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Switzerland vs Northern Ireland: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time, and team news for World Cup play-off second-leg

Michael O'Neill's side must win in Switzerland if they want to qualify for their first World Cup finals since 1986

NORTHERN IRELAND will be desperate to put the controversy of their first-leg with Switzerland behind them when they travel to Basel this evening.

A poor refereeing decision led to the Swiss being awarded the softest of penalties at Windsor Park, which Ricardo Rodriguez promptly tucked away.

 Corry Evans reacts after Northern Ireland fall behind in the second half
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Corry Evans reacts after Northern Ireland fall behind in the second halfCredit: PA:Press Association

Michael O'Neil's side feel hard done by and must now beat Switzerland on their own turf to reach their first World Cup since 1986.

 Switzerland defender Ricardo Rodriguez in action in the World Cup playoff first leg
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Switzerland defender Ricardo Rodriguez in action in the World Cup playoff first legCredit: Reuters

What time is kick-off?

THE second-leg will be held this evening - Sunday, November 12 at St Jakob Park in Basel.

Kick-off is at 5pm.

Which channel can I watch it on?

YOU can watch all the action on Sky Sports Football and Main Event, with coverage starting at 4.30pm.

Or if you stick around here, SunSport will run a LIVE blog from the game.

 The Switzerland players celebrate the vital goal in Belfast
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The Switzerland players celebrate the vital goal in BelfastCredit: Reuters

What is the team news?

CONOR WASHINGTON was lively off the bench in the first leg and STARTS in basel today, demoting Kyle Lafferty to the bench.

Corry Evans misses out after picking up a yellow card and therefore being banned for the second leg.

Switzerland XI (4-4-1-1): Yann Sommer; Ricardo Rodriguez, Manuel Akanji, Fabian Schar, Stephan Lichtsteiner; Steven Zuber, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria, Xherdan Shaqiri; Blerim Dzemaili; Haris Seferovic.

Switzerland substitutes: Burki, Hitz, Behrami, Elvedi, Embolo, E. Fernandes, G. Fernandes, Freuler, Gavranovic, Lacroix, Lang, Mehmedi.

Northern Ireland XI (4-5-1): Michael McGovern; Chris Brunt, Gareth McAuley, Jonny Evans, Aaron Hughes; Stuart Dallas, George Saville, Steven Davis, Ollie Norwood, Jamie Ward; Conor Washington.

Northern Ireland substitutes: Carroll, Mannus, Ferguson, Hodson, Jones, Lafferty, Lund, Magennis, McArdle, McLaughlin, McNair, Paton.

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