Robbie Savage
| Date of birth | 18 October 1974 |
| Place of birth | Wrexham |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Once again a truly inspirational figure for Leicester City in 2000-01, Robbie appeared to revel in the extra responsibility handed to him when Neil Lennon departed.
Very much a cult figure at Filbert Street, he seemed to have a never-ending supply of energy.
He also found himself in the opposition box more often than in the past and duly took advantage with some cool finishes, notably a memorable strike at home to West Ham United.
Unfortunately, he was injured in the Wycombe Wanderers FA Cup tie and subsequently had to undergo a cartilage operation.
His influence was clearly missed in the next few games although, remarkably, he was back playing just 17 days after submitting himself to the surgeon's knife.
A right-footed midfielder or wing back, he has a level of skill that is easily overlooked.
Robbie also represented Wales during the campaign winning four more caps.
His contract at Birmingham City was extended to June 2008 in July 2004 before joining Blackburn Rovers in January 2005 with a contract to June 2008 that was extended to June 2009 in December 2006.
He joined Derby County in January 2008 with a contract to June 2010 that was extended to June 2011 in August 2009.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 05 Jul 1993 | 22 Jul 1994 | |
| Crewe Alexandra | 22 Jul 1994 | 23 Jul 1997 | |
| Leicester City | 23 Jul 1997 | 30 May 2002 | |
| Birmingham City | 30 May 2002 | 19 Jan 2005 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 19 Jan 2005 | 09 Jan 2008 | |
| Derby County | 09 Jan 2008 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 30 Sep 2008 | 30 Oct 2008 | L |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Crewe Alexandra | FA Cup | 2 |
1
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| 1997-98 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Leicester City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Leicester City | Premier League | 28 | 7 |
2 |
4
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| 1997-98 | Leicester City | UEFA Cup | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Leicester City | League Cup | 5 | 2 |
1
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| 1998-99 | Leicester City | Premier League | 29 | 5 |
1 |
3
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| 1999-00 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 5 |
1
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| 1999-00 | Leicester City | League Cup | 7 |
1
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| 1999-00 | Leicester City | Premier League | 35 | 1 |
4
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| 2000-01 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Leicester City | Premier League | 33 | 4 |
7
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| 2000-01 | Leicester City | UEFA Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Leicester City | League Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Leicester City | Premier League | 35 |
14
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| 2002-03 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 33 | 5 |
9
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| 2003-04 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 31 | 3 |
13
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| 2004-05 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 18 | 4 |
5
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| 2004-05 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
2
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| 2004-05 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 9 |
3
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| 2005-06 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 6 |
2
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| 2005-06 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 34 | 1 |
10
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1
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| 2006-07 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 21 |
8
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| 2006-07 | Blackburn Rovers | UEFA Cup | 6 | 2 |
1
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| 2007-08 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2007-08 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 10 | 2 |
4
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| 2007-08 | Blackburn Rovers | UEFA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Blackburn Rovers | UEFA Intertoto Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Derby County | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Derby County | Premier League | 16 |
4
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| 2008-09 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League One | 6 |
3
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| 2008-09 | Derby County | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Derby County | League Championship | 20 | 2 |
1 |
2
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| 2008-09 | Derby County | League Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Derby County | FA Cup | 3 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Derby County | League Championship | 45 | 1 |
2 |
8
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| 2009-10 | Derby County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Derby County | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Derby County | League Championship | 37 | 3 |
4 |
13
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| 2010-11 | Derby County | League Cup | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Jan 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Colchester United | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 02 Feb 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Feb 2005 | Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 12 Feb 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Norwich City | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Feb 2005 | Burnley v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 01 Mar 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Burnley | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 16 Apr 2005 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 20 Apr 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Crystal Palace | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Apr 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Apr 2005 | West Bromwich Albion v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Fulham | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 15 May 2005 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Aug 2005 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Aug 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Fulham | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Aug 2005 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 2005 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 21 Sep 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Huddersfield Town | W | 3-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 24 Sep 2005 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 2005 | Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Oct 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Birmingham City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United | W | 3-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 29 Oct 2005 | Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers | L | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Nov 2005 | Manchester City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Nov 2005 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Charlton Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-3 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 10 Dec 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v West Ham United | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 Dec 2005 | Fulham v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Dec 2005 | Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 5th round |
