Lesotho vs Zambia: head to head
15 matches · 1972–2023
1Lesotho wins
5Draws
9Zambia wins
10–29Goals
Rivalry summary
59
Lesotho 1Draws 5Zambia 9
Lesotho and Zambia have met 15 times since 1972. Zambia lead the head-to-head with 9 wins to Lesotho's 1, and 5 matches ended level.
Goals: Lesotho 10, Zambia 29 (2.60 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 16 July 2023: Lesotho 0–1 Zambia (COSAFA Cup).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Zambia 6–1 Lesotho on 4 June 1972.
12 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Lesotho 1–1 Zambia (3 times)
- Lesotho at home
- 0W 5D 2L in 7 games
- Zambia at home
- 4W 0D 0L in 4 games
- Longest Lesotho unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Longest Zambia unbeaten run
- 11 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Lesotho 1, Zambia 8, draws 3
- Goals per game
- 2.60
All 15 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2023 | Lesotho | 0–1 | Zambia | COSAFA Cup | Durban |
| 26 Mar 2023 | Lesotho | 0–2 | Zambia | AFCON Qualification | Soweto |
| 23 Mar 2023 | Zambia | 3–1 | Lesotho | AFCON Qualification | Ndola |
| 8 Jul 2021 | Zambia | 1–2 | Lesotho | COSAFA Cup | Port Elizabeth |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Lesotho | 2–3 | Zambia | COSAFA Cup | Windhoek |
| 8 Jun 2013 | Zambia | 4–0 | Lesotho | World Cup Qualification | Ndola |
| 24 Mar 2013 | Lesotho | 1–1 | Zambia | World Cup Qualification | Maseru |
| 24 Jun 2001 | Lesotho | 1–2 | Zambia | COSAFA Cup | Maseru |
| 11 Jun 2000 | Lesotho | 0–0p | Zambia | COSAFA Cup | Maseru |
| 1 Mar 2000 | Zambia | 2–0 | Lesotho | International Friendly | Lusaka |
| 2 Mar 1997 | Lesotho | 0–2 | Zambia | COSAFA Cup Qualification | Maseru |
| 8 Oct 1972 | Lesotho | 1–1 | Zambia | International Friendly | Maseru |
| 4 Oct 1972 | Lesotho | 1–1 | Zambia | International Friendly | Maseru |
| 4 Jun 1972 | Zambia | 6–1 | Lesotho | World Cup Qualification | Ndola |
| 30 Apr 1972 | Lesotho | 0–0 | Zambia | World Cup Qualification | Maseru |
By competition
| Competition | P | Lesotho | Draw | Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSAFA Cup | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| World Cup Qualification | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| International Friendly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| COSAFA Cup Qualification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: Lesotho wins, draws, Zambia wins.
By decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Draw | Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Lesotho and Zambia?
Zambia have won more meetings: 9 wins to Lesotho's 1, with 5 draws.
How many times have Lesotho and Zambia played each other?
They have played 15 times between 1972 and 2023.
When did Lesotho last play Zambia?
On 16 July 2023: Lesotho 0–1 Zambia (COSAFA Cup).