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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

10 Netherlands0 drawsWales 0

Competitive6 matches

6 Netherlands0 drawsWales 0

Friendlies4 matches

4 Netherlands0 drawsWales 0

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

  1. Netherlands3Wales2

    Nations League

    Rotterdam, Netherlands

  2. Wales1Netherlands2

    Nations League

    Cardiff, Wales

  3. Wales2Netherlands3

    Friendly

    Cardiff, Wales

  4. Netherlands2Wales0

    Friendly

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

  5. 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.

Above the line: Netherlands have won more Below: Wales have won more
14 September 1988: Netherlands 1–0 Wales (World Cup qualifying). Netherlands +111 October 1989: Wales 1–2 Netherlands (World Cup qualifying). Netherlands +230 May 1992: Netherlands 4–0 Wales (Friendly). Netherlands +35 October 1996: Wales 1–3 Netherlands (World Cup qualifying). Netherlands +49 November 1996: Netherlands 7–1 Wales (World Cup qualifying). Netherlands +51 June 2008: Netherlands 2–0 Wales (Friendly). Netherlands +64 June 2014: Netherlands 2–0 Wales (Friendly). Netherlands +713 November 2015: Wales 2–3 Netherlands (Friendly). Netherlands +88 June 2022: Wales 1–2 Netherlands (Nations League). Netherlands +914 June 2022: Netherlands 3–2 Wales (Nations League). Netherlands +10Level
Netherlands lead by 10 wins after the latest meeting. The biggest lead was 10, held by Netherlands from 14 June 2022.

Every meeting on one timeline

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

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

Record by competition
CompetitionPlayedNetherlandsDrawsWalesGoals
World Cup qualifying440013–3
Friendly440011–2
Nations League22005–3

Meetings by decade

Netherlands wins Draws Wales wins
Meetings by decade
DecadeResultsPlayedGoals
1980s24
1990s316
2000s12
2010s27
2020s28

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run ofNetherlandsWales
Wins in a row101988 to 2022None
Unbeaten meetings101988 to 2022None

Top scorers in Netherlands vs Wales

  1. 1Dennis BergkampNetherlands3
  2. 2Dean SaundersWales2
  3. 3Pierre van HooijdonkNetherlands2
  4. 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

Show
Every Netherlands vs Wales result
DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionVenue
Netherlands3–2WalesNations LeagueRotterdam, Netherlands
Wales1–2NetherlandsNations LeagueCardiff, Wales
Wales2–3NetherlandsFriendlyCardiff, Wales
Netherlands2–0WalesFriendlyAmsterdam, Netherlands
Netherlands2–0WalesFriendlyRotterdam, Netherlands
Netherlands7–1WalesWorld Cup qualifyingEindhoven, Netherlands
Wales1–3NetherlandsWorld Cup qualifyingCardiff, Wales
Netherlands4–0WalesFriendlyUtrecht, Netherlands
Wales1–2NetherlandsWorld Cup qualifyingWrexham, Wales
Netherlands1–0WalesWorld Cup qualifyingAmsterdam, Netherlands

Recent form

Netherlands

  1. Wv SerbiaNations League2–1Sun 4 Oct 2026
  2. Dat GreeceNations League2–2Thu 1 Oct 2026
  3. Wat SerbiaNations League2–1Sun 27 Sept 2026
  4. Dv GermanyNations League1–1Thu 24 Sept 2026
  5. Dv MoroccoWorld Cup1–1Mon 29 Jun 2026

Wales

  1. Lv DenmarkNations League0–1Sun 4 Oct 2026
  2. Wv NorwayNations League2–1Thu 1 Oct 2026
  3. Lat DenmarkNations League0–2Sun 27 Sept 2026
  4. Lat PortugalNations League0–1Thu 24 Sept 2026
  5. Lat RomaniaFriendly1–2Sat 6 Jun 2026

Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.