Before both countries continue their 2026 World Cup qualifying journey, England and Wales go lock horns for one friendly match this Thursday night.
This go be the first time the two sides dey meet since the 2022 World Cup, when the Three Lions knock Rob Page’s Wales 3–0 for Qatar group stage, send dem packing early. But things don change small — now, former Premier League man Craig Bellamy don dey in charge of Wales, and e still get hope to qualify for next summer World Cup.
Wales dey level on 10 points with Belgium, just one point behind surprise group leaders North Macedonia. That means their big qualifier against Belgium next week dey very crucial — but first, they must face Thomas Tuchel’s England, wey just win Serbia 5–0 in their last outing.
Bellamy go dey hungry to break the jinx — Wales never beat England since 1984, losing seven straight meetings since then. But e no go easy at all for the Dragons.
What Time England vs Wales Go Kick Off?
The match go take place on Thursday night. Official kickoff time never change, but fans fit expect the usual 7:45 PM UK time slot wey dey used for most midweek friendlies.
England vs Wales Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)
- Wales 0–3 England – World Cup 2022
- England 3–0 Wales – Friendly 2020
- England 2–1 Wales – Euro 2016
- England 1–0 Wales – Euro Qualifiers 2011
- Wales 0–2 England – Euro Qualifiers 2010
Current Form (All Competitions)
EnglandWales Serbia 0–5 England (09/09/25)Wales 0–1 Canada (09/09/25) England 2–0 Andorra (06/09/25)Kazakhstan 0–1 Wales (04/09/25) England 1–3 Senegal (10/06/25)Belgium 4–3 Wales (09/06/25) Andorra 0–1 England (07/06/25)Wales 3–0 Liechtenstein (06/06/25) England 3–0 Latvia (24/03/25)North Macedonia 1–1 Wales (25/06/25)
How to Watch England vs Wales (TV & Live Stream)
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England Team News
Jude Bellingham still dey miss for the squad despite recovering from shoulder surgery. Coach Thomas Tuchel decide to stick with the same core players wey represent England for September qualifiers.
Bukayo Saka come in replace Noni Madueke wey dey injured, while Cole Palmer still dey out with groin issue. Nico O’Reilly from Manchester City don replace Reece James wey withdraw through injury.
Tuchel also confirm say Harry Kane go miss this game after he become late injury doubt. Ollie Watkins likely go start for attack in his place.
England Predicted Lineup vs Wales
England (4-2-3-1): Henderson; Spence, Konsa, Burn, Lewis-Skelly; Anderson, Rice; Bowen, Rogers, Gordon; Watkins.
This lineup show how Tuchel fit line up without Kane up front, with a youthful attacking trio supporting Watkins.
Wales Team News
Daniel James from Leeds United no go play — he pick up ankle injury wey go keep am out for some weeks. Aaron Ramsey, wey now dey play for Mexico, also withdraw due to injury.
Because of those absences, Craig Bellamy don call up Cardiff City duo Isaak Davies and Rubin Colwill. In total, five Cardiff players dey the current Wales squad.
Meanwhile, Premier League names like Brennan Johnson, David Brooks, and Joe Rodon all make the team. Bellamy likely go use a fluid frontline with Brooks or Johnson acting as the main forward.
Wales Predicted Lineup vs England
Wales (4-2-3-1): Darlow; Williams, Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Ampadu, James; Johnson, Wilson, Thomas; Brooks.
England vs Wales Prediction
England historically dey dominate this fixture, and e no look like say that one go change anytime soon. Wales get one huge qualifier against Belgium coming up, so Bellamy fit decide to rest some key men or avoid full-intensity risk.
Tuchel’s England look confident after that 5–0 demolition of Serbia, and the new system dey click well. Expect another composed, attacking display from the Three Lions — especially with Bowen and Gordon showing sharp form.
Prediction: England 3–1 Wales
