Eswatini vs Zambia: head to head
13 matches · 1978–2021
2Eswatini wins
3Draws
8Zambia wins
9–42Goals
Rivalry summary
238
Eswatini 2Draws 3Zambia 8
Eswatini and Zambia have met 13 times since 1978. Zambia lead the head-to-head with 8 wins to Eswatini's 2, and 3 matches ended level.
Goals: Eswatini 9, Zambia 42 (3.92 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 10 July 2021: Zambia 0–1 Eswatini (COSAFA Cup).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Zambia 11–2 Eswatini on 5 February 1978.
8 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Eswatini 0–0 Zambia (3 times)
- Eswatini at home
- 1W 2D 3L in 6 games
- Zambia at home
- 4W 0D 0L in 4 games
- Longest Eswatini unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Longest Zambia unbeaten run
- 6 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Eswatini 2, Zambia 3, draws 3
- Goals per game
- 3.92
All 13 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2021 | Zambia | 0–1 | Eswatini | COSAFA Cup | Port Elizabeth |
| 19 Jun 2016 | Zambia | 0–0p | Eswatini | COSAFA Cup | Windhoek |
| 9 Feb 2011 | Eswatini | 0–4 | Zambia | International Friendly | Manzini |
| 21 Jun 2008 | Zambia | 1–0 | Eswatini | World Cup Qualification | Chililabombwe |
| 15 Jun 2008 | Eswatini | 0–0 | Zambia | World Cup Qualification | Lobamba |
| 11 Jun 2005 | Zambia | 3–0 | Eswatini | COSAFA Cup | Lusaka |
| 11 Feb 2001 | Eswatini | 0–0p | Zambia | COSAFA Cup | Lobamba |
| 28 Apr 1991 | Eswatini | 2–1 | Zambia | AFCON Qualification | Mbabane |
| 19 Aug 1990 | Zambia | 5–0 | Eswatini | AFCON Qualification | Lusaka |
| 18 Apr 1981 | Eswatini | 1–6 | Zambia | International Friendly | Bulawayo |
| 7 Sep 1978 | Eswatini | 2–5 | Zambia | International Friendly | Lobamba |
| 6 Sep 1978 | Eswatini | 1–6 | Zambia | International Friendly | Lobamba |
| 5 Feb 1978 | Zambia | 11–2 | Eswatini | International Friendly | Lusaka |
By competition
| Competition | P | Eswatini | Draw | Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| COSAFA Cup | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| World Cup Qualification | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: Eswatini wins, draws, Zambia wins.
By decade
| Decade | Eswatini | Draw | Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Eswatini and Zambia?
Zambia have won more meetings: 8 wins to Eswatini's 2, with 3 draws.
How many times have Eswatini and Zambia played each other?
They have played 13 times between 1978 and 2021.
When did Eswatini last play Zambia?
On 10 July 2021: Zambia 0–1 Eswatini (COSAFA Cup).