England archive · Forward · 1903–1911
Vivian Woodward
Vivian Woodward scored 29 goals for England, joint tenth on the all-time list, in 23 appearances between 1903 and 1911. Born in London on 3 June 1879, the forward made his debut against Ireland on 14 February 1903.
Woodward scored more goals than he won caps, and his England career spanned eight years, ending with his final appearance on 13 March 1911.
Woodward scored more goals than he won caps, and his England career spanned eight years, ending with his final appearance on 13 March 1911.
Caps23
Goals29
England legacy
Joint No.10 on England's all-time goals list
Player file
At a glance
- Born3 June 1879
- BirthplaceLondon
- England debut14 February 1903 v Ireland
- Goals29 Joint No.10 all-time
Profile
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Every England goal
Vivian Woodward's goals
Goals29In our match records
Matches scored in14Of 23 caps
Hat-tricks4Three or more in a match
Opponents5Different nations scored against
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 4 |
| 1904 | 0 |
| 1905 | 2 |
| 1906 | 0 |
| 1907 | 0 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 0 |
| 1911 | 2 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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Wales
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Austria
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Hungary
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Ireland
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Scotland
- First England goal
- v Ireland, 14 February 1903 · British Home Championship
- Latest
- v Wales, 13 March 1911 · British Home Championship
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28–29 | 13 Mar 1911 |
England 3–0 WalesBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | ×2 |
| 25–27 | 1 Jun 1909 |
Austria 1–8 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | Hat-trick ×3 |
| 21–24 | 31 May 1909 |
Hungary 2–8 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | Hat-trick ×4 |
| 19–20 | 29 May 1909 |
Hungary 2–4 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | ×2 |
| 17–18 | 13 Feb 1909 |
England 4–0 IrelandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | ×2 |
| 16 | 10 Jun 1908 |
Hungary 0–7 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | ×1 |
| 12–15 | 8 Jun 1908 |
Austria 1–11 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | Hat-trick ×4 |
| 11 | 6 Jun 1908 |
Austria 1–6 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | ×1 |
| 8–10 | 16 Mar 1908 |
Wales 1–7 EnglandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | Hat-trick ×3 |
| 7 | 15 Feb 1908 |
Ireland 1–3 EnglandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | ×1 |
| 5–6 | 27 Mar 1905 |
England 3–1 WalesBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | ×2 |
| 4 | 4 Apr 1903 |
England 1–2 ScotlandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | ×1 |
Show all 14 matches
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 Mar 1903 |
England 2–1 WalesBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | ×1 |
| 1–2 | 14 Feb 1903 |
England 4–0 IrelandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | ×2 |