Northern Ireland vs Slovakia
head-to-head record
- Northern Ireland wins
- 2
- Draws
- 1
- Slovakia wins
- 4
7 meetings, 1998 to 2025Goals: Northern Ireland 5, Slovakia 7
Northern Ireland and Slovakia have met 7 times since 1998. Slovakia have won 4, Northern Ireland 2, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 14 November 2025, when Slovakia won 1–0 in World Cup qualifying.
The 7 meetings have produced 12 goals, 1.71 per game. The biggest win is Northern Ireland’s 2–0 in World Cup qualifying in 2025.
Who has won more, Northern Ireland or Slovakia?
All matches7 matches
Competitive5 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Northern Ireland 5, Slovakia 71.71 per game
- First meeting
- Northern Ireland 1–0 SlovakiaFriendly, 25 Mar 1998
- Most recent
- Slovakia 1–0 Northern IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 14 Nov 2025
- Northern Ireland’s biggest win
- Northern Ireland 2–0 SlovakiaWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Oct 2025
- Slovakia’s biggest win
- Northern Ireland 0–2 SlovakiaWorld Cup qualifying, 9 Sept 2009
- Most goals in a meeting
- Northern Ireland 1–2 SlovakiaEuro qualifying, 12 Nov 2020
- TFN Elo rating now
- Northern Ireland 1721 (57th), Slovakia 1727 (54th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Slovakia1Northern Ireland0
World Cup qualifying
Košice, Slovakia
- Northern Ireland2Slovakia0
World Cup qualifying
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland1Slovakia2
Euro qualifying
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Slovakia0Northern Ireland0
Friendly
Trnava, Slovakia
- Northern Ireland0Slovakia2
World Cup qualifying
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Northern Ireland win and drops with every Slovakia 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
4 matches
202
Northern IrelandDrawsSlovakia
In Slovakia's home games
3 matches
012
Northern IrelandDrawsSlovakia
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Northern Ireland | Draws | Slovakia | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3–5 |
| Friendly | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1–0 |
| Euro qualifying | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–2 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020s | 3 | 6 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Northern Ireland | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12025 | 22008 to 2009 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 12025 | 42008 to 2020 |
Questions answered
How many times have Northern Ireland and Slovakia played each other?
7 times, starting on 25 March 1998. 5 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Northern Ireland and Slovakia?
Slovakia, with 4 wins to 2. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Northern Ireland vs Slovakia?
Northern Ireland’s 2–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 10 October 2025 in Belfast.
When did Northern Ireland and Slovakia last play?
On 14 November 2025 in Košice, when Slovakia won 1–0 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Northern Ireland and Slovakia?
In 5 competitive matches, Northern Ireland have 1 win, Slovakia have 4, and 0 ended level.
Every Northern Ireland vs Slovakia result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 1–0 | Northern Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Košice, Slovakia | |
| Northern Ireland | 2–0 | Slovakia | World Cup qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Northern Ireland | 1–2 | Slovakia | Euro qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Slovakia | 0–0 | Northern Ireland | Friendly | Trnava, Slovakia | |
| Northern Ireland | 0–2 | Slovakia | World Cup qualifying | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Slovakia | 2–1 | Northern Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Bratislava, Slovakia | |
| Northern Ireland | 1–0 | Slovakia | Friendly | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Recent form
Northern Ireland
Slovakia
- Wat MoldovaNations League4–0Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Dat Faroe IslandsNations League1–1Fri 2 Oct 2026
- Wv KazakhstanNations League2–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wv MoldovaNations League2–0Sat 26 Sept 2026
- Dv MontenegroFriendly2–2Fri 5 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.