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Fiji vs New Zealand head-to-head record

Fiji wins
5
Draws
3
New Zealand wins
32

40 meetings, 1951 to 2025Goals: Fiji 26, New Zealand 122

Fiji and New Zealand have met 40 times since 1951. New Zealand have won 32, Fiji 5, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 21 March 2025, when New Zealand won 7–0 in World Cup qualifying.

The 40 meetings have produced 148 goals, 3.70 per game. The biggest win is New Zealand’s 13–0 in World Cup qualifying in 1981. New Zealand have won the last six meetings. They went 16 years without meeting, between 1952 and 1968.

Who has won more, Fiji or New Zealand?

All matches40 matches

5 Fiji3 drawsNew Zealand 32

Competitive17 matches

2 Fiji0 drawsNew Zealand 15

Friendlies23 matches

3 Fiji3 drawsNew Zealand 17

Key numbers

Goals
Fiji 26, New Zealand 1223.70 per game
First meeting
Fiji 4–6 New ZealandFriendly, 7 Oct 1951
Most recent
New Zealand 7–0 FijiWorld Cup qualifying, 21 Mar 2025
Fiji’s biggest win
Fiji 4–0 New ZealandOceania Nations Cup, 27 Feb 1980
New Zealand’s biggest win
New Zealand 13–0 FijiWorld Cup qualifying, 16 Aug 1981
Most goals in a meeting
New Zealand 13–0 FijiWorld Cup qualifying, 16 Aug 1981
Current run
New Zealand, 6 wins in a row
Biggest upset
Fiji 4–0 New ZealandOceania Nations Cup, 27 Feb 1980Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 23%
TFN Elo rating now
Fiji 1385 (145th), New Zealand 1678 (64th)How the rating works

Last five meetings

  1. New Zealand7Fiji0

    World Cup qualifying

    Wellington, New Zealand

  2. New Zealand4Fiji0

    World Cup qualifying

    Doha, Qatar (neutral)

  3. New Zealand2Fiji0

    World Cup qualifying

    Wellington, New Zealand

  4. Fiji0New Zealand2

    World Cup qualifying

    Lautoka, Fiji

  5. New Zealand3Fiji1

    Oceania Nations Cup

    Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (neutral)

Who has had the upper hand over time?

The line climbs with every Fiji win and drops with every New Zealand win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.

Above the line: Fiji have won more Below: New Zealand have won more
7 October 1951: Fiji 4–6 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +17 September 1952: Fiji 0–2 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +214 September 1952: Fiji 0–9 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +316 September 1952: Fiji 2–5 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +417 September 1968: New Zealand 5–0 Fiji (Friendly). New Zealand +517 February 1973: New Zealand 5–1 Fiji (Oceania Nations Cup). New Zealand +629 June 1979: Fiji 0–6 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +71 July 1979: Fiji 0–3 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +819 February 1980: Fiji 1–1 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +821 February 1980: Fiji 0–2 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +927 February 1980: Fiji 4–0 New Zealand (Oceania Nations Cup). New Zealand +83 May 1981: Fiji 0–4 New Zealand (World Cup qualifying). New Zealand +916 August 1981: New Zealand 13–0 Fiji (World Cup qualifying). New Zealand +1016 August 1983: Fiji 2–0 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +918 August 1983: Fiji 0–1 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +1018 October 1984: Fiji 1–2 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +1120 October 1984: Fiji 1–1 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +113 June 1985: New Zealand 5–0 Fiji (Friendly). New Zealand +125 June 1985: New Zealand 3–0 Fiji (Friendly). New Zealand +137 June 1985: New Zealand 2–0 Fiji (Friendly). New Zealand +1417 September 1986: Fiji 2–4 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +1519 September 1986: Fiji 1–2 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +1614 November 1988: Fiji 1–1 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +1617 November 1988: Fiji 2–0 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +1519 November 1988: Fiji 1–0 New Zealand (Friendly). New Zealand +147 June 1992: New Zealand 3–0 Fiji (World Cup qualifying). New Zealand +1522 May 1993: New Zealand 2–0 Fiji (Friendly). New Zealand +1624 May 1993: New Zealand 5–0 Fiji (Friendly). New Zealand +177 June 1997: Fiji 0–1 New Zealand (World Cup qualifying). New Zealand +1818 June 1997: New Zealand 5–0 Fiji (World Cup qualifying). New Zealand +192 October 1998: New Zealand 1–0 Fiji (Oceania Nations Cup). New Zealand +206 June 2004: Fiji 0–2 New Zealand (Oceania Nations Cup). New Zealand +2117 October 2007: Fiji 0–2 New Zealand (Oceania Nations Cup). New Zealand +2219 November 2008: Fiji 2–0 New Zealand (Oceania Nations Cup). New Zealand +212 June 2012: Fiji 0–1 New Zealand (Oceania Nations Cup). New Zealand +2228 May 2016: New Zealand 3–1 Fiji (Oceania Nations Cup). New Zealand +2325 March 2017: Fiji 0–2 New Zealand (World Cup qualifying). New Zealand +2428 March 2017: New Zealand 2–0 Fiji (World Cup qualifying). New Zealand +2521 March 2022: New Zealand 4–0 Fiji (World Cup qualifying). New Zealand +2621 March 2025: New Zealand 7–0 Fiji (World Cup qualifying). New Zealand +27Level
New Zealand lead by 27 wins after the latest meeting. The biggest lead was 27, held by New Zealand from 21 March 2025.

