GOAL brings to you the all time head to head stats between England and Republic of Ireland.
The football rivalry between England and the Republic of Ireland is one of the most intriguing and historic in international football.
Spanning over seven decades, this rivalry has seen numerous memorable matches, moments of controversy, and a passionate fanbase on both sides.
Here, GOAL takes a deep dive into the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two sides.
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What is England's overall record vs Ireland?
The first official encounter between England and the Republic of Ireland took place on September 30, 1946, at Dalymount Park in Dublin. England emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline, setting the stage for a rivalry that would evolve over the years.
The second match, held in 1949, marked a significant milestone as Ireland became the first non-British team to defeat England on their home soil, winning 2-0 at Goodison Park, Liverpool.
As of now, England and the Republic of Ireland have faced each other a total of 17 times in international football. The overall record stands as follows:
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Total meetings
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17
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England wins
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6
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Draw
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9
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Ireland wins
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2
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England vs Ireland head-to-head results list
| Date |
Result |
Competition |
| 30 September 1946 |
Republic of Ireland 0-1 England |
Friendly |
| 21 September 1949 |
England 0-2 Republic of Ireland |
Friendly |
| 8 May 1957 |
England 5-1 Republic of Ireland |
1958 FIFA World Cup Qualification |
| 19 May 1957 |
Republic of Ireland 1-1 England |
Friendly |
| 24 May 1964 |
Republic of Ireland 1-3 England |
Friendly |
| 8 September 1976 |
England 1-1 Republic of Ireland |
Friendly |
| 25 October 1978 |
Republic of Ireland 1-1 England |
UEFA Euro 1980 Qualifying |
| 6 February 1980 |
England 2-0 Republic of Ireland |
UEFA Euro 1980 |
| 26 March 1985 |
England 2-1 Republic of Ireland |
Friendly |
| 12 June 1988 |
England 0-1 Republic of Ireland |
UEFA Euro 1988 |
| 11 June 1990 |
England 1-1 Republic of Ireland |
1990 FIFA World Cup |
| 14 November 1990 |
Republic of Ireland 1-1 England |
UEFA Euro 1992 Qualifying |
| 27 March 1991 |
England 1-1 Republic of Ireland |
UEFA Euro 1992 Qualifying |
| 15 February 1995* |
Republic of Ireland 1-0 England |
Friendly |
| 29 May 2013 |
England 1-1 Republic of Ireland |
Friendly |
| 7 June 2015 |
Republic of Ireland 0-0 England |
Friendly |
| 12 November 2020 |
England 3-0 Republic of Ireland |
Friendly |
| 7 September 2024 |
Republic of Ireland vs England |
2024–25 UEFA Nations League |
(*) – Match was called off after 27 minutes due to the Lansdowne Road football riot. The result was declared void but players were still credited with international caps.
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When was the last meeting between England and Ireland?
England's 3-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in a 2020 friendly match marked the end of a six-game draw streak between the two teams, which had lasted since Ireland's 1-0 triumph at the 1988 European Championship. Jadon Sancho, Harry Maguire and Dominic Calvert-Lewin got onto the scoresheet that day.
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What was England's biggest win against Ireland?
England's biggest win against the Republic of Ireland in football occurred on May 8, 1957, when they defeated Ireland 5-1 during the 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification match. Tommy Taylor bagged a well-taken hat-trick, while John Atyeo came away with a brace. Ireland's Dermot Curtis scored the consolation for the Boys in Green that day.
