Denmark vs Northern Ireland
head-to-head record
- Denmark wins
- 6
- Draws
- 5
- Northern Ireland wins
- 3
14 meetings, 1978 to 2025Goals: Denmark 17, Northern Ireland 12
Denmark and Northern Ireland have met 14 times since 1978. Denmark have won 6, Northern Ireland 3, and 5 matches ended level. They last met on 7 June 2025, when Denmark won 2–1 in a friendly.
The 14 meetings have produced 29 goals, 2.07 per game. The biggest win is Denmark’s 4–0 in Euro qualifying in 1979. They went 15 years without meeting, between 2007 and 2023.
Who has won more, Denmark or Northern Ireland?
All matches14 matches
Competitive12 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Denmark 17, Northern Ireland 122.07 per game
- First meeting
- Northern Ireland 2–1 DenmarkEuro qualifying, 25 Oct 1978
- Most recent
- Denmark 2–1 Northern IrelandFriendly, 7 Jun 2025
- Denmark’s biggest win
- Denmark 4–0 Northern IrelandEuro qualifying, 6 Jun 1979
- Northern Ireland’s biggest win
- Northern Ireland 2–0 DenmarkEuro qualifying, 20 Nov 2023
- Most goals in a meeting
- Denmark 4–0 Northern IrelandEuro qualifying, 6 Jun 1979
- Biggest upset
- Northern Ireland 2–0 DenmarkEuro qualifying, 20 Nov 2023Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 12%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Denmark 1912 (20th), Northern Ireland 1721 (57th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Denmark2Northern Ireland1
Friendly
Copenhagen, Denmark
- Northern Ireland2Denmark0
Euro qualifying
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Denmark1Northern Ireland0
Euro qualifying
Copenhagen, Denmark
- Northern Ireland2Denmark1
Euro qualifying
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Denmark0Northern Ireland0
Euro qualifying
Copenhagen, Denmark
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Denmark 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 Denmark's home games
7 matches
520
DenmarkDrawsNorthern Ireland
In Northern Ireland's home games
7 matches
133
DenmarkDrawsNorthern Ireland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Denmark | Draws | Northern Ireland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro qualifying | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10–8 |
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4–2 |
| Friendly | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3–2 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 7 | |
| 1980s | 1 | 2 | |
| 1990s | 4 | 7 | |
| 2000s | 4 | 7 | |
| 2020s | 3 | 6 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Denmark | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 31991 to 1993 | 12023 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 91979 to 2006 | 42000 to 2007 |
The longest run of draws is 3, from 7 October 2000 to 7 October 2006.
Top scorers in Denmark vs Northern Ireland
- 1Preben ElkjærDenmark3
- 2David HealyNorthern Ireland2
- 3Dennis RommedahlDenmark2
- 4Flemming PovlsenDenmark2
Scorer records exist for 11 of the 14 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Denmark and Northern Ireland played each other?
14 times, starting on 25 October 1978. 12 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Denmark and Northern Ireland?
Denmark, with 6 wins to 3. 5 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Denmark vs Northern Ireland?
Denmark’s 4–0 win in Euro qualifying on 6 June 1979 in Copenhagen.
When did Denmark and Northern Ireland last play?
On 7 June 2025 in Copenhagen, when Denmark won 2–1 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Denmark and Northern Ireland?
In 12 competitive matches, Denmark have 5 wins, Northern Ireland have 3, and 4 ended level.
Every Denmark vs Northern Ireland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2–1 | Northern Ireland | Friendly | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Northern Ireland | 2–0 | Denmark | Euro qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Denmark | 1–0 | Northern Ireland | Euro qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Northern Ireland | 2–1 | Denmark | Euro qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Denmark | 0–0 | Northern Ireland | Euro qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Denmark | 1–1 | Northern Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Northern Ireland | 1–1 | Denmark | World Cup qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Denmark | 1–0 | Northern Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Northern Ireland | 0–1 | Denmark | World Cup qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Denmark | 2–1 | Northern Ireland | Euro qualifying | Odense, Denmark | |
| Northern Ireland | 1–1 | Denmark | Euro qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 1–1 | Denmark | Friendly | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Denmark | 4–0 | Northern Ireland | Euro qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Northern Ireland | 2–1 | Denmark | Euro qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Recent form
Denmark
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.