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

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Nigeria

D L
2
meetings
3 goals total
Last: 02 Jun 2018
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England

D W
0
Nigeria wins
1
Draws
1
England wins
0% 50% 50%
1
Goals scored
2

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Match averages

1.5
Avg goals / game
50%
Both to score
50%
Over 2.5 goals
1 / 1
Clean sheets (Nigeria / England)

Biggest wins

All meetings (2)

Date Home Score Away Result Competition
02 Jun 2018 England 2 - 1 Nigeria L International Friendly
12 Jun 2002 Nigeria 0 - 0 England D FIFA World Cup

By venue

At Nigeria 0W 1D 0L
At England 1W 0D 0L

Competitions faced in

Year-by-year

Year Nigeria D England
2018 0 0 1
2002 0 1 0
First meeting
12 Jun 2002

About this head-to-head

Nigeria and England have met 2 times on record. Nigeria lead with 0 wins, England have won 1 time and the two clubs have drawn 1 match between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 12 June 2002.

This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Nigeria 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: Nigeria and England.

Across their recorded meetings, Nigeria have found the net 1 time against England, while England have scored 2 times in reply — a combined 3 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 02 June 2018, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2002. Follow every upcoming Nigeria 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.

Nigeria vs England — head-to-head FAQ

How many times have Nigeria and England played each other?

Nigeria and England have met 2 times on record, with the first meeting on 12 June 2002.

Who has won more, Nigeria or England?

England have the edge with 1 win to Nigeria's 0, with 1 draw between them.

How many goals are scored when Nigeria play England?

Their meetings produce 1.5 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 50% of them.