How to follow Italy v Northern Ireland across BBC Sport NI

Northern Ireland's crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy is almost upon us and you can keep up with all the build-up and action from Bergamo across the BBC.

Michael O'Neill's side are aiming to qualifying for their first World Cup in 40 years but will be underdogs against four-time World Cup winners Italy.

NI will also be without Liverpool's Conor Bradley, while defender Dan Ballard is also a doubt after picking up a hamstring strain for Sunderland.

If they can be victorious over the home side, then a trip to play either Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina awaits with the winner of that play-off securing a place in Group B of the World Cup, alongside Canada, Qatar and Switzerland.

You can find everything about the match on this dedicated page as well - but while you are here, here's a run down of everything to look forward to.

Who will be the pundits for Italy v Northern Ireland?

We have a star-studded pundit line-up heading to Bergamo for the big game.

Our TV coverage will feature former Chelsea, Parma and Italy forward Gianfranco Zola joins the team alongside Stuart Dallas, who was part of the Northern Ireland 2016 Euros squad, former Motherwell and Northern Ireland international Stephen Craigan and Chris Brunt, who made 65 appearances for NI.

Our radio team will be announced shortly.

Watch an extended interview with Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill

Looking ahead to the game, O'Neill admitted it is "very difficult to win" in Italy's backyard, but he is thankful that Northern Ireland "are still in the fight".

"I've always said to the players, don't waste the opportunity," O'Neill said.

"Every time you step on the pitch as an international player, you never know when it will be your last opportunity.

"So make sure that you embrace it and you do everything possible."

Watch Michael O'Neill's full interview on YouTube right now

Preview show - Wednesday

Watch from 19:00 GMT on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website on Wednesday, 25 March

On Wednesday, we'll be live in Bergamo for a special preview show ahead of the big game.

Joined by our expert pundits and analysts, Stephen Watson will be soaking up all the atmosphere in the northern Italian city.

We'll meet fans who have been lucky enough to secure one of the few tickets available at the New Balance Arena, and look at all the major talking points ahead of the game.

Matchday - Thursday

We'll start out build-up online from 14:00 GMT with updates from Bergamo and plenty of pre-match analysis from our expert pundits - as well as a bit of fun and games!

The match kick offs at 19:45 GMT and you'll be able to follow it live on numerous outlets.

Watch - BBC One NI, BBC iPlayer, BBC Three and the BBC Sport website from 19:00 GMT

Listen - BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Foyle, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website from 19:30 GMT

We'll also have video and audio options on the website plus added live text updates with clips of the action in case you miss anything live.