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Solomon Islands vs Vanuatu head-to-head record

Solomon Islands wins
20
Draws
7
Vanuatu wins
9

36 meetings, 1963 to 2026Goals: Solomon Islands 74, Vanuatu 48

Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have met 36 times since 1963. Solomon Islands have won 20, Vanuatu 9, and 7 matches ended level. They last met on 24 September 2026, when the match ended 3–3 in the MSG Prime Minister's Cup.

The 36 meetings have produced 122 goals, 3.39 per game. The biggest win is Solomon Islands’ 7–2 in World Cup qualifying in 2001.

Who has won more, Solomon Islands or Vanuatu?

All matches36 matches

20 Solomon Islands7 drawsVanuatu 9

Competitive27 matches

15 Solomon Islands5 drawsVanuatu 7

Friendlies9 matches

5 Solomon Islands2 drawsVanuatu 2

Key numbers

Goals
Solomon Islands 74, Vanuatu 483.39 per game
First meeting
Solomon Islands 6–3 VanuatuSouth Pacific Games, 30 Aug 1963
Most recent
Solomon Islands 3–3 VanuatuMSG Prime Minister's Cup, 24 Sept 2026
Solomon Islands’ biggest win
Vanuatu 2–7 Solomon IslandsWorld Cup qualifying, 8 Jun 2001
Vanuatu’s biggest win
Vanuatu 7–2 Solomon IslandsSouth Pacific Games, 20 Aug 1969
Most goals in a meeting
Vanuatu 2–7 Solomon IslandsWorld Cup qualifying, 8 Jun 2001
Biggest upset
Vanuatu 3–1 Solomon IslandsMelanesia Cup, 10 Sept 1998Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 22%
TFN Elo rating now
Solomon Islands 1350 (151st), Vanuatu 1401 (136th)How the rating works

Last five meetings

  1. Solomon Islands3Vanuatu3

    MSG Prime Minister's Cup

    Suva, Fiji (neutral)

  2. Vanuatu2Solomon Islands1

    MSG Prime Minister's Cup

    Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (neutral)

  3. Solomon Islands4Vanuatu1

    MSG Prime Minister's Cup

    Honiara, Solomon Islands

  4. Vanuatu1Solomon Islands0

    Oceania Nations Cup

    Port Vila, Vanuatu

  5. Solomon Islands1Vanuatu0

    MSG Prime Minister's Cup

    New Caledonia, New Caledonia (neutral)

Who has had the upper hand over time?

The line climbs with every Solomon Islands win and drops with every Vanuatu win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.

