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England on this day

20 October⁠

England have played 19 matches on 20 October across cricket, rugby union and football: won 7, drawn 4, lost 8. The first was in 1923.

Biggest win on 20 October

Australia 7–42 England

20 October 2023 · Red Roses · Women's WXV · Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington

Newest first

Every England match on 20 October

19 matches

20 Oct 2023
Women's WXV Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington

Australia 7–42 England England won

England tries: Hannah Botterman 4', Ella Wyrwas 17', Marlie Packer 29', Jess Breach 37', Marlie Packer 48', Megan Jones 56'

Australia tries: Ashley Marsters 53'

Match page: Australia v England, 20 October 2023

20 Oct 1999
Rugby World Cup Twickenham, London

England 45–24 Fiji England won

England tries: Dan Luger 24', Neil Back 39', Nick Beal 60', Phil Greening 68'

Fiji tries: Viliame Satala 51', Imanueli Tikomaimakogai 62', Meli Nakauta 80'

Match page: England v Fiji, 20 October 1999

20 Oct 1930
British Home Championship Bramall Lane, Sheffield

England 5–1 Ireland England won

England: Burgess 15', Hampson 25', Crooks 30', Burgess 35', Houghton 40'

Ireland: Dunne 80'

Match page: England v Ireland, 20 October 1930

Birthdays

Born on 20 October

First caps

England debuts on 20 October

  • 1962 Brian Labone England football · 26 caps · v Northern Ireland

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