Singapore vs South Korea
head-to-head record
- Singapore wins
- 2
- Draws
- 3
- South Korea wins
- 25
30 meetings, 1953 to 2024Goals: Singapore 19, South Korea 105
Singapore and South Korea have met 30 times since 1953. South Korea have won 25, Singapore 2, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 6 June 2024, when South Korea won 7–0 in World Cup qualifying.
The 30 meetings have produced 124 goals, 4.13 per game. The biggest win is South Korea’s 8–0 in the Jakarta Anniversary Tournament in 1970. South Korea are unbeaten in the last 18 meetings (17 wins, 1 draw). They went 33 years without meeting, between 1990 and 2023.
Who has won more, Singapore or South Korea?
All matches30 matches
Competitive21 matches
Friendlies9 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Singapore 19, South Korea 1054.13 per game
- First meeting
- Singapore 2–3 South KoreaFriendly, 11 Apr 1953
- Most recent
- Singapore 0–7 South KoreaWorld Cup qualifying, 6 Jun 2024
- Singapore’s biggest win
- Singapore 3–1 South KoreaFriendly, 18 Apr 1953
- South Korea’s biggest win
- South Korea 8–0 SingaporeJakarta Anniversary Tournament, 21 Jun 1970
- Most goals in a meeting
- South Korea 8–0 SingaporeJakarta Anniversary Tournament, 21 Jun 1970
- Current run
- South Korea unbeaten in 18
- Biggest upset
- Singapore 4–3 South KoreaFriendly, 27 Aug 1968Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 19%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Singapore 1291 (159th), South Korea 1833 (31st)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Singapore0South Korea7
World Cup qualifying
Kallang, Singapore
- South Korea5Singapore0
World Cup qualifying
Seoul, South Korea
- South Korea7Singapore0
Asian Games
Beijing, China (neutral)
- Singapore0South Korea3
World Cup qualifying
Singapore, Singapore
- South Korea3Singapore0
World Cup qualifying
Seoul, South Korea
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Singapore win and drops with every South Korea win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Singapore's home games
11 matches
218
SingaporeDrawsSouth Korea
In South Korea's home games
3 matches
003
SingaporeDrawsSouth Korea
At neutral venues
16 matches
0214
SingaporeDrawsSouth Korea
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Singapore | Draws | South Korea | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11–23 |
| Merdeka Tournament | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7–25 |
| King's Cup | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0–15 |
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0–18 |
| Asian Games | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1–9 |
| Jakarta Anniversary Tournament | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–8 |
| Korea Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–7 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 | 25 | |
| 1960s | 5 | 25 | |
| 1970s | 11 | 45 | |
| 1980s | 4 | 10 | |
| 1990s | 1 | 7 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 12 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Singapore | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11968 | 121975 to 2024 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 11972 | 181970 to 2024 |
Top scorers in Singapore vs South Korea
- 1Lee Kang-inSouth Korea3
- 2Son Heung-minSouth Korea3
- 3Hwang Hee-chanSouth Korea2
- 4Hwang Sun-hongSouth Korea2
- 5Noh Soo-JinSouth Korea2
Scorer records exist for 4 of the 30 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Singapore and South Korea played each other?
30 times, starting on 11 April 1953. 21 of those meetings were competitive and 9 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Singapore and South Korea?
South Korea, with 25 wins to 2. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Singapore vs South Korea?
South Korea’s 8–0 win in the Jakarta Anniversary Tournament on 21 June 1970 in Jakarta.
When did Singapore and South Korea last play?
On 6 June 2024 in Kallang, when South Korea won 7–0 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Singapore and South Korea?
In 21 competitive matches, Singapore have 0 wins, South Korea have 19, and 2 ended level.
Every Singapore vs South Korea result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 0–7 | South Korea | World Cup qualifying | Kallang, Singapore | |
| South Korea | 5–0 | Singapore | World Cup qualifying | Seoul, South Korea | |
| South Korea | 7–0 | Singapore | Asian Games | Beijing, China (neutral) | |
| Singapore | 0–3 | South Korea | World Cup qualifying | Singapore, Singapore | |
| South Korea | 3–0 | Singapore | World Cup qualifying | Seoul, South Korea | |
| South Korea | 2–0 | Singapore | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (neutral) | |
| Singapore | 0–2 | South Korea | Friendly | Kallang, Singapore | |
| South Korea | 2–0 | Singapore | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (neutral) | |
| Singapore | 0–4 | South Korea | Friendly | Kallang, Singapore | |
| South Korea | 4–0 | Singapore | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand (neutral) | |
| South Korea | 7–0 | Singapore | Korea Cup | Seoul, South Korea | |
| South Korea | 5–0 | Singapore | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand (neutral) | |
| South Korea | 0–0 | Singapore | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand (neutral) | |
| South Korea | 2–0 | Singapore | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand (neutral) | |
| South Korea | 4–1 | Singapore | Merdeka Tournament | Ipoh, Malaysia (neutral) | |
| South Korea | 4–0 | Singapore | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand (neutral) | |
| South Korea | 4–0 | Singapore | Merdeka Tournament | George Town, Malaysia (neutral) | |
| South Korea | 8–0 | Singapore | Jakarta Anniversary Tournament | Jakarta, Indonesia (neutral) | |
| Singapore | 4–3 | South Korea | Friendly | Kallang, Singapore | |
| South Korea | 3–2 | Singapore | Merdeka Tournament | Ipoh, Malaysia (neutral) | |
| South Korea | 3–0 | Singapore | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (neutral) | |
| Singapore | 1–3 | South Korea | Friendly | Kallang, Singapore | |
| South Korea | 3–3 | Singapore | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaya (neutral) | |
| Singapore | 0–4 | South Korea | Friendly | Kallang, Singapore | |
| South Korea | 4–1 | Singapore | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaya (neutral) | |
| South Korea | 2–1 | Singapore | Asian Games | Tokyo, Japan (neutral) | |
| Singapore | 0–0 | South Korea | Friendly | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Singapore | 1–3 | South Korea | Friendly | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Singapore | 3–1 | South Korea | Friendly | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Singapore | 2–3 | South Korea | Friendly | Kallang, Singapore |
Recent form
Singapore
- Lv MalaysiaFIFA ASEAN Cup0–6Thu 1 Oct 2026
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- Wat ThailandASEAN Championship2–1Tue 18 Aug 2026
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South Korea
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- Lv South AfricaWorld Cup0–1Wed 24 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.