New ZealandvsVanuatu

New Zealand vs Vanuatu: head-to-head stats

Since 1951

New Zealand

wins

draws

15 meetings

Vanuatu

wins

New Zealand and Vanuatu have met 15 times since 1951: New Zealand won 14, Vanuatu 1, and 0 matches were drawn. New Zealand lead the head-to-head by 13 wins. Goals: New Zealand 73, Vanuatu 11. Last meeting: New Zealand 8–1 Vanuatu (FIFA World Cup qualification, Nov 15, 2024).

First meeting: New Zealand 9–0 Vanuatu; Oct 4, 1951 · Friendly
Last meeting: New Zealand 8–1 Vanuatu; Nov 15, 2024 · FIFA World Cup qualification
Biggest New Zealand win: New Zealand 9–0 Vanuatu; Oct 4, 1951 · Friendly
Biggest Vanuatu win: New Zealand 2–4 Vanuatu; Jun 2, 2004 · Oceania Nations Cup

The rivalry, match by match

15 meetings since 1951. Hover or tap a match for the details.

New Zealand win
Draw
Vanuatu win
World Cup or continental finals
Bigger = wider margin

↑ New Zealand win↓ Vanuatu win

NZL=VAN

1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020

All-time balanceWins difference after every meeting

NZL +131951 · NZL ahead2–4 · 2004

Goals per decade

↑ NZLVAN ↓

1950s: New Zealand 9 goals, Vanuatu 0 goals
1960s: New Zealand 0 goals, Vanuatu 0 goals
1970s: New Zealand 3 goals, Vanuatu 1 goal
1980s: New Zealand 0 goals, Vanuatu 0 goals
1990s: New Zealand 20 goals, Vanuatu 2 goals
2000s: New Zealand 21 goals, Vanuatu 7 goals
2010s: New Zealand 5 goals, Vanuatu 0 goals
2020s: New Zealand 15 goals, Vanuatu 1 goal

By competition

Competition	P	NZL W	VAN W
Oceania Nations Cup	10	9	1
FIFA World Cup qualification	4	4	0
Friendly	1	1	0

All meetings

15 matches, newest first, with goalscorers where recorded.

WNov 15, 20248–1HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
New Zealand: Matthew Garbett 11', Chris Wood 23', Chris Wood 24', Tyler Bindon 32', Brian Kaltak 38' (OG), Elijah Just 74', Sarpreet Singh 82', Callum McCowatt 89'
Vanuatu: Jordy Tasip 17'
WJun 30, 20243–0AOceania Nations Cup
Oceania Nations Cup
New Zealand: Cameron Howieson 2', Jesse Randall 83', Max Mata 90'
Vanuatu: —
WJun 21, 20244–0AOceania Nations Cup
Oceania Nations Cup
New Zealand: Max Mata 10', Brian Kaltak 27' (OG), Elijah Just 63', Ben Old 78'
Vanuatu: —
WMay 31, 20165–0NOceania Nations Cup
Oceania Nations Cup
New Zealand: Chris Wood 4', Chris Wood 5', Michael McGlinchey 10', Rory Fallon 19', Kosta Barbarouses 45'
Vanuatu: —
WNov 21, 20074–1HOceania Nations Cup
Oceania Nations Cup
New Zealand: David Mulligan 17', Shane Smeltz 29' (pen.), Shane Smeltz 34', David Mulligan 81'
Vanuatu: Francois Sakama 50'
WNov 17, 20072–1AOceania Nations Cup
Oceania Nations Cup
New Zealand: Shane Smeltz 53', David Mulligan 90'
Vanuatu: Jean Nako Naprapol 32'
LJun 2, 20042–4NOceania Nations Cup
Oceania Nations Cup
New Zealand: Vaughan Coveny 61', Vaughan Coveny 75'
Vanuatu: Seimata Chilia 37', Lexa Bibi 64', Jean Maleb 72', Alphose Qorig 88'
WJul 12, 20023–0HOceania Nations Cup
Oceania Nations Cup
New Zealand: Mark Burton 13', Chris Killen 23', Mark Burton 65'
Vanuatu: —
WJun 13, 20017–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
New Zealand: Vaughan Coveny 2', Vaughan Coveny 7', Chris Jackson 25', Aaran Lines 27', Vaughan Coveny 30', Mark Burton 62', Ivan Vicelich 68'
Vanuatu: —
WJun 21, 20003–1NOceania Nations Cup
Oceania Nations Cup
New Zealand: Chris Killen 47', Jonathan Perry 56', Chris Killen 84'
Vanuatu: Richard Iwai 14'

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WSep 28, 19988–1NOceania Nations Cup
Oceania Nations Cup
New Zealand: Tinol Christie 1', Vaughan Coveny 11', Vaughan Coveny 25', Rupert Ryan 34', Vaughan Coveny 39', Vaughan Coveny 40', Rupert Ryan 65', Che Bunce 65'
Vanuatu: Peter Roronamahava 45'
WJul 1, 19928–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
New Zealand: Tony Laus 30', Tony Laus 32', Michael McGarry 33', Robert Ironside 64', Darren McClennan 67', Tony Laus 69', Michael McGarry 71', Darren McClennan 72'
Vanuatu: —
WJun 27, 19924–1AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
New Zealand: Darren McClennan 2', Darren McClennan 3', Rodger Gray 74', Danny Halligan 82' (pen.)
Vanuatu: Charles Vatú 26'
WFeb 23, 19733–1HOceania Nations Cup
Oceania Nations Cup
New Zealand: Malcolm Bland, Brian Hardman, Alan Marley
Vanuatu: Raymond Valette
WOct 4, 19519–0NFriendly
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).