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What is England's record vs Ireland? Three Lions head-to-head stats against the Boys in Green

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:

    Total meetings

    17

    England wins

    6

    Draw

    9

    Ireland wins

    2

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  • England vs Ireland head-to-head results list

    DateResultCompetition
    30 September 1946Republic of Ireland 0-1 EnglandFriendly
    21 September 1949England 0-2 Republic of IrelandFriendly
    8 May 1957England 5-1 Republic of Ireland1958 FIFA World Cup Qualification
    19 May 1957Republic of Ireland 1-1 EnglandFriendly
    24 May 1964Republic of Ireland 1-3 EnglandFriendly
    8 September 1976England 1-1 Republic of IrelandFriendly
    25 October 1978Republic of Ireland 1-1 EnglandUEFA Euro 1980 Qualifying
    6 February 1980England 2-0 Republic of IrelandUEFA Euro 1980
    26 March 1985England 2-1 Republic of IrelandFriendly
    12 June 1988England 0-1 Republic of IrelandUEFA Euro 1988
    11 June 1990England 1-1 Republic of Ireland1990 FIFA World Cup
    14 November 1990Republic of Ireland 1-1 EnglandUEFA Euro 1992 Qualifying
    27 March 1991England 1-1 Republic of IrelandUEFA Euro 1992 Qualifying
    15 February 1995*Republic of Ireland 1-0 EnglandFriendly
    29 May 2013England 1-1 Republic of IrelandFriendly
    7 June 2015Republic of Ireland 0-0 EnglandFriendly
    12 November 2020England 3-0 Republic of IrelandFriendly
    7 September 2024Republic of Ireland vs England2024–25 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.

  • What was England's biggest defeat against Ireland?

    Ireland's last triumph over England dates back to Euro 1988. England's biggest defeat against the Republic of Ireland in football occurred on September 21, 1949, when they lost 0-2 in a friendly match at Goodison Park, Liverpool.

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