Wales v Slovakia
Since becoming independent in 1993, Slovakia have qualified for three UEFA European Championship but have only appeared at one FIFA World Cup, in South Africa in 2010.
On 5 April 1903, while still part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Český Footballový Svaz representing the Kingdom of Bohemia, played its first international; a 2–1 loss to Hungary in Budapest.
The two sides played each other a further four times before Bohemia played their final match on 13 June 1908, losing 4–0 at home to England after which FIFA, influenced by the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, suspended Bohemia's membership.
In 1918, at the end of the First World War, Czechoslovakia declared its independence from Austria-Hungary and the Čskoslovenská Asociace Fotbalová (ČSAF) was formed, becoming members of FIFA in 1919.
Their first match as Czechoslovakia was at the 1920 Summer Olympic Games tournament in Antwerp; a 7-0 victory over Yugoslavia who were also playing their first ever international match.
Following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia on 1 January 1993, the Slovenský futbalový zväz was recognised by FIFA and UEFA, however, the unified team was participating in UEFA qualifying Group 4 for the 1994 World Cup; it completed this campaign as the Reprezentace Čechů a Slováků (RCS).
They played their first international as an independent state in a 1–0 friendly victory in Dubai over the United Arab Emirates on 2 February 1994.
Following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia on 1 January 1993, the Czechoslovakian national team was participating in UEFA qualifying Group 4 for the 1994 World Cup alongside Wales; it completed this campaign as the Reprezentace Čechů a Slováků (RCS).
The first competetive game between Wales and an independent Slovakia came in 2006 in a Euro 2008 qualifier. A 5-1 defeat for Wales, memorable only because Gareth Bale scored his first goal for Wales.
Wales' first ever match at a UEFA European CVhampionship Finals was a 2-1 win over Slovakia at Euro 2016. The 4-0 friendly defeat in Trnava in 2024 was Rob Page's last match as Wales manager.
Head to Head v Czechoslovakia
| P | W | D | L | F | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| Away | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| ALL | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 15 |
Match details
| no. | date | score | scorers (wales) | venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 01/05/1957 | Wales 1-0 Czechoslovakia | Vernon | Ninian Park, Cardiff | WCQ |
| 218 | 26/05/1957 | Czechoslovakia 2-0 Wales | Stadion Československé Armády, Strahov, Prague | WCQ | |
| 293 | 21/04/1971 | Wales 1-3 Czechoslovakia | R Davies (pen) | Vetch Field, Swansea | ECQ |
| 299 | 27/10/1971 | Czechoslovakia 1-0 Wales | Letenský Stadion, Prague | ECQ | |
| 331 | 30/03/1977 | Wales 3-0 Czechoslovakia | L James (2), Deacy | Racecourse Ground, Wrexham | WCQ |
| 338 | 16/11/1977 | Czechoslovakia 1-0 Wales | Letenský Stadion, Prague | WCQ | |
| 359 | 19/11/1980 | Wales 1-0 Czechoslovakia | Giles | Ninian Park, Cardiff | WCQ |
| 365 | 09/09/1981 | Czechoslovakia 2-0 Wales | Stadion Evžena Rošického, Prague | WCQ | |
| 406 | 29/04/1987 | Wales 1-1 Czechoslovakia | Rush | Racecourse Ground, Wrexham | ECQ |
| 409 | 11/11/1987 | Czechoslovakia 2-0 Wales | Letenský Stadion, Prague | ECQ |
Head to Head v R.C.S.
| P | W | D | L | F | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ALL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Match details
| no. | date | score | scorers (wales) | venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 447 | 28/04/1993 | RCS 1-1 Wales | M Hughes | Stadion Bazaly, Ostrava | WCQ |
| 449 | 08/09/1993 | Wales 2-2 RCS | Giggs, Rush | Arms Park, Cardiff | WCQ |
Head to Head v Slovakia
| P | W | D | L | F | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Away | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Neutral | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| ALL | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 13 |
| no. | date | score | scorers (wales) | venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 542 | 07/10/2006 | Wales 1-5 Slovakia | Bale | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | ECQ |
| 552 | 12/09/2007 | Slovakia 2-5 Wales | Eastwood, Bellamy (2), og, Davies | Anton Malatinského, Trnava | ECQ |
| 625 | 11/06/2016 | Wales 2-1 Slovakia | Bale, Robson-Kanu | Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux | EC |
| 653 | 24/03/2019 | Wales 1-0 Slovakia | James | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff | ECQ |
| 658 | 10/10/2019 | Slovakia 1-1 Wales | Moore | Anton Malatinský Stadium, Trnava | ECQ |
| 711 | 09/06/2024 | Slovakia 4-0 Wales | Anton Malatinský Stadium, Trnava | Fr |
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Welsh players to have made their debut against Slovakia
No Welsh players have made their international debut against Slovakia.
