# Northern Ireland Return to Windsor Park

> Northern Ireland players excited to play home against Hungary after 315-day wait.
- Title: Northern Ireland Return to Windsor Park · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Northern Ireland players excited to play home against Hungary after 315-day wait. Northern Ireland return to Windsor Park for Nations League match after 315…
- Keywords: northern ireland, windsor park, nations league, hungary, michael o'neill, patrick kelly, pierce charles, sports, Northern, Ireland, Return, Windsor
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmje85wv2p0lo
- Published: 2026-09-28T07:09:26.544+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: northern ireland, windsor park, nations league, hungary, michael o'neill, patrick kelly, pierce charles, sports
## Home return
Northern Ireland return to Windsor Park after 315 days.
## Recent form
Won five away games since last home match.
## Home strength
Seven wins in nine home games since 2023.
## O'Neill's view
New team thrives in home environment.

> This is a new team, so they're not saddled by the performance of previous teams
## Player excitement
Patrick Kelly eager for home return after 11 months.

> I made my debut there last year in November time and I haven't played there since
## Goalkeeper's wait
Pierce Charles last played at Windsor Park in June 2025.

> I've not played there in over a year now and I can't wait to feel the place rocking
## Travel challenge
Northern Ireland traveled 5,000 miles to play Hungary.
## Key takeaway

Northern Ireland return to Windsor Park for Nations League match after 315 days, with strong home form and players eager for home advantage.