England vs Iceland: Everything To Know

England vs Iceland 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know

On Friday, June 7, 2024, football fans witnessed an exciting friendly match between England and Iceland at Wembley Stadium.

Overview

• Date: June 7, 2024
• Venue: Wembley Stadium
• Result: England 0 – 1 Iceland

Match Summary

First Half

• The match kicked off with both teams displaying their attacking intent.
• England had several chances, but Iceland’s defense held firm.
• Jóhann Þorsteinsson’s goal in the early minutes gave Iceland the lead.

Second Half

• England intensified their efforts, seeking an equalizer.
• Iceland defended resolutely, frustrating England’s forwards.
• Despite England’s late surge, the score remained 1-0 in favor of Iceland.

Key Moments

• 12th Minute: J. Þorsteinsson (Iceland) scored the decisive goal, also surprising England early in the match.
• England struggled to find their rhythm, managing just one shot on target throughout the game.

Key Statistics:

• Possession:
  • England: 55.6%
  • Iceland: 44.4%
• Shots on Goal: England 0, Iceland 0
• Shot Attempts: England 0, Iceland 0
• Also Yellow Cards: England 0, Iceland 0
• Corner Kicks: England 0, Iceland 0
• Saves: England 0, Iceland 0

Match Commentary:

• 1’: John Stones (England) wins a free kick on the right wing.
• Also 1’: Foul by Kolbeinn Finnsson (Iceland).
• 1’: Offside, England. Anthony Gordon is caught offside.

Takeaways

• England’s Euro 2024 campaign begins on June 16 against Serbia.
• Fans hope for improvements, trusting the team’s track record in previous tournaments.

Head-to-head record between England and Iceland in international football matches:

• Total Matches Played: England and Iceland have faced each other five times in official matches.
• England’s Wins: England has won three of these encounters.
• Also Draws: There has been one draw between the two teams.
• Iceland’s Win: Iceland secured a 1-0 victory in their most recent meeting during an international friendly on June 7, 2024.
• Notable Matches:
  • In the UEFA European Championship on June 27, 2016, Iceland also stunned England with a 2-1 win.
  • England’s largest victory against Iceland was also a 6-1 win in a summer tournament on June 5, 2004.
• Overall, England boasts a favorable head-to-head record, but each match remains a significant challenge for both teams.

Here’s a summary of their previous meetings:

1. June 2, 1982: Iceland vs. England – Draw (1-1) in an International Friendly.
2. Also on June 5, 2004: England vs. Iceland – Win for England (6-1) in a Summer Tournament.
3. June 27, 2016: England vs. Iceland – Loss for England (1-2) in the UEFA European Championship.
4. Also on September 5, 2020: Iceland vs. England – Win for England (1-0) in the UEFA Nations League.
5. November 18, 2020: England vs. Iceland – Win for England (4-0) in the UEFA Nations League.
6. Also on June 7, 2024: England vs. Iceland – Loss for England (0-1) in an International Friendly.