Netherlands vs Scotland
head-to-head record
- Netherlands wins
- 10
- Draws
- 5
- Scotland wins
- 6
21 meetings, 1929 to 2024Goals: Netherlands 32, Scotland 17
Netherlands and Scotland have met 21 times since 1929. Netherlands have won 10, Scotland 6, and 5 matches ended level. They last met on 22 March 2024, when Netherlands won 4–0 in a friendly.
The 21 meetings have produced 49 goals, 2.33 per game. The biggest win is Netherlands’ 6–0 in Euro qualifying in 2003. Netherlands are unbeaten in the last six meetings (5 wins, 1 draw). They went 21 years without meeting, between 1938 and 1959.
Who has won more, Netherlands or Scotland?
All matches21 matches
Competitive7 matches
Friendlies14 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Netherlands 32, Scotland 172.33 per game
- First meeting
- Netherlands 0–2 ScotlandFriendly, 4 Jun 1929
- Most recent
- Netherlands 4–0 ScotlandFriendly, 22 Mar 2024
- Netherlands’ biggest win
- Netherlands 6–0 ScotlandEuro qualifying, 19 Nov 2003
- Scotland’s biggest win
- Netherlands 1–3 ScotlandFriendly, 21 May 1938
- Most goals in a meeting
- Netherlands 6–0 ScotlandEuro qualifying, 19 Nov 2003
- Current run
- Netherlands unbeaten in 6
- Biggest upset
- Scotland 0–3 NetherlandsFriendly, 11 May 1966Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 18%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Netherlands 2038 (9th), Scotland 1780 (40th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Netherlands4Scotland0
Friendly
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Netherlands2Scotland2
Friendly
São João da Venda, Portugal (neutral)
- Scotland0Netherlands1
Friendly
Aberdeen, Scotland
- Scotland0Netherlands1
World Cup qualifying
Glasgow, Scotland
- Netherlands3Scotland0
World Cup qualifying
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Netherlands win and drops with every Scotland 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
11 matches
533
NetherlandsDrawsScotland
In Scotland's home games
6 matches
402
NetherlandsDrawsScotland
At neutral venues
4 matches
121
NetherlandsDrawsScotland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Netherlands | Draws | Scotland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 19–13 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4–0 |
| European Championship | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1–0 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6–1 |
| World Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1 | 2 | |
| 1930s | 1 | 4 | |
| 1950s | 1 | 3 | |
| 1960s | 2 | 3 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 8 | |
| 1980s | 2 | 3 | |
| 1990s | 4 | 6 | |
| 2000s | 5 | 11 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 8 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Netherlands | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 42003 to 2017 | 31929 to 1959 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 62003 to 2024 | 31996 to 2003 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 10 June 1996 to 26 April 2000.
Top scorers in Netherlands vs Scotland
- 1Ruud van NistelrooyNetherlands3
- 2Archie GemmillScotland2(1 penalty)
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 21 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Netherlands and Scotland played each other?
21 times, starting on 4 June 1929. 7 of those meetings were competitive and 14 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Netherlands and Scotland?
Netherlands, with 10 wins to 6. 5 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Netherlands vs Scotland?
Netherlands’ 6–0 win in Euro qualifying on 19 November 2003 in Amsterdam.
When did Netherlands and Scotland last play?
On 22 March 2024 in Amsterdam, when Netherlands won 4–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Netherlands and Scotland?
In 7 competitive matches, Netherlands have 4 wins, Scotland have 2, and 1 ended level.
Every Netherlands vs Scotland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4–0 | Scotland | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 2–2 | Scotland | Friendly | São João da Venda, Portugal (neutral) | |
| Scotland | 0–1 | Netherlands | Friendly | Aberdeen, Scotland | |
| Scotland | 0–1 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Netherlands | 3–0 | Scotland | World Cup qualifying | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 6–0 | Scotland | Euro qualifying | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Scotland | 1–0 | Netherlands | Euro qualifying | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Netherlands | 0–0 | Scotland | Friendly | Arnhem, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 0–0 | Scotland | European Championship | Birmingham, England (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 3–1 | Scotland | Friendly | Utrecht, Netherlands | |
| Scotland | 0–1 | Netherlands | Friendly | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Netherlands | 1–0 | Scotland | European Championship | Gothenburg, Sweden (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 0–0 | Scotland | Friendly | Eindhoven, Netherlands | |
| Scotland | 2–1 | Netherlands | Friendly | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Netherlands | 2–3 | Scotland | World Cup | Mendoza, Argentina (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 2–1 | Scotland | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 0–0 | Scotland | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Scotland | 0–3 | Netherlands | Friendly | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Netherlands | 1–2 | Scotland | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 1–3 | Scotland | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 0–2 | Scotland | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.