Belgium vs Northern Ireland
head-to-head record
- Belgium wins
- 1
- Draws
- 0
- Northern Ireland wins
- 2
3 meetings, 1976 to 1997Goals: Belgium 2, Northern Ireland 6
Belgium and Northern Ireland have met 3 times since 1976. Northern Ireland have won 2, Belgium 1. They last met on 11 February 1997, when Northern Ireland won 3–0 in a friendly.
The 3 meetings have produced 8 goals, 2.67 per game. The biggest win is Northern Ireland’s 3–0 in a friendly in 1997. Northern Ireland have won the last two meetings. They went 19 years without meeting, between 1977 and 1997.
Who has won more, Belgium or Northern Ireland?
All matches3 matches
Competitive2 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Belgium 2, Northern Ireland 62.67 per game
- First meeting
- Belgium 2–0 Northern IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Nov 1976
- Most recent
- Northern Ireland 3–0 BelgiumFriendly, 11 Feb 1997
- Belgium’s biggest win
- Belgium 2–0 Northern IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Nov 1976
- Northern Ireland’s biggest win
- Northern Ireland 3–0 BelgiumFriendly, 11 Feb 1997
- Most goals in a meeting
- Northern Ireland 3–0 BelgiumFriendly, 11 Feb 1997
- Current run
- Northern Ireland, 2 wins in a row
- TFN Elo rating now
- Belgium 2022 (10th), Northern Ireland 1721 (57th)How the rating works
All 3 meetings
- Northern Ireland3Belgium0
Friendly
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland3Belgium0
World Cup qualifying
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Belgium2Northern Ireland0
World Cup qualifying
Liège, Belgium
Home, away and neutral
In Belgium's home games
1 match
100
BelgiumDrawsNorthern Ireland
In Northern Ireland's home games
2 matches
002
BelgiumDrawsNorthern Ireland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Belgium | Draws | Northern Ireland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2–3 |
| Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 5 | |
| 1990s | 1 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Belgium | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11976 | 21977 to 1997 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 11976 | 21977 to 1997 |
Questions answered
How many times have Belgium and Northern Ireland played each other?
3 times, starting on 10 November 1976. 2 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Belgium and Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland, with 2 wins to 1. 0 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Belgium vs Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland’s 3–0 win in a friendly on 11 February 1997 in Belfast.
When did Belgium and Northern Ireland last play?
On 11 February 1997 in Belfast, when Northern Ireland won 3–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Belgium and Northern Ireland?
In 2 competitive matches, Belgium have 1 win, Northern Ireland have 1, and 0 ended level.
Every Belgium vs Northern Ireland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3–0 | Belgium | Friendly | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 3–0 | Belgium | World Cup qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Belgium | 2–0 | Northern Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Liège, Belgium |
Recent form
Belgium
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.