Ireland vs Sweden
head-to-head record
- Ireland wins
- 3
- Draws
- 3
- Sweden wins
- 5
11 meetings, 1949 to 2016Goals: Ireland 14, Sweden 17
Ireland and Sweden have met 11 times since 1949. Sweden have won 5, Ireland 3, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 13 June 2016, when the match ended 1–1 at the European Championship.
The 11 meetings have produced 31 goals, 2.82 per game. The biggest win is Ireland’s 3–0 in a friendly in 2006. Sweden are unbeaten in the last three meetings (1 win, 2 draws). They went 28 years without meeting, between 1970 and 1999.
Who has won more, Ireland or Sweden?
All matches11 matches
Competitive7 matches
Friendlies4 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Ireland 14, Sweden 172.82 per game
- First meeting
- Sweden 3–1 IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 2 Jun 1949
- Most recent
- Ireland 1–1 SwedenEuropean Championship, 13 Jun 2016
- Ireland’s biggest win
- Ireland 3–0 SwedenFriendly, 1 Mar 2006
- Sweden’s biggest win
- Sweden 4–1 IrelandFriendly, 18 May 1960
- Most goals in a meeting
- Sweden 4–1 IrelandFriendly, 18 May 1960
- Current run
- Sweden unbeaten in 3
- TFN Elo rating now
- Ireland 1763 (44th), Sweden 1832 (32nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Ireland1Sweden1
European Championship
Saint-Denis, France (neutral)
- Ireland1Sweden2
World Cup qualifying
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Sweden0Ireland0
World Cup qualifying
Solna, Sweden
- Ireland3Sweden0
Friendly
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Ireland2Sweden0
Friendly
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Ireland win and drops with every Sweden win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Ireland's home games
6 matches
312
IrelandDrawsSweden
In Sweden's home games
4 matches
013
IrelandDrawsSweden
At neutral venues
1 match
010
IrelandDrawsSweden
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Ireland | Draws | Sweden | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3–8 |
| Friendly | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9–6 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1–2 |
| European Championship | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2 | 8 | |
| 1950s | 1 | 5 | |
| 1960s | 1 | 5 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 3 | |
| 1990s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 3 | |
| 2010s | 3 | 5 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Ireland | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 21999 to 2006 | 21949 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 31999 to 2013 | 32013 to 2016 |
Top scorers in Ireland vs Sweden
- 1Karl-Erik PalmérSweden3
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 11 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Ireland and Sweden played each other?
11 times, starting on 2 June 1949. 7 of those meetings were competitive and 4 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Ireland and Sweden?
Sweden, with 5 wins to 3. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Ireland vs Sweden?
Ireland’s 3–0 win in a friendly on 1 March 2006 in Dublin.
When did Ireland and Sweden last play?
On 13 June 2016 in Saint-Denis, when the match ended 1–1 at the European Championship.
What is the competitive record between Ireland and Sweden?
In 7 competitive matches, Ireland have 0 wins, Sweden have 4, and 3 ended level.
Every Ireland vs Sweden result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1–1 | Sweden | European Championship | Saint-Denis, France (neutral) | |
| Ireland | 1–2 | Sweden | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Sweden | 0–0 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Solna, Sweden | |
| Ireland | 3–0 | Sweden | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 2–0 | Sweden | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Sweden | 1–0 | Ireland | Euro qualifying | Solna, Sweden | |
| Ireland | 1–1 | Sweden | Euro qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Sweden | 4–1 | Ireland | Friendly | Malmö, Sweden | |
| Ireland | 3–2 | Sweden | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Irelandas Éire | 1–3 | Sweden | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Éire | |
| Sweden | 3–1 | Irelandas Éire | World Cup qualifying | Solna, Sweden |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.