Date of birth | 08 September 1969 |
Place of birth | Deeside |
Nationality | Welsh |
Weight | 81 kg |
Height | 1.78 m |
Position | Midfielder |
Died | 27 November 2011 |
The Premier League's appearances record holder for an outfield player prior to being superseded by Ryan Giggs, Gary Speed was the ultimate model professional.
He was described by Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd as his favourite player.
Awarded an MBE in 2010, once again, he proved highly influential in midfield for Newcastle United in 2000-01.
Always comfortable on the ball, he was often employed as a playmaker in Rob Lee's absence although when Rob was in the side he tended to play in a more attacking role, making bursting runs though into advanced positions.
His aerial ability made him a constant threat at set pieces, and he again claimed his share of goals.
Gary also worked hard for the team, and could always be relied upon to track back and help out his defence when they were under pressure.
Gary was a regular in the Wales team, proudly serving his country as captain, and scored in the World Cup qualifying game in Belarus in September 2000.
He joined Bolton Wanderers in July 2004 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2007 in August 2005, then to June 2008 in August 2006.
Gary joined Sheffield United in January 2008 with a contract to June 2009.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Leeds United | 13 Jun 1988 | 01 Jul 1996 | |
Everton | 01 Jul 1996 | 06 Feb 1998 | |
Newcastle United | 06 Feb 1998 | 21 Jul 2004 | |
Bolton Wanderers | 21 Jul 2004 | 01 Jan 2008 | |
Sheffield United | 01 Jan 2008 | 14 Dec 2010 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1992-93 | Leeds United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
1992-93 | Leeds United | Premier League | 39 | 7 |
2
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1993-94 | Leeds United | Premier League | 35 | 1 |
10 |
3
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1994-95 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
1994-95 | Leeds United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
1994-95 | Leeds United | Premier League | 39 | 3 |
5
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1995-96 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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1995-96 | Leeds United | League Cup | 7 | 3 |
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1995-96 | Leeds United | Premier League | 29 | 2 |
2
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1996-97 | Everton | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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1996-97 | Everton | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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1996-97 | Everton | Premier League | 37 | 9 |
8
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1997-98 | Everton | League Cup | 3 |
1
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1997-98 | Everton | Premier League | 21 | 7 |
3
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1997-98 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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1997-98 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 13 | 1 |
1
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1998-99 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 6 | 1 |
2
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1998-99 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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1998-99 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 34 | 4 |
4 |
6
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1998-99 | Newcastle United | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 2 | ||||
1999-00 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 6 | 3 |
1
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1999-00 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
1999-00 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 36 | 9 |
6
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1999-00 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 6 | 1 |
1
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2000-01 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2000-01 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 4 | 1 |
1
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2000-01 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 35 | 5 |
8
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1
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2001-02 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2001-02 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 3 |
1
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2001-02 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 28 | 1 |
5 |
3
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2001-02 | Newcastle United | UEFA Intertoto Cup | 6 | 2 |
1
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2002-03 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 23 | 1 |
2 |
5
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2002-03 | Newcastle United | UEFA Champions League | 12 | 1 |
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2003-04 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2003-04 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 |
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2003-04 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 37 | 1 |
3 |
6
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2003-04 | Newcastle United | UEFA Champions League | 2 | ||||
2003-04 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 11 | 1 |
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2004-05 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 |
1
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2004-05 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 37 | 1 |
1 |
1
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2005-06 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2005-06 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
2005-06 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 29 | 2 |
4 |
2
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2005-06 | Bolton Wanderers | UEFA Cup | 2 | 3 |
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2006-07 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2006-07 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
2006-07 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 38 | 8 |
4
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2007-08 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 11 | 3 |
1 |
2
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2007-08 | Bolton Wanderers | UEFA Cup | 3 |
1
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2007-08 | Sheffield United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2007-08 | Sheffield United | League Championship | 20 | 3 |
3
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2008-09 | Sheffield United | League Championship | 17 | 3 |
2
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2008-09 | Sheffield United | League Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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17 Aug 1996 | Everton v Newcastle United | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
21 Aug 1996 | Manchester United v Everton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
24 Aug 1996 | Tottenham Hotspur v Everton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
04 Sep 1996 | Everton v Aston Villa | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
07 Sep 1996 | Wimbledon v Everton | L | 4-0 | Premier League | |
14 Sep 1996 | Everton v Middlesbrough | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
18 Sep 1996 | Everton v York City | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
