Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Biggest wins
All meetings (4)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | England | 0 - 1 | Japan | W | International Friendly |
| 30 May 2010 | England | 2 - 1 | Japan | L | International Club Friend… |
| 01 Jun 2004 | England | 1 - 1 | Japan | D | International Club Friend… |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Japan | 1 - 0 | England | W | FIFA U20 World Cup |
By venue
Competitions faced in
FIFA U20 World Cup
International Club Friendly
International Friendly
Year-by-year
| Year | Japan | D | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
Japan and England have met 4 times on record. Japan lead with 2 wins, England have won 1 time and the two clubs have drawn 1 match between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 29 November 2003.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Japan vs England. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Japan and England.
Across their recorded meetings, Japan have found the net 4 times against England, while England have scored 3 times in reply — a combined 7 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 31 March 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2003. Follow every upcoming Japan versus England clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.