Above the line: Solomon Islands have won more Below: Vanuatu have won more
30 August 1963: Solomon Islands 6–3 Vanuatu (South Pacific Games). Solomon Islands +113 December 1966: Solomon Islands 4–4 Vanuatu (South Pacific Games). Solomon Islands +120 August 1969: Vanuatu 7–2 Solomon Islands (South Pacific Games). Level11 July 1981: Solomon Islands 2–1 Vanuatu (South Pacific Mini Games). Solomon Islands +125 October 1988: Solomon Islands 5–0 Vanuatu (Melanesia Cup). Solomon Islands +228 October 1989: Solomon Islands 2–0 Vanuatu (Melanesia Cup). Solomon Islands +33 November 1990: Solomon Islands 1–1 Vanuatu (Melanesia Cup). Solomon Islands +314 September 1991: Solomon Islands 3–0 Vanuatu (South Pacific Games). Solomon Islands +427 July 1992: Vanuatu 1–3 Solomon Islands (Melanesia Cup). Solomon Islands +56 July 1994: Solomon Islands 4–0 Vanuatu (Melanesia Cup). Solomon Islands +618 September 1996: Solomon Islands 1–1 Vanuatu (World Cup qualifying). Solomon Islands +610 September 1998: Vanuatu 3–1 Solomon Islands (Melanesia Cup). Solomon Islands +510 April 2000: Solomon Islands 2–1 Vanuatu (Melanesia Cup). Solomon Islands +628 June 2000: Vanuatu 1–2 Solomon Islands (Oceania Nations Cup). Solomon Islands +78 June 2001: Vanuatu 2–7 Solomon Islands (World Cup qualifying). Solomon Islands +81 July 2003: Solomon Islands 2–2 Vanuatu (South Pacific Games). Solomon Islands +83 April 2004: Vanuatu 1–2 Solomon Islands (Friendly). Solomon Islands +96 April 2004: Vanuatu 1–2 Solomon Islands (Friendly). Solomon Islands +1029 May 2004: Vanuatu 0–1 Solomon Islands (Oceania Nations Cup). Solomon Islands +111 September 2007: Vanuatu 0–2 Solomon Islands (South Pacific Games). Solomon Islands +127 September 2007: Solomon Islands 0–2 Vanuatu (South Pacific Games). Solomon Islands +117 July 2008: Solomon Islands 1–2 Vanuatu (Friendly). Solomon Islands +107 July 2011: Solomon Islands 2–1 Vanuatu (Friendly). Solomon Islands +119 July 2011: Solomon Islands 0–0 Vanuatu (Friendly). Solomon Islands +1127 July 2011: Vanuatu 0–0 Solomon Islands (Friendly). Solomon Islands +1130 July 2011: Vanuatu 2–0 Solomon Islands (Friendly). Solomon Islands +101 September 2011: Vanuatu 1–0 Solomon Islands (Pacific Games). Solomon Islands +928 May 2016: Vanuatu 0–1 Solomon Islands (Oceania Nations Cup). Solomon Islands +1015 December 2017: Vanuatu 3–2 Solomon Islands (Pacific Mini Games). Solomon Islands +918 March 2019: Solomon Islands 3–1 Vanuatu (Friendly). Solomon Islands +1023 March 2023: Solomon Islands 2–0 Vanuatu (Friendly). Solomon Islands +1111 October 2023: Solomon Islands 1–0 Vanuatu (MSG Prime Minister's Cup). Solomon Islands +1215 June 2024: Vanuatu 1–0 Solomon Islands (Oceania Nations Cup). Solomon Islands +119 December 2024: Solomon Islands 4–1 Vanuatu (MSG Prime Minister's Cup). Solomon Islands +1220 November 2025: Vanuatu 2–1 Solomon Islands (MSG Prime Minister's Cup). Solomon Islands +1124 September 2026: Solomon Islands 3–3 Vanuatu (MSG Prime Minister's Cup). Solomon Islands +11Level
Solomon Islands lead by 11 wins after the latest meeting. The biggest lead was 12, held by Solomon Islands from 1 September 2007.

Every meeting on one timeline

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

Home, away and neutral

In Solomon Islands's home games

8 matches

611

Solomon IslandsDrawsVanuatu

In Vanuatu's home games

8 matches

314

Solomon IslandsDrawsVanuatu

At neutral venues

20 matches

1154

Solomon IslandsDrawsVanuatu

Record by competition

Record by competition
CompetitionPlayedSolomon IslandsDrawsVanuatuGoals
Friendly952212–8
Melanesia Cup751118–6
South Pacific Games732219–18
MSG Prime Minister's Cup42119–6
Oceania Nations Cup43014–2
World Cup qualifying21108–3
Pacific Games10010–1
Pacific Mini Games10012–3
South Pacific Mini Games11002–1

Meetings by decade

Solomon Islands wins Draws Vanuatu wins
Meetings by decade
DecadeResultsPlayedGoals
1960s326
1980s310
1990s619
2000s1033
2010s816
2020s618

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run ofSolomon IslandsVanuatu
Wins in a row42004 to 200722011
Unbeaten meetings82000 to 200742011

The longest run of draws is 2, from 9 July 2011 to 27 July 2011.

Top scorers in Solomon Islands vs Vanuatu

  1. 1Commins MenapiSolomon Islands3
  2. 2Batram SuriSolomon Islands2(1 penalty)
  3. 3Richard IwaiVanuatu2
  4. 4Vivian WickhamSolomon Islands2

Scorer records exist for 6 of the 36 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.

Questions answered

How many times have Solomon Islands and Vanuatu played each other?

36 times, starting on 30 August 1963. 27 of those meetings were competitive and 9 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu?

Solomon Islands, with 20 wins to 9. 7 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in Solomon Islands vs Vanuatu?

Solomon Islands’ 7–2 win in World Cup qualifying on 8 June 2001 in North Shore.

When did Solomon Islands and Vanuatu last play?

On 24 September 2026 in Suva, when the match ended 3–3 in the MSG Prime Minister's Cup.

What is the competitive record between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu?

In 27 competitive matches, Solomon Islands have 15 wins, Vanuatu have 7, and 5 ended level.

