Wales vs Yugoslavia head-to-head record
- Wales wins
- 0
- Draws
- 3
- Yugoslavia wins
- 4
7 meetings, 1953 to 1988Goals: Wales 10, Yugoslavia 18
Wales and Yugoslavia have met 7 times since 1953. Yugoslavia have won 4, Wales 0, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 23 March 1988, when Yugoslavia won 2–1 in a friendly.
The 7 meetings have produced 28 goals, 4.00 per game. The biggest win is Yugoslavia’s 5–2 in a friendly in 1953. Yugoslavia are unbeaten in the last seven meetings (4 wins, 3 draws). They went 21 years without meeting, between 1954 and 1976.
Who has won more, Wales or Yugoslavia?
All matches7 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Wales 10, Yugoslavia 184.00 per game
- First meeting
- Yugoslavia 5–2 WalesFriendly, 21 May 1953
- Most recent
- Wales 1–2 YugoslaviaFriendly, 23 Mar 1988
- Yugoslavia’s biggest win
- Yugoslavia 5–2 WalesFriendly, 21 May 1953
- Most goals in a meeting
- Yugoslavia 4–4 WalesEuro qualifying, 15 Dec 1982
- Current run
- Yugoslavia unbeaten in 7
- TFN Elo rating now
- Wales 1732 (52nd), Yugoslavia 1864How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Wales1Yugoslavia2
Friendly
Swansea, Wales
- Wales1Yugoslavia1
Euro qualifying
Cardiff, Wales
- Yugoslavia4Wales4
Euro qualifying
Titograd, Yugoslavia
- Wales1Yugoslavia1
Euro qualifying
Cardiff, Wales
- Yugoslavia2Wales0
Euro qualifying
Zagreb, Yugoslavia
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Wales win and drops with every Yugoslavia win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Wales's home games
4 matches
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WalesDrawsYugoslavia
In Yugoslavia's home games
3 matches
012
WalesDrawsYugoslavia
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Wales | Draws | Yugoslavia | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro qualifying | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6–8 |
| Friendly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4–10 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 | 11 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 4 | |
| 1980s | 3 | 13 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Wales | Yugoslavia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | None | 31953 to 1976 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 31976 to 1983 | 71953 to 1988 |
The longest run of draws is 3, from 22 May 1976 to 14 December 1983.
Top scorers in Wales vs Yugoslavia
- 1Robbie JamesWales2
Scorer records exist for 4 of the 7 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Wales and Yugoslavia played each other?
7 times, starting on 21 May 1953. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Wales and Yugoslavia?
Yugoslavia, with 4 wins to 0. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Wales vs Yugoslavia?
Yugoslavia’s 5–2 win in a friendly on 21 May 1953 in Belgrade.
When did Wales and Yugoslavia last play?
On 23 March 1988 in Swansea, when Yugoslavia won 2–1 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Wales and Yugoslavia?
In 4 competitive matches, Wales have 0 wins, Yugoslavia have 1, and 3 ended level.
Every Wales vs Yugoslavia result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 1–2 | Yugoslavia | Friendly | Swansea, Wales | |
| Wales | 1–1 | Yugoslavia | Euro qualifying | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Yugoslavia | 4–4 | Wales | Euro qualifying | Titograd, Yugoslavia | |
| Wales | 1–1 | Yugoslavia | Euro qualifying | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Yugoslavia | 2–0 | Wales | Euro qualifying | Zagreb, Yugoslavia | |
| Wales | 1–3 | Yugoslavia | Friendly | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Yugoslavia | 5–2 | Wales | Friendly | Belgrade, Yugoslavia |
Recent form
Wales
Yugoslavia
- Lat NetherlandsFriendly0–2Wed 25 Mar 1992
- Wat AustriaEuro qualifying2–0Wed 13 Nov 1991
- Lat BrazilFriendly1–3Wed 30 Oct 1991
- Wv Faroe IslandsEuro qualifying2–0Wed 16 Oct 1991
- Lat SwedenFriendly3–4Wed 4 Sept 1991
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.