final.
HERE WE GO!
19:42 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at the Stadio di Bergamo.
Kick-off is next.
Around the grounds
19:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTurkiye 1-0 Romania
Czechia vs Republic of Ireland
Denmark vs North Macedonia
Poland vs Albania
Slovakia vs Kosovo
Ukraine vs Sweden
Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Northern Ireland results in qualification
19:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLuxembourg 1-3 Northern Ireland
Germany 3-1 Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland 2-0 Slovakia
Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany
Slovakia 1-0 Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland 1-0 Luxembourg
Final preparations
19:33 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAll the pressure is on Italy this evening.
Kick-off approaching in Bergamo
15 minutes to go until kick-off at the Stadio di Bergamo.
Italy results in qualification
19:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNorway 3-0 Italy
Italy 2-0 Moldova
Italy 5-0 Estonia
Israel 4-5 Italy
Estonia 1-3 Italy
Italy 3-0 Israel
Moldova 0-2 Italy
Italy 1-4 Norway
Pictured: Italy arrival
19:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Italy players look focused ahead of this evening’s massive World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland...
👀🇮🇹🔥#ItaliaIrlandaDelNord#Nazionale #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/dgnYIKyZUD
— Nazionale Italiana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri) March 26, 2026
Northern Ireland pre-match thoughts
19:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNorthern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill has discussed naming a youthful starting XI
Speaking to the BBC, he said: "With the players that we have unavailable to us, I think the most important thing was to put as much running power and athleticism in the team, and that is what we have tried to do."
Team news reminder
19:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Italy XI: Donnarumma; Mancini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Politano, Tonali, Locatelli, Barella, Dimarco, Retegui, Kean
Substitutes: Carnesecchi, Meret, Palestra, Spinazzola, Buongiorno, Raspadori, Pisilli, Esposito, Cristante, Frattesi, Gatti, Scalvini,
Northern Ireland XI: Charles; Hume, McNair, McConville; Devlin, Charles, Galbraith, Devenny, Spencer; Price; Donley.
Substitutes: Peacock-Farrell, Hazard, Toal, Atcheson, Saville, Marshall, Kelly, Smyth, Lyons, Reid, Magennis, Brown.
Northern Ireland changes
19:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt's a very youthful Northern Ireland team this evening with Paddy McNair the only player over the age of 24.
There is a start for Crystal Palace youngster Justin Devenny, while Jamie Donley - on loan at Oxford United from Tottenham - is set to lead the line.
Italy changes
19:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis evening's Italy team shows three changes from the side that started the 4-1 loss to Norway back in November.
Riccardo Calafiori, Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean all return as Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Davide Frattesi and Francesco Pio Esposito make way.
Fan reaction: Simple message
19:02 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGET. IT. DONE.
— Joseph Lanza (@JosephALanza) March 26, 2026
Fan thoughts: Northern Ireland team news
19:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDecent team now let’s get that win at all costs
— Itz Crossbow (@Itz_Crossbow) March 26, 2026
Fan reaction: Politano starts
18:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePolitano we never learn.... Let's hope 🤞🙏
— Antonio 5stella (@calabriaqueens) March 26, 2026
CONFIRMED NORTHERN IRELAND TEAM NEWS
18:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLining up for the visitors tonight...
How we’ll line up against the Italians 🔥💚🤍 #GAWA #BuiltOnLegacy pic.twitter.com/7QQ0q16RD1
— Northern Ireland (@NorthernIreland) March 26, 2026
Northern Ireland team in full
18:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNorthern Ireland XI: Charles; Hume, McNair, McConville; Devlin, Charles, Galbraith, Devenny, Spencer; Price; Donley.
Substitutes: Peacock-Farrell, Hazard, Toal, Atcheson, Saville, Marshall, Kelly, Smyth, Lyons, Reid, Magennis, Brown.
Calm before the storm
18:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne⏳ #ItaliaIrlandaDelNord
— Nazionale Italiana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri) March 26, 2026
📍 Bergamo#Nazionale 🇮🇹 #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/onSPyEW9Qk
Italy team in full
18:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneItaly XI: Donnarumma; Mancini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Politano, Tonali, Locatelli, Barella, DiMarco, Retegui, Kean
Substitutes: Carnesecchi, Meret, Palestra, Spinazzola, Buongiorno, Raspadori, Pisilli, Esposito, Cristante, Frattesi, Gatti, Scalvini,
Behind the scenes
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne🇮🇹👕💙#ItaliaIrlandadelNord#Nazionale #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/jMBo4Qhwi3
— Nazionale Italiana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri) March 26, 2026
Italy vs Northern Ireland - team news imminent
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Northern Ireland team to face Italy will be announced shortly!
Stay tuned...
CONFIRMED ITALY TEAM NEWS
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Italy team selected by Gennaro Gattuso to face Northern Ireland...
Gli 1️⃣1️⃣ #Azzurri scelti dal Ct Gennaro Gattuso!
— Nazionale Italiana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri) March 26, 2026
Italia 🆚 Irlanda Del Nord
⏱️ Ore 20.45
🏟️ Stadio di Bergamo
📺 #RaiUno#ItaliaIrlandaDelNord#Nazionale #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/6gKQwCcN25
World Cup path
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe winners of this World Cup play-off semi-final will face the winners of the other semi-final from Path A; Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in next week's final.
