Finland vs Wales
head-to-head record
- Finland wins
- 4
- Draws
- 5
- Wales wins
- 7
16 meetings, 1971 to 2024Goals: Finland 14, Wales 25
Finland and Wales have met 16 times since 1971. Wales have won 7, Finland 4, and 5 matches ended level. They last met on 21 March 2024, when Wales won 4–1 in Euro qualifying.
The 16 meetings have produced 39 goals, 2.44 per game. The biggest win is Wales’ 4–0 in Euro qualifying in 1987. Wales are unbeaten in the last five meetings (3 wins, 2 draws).
Who has won more, Finland or Wales?
All matches16 matches
Competitive13 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Finland 14, Wales 252.44 per game
- First meeting
- Finland 0–1 WalesEuro qualifying, 26 May 1971
- Most recent
- Wales 4–1 FinlandEuro qualifying, 21 Mar 2024
- Finland’s biggest win
- Wales 0–2 FinlandWorld Cup qualifying, 28 Mar 2009
- Wales’ biggest win
- Wales 4–0 FinlandEuro qualifying, 1 Apr 1987
- Most goals in a meeting
- Wales 4–1 FinlandEuro qualifying, 21 Mar 2024
- Current run
- Wales unbeaten in 5
- Biggest upset
- Finland 0–2 WalesEuro qualifying, 7 Sept 2002Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 19%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Finland 1583 (85th), Wales 1732 (52nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Wales4Finland1
Euro qualifying
Cardiff, Wales
- Finland0Wales0
Friendly
Helsinki, Finland
- Wales3Finland1
Nations League
Cardiff, Wales
- Finland0Wales1
Nations League
Helsinki, Finland
- Wales1Finland1
Friendly
Cardiff, Wales
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Finland win and drops with every Wales win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Finland's home games
7 matches
223
FinlandDrawsWales
In Wales's home games
9 matches
234
FinlandDrawsWales
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Finland | Draws | Wales | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro qualifying | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3–16 |
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7–3 |
| Friendly | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3–2 |
| Nations League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1–4 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 4 | |
| 1980s | 4 | 11 | |
| 2000s | 5 | 12 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2020s | 4 | 10 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Finland | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22009 | 22020 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 42003 to 2013 | 52013 to 2024 |
Top scorers in Finland vs Wales
- 1Daniel JamesWales2
- 2John ToshackWales2
- 3Kieffer MooreWales2
- 4Simon DaviesWales2
- 5Teemu PukkiFinland2
Scorer records exist for 13 of the 16 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Finland and Wales played each other?
16 times, starting on 26 May 1971. 13 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Finland and Wales?
Wales, with 7 wins to 4. 5 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Finland vs Wales?
Wales’ 4–0 win in Euro qualifying on 1 April 1987 in Wrexham.
When did Finland and Wales last play?
On 21 March 2024 in Cardiff, when Wales won 4–1 in Euro qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Finland and Wales?
In 13 competitive matches, Finland have 3 wins, Wales have 7, and 3 ended level.
Every Finland vs Wales result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 4–1 | Finland | Euro qualifying | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Finland | 0–0 | Wales | Friendly | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Wales | 3–1 | Finland | Nations League | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Finland | 0–1 | Wales | Nations League | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Wales | 1–1 | Finland | Friendly | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Finland | 2–1 | Wales | World Cup qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Wales | 0–2 | Finland | World Cup qualifying | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Wales | 1–1 | Finland | Euro qualifying | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Finland | 0–2 | Wales | Euro qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Wales | 1–2 | Finland | Friendly | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Finland | 1–0 | Wales | World Cup qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Wales | 2–2 | Finland | World Cup qualifying | Swansea, Wales | |
| Wales | 4–0 | Finland | Euro qualifying | Wrexham, Wales | |
| Finland | 1–1 | Wales | Euro qualifying | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Wales | 3–0 | Finland | Euro qualifying | Swansea, Wales | |
| Finland | 0–1 | Wales | Euro qualifying | Helsinki, Finland |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.