| 26 Dec 2005 | Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 31 Dec 2005 | Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Portsmouth | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Jan 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Queens Park Rangers | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Jan 2006 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Jan 2006 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | L |
2-1 Agg: 3-2 |
League Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 28 Jan 2006 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 4-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 01 Feb 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | W | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 04 Feb 2006 | West Bromwich Albion v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Feb 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Sunderland | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Feb 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Mar 2006 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 11 Mar 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Mar 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Apr 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Apr 2006 | Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 16 Apr 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Apr 2006 | Birmingham City v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 2006 | Charlton Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 02 May 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Aug 2006 | Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Aug 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 2006 | Sheffield United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 2006 | Red Bull Salzburg v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | UEFA Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 17 Sep 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City | W | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 23 Sep 2006 | Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Sep 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Red Bull Salzburg | W |
2-0 Agg: 4-2 |
UEFA Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 01 Oct 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Wigan Athletic | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Oct 2006 | Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Oct 2006 | Wisla Kraków v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | UEFA Cup | Group E |
| 22 Oct 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Nov 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v FC Basel | W | 3-0 | UEFA Cup | Group E |
| 19 Nov 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Nov 2006 | Feyenoord v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | UEFA Cup | Group E |
| 02 Dec 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Fulham | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Dec 2006 | Charlton Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Dec 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 13 Dec 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v AS Nancy | W | 1-0 | UEFA Cup | Group E |
| 16 Dec 2006 | Reading v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 23 Dec 2006 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | L | 6-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Dec 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2007 | Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 13 Jan 2007 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 20 Jan 2007 | Manchester City v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 23 Jan 2007 | Watford v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Jul 2007 | FK Vetra v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-2 | Intertoto Cup | 3rd round 1st leg |
| 28 Jul 2007 | Blackburn Rovers v FK Vetra | W |
4-0 Agg: 6-0 |
Intertoto Cup | 3rd round 2nd leg |
| 11 Aug 2007 | Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 16 Aug 2007 | MyPa-47 v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | UEFA Cup | 2nd qualifying round 1st leg |
| 19 Aug 2007 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2007 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Sep 2007 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Sep 2007 | Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 2007 | Larissa v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | UEFA Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 2007 | Blackburn Rovers v Portsmouth | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Sep 2007 | Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 Oct 2007 | Blackburn Rovers v Larissa | W |
2-1 Agg: 2-3 |
UEFA Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 07 Oct 2007 | Blackburn Rovers v Birmingham City | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Oct 2007 | Blackburn Rovers v Reading | W | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 28 Oct 2007 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 09 Dec 2007 | Blackburn Rovers v West Ham United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Dec 2007 | Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | L | 5-3 | Premier League | |
| 18 Dec 2007 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | L | 2-3 | League Cup | 5th round |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-93 | Wales | UEFA Under-18 | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 3 | 1 |
1
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| 1999-00 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 4 |
3
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| 2001-02 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Wales | International Friendly | 3 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 3 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 4 |
3
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| 2004-05 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 3 |
1
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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.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct 1992 | Wales v Netherlands | L | 0-1 | UEFA Under-18 | Group 10 |
| 11 Nov 1992 | Netherlands v Wales | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-18 | Group 10 |
| 28 Mar 1995 | Bulgaria v Wales | L | 3-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 7 |
| 25 Apr 1995 | Germany v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 7 |
| 06 Jun 1995 | Wales v Georgia | W | 5-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 7 |
| 05 Sep 1995 | Wales v Moldova | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 7 |
| 10 Oct 1995 | Wales v Germany | L | 1-5 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 7 |
| 15 Nov 1995 | Albania v Wales | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 24 Apr 1996 | Switzerland v Wales | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 02 Jun 1996 | San Marino v Wales | W | 0-5 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 11 Feb 1997 | Wales v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 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 |
| 11 Oct 1997 | Belgium v Wales | L | 3-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 25 Mar 1998 | Wales v Jamaica | D | 0-0 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 09 Oct 1999 | Wales v Switzerland | L | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
| 29 Mar 2000 | Wales v Finland | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 23 May 2000 | Wales v Brazil | L | 0-3 | 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 |
| 02 Jun 2001 | Wales v Poland | L | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 01 Sep 2001 | Wales v Armenia | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 05 Sep 2001 | Norway v Wales | L | 3-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 13 Feb 2002 | Wales v Argentina | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Mar 2002 | Wales v Czech Republic | D | 0-0 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | Hungary v Wales | W | 1-2 | 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 |
| 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.