Netherlands vs South Africa: head to head

3 matches · 1924–1997

3Netherlands wins
0Draws
0South Africa wins
13–4Goals

Rivalry summary

Netherlands 3Draws 0South Africa 0

Netherlands and South Africa have met 3 times since 1924. Netherlands lead the head-to-head with 3 wins to South Africa's 0, and 0 matches ended level.

Goals: Netherlands 13, South Africa 4 (5.67 per match).

The most recent meeting was on 4 June 1997: South Africa 0–2 Netherlands (International Friendly).

The biggest margin in this fixture was Netherlands 9–3 South Africa on 12 November 1958.

Rivalry facts

Most common result
Netherlands 2–1 South Africa (1 times)
Netherlands at home
2W 0D 0L in 2 games
South Africa at home
0W 0D 1L in 1 games
Longest Netherlands unbeaten run
3 matches
Longest South Africa unbeaten run
0 matches
Goals per game
5.67

All 3 results

DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionCity
4 Jun 1997South Africa0–2NetherlandsInternational FriendlyJohannesburg
12 Nov 1958Netherlands9–3South AfricaInternational FriendlyEindhoven
2 Nov 1924Netherlands2–1South AfricaInternational FriendlyAmsterdam

By competition

CompetitionPNetherlandsDrawSouth Africa
International Friendly3300

Columns: Netherlands wins, draws, South Africa wins.

By decade

DecadeNetherlandsDrawSouth Africa
1920s100
1950s100
1990s100

Frequently asked questions

Who has won more matches between Netherlands and South Africa?

Netherlands have won more meetings: 3 wins to South Africa's 0, with 0 draws.

How many times have Netherlands and South Africa played each other?

They have played 3 times between 1924 and 1997.

When did Netherlands last play South Africa?

On 4 June 1997: South Africa 0–2 Netherlands (International Friendly).