# Northern Ireland's Defensive Record in Nations League

> Northern Ireland keeps longest clean sheet streak in Nations League history.
- Title: Northern Ireland's Defensive Record in Nations League
- Summary: Northern Ireland keeps longest clean sheet streak in Nations League history. Northern Ireland has kept seven clean sheets in nine Nations League games…
- Keywords: northern ireland, nations league, clean sheet, georgia, michael o'neill, pierce charles, ukraine, hong kong, windsor park, belfast, sports, Northern
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cw30elngz4y5o
- Published: 2026-10-05T07:07:15.974+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: northern ireland, nations league, clean sheet, georgia, michael o'neill, pierce charles, ukraine, hong kong, windsor park, belfast, sports
## Northern Ireland's Clean Sheet Streak
Northern Ireland has kept seven clean sheets in their past nine Nations League games, conceding just three goals.
## Longest Run in Nine Years
Should they keep Georgia out again, Northern Ireland would have their longest run of clean sheets in nine years.
## Defensive Structure
Michael O'Neill said Northern Ireland's defensive structure is strong, with low expected goals for opponents and young defenders coping well.
## Goalkeeper Saves
Goalkeeper Pierce Charles saved a penalty from Paris St-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in a player of the match performance.
## Team Strategy
Northern Ireland has 27.2% possession in wins, the lowest recorded in Nations League history for a win by more than one goal.
## Player Confidence
Sunderland defender Trai Hume said Northern Ireland's players understand their roles, making the game easier and allowing them to express themselves.
## Next Match
Northern Ireland faces Georgia in Belfast on Monday night, aiming to extend their clean sheet streak.
## Key takeaway

Northern Ireland has kept seven clean sheets in nine Nations League games, conceding just three goals, with their longest run of clean sheets in nine years set to continue against Georgia.