By florida 
This morning when I woke up, something suddenly occurred to me: England and Switzerland are about to play again. This got me curious—how many times have they faced each other before? Who has won more often?
I only knew England was a strong team and Switzerland wasn’t weak either, but I had no idea which side held the upper hand. So I decided to look up the actual data myself and see if I could figure it out.
I turned on my computer and searched “England vs. Switzerland: Who has won more times?” in my browser. A flood of web pages popped up, but most weren’t what I was looking for.
Some were news articles predicting who might win this match;
others were player profiles highlighting how great certain stars were;
and still others were just ads—clicking them led nowhere.
After searching for a while, I still hadn’t found a single clear table stating “England won X times, Switzerland won X times.” It was really frustrating.
Later, I changed my search terms to “England Switzerland historical match records” or “all matches between the two teams.” This time, the results changed.
Several specialized soccer data websites appeared, like FIFA’s official site and the European Football Database. These sites offered more professional content and detailed match listings.
To ensure accuracy, I specifically cross-checked the data on two different websites. With so much information online, sometimes one source has an error and you wouldn’t know. Checking multiple sources gives you peace of mind.
Once I found reliable data, I began studying it carefully. I didn’t just look at who won; I also wanted to know:
- How many matches were played in total?
- How many did England win?
- How many did Switzerland win?
- How many ended in draws?
- When was the most recent match?
I grabbed a piece of paper and started taking notes as I looked.
Starting with the earliest match—their first encounter in 1933. After that, they played every few years, mostly friendlies, though they also faced each other in qualifiers for major tournaments.
I went through each one, noting the winner. For example:
- 1948: England won;
- 1981: Switzerland won;
- 2011: Draw…
And so I went through every single match.
After compiling all the results, I arrived at these figures:
- England won 11 times
They won the most times, with a particularly clear advantage in early matches and several after 2000. - Switzerland won 3 times
Fewer than I expected. But they did play well in certain matches, especially at home. - There were 5 draws
Five matches ended without a winner, both sides shaking hands in the end. - Total of 19 matches played
From 1933 to 2022, the two teams have contested 19 official matches. - Most recent encounter was a 2022 friendly that ended in a draw
That match saw no goals, concluding 0-0.
While reviewing the data, I noticed one peculiar match—the 1981 game Switzerland won.
It turns out Switzerland fielded a reserve squad rather than their first team. Some websites include this match in the tally, while others exclude it. Since it was an officially sanctioned fixture, I believe it should be counted—though the circumstances warrant clarification.
Therefore, my conclusion is: all 19 matches count as official encounters, including that 1981 fixture.
Reviewing these statistics, it’s clear that England holds a significant historical advantage. They’ve won nearly four times as many matches as Switzerland, often by substantial margins.
But this doesn’t mean Switzerland can’t beat them. Football is complex; past results don’t determine future outcomes. For instance, Switzerland has always been defensively solid, often making life difficult for stronger teams.
Moreover, there have been five draws. This shows that when these two teams meet, it’s not always a clear winner; often, they’re evenly matched.
After researching, I compiled these statistics into my personal blog. Here’s how I presented them:
- “England and Switzerland have played 19 matches.
- England won 11 times, Switzerland won 3 times, and 5 matches ended in draws.
- Their most recent encounter in 2022 concluded in a 0-0 draw.”
This way, others can understand it at a glance without having to search elsewhere.
I’m quite satisfied with this approach myself. Though it took over an hour to research and verify the data, at least I now know the real situation—not based on guesswork or hearsay.
If you want to know which team is stronger, don’t just rely on reputation or commentators’ hype.
The best approach is: look up the actual match records yourself.
Like this time—I didn’t know the answer at first, but by researching, comparing, and documenting step by step, I arrived at a clear conclusion.
Football matches are unpredictable, and historical data doesn’t guarantee future outcomes. But it helps you understand the teams’ relationship and past performances.
So next time before a match, try this approach—
Check how many times they’ve played each other, who won more often, and when they last faced off.
This way, when you watch the game, you’ll feel more connected and better understand what’s happening on the field.