Northern Ireland's relegation from League B of the Nations League has been confirmed ahead of their final group game.
It comes after UEFA awarded Romania a 3-0 win over Norway after that game was cancelled on Sunday.
Norway were unable to travel to Bucharest for the tie because of a positive Covid-19 test in their camp.
It now leaves Northern Ireland six points behind Romania with just tonight's game remaining.
Norway have five days to lodge any appeal but that appears unlikely.
UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body made the decision on the Romania vs Norway game in accordance with the special rules applicable to the league phase of the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League.
Based on Article 29(3) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations and given the urgent circumstances of the matter, the chairman of the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body referred the case to the Appeals Body.
The Chairman of the UEFA Appeals Body today took the following decision: “To declare the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League match between Romania and Norway, that was scheduled to be played on 15 November 2020, as forfeited by the Norwegian Football Association (who is therefore deemed to have lost the match 3-0) for being responsible for the match not taking place (as provided for in Circular Letter No. 66/2020 establishing the special rules applicable to the league phase of the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League)."
