Romania walkover win relegates Northern Ireland from Nations League group

A UEFA statement said Norway were considered “responsible for the match not taking place”

Northern Ireland have suffered relegation from their Nations League group. Picture: Florian Schrotter/PA

Northern Ireland suffered relegation in the Nations League even before their final group game kicked off as UEFA awarded Romania the points from their cancelled match against Norway on Sunday.

Norway, who were told not to travel to Bucharest by their government after a positive test for coronavirus within their camp, were deemed to have forfeited the game, with Romania awarded a 3-0 win.