FrancevsRepublic of Ireland

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

Since 1937

France

wins

draws

19 meetings

Republic of Ireland

wins

France and Republic of Ireland have met 19 times since 1937: France won 10, Republic of Ireland 4, and 5 matches were drawn. France lead the head-to-head by 6 wins. Goals: France 25, Republic of Ireland 15. Last meeting: France 2–0 Republic of Ireland (UEFA Euro qualification, Sep 7, 2023).

First meeting: France 0–2 Republic of Ireland; May 23, 1937 · Friendly
Last meeting: France 2–0 Republic of Ireland; Sep 7, 2023 · UEFA Euro qualification
Biggest France win: France 5–3 Republic of Ireland; Oct 4, 1953 · FIFA World Cup qualification
Biggest Republic of Ireland win: France 0–2 Republic of Ireland; May 23, 1937 · Friendly

The rivalry, match by match

19 meetings since 1937. Hover or tap a match for the details.

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

↑ France win↓ Republic of Ireland win

FRA=IRL

1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020

All-time balanceWins difference after every meeting

FRA +61953 · FRA ahead1937 · IRL ahead

Goals per decade

↑ FRAIRL ↓

1930s: France 0 goals, Republic of Ireland 2 goals
1940s: France 0 goals, Republic of Ireland 0 goals
1950s: France 7 goals, Republic of Ireland 4 goals
1960s: France 0 goals, Republic of Ireland 0 goals
1970s: France 4 goals, Republic of Ireland 4 goals
1980s: France 4 goals, Republic of Ireland 3 goals
1990s: France 0 goals, Republic of Ireland 0 goals
2000s: France 3 goals, Republic of Ireland 1 goal
2010s: France 4 goals, Republic of Ireland 1 goal
2020s: France 3 goals, Republic of Ireland 0 goals

By competition

Competition	P	FRA W	D	IRL W
FIFA World Cup qualification	12	6	3	3
Friendly	4	1	2	1
UEFA Euro qualification	2	2	0	0
UEFA Euro	1	1	0	0

All meetings

19 matches, newest first, with goalscorers where recorded.

WSep 7, 20232–0HUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
France: Aurélien Tchouaméni 19', Marcus Thuram 48'
Republic of Ireland: —
WMar 27, 20231–0AUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
France: Benjamin Pavard 50'
Republic of Ireland: —
WMay 28, 20182–0HFriendly
Friendly
WJun 26, 20162–1HUEFA Euro
UEFA Euro
France: Antoine Griezmann 58', Antoine Griezmann 61'
Republic of Ireland: Robbie Brady 2' (pen.)
DNov 18, 20091–1HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
France: William Gallas 103'
Republic of Ireland: Robbie Keane 32'
WNov 14, 20091–0AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
France: Nicolas Anelka 72'
Republic of Ireland: —
WSep 7, 20051–0AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
France: Thierry Henry 68'
Republic of Ireland: —
DOct 9, 20040–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
DFeb 7, 19890–0AFriendly
Friendly
LOct 14, 19812–3AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
France: Bruno Bellone 9', Michel Platini 83'
Republic of Ireland: Philippe Mahut 5' (OG), Frank Stapleton 23', Michael Robinson 39'

Show all 19 meetings

WOct 28, 19802–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
France: Michel Platini 11', Jacques Zimako 77'
Republic of Ireland: —
LMar 30, 19770–1AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
France: —
Republic of Ireland: Liam Brady 11'
WNov 17, 19762–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
France: Michel Platini 47', Dominique Bathenay 88'
Republic of Ireland: —
DMay 19, 19731–1HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
France: Serge Chiesa 78'
Republic of Ireland: Mick Martin 83'
LNov 15, 19721–2AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
France: Jean-Michel Larqué 66'
Republic of Ireland: Terry Conroy 27', Ray Treacy 77'
WNov 25, 19531–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
France: Roger Piantoni 73'
Republic of Ireland: —
WOct 4, 19535–3AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
France: Léon Glovacki 23', Armand Penverne 40', Joseph Ujlaki 50', Joseph Ujlaki 69', Pierre Flamion 72'
Republic of Ireland: Reg Ryan 58' (pen.), Davy Walsh 83', Frank O'Farrell 88'
DNov 16, 19521–1AFriendly
Friendly
LMay 23, 19370–2HFriendly
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).