Mark Hughes
| Date of birth | 01 November 1963 |
| Place of birth | Wrexham |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Forward |
Hughes ('Sparky') is a true United hero, an immensely powerful striker who became the perfect target man. Quiet off the field, he was a ferocious competitor on it, possessing a powerful shot, particularly strong on the volley. The United faithful were dismayed when he was allowed to go to FC Barcelona in 1986, but he returned to great acclaim two years later. He won two Premierships (1993, 1994), three FA Cups (1985, 1990, 1994), European Cup Winners Cup (1991) scoring both goals, and the League Cup (1991).
He added to his trophy list helping Chelsea to the FA Cup in 1997 and European Cup Winners' Cup and League Cup in 1998. He has become a successful manager, first with his native Wales, then Blackburn Rovers (2004-08) and then Manchester City and Fulham.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 05 Nov 1980 | 01 Jul 1986 | |
| Barcelona | 01 Jul 1986 | 20 Jul 1988 | |
| Bayern Munchen | 01 Oct 1987 | 31 May 1988 | L |
| Manchester United | 20 Jul 1988 | 06 Jul 1995 | |
| Chelsea | 06 Jul 1995 | 15 Jul 1998 | |
| Southampton | 15 Jul 1998 | 14 Mar 2000 | |
| Everton | 14 Mar 2000 | 24 Oct 2000 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 24 Oct 2000 | 30 Jun 2002 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-84 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1983-84 | Manchester United | League Division One | 7 | 4 |
4 |
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| 1983-84 | Manchester United | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 1984-85 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 7 | 3 |
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| 1984-85 | Manchester United | League Cup | 2 | 3 |
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| 1984-85 | Manchester United | League Division One | 38 | 16 |
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| 1984-85 | Manchester United | UEFA Cup | 8 | 2 |
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| 1985-86 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
| 1985-86 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1985-86 | Manchester United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1985-86 | Manchester United | League Division One | 40 | 17 |
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| 1988-89 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 7 | 2 |
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| 1988-89 | Manchester United | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1988-89 | Manchester United | League Division One | 38 | 14 |
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| 1989-90 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 8 | 2 |
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| 1989-90 | Manchester United | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1989-90 | Manchester United | League Division One | 36 | 1 |
13 |
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| 1990-91 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 1990-91 | Manchester United | League Division One | 29 | 2 |
10 |
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| 1990-91 | Manchester United | Rumbelows League Cup | 9 | 6 |
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| 1990-91 | Manchester United | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 7 | 1 |
3 |
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| 1991-92 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1991-92 | Manchester United | League Cup | 6 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Manchester United | League Division One | 38 | 1 |
11 |
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| 1991-92 | Manchester United | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 1991-92 | Manchester United | UEFA Super Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Manchester United | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1992-93 | Manchester United | Premier League | 41 | 15 |
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| 1992-93 | Manchester United | UEFA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 7 | 4 |
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| 1993-94 | Manchester United | League Cup | 8 | 5 |
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| 1993-94 | Manchester United | Premier League | 36 | 12 |
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| 1993-94 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 6 | 2 |
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| 1994-95 | Manchester United | Premier League | 33 | 1 |
8 |
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| 1994-95 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 2 |
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| 1995-96 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 6 | 4 |
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| 1995-96 | Chelsea | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Chelsea | Premier League | 31 | 8 |
12
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| 1996-97 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 6 | 1 |
5 |
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| 1996-97 | Chelsea | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Chelsea | Premier League | 32 | 3 |
8 |
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| 1997-98 | Chelsea | FA Charity Shield | 1 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Chelsea | League Cup | 3 | 3 |
2 |
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| 1997-98 | Chelsea | Premier League | 25 | 4 |
9 |
9
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| 1997-98 | Chelsea | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 3 |
1 |
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| 1998-99 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 |
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| 1998-99 | Southampton | Premier League | 32 | 1 |
14
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| 1999-00 | Everton | Premier League | 9 | 1 |
3
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| 1999-00 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Southampton | League Cup | 3 |
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| 1999-00 | Southampton | Premier League | 18 | 2 |
1 |
8
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| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | League Division 1 | 21 | 8 |
5 |
4
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1
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| 2000-01 | Everton | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Everton | Premier League | 6 | 3 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 4 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 4 | 17 |
1 |
3
