After having their World Cup dreams dashed by play-off semi-final defeats, Wales and Northern Ireland fulfil the requirements of broadcasters with a friendly in Cardiff.
Wales were beaten on penalties by Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Northern Ireland lost to Italy in Bergamo with the victors of those two fixtures now contesting a place at this summer’s major tournament.
The losers, meanwhile, are left to play a fixture that neither is particularly keen on, and both managers may look to give opportunities to a few youngsters.
The last meeting between these two came a decade ago at Euro 2016, with Wales progressing past Northern Ireland on their way to the semi-finals.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Wales vs Northern Ireland?
Wales vs Northern Ireland is due to kick off at 7.45pm BST on Tuesday 31 March at the Cardiff City Stadium.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BBC Three, with coverage on the channel from 7.30pm BST. A live stream will be available via the BBC iPlayer.
Team news
Craig Bellamy may give opportunities to players of promise like Ronan Kpakio and Lewis Koumas with changes likely to the Wales team. Dylan Lawlor impressed against Bosnia and Herzegovina and may keep his place at the back.
Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill named a young side against Italy, with Paddy McNair his only starter over the age of 24, and could look to youth again. Teenage Liverpool winger Kieran Morrison and Blackburn defender Tom Atcheson could press for debuts. McNair, Ruairi McConville, Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Ali McCann have left the squad.
Possible line-ups
Wales XI: Darlow; Kpakio, Lawlor, Rodon, Williams; Amapdu, Cullen; Wilson, J Colwill, Koumas; Johnson.
Northern Ireland XI: P Charles; Hume, Atcheson, Toal; Devlin, S Charles, McDonnell, Spencer; Morrison, Magennis, Price.
