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

  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.

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