Ahead of Thursday’s penultimate UEFA Nations League clash in Athens, we take a closer look at the latest Greece vs England head-to-head stats.
This will be the first time in 23 years that the Three Lions have played on Greek soil. The match itself holds plenty of importance, with promotion from League B Group 2 up for grabs.
Here at SportsCasting, we will take a trip down memory lane and look at previous meetings, most memorable clashes as well as the overall head-to-head stats and how to watch tonight’s clash.
The Latest FIFA World Rankings For Greece And England
Hosts Greece have climbed an impressive six places since the FIFA World Rankings were updated on October 24. And there’s a very good reason for that.
The Greeks have won all four of their 2024/25 UEFA Nations League games to date. Boss Ivan Jovanovic has made the perfect start to life in charge of the Pirate Ship.
Interim boss Lee Carsley closes the curtain on his short senior career in charge of England next week. The Three Lions have remained in the same position under the stewardship of the U21 boss.
That is neither good nor bad – considering the short time frame Carlsey has had in the dugout. However, failure to secure promotion back to League A will surely see repercussions.
✅ Greece 42nd
✅ England 4th
Greece Vs England Head-To-Head Stats Ahead Of Nations League Clash
Below, we have summarised the standout Greece vs England head-to-head stats that can be used with the best football betting sites in the UK before the game in Athens.
The last meeting between the sides ended in a surprise 2-1 victory for the Greeks at Wembley in the reverse fixture. Vangelis Pavlidis scored twice – including a 94th minute winner – either side of a Jude Bellingham strike.
✅ Played 10 times, England 7, draws 2, Greece 1
✅ Last meeting on 10 October 2024, England 1-2 Greece (Nations League)
✅ 7 of the 10 head-to-heads have seen over 2.5 goals scored
✅ Both teams have scored in just three head-to-heads
✅ England have scored in 9 of the 10 head-to-heads
✅ Jude Bellingham is the last player to score for England against Greece
What Time Does Greece Vs England Kick-off And How To Watch?
📅Date: Thursday 14 November 2024
⌚Time: 7:45pm
🏟️Venue: Athens Olympic Stadium
📺 TV: ITV1
Greece Have Only Beaten England Once In Their History
Naturally, Greece will still be riding the crest of a wave after their famous 2-1 win at Wembley last month. England started the match with no recognised striker.
Subsequently, this proved to be the Three Lions downfall. Interim manager Lee Carsley was blasted by the media and later admitted he wouldn’t pursue the full-time senior role.
However, it would be naive to take anything away from the Greeks who were simply the better team on the night. The scoreline could have been worse but for a superb Levi Colwill clearance off the line.
Vangelis Pavlidis was the star of the show as he netted twice to give the Pirate Ship one of the finest results in their history. In fact, it was arguably their best win since beating Portugal in the Euro 2004 final.
Greece Vs England Head-To-Head Stats On Greek Soil Points To Just One Outcome
Interestingly, England have won every single game they have played in Greece. The Three Lions’ only slip-ups have come in home fixtures.
Of the four matches played on Greek soil, they have won by an aggregate score of 9-1. The only game whereby they shipped a goal came in a 2-1 friendly win in 1989.
Paul Scholes and David Beckham netted the last time the sides met in Athens back in 2001. The likes of Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen also featured for Sven Goran-Eriksson’s side that day.
Greece Vs England Memorable Clashes
Admittedly, one game in particular sticks out when Greece and England go toe-to-toe. The Three Lions were truly awful in their home clash with the Greeks at Old Trafford in 2001. Trailing 2-1 going into injury-time.
Their blushes were spared when David Beckham scored that freekick to send Sven Goran-Eriksson’s men to the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals.
More recently, last month’s encounter was truly memorable for all the wrong reasons. The 2-1 loss to Wembley is one of the worst suffered since the turn of the century which will buoy Ivan Jovanovic’s side going into tonight’s game.
Greece Vs England Past Meetings
Date
Game
Result
Score
Competition
10 Oct 2024
England vs Greece
Greece Win
2-1
UEFA Nations League
16 Aug 2006
England vs Greece
England Win
4-0
International Friendly
6 Oct 2001
England vs Greece
Draw
2-2
FIFA WC Qualifier
6 June 2001
Greece vs England
England Win
2-0
FIFA WC Qualifier
17 May 1994
England vs Greece
England Win
5-0
International Friendly
8 Feb 1989
Greece vs England
England Win
2-1
International Friendly
30 Mar 1983
England vs Greece
Draw
0-0
UEFA Euro Qualifier
17 Nov 1982
Greece vs England
England Win
3-0
UEFA Euro Qualifier
1 Dec 1971
Greece vs England
England Win
2-0
UEFA Euro Qualifier
21 Apr 1971
England vs Greece
England Win
3-0
UEFA Euro Qualifier
