Romania vs Wales
head-to-head record
- Romania wins
- 4
- Draws
- 1
- Wales wins
- 1
6 meetings, 1970 to 2026Goals: Romania 11, Wales 8
Romania and Wales have met 6 times since 1970. Romania have won 4, Wales 1, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 6 June 2026, when Romania won 2–1 in a friendly.
The 6 meetings have produced 19 goals, 3.17 per game. The biggest win is Wales’ 5–0 in a friendly in 1983. Romania have won the last three meetings. They went 32 years without meeting, between 1993 and 2026.
Who has won more, Romania or Wales?
All matches6 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Romania 11, Wales 83.17 per game
- First meeting
- Wales 0–0 RomaniaEuro qualifying, 11 Nov 1970
- Most recent
- Romania 2–1 WalesFriendly, 6 Jun 2026
- Romania’s biggest win
- Romania 5–1 WalesWorld Cup qualifying, 20 May 1992
- Wales’ biggest win
- Wales 5–0 RomaniaFriendly, 12 Oct 1983
- Most goals in a meeting
- Romania 5–1 WalesWorld Cup qualifying, 20 May 1992
- Current run
- Romania, 3 wins in a row
- TFN Elo rating now
- Romania 1607 (81st), Wales 1732 (52nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Romania2Wales1
Friendly
Bucharest, Romania
- Wales1Romania2
World Cup qualifying
Cardiff, Wales
- Romania5Wales1
World Cup qualifying
Bucharest, Romania
- Wales5Romania0
Friendly
Wrexham, Wales
- Romania2Wales0
Euro qualifying
Bucharest, Romania
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Romania 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 Romania's home games
3 matches
300
RomaniaDrawsWales
In Wales's home games
3 matches
111
RomaniaDrawsWales
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Romania | Draws | Wales | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7–2 |
| Friendly | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2–6 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 2 | |
| 1980s | 1 | 5 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 9 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Romania | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 31992 to 2026 | 11983 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 31992 to 2026 | 11983 |
Top scorers in Romania vs Wales
- 1Gheorghe HagiRomania3
- 2Ioan LupescuRomania2
Scorer records exist for 3 of the 6 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Romania and Wales played each other?
6 times, starting on 11 November 1970. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Romania and Wales?
Romania, with 4 wins to 1. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Romania vs Wales?
Wales’ 5–0 win in a friendly on 12 October 1983 in Wrexham.
When did Romania and Wales last play?
On 6 June 2026 in Bucharest, when Romania won 2–1 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Romania and Wales?
In 4 competitive matches, Romania have 3 wins, Wales have 0, and 1 ended level.
Every Romania vs Wales result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 2–1 | Wales | Friendly | Bucharest, Romania | |
| Wales | 1–2 | Romania | World Cup qualifying | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Romania | 5–1 | Wales | World Cup qualifying | Bucharest, Romania | |
| Wales | 5–0 | Romania | Friendly | Wrexham, Wales | |
| Romania | 2–0 | Wales | Euro qualifying | Bucharest, Romania | |
| Wales | 0–0 | Romania | Euro qualifying | Cardiff, Wales |
Recent form
Romania
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.