Northern Ireland Ball Recoveries Stats 2026
Northern Ireland Ball Recoveries Stats 2026
Northern Ireland have recorded 188 ball recoveries across 4 UEFA Nations League games in 2026, averaging 47 per match. E. Galbraith leads the squad with 26 ball recoveries - 8.67 per game. S. Charles is next with 25.
Northern Ireland Ball Recoveries: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Northern Ireland are averaging 47 ball recoveries per match - E. Galbraith leads that period with 26. Use the match-by-match table above to compare ball recoveries game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Northern Ireland vs Ukraine on 14.11.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ball recoveries do Northern Ireland average per game?
Northern Ireland average 47 ball recoveries per UEFA Nations League game in 2026, based on 4 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 47 per match.
Who leads Northern Ireland for ball recoveries?
E. Galbraith leads Northern Ireland for ball recoveries in 2026 with 26 in UEFA Nations League - an average of 8.67 per game. S. Charles is second with 25.
How do Northern Ireland's ball recoveries break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Northern Ireland's ball recoveries totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
Northern Ireland player ball recoveries rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Ball recoveries |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Ethan Galbraith | midfielder | 7 | 53 | 7.57 | 100% |
| Pierce Joseph Charles | goalkeeper | 8 | 41 | 5.13 | 100% |
| Shea Emmanuel Charles | midfielder | 8 | 37 | 4.63 | 100% |
| Trai Hume | defender | 9 | 36 | 4 | 100% |
| Isaac Price | midfielder | 10 | 33 | 3.3 | 100% |
| Brodie Gilmore Spencer | defender | 7 | 31 | 4.43 | 100% |
| Justin Devenny | midfielder | 9 | 28 | 3.11 | 78% |
| Ruairi McConville | defender | 8 | 25 | 3.13 | 100% |
| Ciaron Maurice Brown | defender | 8 | 19 | 2.38 | 100% |
| Terry Devlin | defender | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 100% |
| Jamie Paul Donley | midfielder | 9 | 16 | 1.78 | 100% |
| Patrick Kelly | midfielder | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 100% |
| Tom Atcheson | defender | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 80% |
| Conor Bradley | defender | 2 | 10 | 5 | 100% |
| Brad Joseph Lyons | midfielder | 3 | 9 | 3 | 100% |
| Conor William Hazard | goalkeeper | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 100% |
| Bailey Peacock-Farrell | goalkeeper | 1 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Patrick James Coleman McNair | defender | 3 | 6 | 2 | 67% |
| Paul Patrick Smyth | attacker | 3 | 6 | 2 | 100% |
| Dan Ballard | defender | 2 | 6 | 3 | 100% |
| Kieran Morrison | attacker | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 100% |
| Callum Marshall | attacker | 3 | 4 | 1.33 | 67% |
| George Alan Saville | midfielder | 2 | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| Jamal Piaras Lewis | defender | 1 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| James Tyrrell Reid | attacker | 3 | 3 | 1 | 67% |
Northern Ireland ball recoveries match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team ball recoveries |
Opposition ball recoveries |
Match total |
Top player |
| 5 Oct 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Georgia | Home | 0-0 | 46 | | | |
| 2 Oct 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Ukraine | Away | 0-3 | 51 | | | |
| 28 Sep 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Hungary | Home | 0-0 | 47 | | | |
| 25 Sep 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Georgia | Away | 0-1 | 44 | | | |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | France | Away | 3-1 | 38 | | | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Guinea | Home | 1-0 | 53 | | | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Wales | Away | 1-1 | 52 | | | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | WC Qualification Europe | Italy | Away | 2-0 | 37 | | | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | WC Qualification Europe | Luxembourg | Home | 1-0 | 50 | | | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | WC Qualification Europe | Slovakia | Away | 1-0 | 53 | | | |
Northern Ireland Ball recoveries for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Northern Ireland Ball recoveries against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Northern Ireland Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Northern Ireland next three opponents: ball recoveries per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their ball recoveries for |
Their ball recoveries against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Sat 14 Nov 19:45 | Ukraine (home) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tue 17 Nov 19:45 | Hungary (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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