Hungary vs Northern Ireland
head-to-head record
- Hungary wins
- 5
- Draws
- 2
- Northern Ireland wins
- 1
8 meetings, 1988 to 2026Goals: Hungary 9, Northern Ireland 4
Hungary and Northern Ireland have met 8 times since 1988. Hungary have won 5, Northern Ireland 1, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 28 September 2026, when the match ended 0–0 in the Nations League.
The 8 meetings have produced 13 goals, 1.63 per game. The biggest win is Hungary’s 2–0 in a friendly in 2008. Hungary are unbeaten in the last three meetings (1 win, 2 draws).
Who has won more, Hungary or Northern Ireland?
All matches8 matches
Competitive5 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Hungary 9, Northern Ireland 41.63 per game
- First meeting
- Hungary 1–0 Northern IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 19 Oct 1988
- Most recent
- Northern Ireland 0–0 HungaryNations League, 28 Sept 2026
- Hungary’s biggest win
- Northern Ireland 0–2 HungaryFriendly, 19 Nov 2008
- Northern Ireland’s biggest win
- Hungary 1–2 Northern IrelandEuro qualifying, 7 Sept 2014
- Most goals in a meeting
- Hungary 1–2 Northern IrelandEuro qualifying, 7 Sept 2014
- Current run
- Hungary unbeaten in 3
- Biggest upset
- Hungary 1–2 Northern IrelandEuro qualifying, 7 Sept 2014Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 11%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Hungary 1774 (42nd), Northern Ireland 1721 (57th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Northern Ireland0Hungary0
Nations League
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland0Hungary1
Friendly
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland1Hungary1
Euro qualifying
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Hungary1Northern Ireland2
Euro qualifying
Budapest, Hungary
- Northern Ireland0Hungary2
Friendly
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Hungary 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 Hungary's home games
2 matches
101
HungaryDrawsNorthern Ireland
In Northern Ireland's home games
6 matches
420
HungaryDrawsNorthern Ireland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Hungary | Draws | Northern Ireland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4–0 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3–1 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2–3 |
| Nations League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 3 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 1 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Hungary | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 41988 to 2008 | 12014 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 41988 to 2008 | 22014 to 2015 |
Top scorers in Hungary vs Northern Ireland
- 1Kyle LaffertyNorthern Ireland2
Scorer records exist for 4 of the 8 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Hungary and Northern Ireland played each other?
8 times, starting on 19 October 1988. 5 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Hungary and Northern Ireland?
Hungary, with 5 wins to 1. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Hungary vs Northern Ireland?
Hungary’s 2–0 win in a friendly on 19 November 2008 in Belfast.
When did Hungary and Northern Ireland last play?
On 28 September 2026 in Belfast, when the match ended 0–0 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Hungary and Northern Ireland?
In 5 competitive matches, Hungary have 2 wins, Northern Ireland have 1, and 2 ended level.
When do Hungary and Northern Ireland play next?
On 17 November 2026 in the Nations League (League B, Group 2).
Every Hungary vs Northern Ireland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 0–0 | Hungary | Nations League | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 0–1 | Hungary | Friendly | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 1–1 | Hungary | Euro qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Hungary | 1–2 | Northern Ireland | Euro qualifying | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Northern Ireland | 0–2 | Hungary | Friendly | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 0–1 | Hungary | Friendly | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 1–2 | Hungary | World Cup qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Hungary | 1–0 | Northern Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Budapest, Hungary |
Recent form
Hungary
- Wv UkraineNations League2–1Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Wv GeorgiaNations League1–0Fri 2 Oct 2026
- Dat Northern IrelandNations League0–0Mon 28 Sept 2026
- Lv UkraineNations League0–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Wv KazakhstanFriendly3–1Tue 9 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.