Northern Ireland vs Norway
head-to-head record
- Northern Ireland wins
- 2
- Draws
- 0
- Norway wins
- 10
12 meetings, 1922 to 2020Goals: Northern Ireland 11, Norway 27
Northern Ireland and Norway have met 12 times since 1922. Norway have won 10, Northern Ireland 2. They last met on 14 October 2020, when Norway won 1–0 in the Nations League.
The 12 meetings have produced 38 goals, 3.17 per game. The biggest win is Norway’s 5–1 in the Nations League in 2020. Norway have won the last three meetings. They went 52 years without meeting, between 1922 and 1974.
Who has won more, Northern Ireland or Norway?
All matches12 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies6 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Northern Ireland 11, Norway 273.17 per game
- First meeting
- Norway 2–1 Northern IrelandFriendly, 25 May 1922
- Most recent
- Norway 1–0 Northern IrelandNations League, 14 Oct 2020
- Northern Ireland’s biggest win
- Northern Ireland 3–0 NorwayEuro qualifying, 29 Oct 1975
- Norway’s biggest win
- Northern Ireland 1–5 NorwayNations League, 7 Sept 2020
- Most goals in a meeting
- Northern Ireland 1–5 NorwayNations League, 7 Sept 2020
- Current run
- Norway, 3 wins in a row
- Biggest upset
- Norway 2–1 Northern IrelandEuro qualifying, 4 Sept 1974Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 24%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Northern Ireland 1721 (57th), Norway 1960 (15th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Norway1Northern Ireland0
Nations League
Oslo, Norway
- Northern Ireland1Norway5
Nations League
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Norway1Northern Ireland0
World Cup qualifying
Oslo, Norway
- Northern Ireland2Norway0
World Cup qualifying
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland0Norway3
Friendly
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Northern Ireland win and drops with every Norway win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Northern Ireland's home games
8 matches
206
Northern IrelandDrawsNorway
In Norway's home games
4 matches
004
Northern IrelandDrawsNorway
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Northern Ireland | Draws | Norway | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4–18 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2–1 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4–2 |
| Nations League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1–6 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1 | 3 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 6 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 7 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 9 | |
| 2010s | 3 | 6 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 7 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Northern Ireland | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12017 | 51990 to 2012 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 12017 | 51990 to 2012 |
Top scorers in Northern Ireland vs Norway
- 1Alexander SørlothNorway2
- 2Erling HaalandNorway2
- 3Tom LundNorway2
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 12 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Northern Ireland and Norway played each other?
12 times, starting on 25 May 1922. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 6 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Northern Ireland and Norway?
Norway, with 10 wins to 2. 0 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Northern Ireland vs Norway?
Norway’s 5–1 win in the Nations League on 7 September 2020 in Belfast.
When did Northern Ireland and Norway last play?
On 14 October 2020 in Oslo, when Norway won 1–0 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Northern Ireland and Norway?
In 6 competitive matches, Northern Ireland have 2 wins, Norway have 4, and 0 ended level.
Every Northern Ireland vs Norway result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1–0 | Northern Ireland | Nations League | Oslo, Norway | |
| Northern Ireland | 1–5 | Norway | Nations League | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Norway | 1–0 | Northern Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Oslo, Norway | |
| Northern Ireland | 2–0 | Norway | World Cup qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 0–3 | Norway | Friendly | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 1–4 | Norway | Friendly | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 0–4 | Norway | Friendly | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 0–2 | Norway | Friendly | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 2–3 | Norway | Friendly | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 3–0 | Norway | Euro qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Norway | 2–1 | Northern Ireland | Euro qualifying | Oslo, Norway | |
| Norway | 2–1 | Northern Irelandas Ireland | Friendly | Bergen, Norway |
Recent form
Northern Ireland
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.