Switzerland vs Wales
head-to-head record
- Switzerland wins
- 5
- Draws
- 1
- Wales wins
- 2
8 meetings, 1949 to 2021Goals: Switzerland 17, Wales 7
Switzerland and Wales have met 8 times since 1949. Switzerland have won 5, Wales 2, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 12 June 2021, when the match ended 1–1 at the European Championship.
The 8 meetings have produced 24 goals, 3.00 per game. The biggest win is Switzerland’s 4–0 in a friendly in 1949. They went 44 years without meeting, between 1951 and 1996.
Who has won more, Switzerland or Wales?
All matches8 matches
Competitive5 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Switzerland 17, Wales 73.00 per game
- First meeting
- Switzerland 4–0 WalesFriendly, 26 May 1949
- Most recent
- Wales 1–1 SwitzerlandEuropean Championship, 12 Jun 2021
- Switzerland’s biggest win
- Switzerland 4–0 WalesFriendly, 26 May 1949
- Wales’ biggest win
- Wales 2–0 SwitzerlandEuro qualifying, 7 Oct 2011
- Most goals in a meeting
- Switzerland 4–1 WalesEuro qualifying, 12 Oct 2010
- TFN Elo rating now
- Switzerland 2039 (8th), Wales 1732 (52nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Wales1Switzerland1
European Championship
Cardiff, Wales
- Wales2Switzerland0
Euro qualifying
Swansea, Wales
- Switzerland4Wales1
Euro qualifying
Basel, Switzerland
- Wales0Switzerland2
Euro qualifying
Wrexham, Wales
- Switzerland2Wales0
Euro qualifying
Zürich, Switzerland
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Switzerland 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 Switzerland's home games
4 matches
400
SwitzerlandDrawsWales
In Wales's home games
4 matches
112
SwitzerlandDrawsWales
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Switzerland | Draws | Wales | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro qualifying | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8–3 |
| Friendly | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8–3 |
| European Championship | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1 | 4 | |
| 1950s | 1 | 5 | |
| 1990s | 3 | 6 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 7 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 2 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Switzerland | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 41996 to 2010 | 12011 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 41996 to 2010 | 22011 to 2021 |
Top scorers in Switzerland vs Wales
- 1Gareth BaleWales2
- 2Stéphane ChapuisatSwitzerland2
- 3Valentin StockerSwitzerland2
Scorer records exist for 5 of the 8 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Switzerland and Wales played each other?
8 times, starting on 26 May 1949. 5 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Switzerland and Wales?
Switzerland, with 5 wins to 2. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Switzerland vs Wales?
Switzerland’s 4–0 win in a friendly on 26 May 1949 in Bern.
When did Switzerland and Wales last play?
On 12 June 2021 in Cardiff, when the match ended 1–1 at the European Championship.
What is the competitive record between Switzerland and Wales?
In 5 competitive matches, Switzerland have 3 wins, Wales have 1, and 1 ended level.
Every Switzerland vs Wales result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 1–1 | Switzerland | European Championship | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Wales | 2–0 | Switzerland | Euro qualifying | Swansea, Wales | |
| Switzerland | 4–1 | Wales | Euro qualifying | Basel, Switzerland | |
| Wales | 0–2 | Switzerland | Euro qualifying | Wrexham, Wales | |
| Switzerland | 2–0 | Wales | Euro qualifying | Zürich, Switzerland | |
| Switzerland | 2–0 | Wales | Friendly | Lugano, Switzerland | |
| Wales | 3–2 | Switzerland | Friendly | Wrexham, Wales | |
| Switzerland | 4–0 | Wales | Friendly | Bern, Switzerland |
Recent form
Switzerland
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.