Every meeting on one timeline

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

Home, away and neutral

In Fiji's home games

22 matches

4315

FijiDrawsNew Zealand

In New Zealand's home games

12 matches

0012

FijiDrawsNew Zealand

At neutral venues

6 matches

105

FijiDrawsNew Zealand

Record by competition

Record by competition
CompetitionPlayedFijiDrawsNew ZealandGoals
Friendly23331718–67
World Cup qualifying90090–41
Oceania Nations Cup82068–14

Meetings by decade

Fiji wins Draws New Zealand wins
Meetings by decade
DecadeResultsPlayedGoals
1950s428
1960s15
1970s315
1980s1757
1990s617
2000s36
2010s49
2020s211

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run ofFijiNew Zealand
Wins in a row2198881992 to 2007
Unbeaten meetings31988101951 to 1980

Top scorers in Fiji vs New Zealand

  1. 1Chris WoodNew Zealand7(2 penalties)
  2. 2Steve SumnerNew Zealand7
  3. 3Brian TurnerNew Zealand6
  4. 4Roy KrishnaFiji3(1 penalty)
  5. 5Billy WrightNew Zealand2
  6. 6Dewan ChandFiji2
  7. 7Grant TurnerNew Zealand2
  8. 8Meli VuilabasaFiji2
  9. 9Ryan ThomasNew Zealand2
  10. 10Vaughan CovenyNew Zealand2

Scorer records exist for 17 of the 40 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.

Questions answered

How many times have Fiji and New Zealand played each other?

40 times, starting on 7 October 1951. 17 of those meetings were competitive and 23 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Fiji and New Zealand?

New Zealand, with 32 wins to 5. 3 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in Fiji vs New Zealand?

New Zealand’s 13–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 16 August 1981 in Auckland.

When did Fiji and New Zealand last play?

On 21 March 2025 in Wellington, when New Zealand won 7–0 in World Cup qualifying.

What is the competitive record between Fiji and New Zealand?

In 17 competitive matches, Fiji have 2 wins, New Zealand have 15, and 0 ended level.

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Every Fiji vs New Zealand result

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Every Fiji vs New Zealand result
DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionVenue
New Zealand7–0FijiWorld Cup qualifyingWellington, New Zealand
New Zealand4–0FijiWorld Cup qualifyingDoha, Qatar (neutral)
New Zealand2–0FijiWorld Cup qualifyingWellington, New Zealand
Fiji0–2New ZealandWorld Cup qualifyingLautoka, Fiji
New Zealand3–1FijiOceania Nations CupPort Moresby, Papua New Guinea (neutral)
Fiji0–1New ZealandOceania Nations CupHoniara, Solomon Islands (neutral)
Fiji2–0New ZealandOceania Nations CupLautoka, Fiji
Fiji0–2New ZealandOceania Nations CupLautoka, Fiji
Fiji0–2New ZealandOceania Nations CupAdelaide, Australia (neutral)
New Zealand1–0FijiOceania Nations CupBrisbane, Australia (neutral)
New Zealand5–0FijiWorld Cup qualifyingAuckland, New Zealand
Fiji0–1New ZealandWorld Cup qualifyingBa, Fiji
New Zealand5–0FijiFriendlyPalmerston North, New Zealand
New Zealand2–0FijiFriendlyNapier, New Zealand
New Zealand3–0FijiWorld Cup qualifyingAuckland, New Zealand
Fiji1–0New ZealandFriendlyBa, Fiji
Fiji2–0New ZealandFriendlyLautoka, Fiji
Fiji1–1New ZealandFriendlySuva, Fiji
Fiji1–2New ZealandFriendlySuva, Fiji
Fiji2–4New ZealandFriendlyLautoka, Fiji
New Zealand2–0FijiFriendlyAuckland, New Zealand
New Zealand3–0FijiFriendlyGisborne, New Zealand
New Zealand5–0FijiFriendlyMount Maunganui, New Zealand
Fiji1–1New ZealandFriendlySuva, Fiji
Fiji1–2New ZealandFriendlyLautoka, Fiji
Fiji0–1New ZealandFriendlyNadi, Fiji
Fiji2–0New ZealandFriendlySuva, Fiji
New Zealand13–0FijiWorld Cup qualifyingAuckland, New Zealand
Fiji0–4New ZealandWorld Cup qualifyingSuva, Fiji
Fiji4–0New ZealandOceania Nations CupNouméa, New Caledonia (neutral)
Fiji0–2New ZealandFriendlyLautoka, Fiji
Fiji1–1New ZealandFriendlySuva, Fiji
Fiji0–3New ZealandFriendlyLautoka, Fiji
Fiji0–6New ZealandFriendlySuva, Fiji
New Zealand5–1FijiOceania Nations CupAuckland, New Zealand
New Zealand5–0FijiFriendlyAuckland, New Zealand
Fiji2–5New ZealandFriendlySuva, Fiji
Fiji0–9New ZealandFriendlyLautoka, Fiji
Fiji0–2New ZealandFriendlySuva, Fiji
Fiji4–6New ZealandFriendlySuva, Fiji

Recent form

Fiji

  1. Wv VanuatuMSG Prime Minister's Cup1–0Sat 3 Oct 2026
  2. Wv New CaledoniaMSG Prime Minister's Cup2–1Wed 30 Sept 2026
  3. Wv Papua New GuineaMSG Prime Minister's Cup2–0Sun 27 Sept 2026
  4. Lv VanuatuMSG Prime Minister's Cup0–1Mon 21 Sept 2026
  5. Dv Solomon IslandsMSG Prime Minister's Cup3–3Fri 18 Sept 2026

New Zealand

  1. Lat JapanKirin Cup1–2Mon 5 Oct 2026
  2. Dv PanamaKirin Cup1–1Thu 1 Oct 2026
  3. Wat ChinaFriendly3–0Sun 27 Sept 2026
  4. Dv PalestineFriendly2–2Thu 24 Sept 2026
  5. Lv BelgiumWorld Cup1–5Fri 26 Jun 2026

Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.