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<p>The football rivalry between England and the Republic of Ireland is one of the most intriguing and historic in international football.</p><p>Spanning over seven decades, this rivalry has seen numerous memorable matches, moments of controversy, and a passionate fanbase on both sides.</p><p>Here, <strong>GOAL </strong>takes a deep dive into the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two sides.</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

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

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<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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:</p><table><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Total meetings</strong></p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>England wins</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Draw</strong></p></td><td><p>9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Ireland wins</strong></p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

What is England's overall record vs Ireland? 

<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Result</th><th>Competition</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>30 September 1946</td><td>Republic of Ireland 0-1 England</td><td>Friendly</td></tr><tr><td>21 September 1949</td><td>England 0-2 Republic of Ireland</td><td>Friendly</td></tr><tr><td>8 May 1957</td><td>England 5-1 Republic of Ireland</td><td>1958 FIFA World Cup Qualification</td></tr><tr><td>19 May 1957</td><td>Republic of Ireland 1-1 England</td><td>Friendly</td></tr><tr><td>24 May 1964</td><td>Republic of Ireland 1-3 England</td><td>Friendly</td></tr><tr><td>8 September 1976</td><td>England 1-1 Republic of Ireland</td><td>Friendly</td></tr><tr><td>25 October 1978</td><td>Republic of Ireland 1-1 England</td><td>UEFA Euro 1980 Qualifying</td></tr><tr><td>6 February 1980</td><td>England 2-0 Republic of Ireland</td><td>UEFA Euro 1980</td></tr><tr><td>26 March 1985</td><td>England 2-1 Republic of Ireland</td><td>Friendly</td></tr><tr><td>12 June 1988</td><td>England 0-1 Republic of Ireland</td><td>UEFA Euro 1988</td></tr><tr><td>11 June 1990</td><td>England 1-1 Republic of Ireland</td><td>1990 FIFA World Cup</td></tr><tr><td>14 November 1990</td><td>Republic of Ireland 1-1 England</td><td>UEFA Euro 1992 Qualifying</td></tr><tr><td>27 March 1991</td><td>England 1-1 Republic of Ireland</td><td>UEFA Euro 1992 Qualifying</td></tr><tr><td>15 February 1995*</td><td>Republic of Ireland 1-0 England</td><td>Friendly</td></tr><tr><td>29 May 2013</td><td>England 1-1 Republic of Ireland</td><td>Friendly</td></tr><tr><td>7 June 2015</td><td>Republic of Ireland 0-0 England</td><td>Friendly</td></tr><tr><td>12 November 2020</td><td>England 3-0 Republic of Ireland</td><td>Friendly</td></tr><tr><td>7 September 2024</td><td>Republic of Ireland vs England</td><td>2024–25 UEFA Nations League</td></tr></tbody></table><p>(*) - 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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

When was the last meeting between England and Ireland?

<p>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.</p>

What was England's biggest win against Ireland? 

<p>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.</p>

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GOAL brings to you the all time head to head stats between England and Republic of Ireland.