Netherlands vs Ireland
head-to-head record
- Netherlands wins
- 12
- Draws
- 4
- Ireland wins
- 7
23 meetings, 1924 to 2023Goals: Netherlands 40, Ireland 29
Netherlands and Ireland have met 23 times since 1924. Netherlands have won 12, Ireland 7, and 4 matches ended level. They last met on 18 November 2023, when Netherlands won 1–0 in Euro qualifying.
The 23 meetings have produced 69 goals, 3.00 per game. The biggest win is Netherlands’ 4–0 in a friendly in 2006. Netherlands are unbeaten in the last four meetings (3 wins, 1 draw). They went 24 years without meeting, between 1956 and 1980.
Who has won more, Netherlands or Ireland?
All matches23 matches
Competitive14 matches
Friendlies9 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Netherlands 40, Ireland 293.00 per game
- First meeting
- Netherlands 2–1 IrelandOlympic Games, 2 Jun 1924
- Most recent
- Netherlands 1–0 IrelandEuro qualifying, 18 Nov 2023
- Netherlands’ biggest win
- Ireland 0–4 NetherlandsFriendly, 16 Aug 2006
- Ireland’s biggest win
- Netherlands 1–4 IrelandFriendly, 10 May 1956
- Most goals in a meeting
- Ireland 3–5 NetherlandsFriendly, 8 Dec 1935
- Current run
- Netherlands unbeaten in 4
- Biggest upset
- Netherlands 0–1 IrelandFriendly, 20 Apr 1994Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 18%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Netherlands 2038 (9th), Ireland 1763 (44th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Netherlands1Ireland0
Euro qualifying
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Ireland1Netherlands2
Euro qualifying
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Ireland1Netherlands1
Friendly
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Ireland0Netherlands4
Friendly
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Netherlands0Ireland1
Friendly
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Netherlands win and drops with every 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
10 matches
424
NetherlandsDrawsIreland
In Ireland's home games
8 matches
413
NetherlandsDrawsIreland
At neutral venues
5 matches
410
NetherlandsDrawsIreland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Netherlands | Draws | Ireland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 14–14 |
| World Cup qualifying | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10–9 |
| Euro qualifying | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10–4 |
| World Cup | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3–1 |
| Olympic Games | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–1 |
| European Championship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1 | 3 | |
| 1930s | 3 | 17 | |
| 1950s | 2 | 6 | |
| 1980s | 5 | 16 | |
| 1990s | 5 | 11 | |
| 2000s | 4 | 10 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 4 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Netherlands | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 31994 to 1996 | 31955 to 1980 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 51981 to 1990 | 41955 to 1981 |
Top scorers in Netherlands vs Ireland
- 1Ruud GullitNetherlands4
- 2Bep BakhuysNetherlands2
- 3Gerry DalyIreland2
- 4Jason McAteerIreland2
- 5Kick SmitNetherlands2
- 6Ok FormenoyNetherlands2
- 7Patrick KluivertNetherlands2
- 8Wout WeghorstNetherlands2
Scorer records exist for 14 of the 23 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Netherlands and Ireland played each other?
23 times, starting on 2 June 1924. 14 of those meetings were competitive and 9 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Netherlands and Ireland?
Netherlands, with 12 wins to 7. 4 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Netherlands vs Ireland?
Netherlands’ 4–0 win in a friendly on 16 August 2006 in Dublin.
When did Netherlands and Ireland last play?
On 18 November 2023 in Amsterdam, when Netherlands won 1–0 in Euro qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Netherlands and Ireland?
In 14 competitive matches, Netherlands have 9 wins, Ireland have 2, and 3 ended level.
Every Netherlands vs Ireland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1–0 | Ireland | Euro qualifying | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Ireland | 1–2 | Netherlands | Euro qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 1–1 | Netherlands | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 0–4 | Netherlands | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Netherlands | 0–1 | Ireland | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Ireland | 1–0 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Netherlands | 2–2 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 3–1 | Ireland | Friendly | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Ireland | 0–2 | Netherlands | Euro qualifying | Liverpool, England (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 2–0 | Ireland | World Cup | Orlando, United States (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 0–1 | Ireland | Friendly | Tilburg, Netherlands | |
| Ireland | 1–1 | Netherlands | World Cup | Palermo, Italy (neutral) | |
| Ireland | 0–1 | Netherlands | European Championship | Gelsenkirchen, Germany (neutral) | |
| Ireland | 2–3 | Netherlands | Euro qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Netherlands | 2–1 | Ireland | Euro qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 2–2 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Ireland | 2–1 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Netherlands | 1–4 | Ireland | Friendly | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Ireland | 1–0 | Netherlands | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Irelandas Irish Free State | 3–5 | Netherlands | Friendly | Dublin, Irish Free State | |
| Netherlands | 5–2 | Irelandas Irish Free State | World Cup qualifying | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 0–2 | Irelandas Irish Free State | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 2–1 | Irelandas Irish Free State | Olympic Games | Paris, France (neutral) |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.