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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

2 England1 drawNigeria 0

Competitive1 match

0 England1 drawNigeria 0

Friendlies2 matches

2 England0 drawsNigeria 0

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

  1. England2Nigeria1

    Friendly

    London, England

  2. Nigeria0England0

    World Cup

    Osaka, Japan (neutral)

  3. 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

Record by competition
CompetitionPlayedEnglandDrawsNigeriaGoals
Friendly22003–1
World Cup10100–0

Meetings by decade

England wins Draws Nigeria wins
Meetings by decade
DecadeResultsPlayedGoals
1990s11
2000s10
2010s13

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run ofEnglandNigeria
Wins in a row12018None
Unbeaten meetings31994 to 201812002

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

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Every England vs Nigeria result
DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionVenue
England2–1NigeriaFriendlyLondon, England
Nigeria0–0EnglandWorld CupOsaka, Japan (neutral)
England1–0NigeriaFriendlyLondon, England

Recent form

England

  1. Wv Czech RepublicNations League3–0Tue 6 Oct 2026
  2. Wat CroatiaNations League7–0Sat 3 Oct 2026
  3. Wat Czech RepublicNations League2–0Tue 29 Sept 2026
  4. Lv SpainNations League2–3Sat 26 Sept 2026
  5. Wv FranceWorld Cup6–4Sat 18 Jul 2026

Nigeria

  1. Dat RussiaFriendly3–3Tue 6 Oct 2026
  2. Lv Guinea-BissauAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–3Tue 29 Sept 2026
  3. Wv MadagascarAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
  4. Lat PortugalFriendly1–2Wed 10 Jun 2026
  5. Dat PolandFriendly2–2Wed 3 Jun 2026

Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.