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Every Solomon Islands vs Vanuatu result

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Every Solomon Islands vs Vanuatu result
DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionVenue
Solomon Islands3–3VanuatuMSG Prime Minister's CupSuva, Fiji (neutral)
Vanuatu2–1Solomon IslandsMSG Prime Minister's CupPort Moresby, Papua New Guinea (neutral)
Solomon Islands4–1VanuatuMSG Prime Minister's CupHoniara, Solomon Islands
Vanuatu1–0Solomon IslandsOceania Nations CupPort Vila, Vanuatu
Solomon Islands1–0VanuatuMSG Prime Minister's CupNew Caledonia, New Caledonia (neutral)
Solomon Islands2–0VanuatuFriendlyLautoka, Fiji (neutral)
Solomon Islands3–1VanuatuFriendlyHoniara, Solomon Islands
Vanuatu3–2Solomon IslandsPacific Mini GamesPort Vila, Vanuatu
Vanuatu0–1Solomon IslandsOceania Nations CupPort Moresby, Papua New Guinea (neutral)
Vanuatu1–0Solomon IslandsPacific GamesNouméa, New Caledonia (neutral)
Vanuatu2–0Solomon IslandsFriendlyPort Vila, Vanuatu
Vanuatu0–0Solomon IslandsFriendlyPort Vila, Vanuatu
Solomon Islands0–0VanuatuFriendlyHoniara, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands2–1VanuatuFriendlyHoniara, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands1–2VanuatuFriendlyHoniara, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands0–2VanuatuSouth Pacific GamesApia, Samoa (neutral)
Vanuatu0–2Solomon IslandsSouth Pacific GamesApia, Samoa (neutral)
Vanuatu0–1Solomon IslandsOceania Nations CupAdelaide, Australia (neutral)
Vanuatu1–2Solomon IslandsFriendlyPort Vila, Vanuatu
Vanuatu1–2Solomon IslandsFriendlyPort Vila, Vanuatu
Solomon Islands2–2VanuatuSouth Pacific GamesSuva, Fiji (neutral)
Vanuatu2–7Solomon IslandsWorld Cup qualifyingNorth Shore, New Zealand (neutral)
Vanuatu1–2Solomon IslandsOceania Nations CupPapeete, Tahiti (neutral)
Solomon Islands2–1VanuatuMelanesia CupSuva, Fiji (neutral)
Vanuatu3–1Solomon IslandsMelanesia CupLuganville, Vanuatu
Solomon Islands1–1VanuatuWorld Cup qualifyingLae, Papua New Guinea (neutral)
Solomon Islands4–0VanuatuMelanesia CupHoniara, Solomon Islands
Vanuatu1–3Solomon IslandsMelanesia CupPort Vila, Vanuatu
Solomon Islands3–0VanuatuSouth Pacific GamesLae, Papua New Guinea (neutral)
Solomon Islands1–1VanuatuMelanesia CupNouméa, New Caledonia (neutral)
Solomon Islands2–0VanuatuMelanesia CupSuva, Fiji (neutral)
Solomon Islands5–0VanuatuMelanesia CupHoniara, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands2–1VanuatuSouth Pacific Mini GamesHoniara, Solomon Islands
Vanuatuas New Hebrides7–2Solomon IslandsSouth Pacific GamesPort Moresby, Papua New Guinea (neutral)
Solomon Islands4–4Vanuatuas New HebridesSouth Pacific GamesNouméa, New Caledonia (neutral)
Solomon Islands6–3Vanuatuas New HebridesSouth Pacific GamesSuva, Fiji (neutral)

Recent form

Solomon Islands

  1. Dv Papua New GuineaMSG Prime Minister's Cup1–1Wed 30 Sept 2026
  2. Dv VanuatuMSG Prime Minister's Cup3–3Thu 24 Sept 2026
  3. Wv New CaledoniaMSG Prime Minister's Cup2–0Mon 21 Sept 2026
  4. Dat FijiMSG Prime Minister's Cup3–3Fri 18 Sept 2026
  5. Lv St Kitts and NevisFIFA Series2–4Mon 30 Mar 2026

Vanuatu

  1. Lat FijiMSG Prime Minister's Cup0–1Sat 3 Oct 2026
  2. Wv New CaledoniaMSG Prime Minister's Cup4–1Sun 27 Sept 2026
  3. Dv Solomon IslandsMSG Prime Minister's Cup3–3Thu 24 Sept 2026
  4. Wat FijiMSG Prime Minister's Cup1–0Mon 21 Sept 2026
  5. Lv Papua New GuineaMSG Prime Minister's Cup1–2Fri 18 Sept 2026

Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.