Republic of IrelandvsWales

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

Since 1960

Republic of Ireland

wins

draws

19 meetings

Wales

wins

Republic of Ireland and Wales have met 19 times since 1960: Republic of Ireland won 6, Wales 8, and 5 matches were drawn. Wales lead the head-to-head by 2 wins. Goals: Republic of Ireland 18, Wales 19. Last meeting: Republic of Ireland 0–1 Wales (UEFA Nations League, Nov 15, 2020).

First meeting: Republic of Ireland 2–3 Wales; Sep 28, 1960 · Friendly
Last meeting: Republic of Ireland 0–1 Wales; Nov 15, 2020 · UEFA Nations League
Biggest Republic of Ireland win: Republic of Ireland 3–0 Wales; Feb 8, 2011 · Nations Cup
Biggest Wales win: Republic of Ireland 1–4 Wales; Sep 6, 2018 · UEFA Nations League

The rivalry, match by match

19 meetings since 1960. Hover or tap a match for the details.

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

↑ Republic of Ireland win↓ Wales win

IRL=WAL

1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020

All-time balanceWins difference after every meeting

WAL +22017 · IRL ahead1960 · WAL ahead

Goals per decade

↑ IRLWAL ↓

1960s: Republic of Ireland 2 goals, Wales 3 goals
1970s: Republic of Ireland 1 goal, Wales 2 goals
1980s: Republic of Ireland 1 goal, Wales 4 goals
1990s: Republic of Ireland 6 goals, Wales 2 goals
2000s: Republic of Ireland 3 goals, Wales 2 goals
2010s: Republic of Ireland 5 goals, Wales 5 goals
2020s: Republic of Ireland 0 goals, Wales 1 goal

By competition

Competition	P	IRL W	D	WAL W
Friendly	10	3	2	5
UEFA Nations League	4	0	1	3
FIFA World Cup qualification	2	1	1	0
UEFA Euro qualification	2	1	1	0
Nations Cup	1	1	0	0

All meetings

19 matches, newest first, with goalscorers where recorded.

LNov 15, 20200–1AUEFA Nations League
UEFA Nations League
Republic of Ireland: —
Wales: David Brooks 67'
DOct 11, 20200–0HUEFA Nations League
UEFA Nations League
LOct 16, 20180–1HUEFA Nations League
UEFA Nations League
Republic of Ireland: —
Wales: Harry Wilson 58'
LSep 6, 20181–4AUEFA Nations League
UEFA Nations League
Republic of Ireland: Shaun Williams 66'
Wales: Tom Lawrence 6', Gareth Bale 18', Aaron Ramsey 37', Connor Roberts 55'
WOct 9, 20171–0AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Republic of Ireland: James McClean 57'
Wales: —
DMar 24, 20170–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
DAug 14, 20130–0AFriendly
Friendly
WFeb 8, 20113–0HNations Cup
Nations Cup
DNov 17, 20072–2AUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
Republic of Ireland: Robbie Keane 31', Kevin Doyle 60'
Wales: Jason Koumas 23', Jason Koumas 89' (pen.)
WMar 24, 20071–0HUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
Republic of Ireland: Stephen Ireland 39'
Wales: —

Show all 19 meetings

DFeb 11, 19970–0AFriendly
Friendly
WFeb 17, 19932–1HFriendly
Friendly
LFeb 19, 19920–1HFriendly
Friendly
WFeb 6, 19913–0AFriendly
Friendly
WMar 28, 19901–0HFriendly
Friendly
LMar 26, 19860–1HFriendly
Friendly
LFeb 24, 19811–3HFriendly
Friendly
LSep 11, 19791–2AFriendly
Friendly
LSep 28, 19602–3HFriendly
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).