Northern Ireland interim boss Kris Lindsay is eager to make the most of home advantage at Mourneview Park in Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Turkey. The Irish side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in their opening match, while Turkey secured a 3-0 victory over Malta to extend their unbeaten run to six games.

Lindsay praised his team's defensive discipline against Switzerland, noting they limited the Swiss to few chances despite limited possession. The former Portadown manager acknowledged the need for improvement in attacking play but expressed confidence in his squad's ability to be more positive with the ball against Turkey. Winger Lauren Wade emphasized the match's importance, calling it "massive" for Northern Ireland's hopes of securing a play-off spot.

The return to Mourneview Park carries added significance for Northern Ireland, with Wade recalling her goal in a 2-1 defeat to Portugal during their last appearance there. Both Lindsay and Wade highlighted the team's growing confidence under the interim manager, who has instilled belief in the players. With Turkey coming off a strong start to their campaign, Northern Ireland will need to balance their attacking ambitions with defensive organization to claim what could be a crucial three points in Group C.