International Friendly · Wednesday 24 September 1924 · Belfast, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland 1–2 South Africa (24 Sep 1924): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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Northern Ireland winDrawSouth Africa win
Based on Elo ratings (Northern Ireland 1337, South Africa 1526) and the outcomes of 5,807 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Northern Ireland and South Africa.
- Northern Ireland won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- South Africa won 1 of their last 1 matches before this game, scoring 1 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Northern Ireland 1337, South Africa 1526 — South Africa were favourites.
Northern Ireland: last 5 matches
- 0–1 vs Wales15 Mar 1924 · British Home Championship
- 0–2 vs Scotland1 Mar 1924 · British Home Championship
- 2–1 vs England20 Oct 1923 · British Home Championship
- 3–0 vs Wales14 Apr 1923 · British Home Championship
- 0–1 vs Scotland3 Mar 1923 · British Home Championship
South Africa: last 1 matches
- 1–0 vs Argentina9 Jul 1906 · International Friendly