21 Sep 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
24 Sep 1996 | York City v Everton | L |
3-2 Agg: 4-3 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
28 Sep 1996 | Everton v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
12 Oct 1996 | Everton v West Ham United | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
28 Oct 1996 | Nottingham Forest v Everton | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
04 Nov 1996 | Everton v Coventry City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
16 Nov 1996 | Everton v Southampton | W | 7-1 | Premier League | |
20 Nov 1996 | Liverpool v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
23 Nov 1996 | Leicester City v Everton | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
30 Nov 1996 | Everton v Sunderland | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
07 Dec 1996 | Chelsea v Everton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
16 Dec 1996 | Derby County v Everton | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
21 Dec 1996 | Everton v Leeds United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
26 Dec 1996 | Middlesbrough v Everton | L | 4-2 | Premier League | |
28 Dec 1996 | Everton v Wimbledon | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
01 Jan 1997 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
05 Jan 1997 | Everton v Swindon Town | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
11 Jan 1997 | Sheffield Wednesday v Everton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
19 Jan 1997 | Arsenal v Everton | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
25 Jan 1997 | Everton v Bradford City | L | 2-3 | FA Cup | 4th round |
29 Jan 1997 | Newcastle United v Everton | L | 4-1 | Premier League | |
01 Feb 1997 | Everton v Nottingham Forest | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
22 Feb 1997 | Coventry City v Everton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
01 Mar 1997 | Everton v Arsenal | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
05 Mar 1997 | Southampton v Everton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
08 Mar 1997 | Leeds United v Everton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
22 Mar 1997 | Everton v Manchester United | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
05 Apr 1997 | Aston Villa v Everton | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
09 Apr 1997 | Everton v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
12 Apr 1997 | Everton v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
16 Apr 1997 | Everton v Liverpool | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
19 Apr 1997 | West Ham United v Everton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
03 May 1997 | Sunderland v Everton | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
11 May 1997 | Everton v Chelsea | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
09 Aug 1997 | Everton v Crystal Palace | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
23 Aug 1997 | Everton v West Ham United | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
27 Aug 1997 | Everton v Manchester United | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
01 Sep 1997 | Bolton Wanderers v Everton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
13 Sep 1997 | Derby County v Everton | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
16 Sep 1997 | Scunthorpe United v Everton | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
20 Sep 1997 | Everton v Barnsley | W | 4-2 | Premier League | |
24 Sep 1997 | Newcastle United v Everton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
27 Sep 1997 | Everton v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
01 Oct 1997 | Everton v Scunthorpe United | W |
5-0 Agg: 6-0 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
04 Oct 1997 | Sheffield Wednesday v Everton | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
15 Oct 1997 | Coventry City v Everton | L | 4-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
18 Oct 1997 | Everton v Liverpool | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
25 Oct 1997 | Coventry City v Everton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
02 Nov 1997 | Everton v Southampton | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
08 Nov 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Everton | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
22 Nov 1997 | Aston Villa v Everton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
26 Nov 1997 | Chelsea v Everton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
29 Nov 1997 | Everton v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
06 Dec 1997 | Leeds United v Everton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
13 Dec 1997 | Everton v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
20 Dec 1997 | Leicester City v Everton | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
10 Jan 1998 | Crystal Palace v Everton | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
18 Jan 1998 | Everton v Chelsea | W | 3-1 | Premier League |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1989-90 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 |
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1989-90 | Wales | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
1990-91 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | 1 |
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1990-91 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 2 |
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1990-91 | Wales | Under-21 | 2 | 2 |
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1991-92 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
1991-92 | Wales | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
1991-92 | Wales | Kirin Japan Cup | 2 | ||||
1991-92 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 1 | 1 |
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1992-93 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 1 |
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1992-93 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
1993-94 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 1 |
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1993-94 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
1994-95 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 6 | 1 |
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1995-96 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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1995-96 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 2 | 1 |
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1996-97 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 1 |
1 |
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1996-97 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
1997-98 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
1997-98 | Wales | International Friendly | 4 | ||||
1998-99 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 5 | ||||
1999-00 | Wales | International Friendly | 4 | ||||
1999-00 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 2 | ||||
2000-01 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 7 | 1 |
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2001-02 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
2001-02 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 |
1
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2002-03 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
2002-03 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 4 | 2 |
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2003-04 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 6 |
1
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2004-05 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 1 |
