England vs Nigeria
head-to-head record
- England wins
- 2
- Draws
- 1
- Nigeria wins
- 0
3 meetings, 1994 to 2018Goals: England 3, Nigeria 1
England and Nigeria have met 3 times since 1994. England have won 2, Nigeria 0, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 2 June 2018, when England won 2–1 in a friendly.
The 3 meetings have produced 4 goals, 1.33 per game. England are unbeaten in the last three meetings (2 wins, 1 draw). They went 15 years without meeting, between 2002 and 2018.
Who has won more, England or Nigeria?
All matches3 matches
Competitive1 match
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- England 3, Nigeria 11.33 per game
- First meeting
- England 1–0 NigeriaFriendly, 16 Nov 1994
- Most recent
- England 2–1 NigeriaFriendly, 2 Jun 2018
- England’s biggest win
- England 2–1 NigeriaFriendly, 2 Jun 2018
- Most goals in a meeting
- England 2–1 NigeriaFriendly, 2 Jun 2018
- Current run
- England unbeaten in 3
- TFN Elo rating now
- England 2208 (3rd), Nigeria 1819 (36th)How the rating works
All 3 meetings
- England2Nigeria1
Friendly
London, England
- Nigeria0England0
World Cup
Osaka, Japan (neutral)
- England1Nigeria0
Friendly
London, England
Home, away and neutral
In England's home games
2 matches
200
EnglandDrawsNigeria
At neutral venues
1 match
010
EnglandDrawsNigeria
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | England | Draws | Nigeria | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3–1 |
| World Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | England | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12018 | None |
| Unbeaten meetings | 31994 to 2018 | 12002 |
Questions answered
How many times have England and Nigeria played each other?
3 times, starting on 16 November 1994. 1 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between England and Nigeria?
England, with 2 wins to 0. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in England vs Nigeria?
England’s 2–1 win in a friendly on 2 June 2018 in London.
When did England and Nigeria last play?
On 2 June 2018 in London, when England won 2–1 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between England and Nigeria?
In 1 competitive match, England have 0 wins, Nigeria have 0, and 1 ended level.
Every England vs Nigeria result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 2–1 | Nigeria | Friendly | London, England | |
| Nigeria | 0–0 | England | World Cup | Osaka, Japan (neutral) | |
| England | 1–0 | Nigeria | Friendly | London, England |
Recent form
England
- Wv Czech RepublicNations League3–0Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Wat CroatiaNations League7–0Sat 3 Oct 2026
- Wat Czech RepublicNations League2–0Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lv SpainNations League2–3Sat 26 Sept 2026
- Wv FranceWorld Cup6–4Sat 18 Jul 2026
Nigeria
- Dat RussiaFriendly3–3Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Lv Guinea-BissauAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–3Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wv MadagascarAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lat PortugalFriendly1–2Wed 10 Jun 2026
- Dat PolandFriendly2–2Wed 3 Jun 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.