England on this day

2 October⁠

England have played 7 matches on 2 October across cricket, football and rugby union: won 4, drawn 2, lost 1. The first was in 1954.

Biggest win on 2 October

England 67–7 Italy

2 October 1999 · England men · Rugby World Cup · Twickenham, London

Newest first

Every England match on 2 October

7 matches

2 Oct 2008
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier Estadio Ruta de la Plata, Zamora

Spain 2–2 England England drew

England: Carney 54', K. Smith 76'

Spain: Boquete 8', Bermúdez 42'

Match page: Spain v England, 2 October 2008

2 Oct 1999
Rugby World Cup Twickenham, London

England 67–7 Italy England won

England tries: Matt Dawson 9', Richard Hill 33', Phil De Glanville 36', Matt Perry 48', Jonny Wilkinson 51', Dan Luger 68', Neil Back 71', Martin Corry 77'

Italy tries: Diego Dominguez 22'

Match page: England v Italy, 2 October 1999

2 Oct 1955
International friendly Idrætsparken, Copenhagen

Denmark 1–5 England England won

England: Revie 26' pen, Lofthouse 31', Lofthouse 41', Revie 53', Bradford 80'

Denmark: Lundberg 62'

Match page: Denmark v England, 2 October 1955

Birthdays

Born on 2 October

First caps

England debuts on 2 October

  • 1954 Don Revie England football · 6 caps · v Northern Ireland
  • 1954 Johnny Haynes England football · 56 caps · v Northern Ireland

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