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2004-05 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 |
1
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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19 May 1990 | Wales v Poland | W | 2-0 | U21 | |
20 May 1990 | Wales v Costa Rica | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
11 Sep 1990 | Denmark v Wales | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
14 Nov 1990 | Luxembourg v Wales | W | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
05 Dec 1990 | England v Wales | D | 0-0 | Under-21 | |
06 Feb 1991 | Wales v Republic of Ireland | L | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
01 May 1991 | Wales v Iceland | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
29 May 1991 | Poland v Wales | W | 1-2 | U21 | |
05 Jun 1991 | Wales v Germany | W | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
11 Sep 1991 | Wales v Brazil | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
16 Oct 1991 | Germany v Wales | L | 4-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
13 Nov 1991 | Wales v Luxembourg | W | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
19 Feb 1992 | Republic of Ireland v Wales | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
20 May 1992 | Romania v Wales | L | 5-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
30 May 1992 | Netherlands v Wales | L | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
03 Jun 1992 | Argentina v Wales | L | 1-0 | KIRIN JAPAN CUP | |
07 Jun 1992 | Japan v Wales | W | 0-1 | KIRIN JAPAN CUP | |
09 Sep 1992 | Wales v Faroe Islands | W | 6-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
14 Oct 1992 | Cyprus v Wales | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
18 Nov 1992 | Belgium v Wales | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
17 Feb 1993 | Republic of Ireland v Wales | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
31 Mar 1993 | Wales v Belgium | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
06 Jun 1993 | Faroe Islands v Wales | W | 0-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
08 Sep 1993 | Wales v Czechoslovakia (rcs) | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
13 Oct 1993 | Wales v Cyprus | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
17 Nov 1993 | Wales v Romania | L | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
09 Mar 1994 | Wales v Norway | L | 1-3 | International Friendly | |
20 Apr 1994 | Wales v Sweden | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
07 Sep 1994 | Wales v Albania | W | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
12 Oct 1994 | Moldova v Wales | L | 3-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
16 Nov 1994 | Georgia v Wales | L | 5-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
14 Dec 1994 | Wales v Bulgaria | L | 0-3 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
29 Mar 1995 | Bulgaria v Wales | L | 3-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
26 Apr 1995 | Germany v Wales | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
06 Sep 1995 | Wales v Moldova | W | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
11 Oct 1995 | Wales v Germany | L | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
24 Jan 1996 | Italy v Wales | L | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
24 Apr 1996 | Switzerland v Wales | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
31 Aug 1996 | Wales v San Marino | W | 6-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
05 Oct 1996 | Wales v Netherlands | L | 1-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
09 Nov 1996 | Netherlands v Wales | L | 7-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
14 Dec 1996 | Wales v Turkey | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
11 Feb 1997 | Wales v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
29 Mar 1997 | Wales v Belgium | L | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
27 May 1997 | Scotland v Wales | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
20 Aug 1997 | Turkey v Wales | L | 6-4 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
12 Nov 1997 | Brazil v Wales | L | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
25 Mar 1998 | Wales v Jamaica | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
03 Jun 1998 | Malta v Wales | W | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
06 Jun 1998 | Tunisia v Wales | L | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
05 Sep 1998 | Wales v Italy | L | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
10 Oct 1998 | Denmark v Wales | W | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
31 Mar 1999 | Switzerland v Wales | L | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
05 Jun 1999 | Italy v Wales | L | 4-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
09 Jun 1999 | Wales v Denmark | L | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
04 Sep 1999 | Belarus v Wales | W | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
09 Oct 1999 | Wales v Switzerland | L | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
23 Feb 2000 | Qatar v Wales | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
29 Mar 2000 | Wales v Finland | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
23 May 2000 | Wales v Brazil | L | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
02 Jun 2000 | Portugal v Wales | L | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
02 Sep 2000 | Belarus v Wales | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
07 Oct 2000 | Wales v Norway | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
11 Oct 2000 | Poland v Wales | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
24 Mar 2001 | Armenia v Wales | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
28 Mar 2001 | Wales v Ukraine | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
02 Jun 2001 | Wales v Poland | L | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
06 Jun 2001 | Ukraine v Wales | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
06 Oct 2001 | Wales v Belarus | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
13 Feb 2002 | Wales v Argentina | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
14 May 2002 | Wales v Germany | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
07 Sep 2002 | Finland v Wales | W | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
16 Oct 2002 | Wales v Italy | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
20 Nov 2002 | Azerbaijan v Wales | W | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
12 Feb 2003 | Wales v Bosnia and Herzegovina | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
29 Mar 2003 | Wales v Azerbaijan | W | 4-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
20 Aug 2003 | Serbia and Montenegro v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
06 Sep 2003 | Italy v Wales | L | 4-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
10 Sep 2003 | Wales v Finland | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
11 Oct 2003 | Wales v Serbia and Montenegro | L | 2-3 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
15 Nov 2003 | Russia v Wales | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Play-off 1st leg |
19 Nov 2003 | Wales v Russia | L | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Play-off 2nd leg |
18 Feb 2004 | Wales v Scotland | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
18 Aug 2004 | Latvia v Wales | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
04 Sep 2004 | Azerbaijan v Wales | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
08 Sep 2004 | Wales v Northern Ireland | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
09 Oct 2004 | England v Wales | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
13 Oct 2004 | Wales v Poland | L | 2-3 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.