Australia vs England Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head Record

How Many Times Have Australia and England Played in the Hockey World Cup?

Australia and England have played 13 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 11 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 13 encounters, Australia have recorded 11 wins, while England have won 2 matches. The remaining 0 draws ended level. This overall record provides a quick view of how closely matched the teams have been whenever they met at the Hockey World Cup. Fans can use the head-to-head record to understand the historical advantage between Australia and England before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between Australia and England?

Australia have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 13 meetings, Australia have won 11 matches, while England have recorded 2 victories. The teams have also played 0 draws. This gives Australia a win rate of approximately 85% in their Hockey World Cup meetings. The difference in wins shows which side has historically had more success in this particular fixture. However, the overall record only reflects previous meetings and does not determine the result of a future match. The complete results below provide more detail on when these victories and draws took place.

When Did Australia and England First Play Each Other in the Hockey World Cup?

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between Australia and England took place in 1975. The match ended 1-3 in favour of England. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, Australia and England have met 13 times in the tournament, producing 11 wins for Australia, 2 wins for England, and 0 draws. The first-match information provides historical context for understanding how this rivalry has developed across different editions of the Hockey World Cup.

When Was the Last Australia vs England Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between Australia and England was played on 28 Aug 2026 during the 2026 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 2-0 win for Australia. This latest meeting is important because it represents the most recent result in the teams' Hockey World Cup head-to-head record. Before this match, the teams had recorded 10 wins for Australia, 2 wins for England, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Australia-vs-England-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.

How Many Goals Have Australia and England Scored Against Each Other?

Across their 13 meetings, Australia have scored 36 goals, while England have scored 9 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 45 goals, producing an average of 3.5 goals per match. Australia have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 27. These figures provide another way to compare the teams beyond wins and losses. The goal record also shows whether their previous meetings have generally produced high-scoring or closely contested matches. The detailed results table above can be used to identify the highest-scoring meeting and the biggest winning margin in their Hockey World Cup history.

What Is the Complete Australia vs England Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between Australia and England includes 13 meetings from 1975 to 2026. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Australia have won 11 matches, England have won 2, while 0 draws have ended level. Reviewing the results chronologically helps fans understand how the head-to-head record has changed over time. It also highlights the teams' most recent meeting, their biggest victory and any periods when one side dominated the fixture.

What Is the Biggest Win in Australia vs England Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between Australia and England came when Australia defeated England 8-1 in 2018. The match produced a winning margin of 7 goals, making it the largest margin recorded between the two teams in the tournament. The result is part of a wider head-to-head record covering 13 meetings. Australia have recorded 11 victories overall, while England have won 2 matches. This section highlights the most dominant result between the two sides and provides additional context beyond their overall win-loss record.