Netherlands vs Northern Ireland
head-to-head record
- Netherlands wins
- 4
- Draws
- 3
- Northern Ireland wins
- 1
8 meetings, 1962 to 2019Goals: Netherlands 17, Northern Ireland 5
Netherlands and Northern Ireland have met 8 times since 1962. Netherlands have won 4, Northern Ireland 1, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 16 November 2019, when the match ended 0–0 in Euro qualifying.
The 8 meetings have produced 22 goals, 2.75 per game. The biggest win is Netherlands’ 6–0 in a friendly in 2012. Netherlands are unbeaten in the last six meetings (3 wins, 3 draws). They went 34 years without meeting, between 1977 and 2012.
Who has won more, Netherlands or Northern Ireland?
All matches8 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Netherlands 17, Northern Ireland 52.75 per game
- First meeting
- Netherlands 4–0 Northern IrelandFriendly, 9 May 1962
- Most recent
- Northern Ireland 0–0 NetherlandsEuro qualifying, 16 Nov 2019
- Netherlands’ biggest win
- Netherlands 6–0 Northern IrelandFriendly, 2 Jun 2012
- Northern Ireland’s biggest win
- Northern Ireland 2–1 NetherlandsWorld Cup qualifying, 17 Mar 1965
- Most goals in a meeting
- Netherlands 6–0 Northern IrelandFriendly, 2 Jun 2012
- Current run
- Netherlands unbeaten in 6
- TFN Elo rating now
- Netherlands 2038 (9th), Northern Ireland 1721 (57th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Northern Ireland0Netherlands0
Euro qualifying
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Netherlands3Northern Ireland1
Euro qualifying
Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Netherlands6Northern Ireland0
Friendly
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Northern Ireland0Netherlands1
World Cup qualifying
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Netherlands2Northern Ireland2
World Cup qualifying
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Netherlands 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 Netherlands's home games
5 matches
320
NetherlandsDrawsNorthern Ireland
In Northern Ireland's home games
3 matches
111
NetherlandsDrawsNorthern Ireland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Netherlands | Draws | Northern Ireland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4–4 |
| Friendly | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10–0 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3 | 7 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 3 | 10 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Netherlands | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 31977 to 2019 | 11965 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 61965 to 2019 | 31965 to 1976 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 7 April 1965 to 13 October 1976.
Top scorers in Netherlands vs Northern Ireland
- 1Memphis DepayNetherlands2
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 Netherlands and Northern Ireland played each other?
8 times, starting on 9 May 1962. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Netherlands and Northern Ireland?
Netherlands, with 4 wins to 1. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Netherlands vs Northern Ireland?
Netherlands’ 6–0 win in a friendly on 2 June 2012 in Amsterdam.
When did Netherlands and Northern Ireland last play?
On 16 November 2019 in Belfast, when the match ended 0–0 in Euro qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Netherlands and Northern Ireland?
In 6 competitive matches, Netherlands have 2 wins, Northern Ireland have 1, and 3 ended level.
Every Netherlands vs Northern Ireland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 0–0 | Netherlands | Euro qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Netherlands | 3–1 | Northern Ireland | Euro qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 6–0 | Northern Ireland | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Northern Ireland | 0–1 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Netherlands | 2–2 | Northern Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 0–0 | Northern Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Northern Ireland | 2–1 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Netherlands | 4–0 | Northern Ireland | Friendly | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
Recent form
Netherlands
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.