England Vs Greece Head-To-Head Stats And Memorable Clashes Ahead Of Wembley Showdown

Prior to Thursday’s UEFA Nations League clash, the England vs Greece head-to-head stats take the spotlight as the pair square off at Wembley Stadium. 

The nations haven’t met each other for almost 20 years. But which side holds the upper hand overall? And what is the most memorable clash between the Three Lions and the Greeks?

Where Do England And Greece Place In The Latest FIFA World Rankings?

After the 2024 European Championship, England moved up to fourth in the latest FIFA world rankings. The Three Lions moved up one spot after their journey to the final in Germany.

The trio of teams above Lee Carsley’s side are Argentina, France and Spain. The latter famously beat the English 2-1 in the Euros final in Berlin back in July.

Greece climbed an impressive six places after a series of positive results over the last year. Ivan Jovanovic’s side are in 48th spot and are currently higher than Scotland.

That position has been justified after the Greeks opened their 2024/25 UEFA Nations League account with consecutive wins. They are yet to concede a goal.

✅ England 4th

✅ Greece 48th

England Vs Greece Head-To-Head Stats Ahead Of Nations League Clash

Below, we have summarised the standout England vs Greece head-to-head stats that can be used with the best football betting sites in the UK before the game at Wembley.

The last meeting between the sides ended 4-0 to the Three Lions in a friendly clash in 2006. John Terry, Frank Lampard and Peter Crouch (2) doing the damage at Old Trafford.

✅ Played 9 times, England 7, draws 2, Greece 0

✅ Last meeting on 16 August 2006, England 4-0 Greece (International friendly)

✅ 6 of the 9 head-to-heads saw over 2.5 goals scored

✅ Both teams have scored in just two head-to-heads

✅ England have scored in 8 of the 9 head-to-heads

✅ Peter Crouch is the last player to score for England against Greece

What Time Does England v Greece Kick-off And How To Watch?

📅Date: Thursday 10 October 2024
⌚Time: 7:45pm
⚽️Venue: Wembley Stadium
📺 TV: ITV1

England Have Never Lost Against Greece

England have never lost to Greece across their 9 previous meetings. Although, the Three Lions did come mightily close on one occasion in 2001!

Interim boss Lee Carsley will be more than confident in maintaining the Three Lions strong record on Thursday. Especially with the players he has at his disposal.

Midfield maestro Jude Bellingham is actually worth more than the entire Greek squad. Further highlighting the gulf in class between the two nations.

The last meeting saw Peter Crouch hit a first-half brace at Old Trafford in an international friendly at Old Trafford, Scroll down for a look at his first of that night.

England Vs Greece Head-To-Head Stats Indicate One Way Traffic In Terms Of Goals

Perhaps surprisingly, 6 of the 9 England vs Greece head-to-head meetings have seen over 2.5 goals scored. Unsurprisingly, most of those goals have ended up in the back of the Greek net.

Just two of the last five meetings in all competitions have seen both teams score. The Three Lions have scored 23 times in this fixture and conceded just 3 in return.

The only goalless draw in this fixture occurred over 40 years ago. The two sides met in a Euro 1984 qualifier at the old Wembley with Sir Bobby Robson in the dugout.

The Most Memorable England Vs Greece Clash Comes As Little Surprise

Ironically, England and Greece will meet each other 23 years and 4 days on from their epic clash at Old Trafford in a 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.

In fact, to call the game an ‘epic’ isn’t justified. It was the stoppage-time free-kick from a certain David Beckham that glossed over a quite lethargic affair. His equaliser sent Three Lions fans into the stratosphere.

The Greeks took the lead in the crucial encounter after 36 minutes through Angelos Charisteas. Although Teddy Sheringham equalised in the second-half, Demis Nikolaidis scored for the visitors less than 60 seconds later.

When all hope of qualifying for the World Cup in Japan and Korea seemed over, Beckham made sure the Three Lions would be on their way to the tournament with a goal that will live in English football infamy.

Three years on from his Argentina red card, Beckham redeemed himself in stunning fashion in the final embers of the game. A goal guaranteed to give any football fan goosebumps.

England Vs Greece Past Meetings