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England on this day

2 April⁠

England have played 15 matches on 2 April across rugby union, football and cricket: won 11, drawn 0, lost 4. The first was in 1892.

Biggest win on 2 April

England 68–5 Italy

2 April 2023 · Red Roses · Women's Six Nations · Franklin's Gardens, Northampton

Newest first

Every England match on 2 April

15 matches

2 Apr 2023
Women's Six Nations Franklin's Gardens, Northampton

England 68–5 Italy England won

England tries: Jess Breach 2', Abby Dow 8', Claudia Moloney Macdonald 17', Claudia Moloney Macdonald 32', Jess Breach 38', Tatyana Heard 46', Abby Dow 52', Abby Dow 55', Jess Breach 63', Marlie Packer 68', Abby Dow 71', Marlie Packer 77'

Italy tries: Sara Tounesi 5'

Match page: England v Italy, 2 April 2023

2 Apr 2003
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 7 Stadium of Light, Sunderland

England 2–0 Turkey England won

England: Vassell 75', Beckham 90+2' pen

Turkey: None

Match page: England v Turkey, 2 April 2003

2 Apr 1966
British Home Championship Hampden Park, Glasgow

Scotland 3–4 England England won

England: Hurst 18', Hunt 34', Hunt 47', R. Charlton 73'

Scotland: Law 41', J. Johnstone 62', J. Johnstone 81'

Match page: Scotland v England, 2 April 1966

2 Apr 1955
British Home Championship Wembley Stadium, London

England 7–2 Scotland England won

England: Wilshaw 1', Lofthouse 7', Revie 24', Lofthouse 27', Wilshaw 70', Wilshaw 73', Wilshaw 83'

Scotland: Reilly 10', Docherty 88'

Match page: England v Scotland, 2 April 1955

Birthdays

Born on 2 April

First caps

England debuts on 2 April

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