East Germany vs Wales head-to-head record

East Germany wins: 3
Draws: 0
Wales wins: 1

4 meetings, 1957 to 1969Goals: East Germany 8, Wales 7

East Germany and Wales have met 4 times since 1957. East Germany have won 3, Wales 1. They last met on 22 October 1969, when East Germany won 3–1 in World Cup qualifying.

The 4 meetings have produced 15 goals, 3.75 per game. The biggest win is Wales’ 4–1 in World Cup qualifying in 1957. East Germany have won the last two meetings.

Who has won more, East Germany or Wales?

All matches4 matches

3 East Germany0 drawsWales 1

Competitive4 matches

3 East Germany0 drawsWales 1

Key numbers

Goals: East Germany 8, Wales 73.75 per game
First meeting: East Germany 2–1 WalesWorld Cup qualifying, 19 May 1957
Most recent: Wales 1–3 East GermanyWorld Cup qualifying, 22 Oct 1969
East Germany’s biggest win: Wales 1–3 East GermanyWorld Cup qualifying, 22 Oct 1969
Wales’ biggest win: Wales 4–1 East GermanyWorld Cup qualifying, 25 Sept 1957
Most goals in a meeting: Wales 4–1 East GermanyWorld Cup qualifying, 25 Sept 1957
Current run: East Germany, 2 wins in a row
TFN Elo rating now: East Germany 1729, Wales 1732 (52nd)How the rating works

All 4 meetings

22 Oct 1969
Wales1East Germany3
World Cup qualifying
Cardiff, Wales
16 Apr 1969
East Germany2Wales1
World Cup qualifying
Dresden, German DR
25 Sept 1957
Wales4East Germany1
World Cup qualifying
Cardiff, Wales
19 May 1957
East Germany2Wales1
World Cup qualifying
Leipzig, German DR

Every meeting on one timeline

East Germany wins

Draws

Wales wins

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

Home, away and neutral

In East Germany's home games

2 matches

200

East GermanyDrawsWales

In Wales's home games

2 matches

101

East GermanyDrawsWales

Meetings by decade

East Germany wins Draws Wales wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Results	Played	East Germany	Draws	Wales	Goals
1950s		2	1	0	1	8
1960s		2	2	0	0	7

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	East Germany	Wales
Wins in a row	21969	11957
Unbeaten meetings	21969	11957

Top scorers in East Germany vs Wales

1Des PalmerWales3
2Wolfram LöweEast Germany2

Scorer records exist for 4 of the 4 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.

Questions answered

How many times have East Germany and Wales played each other?

4 times, starting on 19 May 1957. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 0 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between East Germany and Wales?

East Germany, with 3 wins to 1. 0 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in East Germany vs Wales?

Wales’ 4–1 win in World Cup qualifying on 25 September 1957 in Cardiff.

When did East Germany and Wales last play?

On 22 October 1969 in Cardiff, when East Germany won 3–1 in World Cup qualifying.

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Every East Germany vs Wales result

Every East Germany vs Wales result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
22 Oct 1969	Wales	1–3	East Germany	World Cup qualifying	Cardiff, Wales
16 Apr 1969	East Germany	2–1	Wales	World Cup qualifying	Dresden, German DR
25 Sept 1957	Wales	4–1	East Germany	World Cup qualifying	Cardiff, Wales
19 May 1957	East Germany	2–1	Wales	World Cup qualifying	Leipzig, German DR