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England vs Spain head-to-head meetings continue when the two nations face off in the UEFA Nations League on 26 September 2026, with the stats below current as of 24 September 2026. In this season’s Group C table England sit third of four sides while Spain lead the group, though both nations have played zero fixtures in the competition so far, leaving those positions as early seedings rather than earned results.
Head-to-Head Record
Across all 11 recorded meetings between the sides, stretching from July 1950 to July 2024, Spain hold a clear edge with seven wins to England’s two, alongside two draws. The pair have combined for an average of 2.09 goals per meeting in that span, with Spain scoring 15 goals to England’s eight across those matches. The most recent meeting, a 2-1 Spain win at the 2024 European Championship, continued that pattern; before that, England won 3-2 away in a 2018 UEFA Nations League fixture.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-14 | Spain vs England | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | 2024 |
| 2018-10-15 | Spain vs England | 2-3 | UEFA Nations League | 2018-2019 |
| 2018-09-08 | England vs Spain | 1-2 | UEFA Nations League | 2018-2019 |
| 2016-11-15 | England vs Spain | 2-2 | International Friendly | 2016 |
| 2015-11-13 | Spain vs England | 2-0 | International Friendly | 2015 |
| 2011-11-12 | England vs Spain | 1-0 | International Club Friendly | 2011 |
| 2009-02-11 | Spain vs England | 2-0 | International Club Friendly | 2009 |
| 2007-02-07 | England vs Spain | 0-1 | International Club Friendly | |
| 2004-11-17 | Spain vs England | 1-0 | International Club Friendly | |
| 1982-07-05 | Spain vs England | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | 1982 |
| 1950-07-02 | Spain vs England | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | 1950 |
England: Recent Form
England’s recent form reads W L D W W W across their last six matches, all played at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They have won four, drawn one and lost one, scoring 15 goals and conceding 10 for a points-per-game figure of 2.17, with just one clean sheet in that run. Their most recent outing was a 6-4 win away to France, following a 1-2 home defeat to Argentina.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | A | France | FIFA World Cup | 6-4 | W |
| 2026-07-15 | H | Argentina | FIFA World Cup | 1-2 | L |
| 2026-07-11 | A | Norway | FIFA World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-07-06 | A | Mexico | FIFA World Cup | 3-2 | W |
| 2026-07-01 | H | Democratic Republic of the Congo | FIFA World Cup | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-06-27 | A | Panama | FIFA World Cup | 2-0 | W |
Spain: Recent Form
Spain’s form over the same length of run stands at D W W W W W, also all in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They are unbeaten in six matches with five wins and a draw, conceding just once in six games for five clean sheets and a points-per-game figure of 2.67. Their run includes a scoreless home draw with Argentina most recently, having beaten France 2-0 away in the previous fixture.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-19 | H | Argentina | FIFA World Cup | 0-0 | D |
| 2026-07-14 | A | France | FIFA World Cup | 2-0 | W |
| 2026-07-10 | H | Belgium | FIFA World Cup | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-07-06 | A | Portugal | FIFA World Cup | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-07-02 | H | Austria | FIFA World Cup | 3-0 | W |
| 2026-06-27 | A | Uruguay | FIFA World Cup | 1-0 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Spain lead the recorded meetings 7-2 with two draws across 11 matches dating back to 1950.
- The head-to-head sample has produced an average of 2.09 goals per meeting.
- England’s last six matches: W4 D1 L1, 15 goals for, 10 against, 2.17 points per game, one clean sheet.
- Spain’s last six matches: W5 D1 L0, nine goals for, just one against, 2.67 points per game, five clean sheets.
- England sit third and Spain top of the four-team Group C in this season’s UEFA Nations League, with both sides yet to play a fixture in the competition.
How England and Spain Compare
Spain’s defensive record in this run is markedly tighter than England’s, conceding just once in six matches compared with England’s ten goals against, though England have scored more freely with 15 goals to Spain’s nine. Spain’s 2.67 points-per-game also edges England’s 2.17. In Group C of the UEFA Nations League, Spain currently sit top of the four-team group while England are third, though with both sides yet to play a fixture this campaign, those positions reflect seeding rather than results so far.
Read also: England vs Spain Prediction: 26.09.2026 UEFA Nations League
FAQ
How many times have England and Spain met?
The two sides have 11 recorded meetings dating back to July 1950, with Spain winning seven, England two, and two matches drawn.
What is England’s current form heading into this fixture?
England have won four of their last six matches, with one draw and one loss, scoring 15 goals and conceding 10, for a points-per-game figure of 2.17.
What is Spain’s current form heading into this fixture?
Spain are unbeaten in their last six matches, winning five and drawing one, conceding just a single goal for five clean sheets and a points-per-game figure of 2.67.
Where do the two sides stand in this season’s UEFA Nations League?
In Group C, Spain are first and England are third of four teams, though as of 24 September 2026 both nations have yet to play a fixture in the group phase.