From the the victors will qualify for the World Cup, going into Group B with Canada, Qatar and Switzerland.
Chiesa withdraw
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiverpool forward Federico Chiesa has withdrawn from the Italy squad ahead of their World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland.
Chiesa was a shock inclusion in the Azzurri squad for the March internationals having struggled for game time at Liverpool this season, which has been the case ever since joining from Juventus in the summer of 2025.
However, Chiesa has been denied the chance to make his first Italy appearance since Euro 2024.
It was announced by the Italian Football Federation on Monday that the 28-year-old left the training camp and has returned to Liverpool upon being assessed by the medical staff.
Predicted Italy XI
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFormer West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca is definitely not fit for the semi-final, so Moise Kean and Mateo Retegui are expected to start up front.
This means Inter striker Francesco Pio Esposito will have to settle for a place on the bench despite three goals in five senior caps for the national team.
Predicted Italy XI: Donnarumma; Calafiori, Mancini, Bastoni; Politano, Locatelli, Tonali, Barella, Dimarco; Kean, Retegui.
Riccardo Calafiori issues injury update after 'pain' complaint
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRiccardo Calafiori has issued an update on his fitness after complaining of “pain” following Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final defeat.
The defender came off the bench at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, but was unable to help his team avoid a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Calafiori was soon on a plane to the Italy national team camp, where he has joined up with his Azzurri team-mates as they look to secure their spot at the summer World Cup via the play-offs.
Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso revealed on Monday that Calafiori had arrived complaining of “a little pain”.
O'Neill: Italy have everything to lose
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNorthern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill believes his side can play with freedom as they look to cause a huge shock against Italy.
"We can't really use (the pressure), they have to deal with it,” said O’Neill during a press conference. "That's the reality of the situation
"If you look at this group, they had a change of manager after two games, Gennaro Gattuso has been in for six games.
"They lost their last game 4-1 in the San Siro against Norway, a game where they played well in the first half and led 1-0, but would have been disappointed with how the game finished.
"That's all for them to deal with, we can talk about it but it doesn't really mean anything.
"If you look at this game, we're the team with everything to gain, they're the team with everything to lose.
"They have a lot of expectation as a football nation and they'll have to deal with that, but that's for them, we can't really use it.
"We've just got to make the game as difficult for the opposition as possible...then those types of things will become factors in the game.”
Today's settings
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAtalanta's Stadio di Bergamo plays host to this evening's World Cup play-off semi-final.
Gennaro Gattuso has thanked FIGC President Gabriele Gravina and delegation chief Gianluigi Buffon for allowing him to choose this as the venue to "create a real cauldron-like atmosphere".
Italy vs Northern Ireland latest match odds
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneItaly to qualify: 1/14
Northern Ireland to qualify: 7/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneItaly have lost just once against Northern Ireland, winning every single meeting on home soil.
The Green and White Army, worryingly, have failed to score in their last seven attempts against the Azzurri.
Italy wins: 7
Northern Ireland wins: 1
Draws: 3
Score prediction
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe loss of both Conor Bradley and Dan Ballard will be huge for Northern Ireland and we expect that combined with home advantage for Italy will prove decisive.
Italy to win, 2-0.
Northern Ireland team news
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSQUAD LIST
Goalkeepers: Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Conor Hazard, Pierce Charles, Josh Clarke
Defenders: Trai Hume, Ciaron Brown, Brodie Spencer, Paddy McNair, Eoin Toal, Ruairi McConville, Terry Devlin, Tom Atcheson
Midfielders: Jamie Donley, Jamie McDonnell, George Saville, Alistair McCann, Shea Charles, Isaac Price, Paul Smyth, Ethan Galbraith, Justin Devenny, Brad Lyons, Patrick Kelly, Kieran Morrison
Forwards: Josh Magennis, Dion Charles, Callum Marshall, Jamie Reid
Italy team news
17:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSQUAD LIST
Goalkeepers: Elia Caprile, Marco Carnesecchi, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alex Meret
Defenders: Alessandro Bastoni, Alessandro Buongiorno, Riccardo Calafiori, Andrea Cambiaso, Diego Coppola, Federico Dimarco, Federico Gatti, Gianluca Mancini, Marco Palestra, Giorgio Scalvini, Leonardo Spinazzola
Midfielders: Nicolo Barella, Bryan Cristante, Davide Frattesi, Manuel Locatelli, Niccolo Pisilli, Sandro Tonali
Forwards: Nicolo Cambiaghi, Francesco Pio Esposito, Moise Kean, Matteo Politano, Giacomo Raspadori, Mateo Retegui, Gianluca Scamacca
How to watch
17:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: The game will be broadcast live in the UK for free on the BBC. Coverage starts at 7.05pm GMT on BBC THREE ahead of an 7.45pm kick-off.
Live stream: Fans can also tune into the contest via the BBC Sport app, website and BBC iPlayer.
Live coverage: Follow all the action right here with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!
Italy vs Northern Ireland LIVE
17:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTwo nations with eyes on qualifying for this summer's World Cup do battle in the play-off semi-final tonight.
The winners will progress to next Tuesday's final, facing either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 7.45pm GMT from the Stadio di Bergamo. Stick with us!
