Malawi vs South Africa: head to head
13 matches · 1996–2023
1Malawi wins
4Draws
8South Africa wins
4–18Goals
Rivalry summary
148
Malawi 1Draws 4South Africa 8
Malawi and South Africa have met 13 times since 1996. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 8 wins to Malawi's 1, and 4 matches ended level.
Goals: Malawi 4, South Africa 18 (1.69 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 16 July 2023: South Africa 0–0 Malawi (COSAFA Cup).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Africa 3–0 Malawi on 30 September 2008.
11 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Malawi 0–0 South Africa (4 times)
- Malawi at home
- 1W 0D 3L in 4 games
- South Africa at home
- 5W 3D 0L in 8 games
- Longest Malawi unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 8 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Malawi 1, South Africa 6, draws 4
- Goals per game
- 1.69
All 13 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2023 | South Africa | 0–0p | Malawi | COSAFA Cup | Durban |
| 7 Jun 2019 | South Africa | 0–0p | Malawi | COSAFA Cup | Durban |
| 27 May 2015 | South Africa | 0–0p | Malawi | COSAFA Cup | Saulspoort |
| 22 Dec 2012 | South Africa | 3–1 | Malawi | International Friendly | Durban |
| 30 Sep 2008 | South Africa | 3–0 | Malawi | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 26 May 2007 | Malawi | 0–0p | South Africa | COSAFA Cup | Lobamba |
| 28 Sep 2002 | South Africa | 1–0 | Malawi | COSAFA Cup | Durban |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Malawi | 1–3 | South Africa | COSAFA Cup | Blantyre |
| 21 Jul 2001 | Malawi | 1–0 | South Africa | COSAFA Cup | Blantyre |
| 14 Jul 2001 | South Africa | 2–0 | Malawi | World Cup Qualification | Durban |
| 25 Feb 2001 | Malawi | 1–2 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Blantyre |
| 15 Jun 1996 | South Africa | 3–0 | Malawi | World Cup Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 1 Jun 1996 | Malawi | 0–1 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Blantyre |
By competition
| Competition | P | Malawi | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSAFA Cup | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| World Cup Qualification | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| International Friendly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Columns: Malawi wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Malawi | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Malawi and South Africa?
South Africa have won more meetings: 8 wins to Malawi's 1, with 4 draws.
How many times have Malawi and South Africa played each other?
They have played 13 times between 1996 and 2023.
When did Malawi last play South Africa?
On 16 July 2023: South Africa 0–0 Malawi (COSAFA Cup).