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2000 | Coventry City v Everton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Mar 2000 | Everton v Newcastle United | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 25 Mar 2000 | Sunderland v Everton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Apr 2000 | Everton v Watford | W | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 15 Apr 2000 | Everton v Bradford City | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Apr 2000 | Everton v Liverpool | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 2000 | Everton v Arsenal | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 2000 | Leeds United v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 May 2000 | Everton v Middlesbrough | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Leeds United v Everton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2000 | Everton v Charlton Athletic | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Everton v Derby County | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Everton | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Middlesbrough v Everton | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Everton v Manchester United | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2000 | Leicester City v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Sep 2000 | Bristol Rovers v Everton | D |
1-1 Agg: 2-2 (2-4) |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Everton v Ipswich Town | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Everton v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1982-83 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 1983-84 | Wales | British Home Championship | 2 | 2 |
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| 1983-84 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
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| 1984-85 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 5 | 2 |
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| 1984-85 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | 1 |
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| 1985-86 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1985-86 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 1986-87 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1986-87 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1987-88 | Wales | International Friendly | 3 | 1 |
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| 1987-88 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 3 | 1 |
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| 1988-89 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1988-89 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 1989-90 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1989-90 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Wales | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 4 | 1 |
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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 | 2 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 6 | 2 |
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| 1992-93 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 4 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 1995-96 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 1996-97 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 6 |
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.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 1982 | Wales v Norway | D | 0-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group |
| 14 Dec 1982 | Yugoslavia v Wales | L | 2-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group |
| 20 Sep 1983 | Norway v Wales | W | 2-3 | UEFA U21 | Group |
| 15 Nov 1983 | Bulgaria v Wales | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group |
| 13 Dec 1983 | Wales v Yugoslavia | W | 1-0 | UEFA U21 | Group |
| 02 May 1984 | Wales v England | W | 1-0 | British Home Championship | |
| 22 May 1984 | Wales v Northern Ireland | D | 1-1 | British Home Championship | |
| 12 Sep 1984 | Iceland v Wales | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 17 Oct 1984 | Spain v Wales | L | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 14 Nov 1984 | Wales v Iceland | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 26 Feb 1985 | Wales v Norway | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Mar 1985 | Scotland v Wales | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 30 Apr 1985 | Wales v Spain | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 05 Jun 1985 | Norway v Wales | L | 4-2 | International Friendly | |
| 10 Sep 1985 | Wales v Scotland | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 16 Oct 1985 | Wales v Hungary | L | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
| 21 Apr 1986 | Wales v Uruguay | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Feb 1987 | Wales v USSR | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Apr 1987 | Wales v Czechoslovakia | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 09 Sep 1987 | Wales v Denmark | W | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 14 Oct 1987 | Denmark v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 11 Nov 1987 | Czechoslovakia v Wales | L | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 27 Apr 1988 | Sweden v Wales | L | 4-1 | International Friendly | |
| 01 Jun 1988 | Malta v Wales | W | 2-3 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Jun 1988 | Italy v Wales | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 14 Sep 1988 | Netherlands v Wales | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 19 Oct 1988 | Wales v Finland | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 08 Feb 1989 | Israel v Wales | D | 3-3 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Apr 1989 | Wales v Sweden | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 31 May 1989 | Wales v West Germany | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 06 Sep 1989 | Finland v Wales | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 15 Nov 1989 | West Germany v Wales | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 20 May 1990 | Wales v Costa Rica | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Sep 1990 | Denmark v Wales | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 17 Oct 1990 | Wales v Belgium | W | 3-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 14 Nov 1990 | Luxembourg v Wales | W | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 27 Mar 1991 | Belgium v Wales | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 01 May 1991 | Wales v Iceland | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 30 May 1991 | Poland v Wales | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 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 |
| 28 Apr 1993 | Czechoslovakia (RCS) v Wales | D | 1-1 | 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 |
| 09 Mar 1994 | Wales v Norway | L | 1-3 | International Friendly | |
| 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 |
| 26 Apr 1995 | Germany v Wales | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 07 Jun 1995 | Wales v Georgia | L | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 06 Sep 1995 | Wales v Moldova | W | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 24 Jan 1996 | Italy v Wales | L | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 02 Jun 1996 | San Marino v Wales | W | 0-5 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 20 Aug 1997 | Turkey v Wales | L | 6-4 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 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 |
| 14 Oct 1998 | Wales v Belarus | W | 3-2 | 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 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.