Denmark vs Ireland
head-to-head record
- Denmark wins
- 4
- Draws
- 10
- Ireland wins
- 5
19 meetings, 1956 to 2019Goals: Denmark 23, Ireland 23
Denmark and Ireland have met 19 times since 1956. Ireland have won 5, Denmark 4, and 10 matches ended level. They last met on 18 November 2019, when the match ended 1–1 in Euro qualifying.
The 19 meetings have produced 46 goals, 2.42 per game. The biggest win is Denmark’s 5–1 in World Cup qualifying in 2017. Denmark are unbeaten in the last six meetings (1 win, 5 draws). In competitive matches, though, Denmark lead 4 wins to 3.
Who has won more, Denmark or Ireland?
All matches19 matches
Competitive16 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Denmark 23, Ireland 232.42 per game
- First meeting
- Ireland 2–1 DenmarkWorld Cup qualifying, 3 Oct 1956
- Most recent
- Ireland 1–1 DenmarkEuro qualifying, 18 Nov 2019
- Denmark’s biggest win
- Ireland 1–5 DenmarkWorld Cup qualifying, 14 Nov 2017
- Ireland’s biggest win
- Denmark 0–4 IrelandFriendly, 22 Aug 2007
- Most goals in a meeting
- Ireland 1–5 DenmarkWorld Cup qualifying, 14 Nov 2017
- Current run
- Denmark unbeaten in 6
- Biggest upset
- Denmark 0–4 IrelandFriendly, 22 Aug 2007Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 24%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Denmark 1912 (20th), Ireland 1763 (44th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Ireland1Denmark1
Euro qualifying
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Denmark1Ireland1
Euro qualifying
Copenhagen, Denmark
- Denmark0Ireland0
Nations League
Aarhus, Denmark
- Ireland0Denmark0
Nations League
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Ireland1Denmark5
World Cup qualifying
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Denmark win and drops with every 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
9 matches
252
DenmarkDrawsIreland
In Ireland's home games
10 matches
253
DenmarkDrawsIreland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Denmark | Draws | Ireland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17–8 |
| Euro qualifying | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5–7 |
| Friendly | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1–8 |
| Nations League | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 | 5 | |
| 1960s | 3 | 6 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 8 | |
| 1980s | 2 | 8 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 2 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 7 | |
| 2010s | 6 | 10 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Denmark | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 21984 to 1985 | 22002 to 2007 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 62017 to 2019 | 51992 to 2017 |
The longest run of draws is 4, from 13 October 2018 to 18 November 2019.
Top scorers in Denmark vs Ireland
- 1Preben ElkjærDenmark4
- 2Christian EriksenDenmark3
- 3Dermot CurtisIreland2
- 4Don GivensIreland2
- 5Frank StapletonIreland2
- 6Gerry DalyIreland2
- 7Ole SørensenDenmark2
- 8Shane DuffyIreland2
- 9Søren LerbyDenmark2
Scorer records exist for 12 of the 19 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Denmark and Ireland played each other?
19 times, starting on 3 October 1956. 16 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Denmark and Ireland?
Ireland, with 5 wins to 4. 10 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Denmark vs Ireland?
Denmark’s 5–1 win in World Cup qualifying on 14 November 2017 in Dublin.
When did Denmark and Ireland last play?
On 18 November 2019 in Dublin, when the match ended 1–1 in Euro qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Denmark and Ireland?
In 16 competitive matches, Denmark have 4 wins, Ireland have 3, and 9 ended level.
Every Denmark vs Ireland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1–1 | Denmark | Euro qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Denmark | 1–1 | Ireland | Euro qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Denmark | 0–0 | Ireland | Nations League | Aarhus, Denmark | |
| Ireland | 0–0 | Denmark | Nations League | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 1–5 | Denmark | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Denmark | 0–0 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Denmark | 0–4 | Ireland | Friendly | Aarhus, Denmark | |
| Ireland | 3–0 | Denmark | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 1–1 | Denmark | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Denmark | 0–0 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Ireland | 1–4 | Denmark | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Denmark | 3–0 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Ireland | 2–0 | Denmark | Euro qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Denmark | 3–3 | Ireland | Euro qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Ireland | 1–1 | Denmark | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Denmark | 2–0 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Ireland | 1–1 | Denmark | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Denmark | 0–2 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Ireland | 2–1 | Denmark | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.