England vs Ireland
head-to-head record
- England wins
- 8
- Draws
- 8
- Ireland wins
- 3
19 meetings, 1946 to 2024Goals: England 30, Ireland 14
England and Ireland have met 19 times since 1946. England have won 8, Ireland 3, and 8 matches ended level. They last met on 17 November 2024, when England won 5–0 in the Nations League.
The 19 meetings have produced 44 goals, 2.32 per game. The biggest win is England’s 5–0 in the Nations League in 2024. England are unbeaten in the last five meetings (3 wins, 2 draws). They went 18 years without meeting, between 1995 and 2013.
Who has won more, England or Ireland?
All matches19 matches
Competitive10 matches
Friendlies9 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- England 30, Ireland 142.32 per game
- First meeting
- Ireland 0–1 EnglandFriendly, 30 Sept 1946
- Most recent
- England 5–0 IrelandNations League, 17 Nov 2024
- England’s biggest win
- England 5–0 IrelandNations League, 17 Nov 2024
- Ireland’s biggest win
- England 0–2 IrelandFriendly, 21 Sept 1949
- Most goals in a meeting
- England 5–1 IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 8 May 1957
- Current run
- England unbeaten in 5
- Biggest upset
- England 0–1 IrelandEuropean Championship, 12 Jun 1988Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 27%
- TFN Elo rating now
- England 2208 (3rd), Ireland 1763 (44th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- England5Ireland0
Nations League
London, England
- Ireland0England2
Nations League
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- England3Ireland0
Friendly
London, England
- Ireland0England0
Friendly
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- England1Ireland1
Friendly
London, England
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every England win and drops with every Ireland win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In England's home games
9 matches
531
EnglandDrawsIreland
In Ireland's home games
8 matches
341
EnglandDrawsIreland
At neutral venues
2 matches
011
EnglandDrawsIreland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | England | Draws | Ireland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11–7 |
| Euro qualifying | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5–3 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6–2 |
| Nations League | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7–0 |
| World Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
| European Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2 | 3 | |
| 1950s | 2 | 8 | |
| 1960s | 1 | 4 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 4 | |
| 1980s | 3 | 6 | |
| 1990s | 4 | 7 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 2 | |
| 2020s | 3 | 10 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | England | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 32020 to 2024 | 11995 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 71957 to 1985 | 71988 to 2015 |
The longest run of draws is 3, from 11 June 1990 to 27 March 1991.
Top scorers in England vs Ireland
- 1John AtyeoEngland3
- 2Tommy TaylorEngland3
- 3Kevin KeeganEngland2
Scorer records exist for 10 of the 19 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have England and Ireland played each other?
19 times, starting on 30 September 1946. 10 of those meetings were competitive and 9 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between England and Ireland?
England, with 8 wins to 3. 8 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in England vs Ireland?
England’s 5–0 win in the Nations League on 17 November 2024 in London.
When did England and Ireland last play?
On 17 November 2024 in London, when England won 5–0 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between England and Ireland?
In 10 competitive matches, England have 4 wins, Ireland have 1, and 5 ended level.
Every England vs Ireland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 5–0 | Ireland | Nations League | London, England | |
| Ireland | 0–2 | England | Nations League | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| England | 3–0 | Ireland | Friendly | London, England | |
| Ireland | 0–0 | England | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| England | 1–1 | Ireland | Friendly | London, England | |
| Ireland | 1–0 | England | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| England | 1–1 | Ireland | Euro qualifying | London, England | |
| Ireland | 1–1 | England | Euro qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| England | 1–1 | Ireland | World Cup | Cagliari, Italy (neutral) | |
| England | 0–1 | Ireland | European Championship | Stuttgart, Germany (neutral) | |
| England | 2–1 | Ireland | Friendly | London, England | |
| England | 2–0 | Ireland | Euro qualifying | London, England | |
| Ireland | 1–1 | England | Euro qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| England | 1–1 | Ireland | Friendly | London, England | |
| Ireland | 1–3 | England | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 1–1 | England | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| England | 5–1 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | London, England | |
| England | 0–2 | Irelandas Éire | Friendly | Liverpool, England | |
| Irelandas Éire | 0–1 | England | Friendly | Dublin, Éire |
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
Related rivalries
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England vs Wales106 meetings
England vs Northern Ireland99 meetings
England vs France35 meetings
England vs Germany35 meetings
England vs Italy32 meetings
England vs Switzerland30 meetings
England vs Spain29 meetings
More Ireland head-to-heads
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Ireland vs Netherlands23 meetings- Ireland vs Germany20 meetings
Ireland vs Denmark19 meetings- Ireland vs France19 meetings
Ireland vs Norway19 meetings- Ireland vs Switzerland19 meetings
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.