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Home  »  Hockey World Cup  »  Head to Head  »  Ireland Vs England

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

Ireland and England have faced each other 2 times in the Hockey World Cup. Their head-to-head record includes 0 wins for Ireland, 2 wins for England, and 0 draws. Across these encounters, Ireland have scored 2 goals, while England have scored 6 goals. Their meetings have taken place across 2 editions of the Hockey World Cup, providing a useful record of how the two teams have performed against each other over the years. This page covers their overall record, first meeting, latest match, wins, draws, goal statistics and complete Hockey World Cup match history.
Matches
2
0
Won
2
2
Lost
0
0
Tied
0
2
Highest Score
4
2
Lowest Score
2
2
Goals
6

Ireland Vs England In Hockey World Cup

  • Match 20
     
    7 Dec 2018

    Ireland
    2
    England
    4
  • Match 3
     
    12 Feb 1990

    Ireland
    0
    England
    2

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

Ireland and England have played 2 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 2 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 2 encounters, Ireland have recorded 0 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 Ireland and England before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between Ireland and England?

England have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 2 meetings, England have won 2 matches, while Ireland have recorded 0 victories. The teams have also played 0 draws. This gives England a win rate of approximately 100% 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 Ireland and England First Play Each Other in the Hockey World Cup?

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between Ireland and England took place in 1990. The match ended 0-2 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, Ireland and England have met 2 times in the tournament, producing 0 wins for Ireland, 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 Ireland vs England Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between Ireland and England was played on 07 Dec 2018 during the 2018 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 2-4 win for England. 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 0 wins for Ireland, 1 win for England, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Ireland-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 Ireland and England Scored Against Each Other?

Across their 2 meetings, Ireland have scored 2 goals, while England have scored 6 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 8 goals, producing an average of 4 goals per match. England have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 4. 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 Ireland vs England Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between Ireland and England includes 2 meetings from 1990 to 2018. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Ireland have won 0 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 Ireland vs England Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between Ireland and England came when England defeated Ireland 2-0 in 1990. The match produced a winning margin of 2 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 2 meetings. England have recorded 2 victories overall, while Ireland have won 0 matches. This section highlights the most dominant result between the two sides and provides additional context beyond their overall win-loss record.

FAQs on Hockey World Cup

  • How many times have Ireland and England played in the Hockey World Cup?
    Ireland and England have played 2 times in the Hockey World Cup.
  • Who has won more Hockey World Cup matches between Ireland and England?
    England have won more matches, with 2 victories, compared with 0 wins for Ireland.
  • How many times has Ireland beaten England in the Hockey World Cup?
    Ireland have beaten England 0 times out of 2 meetings.
  • How many times has England beaten Ireland in the Hockey World Cup?
    England have beaten Ireland 2 times out of 2 meetings.
  • How many times have Ireland and England drawn in the Hockey World Cup?
    Ireland and England have drawn 0 times in their 2 meetings.
  • When did Ireland and England last play each other in the Hockey World Cup?
    The latest Ireland vs England Hockey World Cup match was played on 07 Dec 2018, with the match ending in a 2-4 win for England.
  • How many goals have Ireland and England scored against each other?
    Ireland have scored 2 goals, while England have scored 6 goals in their Hockey World Cup meetings.
  • What is the biggest win in Ireland vs England Hockey World Cup history?
    The biggest win came when England defeated Ireland 2-0 in 1990.
Results
Match 50
ESP ESP
GER GER
0 - 1
Aug 30, 2026 20:00 (IST)
Match 49
NED NED
ARG ARG
1 - 2
Aug 30, 2026 17:30 (IST)
Match 48
GER GER
ARG ARG
2 - 1
Aug 29, 2026 00:00 (IST)
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