Ireland vs Wales
head-to-head record
- Ireland wins
- 6
- Draws
- 5
- Wales wins
- 8
19 meetings, 1960 to 2020Goals: Ireland 18, Wales 19
Ireland and Wales have met 19 times since 1960. Wales have won 8, Ireland 6, and 5 matches ended level. They last met on 15 November 2020, when Wales won 1–0 in the Nations League.
The 19 meetings have produced 37 goals, 1.95 per game. The biggest win is Ireland’s 3–0 in the Nations Cup in 2011. Wales are unbeaten in the last four meetings (3 wins, 1 draw). They went 18 years without meeting, between 1960 and 1979.
Who has won more, Ireland or Wales?
All matches19 matches
Competitive9 matches
Friendlies10 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Ireland 18, Wales 191.95 per game
- First meeting
- Ireland 2–3 WalesFriendly, 28 Sept 1960
- Most recent
- Wales 1–0 IrelandNations League, 15 Nov 2020
- Ireland’s biggest win
- Ireland 3–0 WalesNations Cup, 8 Feb 2011
- Wales’ biggest win
- Wales 4–1 IrelandNations League, 6 Sept 2018
- Most goals in a meeting
- Wales 4–1 IrelandNations League, 6 Sept 2018
- Current run
- Wales unbeaten in 4
- Biggest upset
- Ireland 0–1 WalesFriendly, 19 Feb 1992Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 22%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Ireland 1763 (44th), Wales 1732 (52nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Wales1Ireland0
Nations League
Cardiff, Wales
- Ireland0Wales0
Nations League
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Ireland0Wales1
Nations League
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Wales4Ireland1
Nations League
Cardiff, Wales
- Wales0Ireland1
World Cup qualifying
Cardiff, Wales
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Ireland win and drops with every Wales 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
11 matches
425
IrelandDrawsWales
In Wales's home games
8 matches
233
IrelandDrawsWales
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Ireland | Draws | Wales | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10–11 |
| Nations League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1–6 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1–0 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3–2 |
| Nations Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 5 | |
| 1970s | 1 | 3 | |
| 1980s | 2 | 5 | |
| 1990s | 5 | 8 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 6 | 10 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 1 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Ireland | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 21990 to 1991 | 41960 to 1986 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 81993 to 2017 | 42018 to 2020 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 14 August 2013 to 24 March 2017.
Top scorers in Ireland vs Wales
- 1Jason KoumasWales2(1 penalty)
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 19 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Ireland and Wales played each other?
19 times, starting on 28 September 1960. 9 of those meetings were competitive and 10 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Ireland and Wales?
Wales, with 8 wins to 6. 5 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Ireland vs Wales?
Ireland’s 3–0 win in the Nations Cup on 8 February 2011 in Dublin.
When did Ireland and Wales last play?
On 15 November 2020 in Cardiff, when Wales won 1–0 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Ireland and Wales?
In 9 competitive matches, Ireland have 3 wins, Wales have 3, and 3 ended level.
Every Ireland vs Wales result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 1–0 | Ireland | Nations League | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Ireland | 0–0 | Wales | Nations League | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 0–1 | Wales | Nations League | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Wales | 4–1 | Ireland | Nations League | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Wales | 0–1 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Ireland | 0–0 | Wales | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Wales | 0–0 | Ireland | Friendly | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Ireland | 3–0 | Wales | Nations Cup | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Wales | 2–2 | Ireland | Euro qualifying | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Ireland | 1–0 | Wales | Euro qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Wales | 0–0 | Ireland | Friendly | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Ireland | 2–1 | Wales | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 0–1 | Wales | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Wales | 0–3 | Ireland | Friendly | Wrexham, Wales | |
| Ireland | 1–0 | Wales | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 0–1 | Wales | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 1–3 | Wales | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Wales | 2–1 | Ireland | Friendly | Swansea, Wales | |
| Ireland | 2–3 | Wales | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.