SpainvsRepublic of Ireland

Spain vs Republic of Ireland: head-to-head stats

Since 1931

Spain

wins

draws

26 meetings

Republic of Ireland

wins

Spain and Republic of Ireland have met 26 times since 1931: Spain won 15, Republic of Ireland 4, and 7 matches were drawn. Spain lead the head-to-head by 11 wins. Goals: Spain 54, Republic of Ireland 18. Last meeting: Spain 2–0 Republic of Ireland (Friendly, Jun 11, 2013).

First meeting: Spain 1–1 Republic of Ireland; Apr 26, 1931 · Friendly
Last meeting: Spain 2–0 Republic of Ireland; Jun 11, 2013 · Friendly
Biggest Spain win: Spain 6–0 Republic of Ireland; Jun 1, 1952 · Friendly
Biggest Republic of Ireland win: Spain 2–3 Republic of Ireland; Mar 2, 1947 · Friendly

The rivalry, match by match

26 meetings since 1931. Hover or tap a match for the details.

Spain win
Draw
Republic of Ireland win
World Cup or continental finals
Bigger = wider margin

↑ Spain win↓ Republic of Ireland win

ESP=IRL

1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010

All-time balanceWins difference after every meeting

ESP +111949 · ESP ahead

Goals per decade

↑ ESPIRL ↓

1930s: Spain 6 goals, Republic of Ireland 1 goal
1940s: Spain 8 goals, Republic of Ireland 6 goals
1950s: Spain 8 goals, Republic of Ireland 2 goals
1960s: Spain 14 goals, Republic of Ireland 3 goals
1970s: Spain 1 goal, Republic of Ireland 0 goals
1980s: Spain 7 goals, Republic of Ireland 4 goals
1990s: Spain 3 goals, Republic of Ireland 1 goal
2000s: Spain 1 goal, Republic of Ireland 1 goal
2010s: Spain 6 goals, Republic of Ireland 0 goals

By competition

Competition	P	ESP W	D	IRL W
Friendly	11	6	3	2
FIFA World Cup qualification	7	4	1	2
UEFA Euro qualification	6	4	2	0
FIFA World Cup	1	0	1	0
UEFA Euro	1	1	0	0

All meetings

26 matches, newest first, with goalscorers where recorded.

WJun 11, 20132–0NFriendly
Friendly
WJun 14, 20124–0NUEFA Euro
UEFA Euro
Spain: Fernando Torres 4', David Silva 49', Fernando Torres 70', Cesc Fàbregas 83'
Republic of Ireland: —
DJun 16, 20021–1NFIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
Spain: Fernando Morientes 8'
Republic of Ireland: Robbie Keane 90' (pen.)
WOct 13, 19933–1AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Spain: José Luis Caminero 11', Julio Salinas 14', Julio Salinas 26'
Republic of Ireland: John Sheridan 72'
DNov 18, 19920–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
LApr 26, 19890–1AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Spain: —
Republic of Ireland: Míchel 15' (OG)
WNov 16, 19882–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Spain: Manolo 52', Emilio Butragueño 66'
Republic of Ireland: —
DMay 26, 19850–0AFriendly
Friendly
WApr 27, 19832–0HUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
Spain: Santillana 51', Hipólito Rincón 89'
Republic of Ireland: —
DNov 17, 19823–3AUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
Spain: Antonio Maceda 31', Mick Martin 47' (OG), Víctor Muñoz 60'
Republic of Ireland: Ashley Grimes 2', Frank Stapleton 64', Frank Stapleton 76'

Show all 26 meetings

WFeb 9, 19771–0AFriendly
Friendly
WDec 7, 19662–0HUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
Spain: José María García Lavilla 20', Pirri 35'
Republic of Ireland: —
DOct 23, 19660–0AUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
WNov 10, 19651–0NFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Spain: José Ufarte 80'
Republic of Ireland: —
WOct 27, 19654–1HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Spain: Chus Pereda 40', Chus Pereda 43', Chus Pereda 58', Carlos Lapetra 63'
Republic of Ireland: Andy McEvoy 26'
LMay 5, 19650–1AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Spain: —
Republic of Ireland: José Ángel Iribar 61' (OG)
WApr 8, 19642–0AUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
Spain: Pedro Zaballa 25', Pedro Zaballa 88'
Republic of Ireland: —
WMar 11, 19645–1HUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
Spain: Amancio Amaro 12', Josep Maria Fusté 15', Amancio Amaro 29', Marcelino Martínez 33', Marcelino Martínez 89'
Republic of Ireland: Andy McEvoy 22'
DNov 27, 19552–2AFriendly
Friendly
WJun 1, 19526–0HFriendly
Friendly
WJun 12, 19494–1AFriendly
Friendly
WMay 30, 19482–1HFriendly
Friendly
LMar 2, 19472–3AFriendly
Friendly
LJun 23, 19460–1HFriendly
Friendly
WDec 13, 19315–0AFriendly
Friendly
DApr 26, 19311–1HFriendly
Friendly

Sources: martj42/international_results (international matches since 1872, MIT-licensed open dataset) and ESPN for the latest results and fixtures. Predecessor teams follow FIFA attribution (Yugoslavia → Serbia, Czechoslovakia → Czechia).