Ireland vs Romania head-to-head record

Ireland wins: 2
Draws: 2
Romania wins: 1

5 meetings, 1988 to 2004Goals: Ireland 4, Romania 2

Ireland and Romania have met 5 times since 1988. Ireland have won 2, Romania 1, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 27 May 2004, when Ireland won 1–0 in a friendly.

The 5 meetings have produced 6 goals, 1.20 per game. The biggest win is Ireland’s 2–0 in a friendly in 1988.

Who has won more, Ireland or Romania?

All matches5 matches

2 Ireland2 drawsRomania 1

Competitive3 matches

0 Ireland2 drawsRomania 1

Friendlies2 matches

2 Ireland0 drawsRomania 0

Key numbers

Goals: Ireland 4, Romania 21.20 per game
First meeting: Ireland 2–0 RomaniaFriendly, 23 Mar 1988
Most recent: Ireland 1–0 RomaniaFriendly, 27 May 2004
Ireland’s biggest win: Ireland 2–0 RomaniaFriendly, 23 Mar 1988
Romania’s biggest win: Romania 1–0 IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 30 Apr 1997
Most goals in a meeting: Ireland 1–1 RomaniaWorld Cup qualifying, 11 Oct 1997
TFN Elo rating now: Ireland 1763 (44th), Romania 1607 (81st)How the rating works

Last five meetings

27 May 2004
Ireland1Romania0
Friendly
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
11 Oct 1997
Ireland1Romania1
World Cup qualifying
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
30 Apr 1997
Romania1Ireland0
World Cup qualifying
Bucharest, Romania
25 Jun 1990
Ireland0Romania0
World Cup, Ireland won on penalties
Genoa, Italy (neutral)
23 Mar 1988
Ireland2Romania0
Friendly
Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Every meeting on one timeline

Ireland wins

Draws

Romania wins

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

Home, away and neutral

In Ireland's home games

3 matches

210

IrelandDrawsRomania

In Romania's home games

1 match

001

IrelandDrawsRomania

At neutral venues

1 match

010

IrelandDrawsRomania

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	Ireland	Draws	Romania	Goals
World Cup qualifying	2	0	1	1	1–2
Friendly	2	2	0	0	3–0
World Cup	1	0	1	0	0–0

Meetings by decade

Ireland wins Draws Romania wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Played	Ireland	Draws	Romania	Goals
1980s	1	1	0	0	2
1990s	3	0	2	1	3
2000s	1	1	0	0	1

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	Ireland	Romania
Wins in a row	12004	11997
Unbeaten meetings	21997 to 2004	31990 to 1997

Penalty shootouts

Ireland 0–0 RomaniaWorld Cup, 25 Jun 1990Ireland won on penalties

Questions answered

How many times have Ireland and Romania played each other?

5 times, starting on 23 March 1988. 3 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Ireland and Romania?

Ireland, with 2 wins to 1. 2 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in Ireland vs Romania?

Ireland’s 2–0 win in a friendly on 23 March 1988 in Dublin.

When did Ireland and Romania last play?

On 27 May 2004 in Dublin, when Ireland won 1–0 in a friendly.

What is the competitive record between Ireland and Romania?

In 3 competitive matches, Ireland have 0 wins, Romania have 1, and 2 ended level.

Have Ireland and Romania met in a penalty shootout?

Yes, once. Most recently at the World Cup on 25 June 1990, when Ireland won the shootout after a 0–0 draw.

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Every Ireland vs Romania result

All 5 Competitive 3 Friendlies 2

Every Ireland vs Romania result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
27 May 2004	Ireland	1–0	Romania	Friendly	Dublin, Republic of Ireland
11 Oct 1997	Ireland	1–1	Romania	World Cup qualifying	Dublin, Republic of Ireland
30 Apr 1997	Romania	1–0	Ireland	World Cup qualifying	Bucharest, Romania
25 Jun 1990	Ireland	0–0Ireland on pens	Romania	World Cup	Genoa, Italy (neutral)
23 Mar 1988	Ireland	2–0	Romania	Friendly	Dublin, Republic of Ireland