Netherlands vs Wales
head-to-head record
- Netherlands wins
- 10
- Draws
- 0
- Wales wins
- 0
10 meetings, 1988 to 2022Goals: Netherlands 29, Wales 8
Netherlands and Wales have met 10 times since 1988. Netherlands have won 10, Wales 0. They last met on 14 June 2022, when Netherlands won 3–2 in the Nations League.
The 10 meetings have produced 37 goals, 3.70 per game. The biggest win is Netherlands’ 7–1 in World Cup qualifying in 1996. Netherlands have won the last ten meetings.
Who has won more, Netherlands or Wales?
All matches10 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies4 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Netherlands 29, Wales 83.70 per game
- First meeting
- Netherlands 1–0 WalesWorld Cup qualifying, 14 Sept 1988
- Most recent
- Netherlands 3–2 WalesNations League, 14 Jun 2022
- Netherlands’ biggest win
- Netherlands 7–1 WalesWorld Cup qualifying, 9 Nov 1996
- Most goals in a meeting
- Netherlands 7–1 WalesWorld Cup qualifying, 9 Nov 1996
- Current run
- Netherlands, 10 wins in a row
- TFN Elo rating now
- Netherlands 2038 (9th), Wales 1732 (52nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Netherlands3Wales2
Nations League
Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Wales1Netherlands2
Nations League
Cardiff, Wales
- Wales2Netherlands3
Friendly
Cardiff, Wales
- Netherlands2Wales0
Friendly
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Netherlands2Wales0
Friendly
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Netherlands win and drops with every Wales 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
6 matches
600
NetherlandsDrawsWales
In Wales's home games
4 matches
400
NetherlandsDrawsWales
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Netherlands | Draws | Wales | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13–3 |
| Friendly | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11–2 |
| Nations League | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2 | 4 | |
| 1990s | 3 | 16 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 7 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 8 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Netherlands | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 101988 to 2022 | None |
| Unbeaten meetings | 101988 to 2022 | None |
Top scorers in Netherlands vs Wales
- 1Dennis BergkampNetherlands3
- 2Dean SaundersWales2
- 3Pierre van HooijdonkNetherlands2
- 4Ronald de BoerNetherlands2
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 10 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Netherlands and Wales played each other?
10 times, starting on 14 September 1988. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 4 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Netherlands and Wales?
Netherlands, with 10 wins to 0. 0 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Netherlands vs Wales?
Netherlands’ 7–1 win in World Cup qualifying on 9 November 1996 in Eindhoven.
When did Netherlands and Wales last play?
On 14 June 2022 in Rotterdam, when Netherlands won 3–2 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Netherlands and Wales?
In 6 competitive matches, Netherlands have 6 wins, Wales have 0, and 0 ended level.
Every Netherlands vs Wales result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3–2 | Wales | Nations League | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Wales | 1–2 | Netherlands | Nations League | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Wales | 2–3 | Netherlands | Friendly | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Netherlands | 2–0 | Wales | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 2–0 | Wales | Friendly | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 7–1 | Wales | World Cup qualifying | Eindhoven, Netherlands | |
| Wales | 1–3 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Netherlands | 4–0 | Wales | Friendly | Utrecht, Netherlands | |
| Wales | 1–2 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Wrexham, Wales | |
| Netherlands | 1–0 | Wales | World Cup qualifying | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Recent form
Netherlands
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.