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Italy vs England – Head to head record, results & stats

Italy logo

Italy

W D W L L
11
meetings
36 goals total
Last: 17 Oct 2023
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England

L D L W W
5
Italy wins
3
Draws
3
England wins
45% 27% 28%
19
Goals scored
17

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Match averages

3.27
Avg goals / game
82%
Both to score
64%
Over 2.5 goals
2 / 1
Clean sheets (Italy / England)

Biggest wins

All meetings (11)

Date Home Score Away Result Competition
17 Oct 2023 England 3 - 1 Italy L UEFA European Championship
23 Mar 2023 Italy 1 - 2 England L UEFA European Championship
23 Sep 2022 Italy 1 - 0 England W UEFA Nations League
11 Jun 2022 England 0 - 0 Italy D UEFA Nations League
11 Jul 2021 Italy 5 - 4 England W UEFA European Championship
27 Mar 2018 England 1 - 1 Italy D International Friendly
31 Mar 2015 Italy 1 - 1 England D International Friendly
14 Jun 2014 England 1 - 2 Italy W FIFA World Cup
15 Aug 2012 England 2 - 1 Italy L International Club Friend…
24 Jun 2012 England 2 - 4 Italy W UEFA European Championship
07 Jul 1990 Italy 2 - 1 England W FIFA World Cup

By venue

At Italy 3W 1D 1L
At England 2W 2D 2L

Competitions faced in

Year-by-year

Year Italy D England
2023 0 0 2
2022 1 1 0
2021 1 0 0
2018 0 1 0
2015 0 1 0
2014 1 0 0
2012 1 0 1
1990 1 0 0
First meeting
07 Jul 1990

About this head-to-head

Italy and England have met 11 times on record. Italy lead with 5 wins, England have won 3 times and the two clubs have drawn 3 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 07 July 1990.

This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Italy vs England. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Italy and England.

Across their recorded meetings, Italy have found the net 19 times against England, while England have scored 17 times in reply — a combined 36 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 17 October 2023, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 1990. Follow every upcoming Italy versus England clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.

Italy vs England — head-to-head FAQ

How many times have Italy and England played each other?

Italy and England have met 11 times on record, with the first meeting on 07 July 1990.

Who has won more, Italy or England?

Italy have the edge with 5 wins to England's 3, with 3 draws between them.

How many goals are scored when Italy play England?

Their meetings produce 3.27 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 82% of them.