Iran vs Ireland head-to-head record

Iran wins: 1
Draws: 0
Ireland wins: 2

3 meetings, 1972 to 2001Goals: Iran 2, Ireland 4

Iran and Ireland have met 3 times since 1972. Ireland have won 2, Iran 1. They last met on 15 November 2001, when Iran won 1–0 in World Cup qualifying.

The 3 meetings have produced 6 goals, 2.00 per game. The biggest win is Ireland’s 2–0 in World Cup qualifying in 2001. They went 29 years without meeting, between 1972 and 2001.

Who has won more, Iran or Ireland?

All matches3 matches

1 Iran0 drawsIreland 2

Competitive3 matches

1 Iran0 drawsIreland 2

Key numbers

Goals: Iran 2, Ireland 42.00 per game
First meeting: Iran 1–2 IrelandBrazil Independence Cup, 11 Jun 1972
Most recent: Iran 1–0 IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 15 Nov 2001
Iran’s biggest win: Iran 1–0 IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 15 Nov 2001
Ireland’s biggest win: Ireland 2–0 IranWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Nov 2001
Most goals in a meeting: Iran 1–2 IrelandBrazil Independence Cup, 11 Jun 1972
Biggest upset: Iran 1–2 IrelandBrazil Independence Cup, 11 Jun 1972Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 15%
TFN Elo rating now: Iran 1852 (27th), Ireland 1763 (44th)How the rating works

All 3 meetings

15 Nov 2001
Iran1Ireland0
World Cup qualifying
Tehran, Iran
10 Nov 2001
Ireland2Iran0
World Cup qualifying
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
11 Jun 1972
Iran1Ireland2
Brazil Independence Cup
Recife, Brazil (neutral)

Home, away and neutral

In Iran's home games

1 match

100

IranDrawsIreland

In Ireland's home games

1 match

001

IranDrawsIreland

At neutral venues

1 match

001

IranDrawsIreland

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	Iran	Draws	Ireland	Goals
World Cup qualifying	2	1	0	1	1–2
Brazil Independence Cup	1	0	0	1	1–2

Meetings by decade

Iran wins Draws Ireland wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Results	Played	Iran	Draws	Ireland	Goals
1970s		1	0	0	1	3
2000s		2	1	0	1	3

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	Iran	Ireland
Wins in a row	12001	21972 to 2001
Unbeaten meetings	12001	21972 to 2001

Questions answered

How many times have Iran and Ireland played each other?

3 times, starting on 11 June 1972. 3 of those meetings were competitive and 0 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Iran and Ireland?

Ireland, with 2 wins to 1. 0 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in Iran vs Ireland?

Ireland’s 2–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 10 November 2001 in Dublin.

When did Iran and Ireland last play?

On 15 November 2001 in Tehran, when Iran won 1–0 in World Cup qualifying.

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Every Iran vs Ireland result

Every Iran vs Ireland result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
15 Nov 2001	Iran	1–0	Ireland	World Cup qualifying	Tehran, Iran
10 Nov 2001	Ireland	2–0	Iran	World Cup qualifying	Dublin, Republic of Ireland
11 Jun 1972	Iran	1–2	Ireland	Brazil Independence Cup	Recife, Brazil (neutral)