Cyprus vs Northern Ireland
head-to-head record
- Cyprus wins
- 1
- Draws
- 4
- Northern Ireland wins
- 3
8 meetings, 1971 to 2022Goals: Cyprus 3, Northern Ireland 13
Cyprus and Northern Ireland have met 8 times since 1971. Northern Ireland have won 3, Cyprus 1, and 4 matches ended level. They last met on 12 June 2022, when the match ended 2–2 in the Nations League.
The 8 meetings have produced 16 goals, 2.00 per game. The biggest win is Northern Ireland’s 5–0 in Euro qualifying in 1971. Northern Ireland are unbeaten in the last five meetings (1 win, 4 draws). They went 29 years without meeting, between 1973 and 2002.
Who has won more, Cyprus or Northern Ireland?
All matches8 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Cyprus 3, Northern Ireland 132.00 per game
- First meeting
- Cyprus 0–3 Northern IrelandEuro qualifying, 3 Feb 1971
- Most recent
- Northern Ireland 2–2 CyprusNations League, 12 Jun 2022
- Cyprus’ biggest win
- Cyprus 1–0 Northern IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 14 Feb 1973
- Northern Ireland’s biggest win
- Northern Ireland 5–0 CyprusEuro qualifying, 21 Apr 1971
- Most goals in a meeting
- Northern Ireland 5–0 CyprusEuro qualifying, 21 Apr 1971
- Current run
- Northern Ireland unbeaten in 5
- Biggest upset
- Cyprus 1–0 Northern IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 14 Feb 1973Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 18%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Cyprus 1393 (140th), Northern Ireland 1721 (57th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Northern Ireland2Cyprus2
Nations League
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Cyprus0Northern Ireland0
Nations League
Larnaca, Cyprus
- Cyprus0Northern Ireland0
Friendly
Nicosia, Cyprus
- Northern Ireland0Cyprus0
Friendly
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland3Cyprus0
World Cup qualifying
London, England (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Cyprus win and drops with every Northern Ireland win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Cyprus's home games
4 matches
121
CyprusDrawsNorthern Ireland
In Northern Ireland's home games
3 matches
021
CyprusDrawsNorthern Ireland
At neutral venues
1 match
001
CyprusDrawsNorthern Ireland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Cyprus | Draws | Northern Ireland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1–3 |
| Friendly | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0–0 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–8 |
| Nations League | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2–2 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4 | 12 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 4 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Cyprus | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11973 | 21971 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 42002 to 2022 | 51973 to 2022 |
The longest run of draws is 4, from 21 August 2002 to 12 June 2022.
Top scorers in Cyprus vs Northern Ireland
- 1George BestNorthern Ireland4(1 penalty)
- 2Andronikos KakoullisCyprus2
- 3Derek DouganNorthern Ireland2
- 4Jimmy NicholsonNorthern Ireland2
- 5Trevor AndersonNorthern Ireland2
Scorer records exist for 5 of the 8 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Cyprus and Northern Ireland played each other?
8 times, starting on 3 February 1971. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Cyprus and Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland, with 3 wins to 1. 4 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Cyprus vs Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland’s 5–0 win in Euro qualifying on 21 April 1971 in Belfast.
When did Cyprus and Northern Ireland last play?
On 12 June 2022 in Belfast, when the match ended 2–2 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Cyprus and Northern Ireland?
In 6 competitive matches, Cyprus have 1 win, Northern Ireland have 3, and 2 ended level.
Every Cyprus vs Northern Ireland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2–2 | Cyprus | Nations League | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Cyprus | 0–0 | Northern Ireland | Nations League | Larnaca, Cyprus | |
| Cyprus | 0–0 | Northern Ireland | Friendly | Nicosia, Cyprus | |
| Northern Ireland | 0–0 | Cyprus | Friendly | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 3–0 | Cyprus | World Cup qualifying | London, England (neutral) | |
| Cyprus | 1–0 | Northern Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Akdoğan, Cyprus | |
| Northern Ireland | 5–0 | Cyprus | Euro qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Cyprus | 0–3 | Northern Ireland | Euro qualifying | Nicosia, Cyprus |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.