Republic of IrelandvsNorthern Ireland

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

Since 1978

Republic of Ireland

wins

draws

11 meetings

Northern Ireland

wins

Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have met 11 times since 1978: Republic of Ireland won 4, Northern Ireland 2, and 5 matches were drawn. Republic of Ireland lead the head-to-head by 2 wins. Goals: Republic of Ireland 17, Northern Ireland 4. Last meeting: Republic of Ireland 0–0 Northern Ireland (Friendly, Nov 15, 2018).

First meeting: Republic of Ireland 0–0 Northern Ireland; Sep 20, 1978 · UEFA Euro qualification
Last meeting: Republic of Ireland 0–0 Northern Ireland; Nov 15, 2018 · Friendly
Biggest Republic of Ireland win: Republic of Ireland 5–0 Northern Ireland; May 24, 2011 · Nations Cup
Biggest Northern Ireland win: Republic of Ireland 0–1 Northern Ireland; May 29, 1999 · Friendly

The rivalry, match by match

11 meetings since 1978. Hover or tap a match for the details.

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

↑ Republic of Ireland win↓ Northern Ireland win

IRL=NIR

1970
1980
1990
2000
2010

All-time balanceWins difference after every meeting

IRL +21993 · IRL ahead1979 · NIR ahead

Goals per decade

↑ IRLNIR ↓

1970s: Republic of Ireland 0 goals, Northern Ireland 1 goal
1980s: Republic of Ireland 3 goals, Northern Ireland 0 goals
1990s: Republic of Ireland 9 goals, Northern Ireland 3 goals
2000s: Republic of Ireland 0 goals, Northern Ireland 0 goals
2010s: Republic of Ireland 5 goals, Northern Ireland 0 goals

By competition

Competition	P	IRL W	D	NIR W
FIFA World Cup qualification	4	2	2	0
UEFA Euro qualification	4	1	2	1
Friendly	2	0	1	1
Nations Cup	1	1	0	0

All meetings

11 matches, newest first, with goalscorers where recorded.

DNov 15, 20180–0HFriendly
Friendly
WMay 24, 20115–0HNations Cup
Nations Cup
LMay 29, 19990–1HFriendly
Friendly
DMar 29, 19951–1HUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
Republic of Ireland: Niall Quinn 47'
Northern Ireland: Iain Dowie 72'
WNov 16, 19944–0AUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
Republic of Ireland: John Aldridge 6', Roy Keane 11', John Sheridan 38', Andy Townsend 54'
Northern Ireland: —
DNov 17, 19931–1AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Republic of Ireland: Alan McLoughlin 78'
Northern Ireland: Jimmy Quinn 74'
WMar 31, 19933–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Republic of Ireland: Andy Townsend 20', Niall Quinn 22', Steve Staunton 28'
Northern Ireland: —
WOct 11, 19893–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Republic of Ireland: Ronnie Whelan 42', Tony Cascarino 48', Ray Houghton 57'
Northern Ireland: —
DSep 14, 19880–0AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
LNov 21, 19790–1AUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification
Republic of Ireland: —
Northern Ireland: Gerry Armstrong 54'

Show all 11 meetings

DSep 20, 19780–0HUEFA Euro qualification
UEFA Euro qualification

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).

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