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Zambia vs Zimbabwe: head to head

57 matches · 1946–2021

21Zambia wins
21Draws
15Zimbabwe wins
74–68Goals

Rivalry summary

Zambia 21Draws 21Zimbabwe 15

Zambia and Zimbabwe have met 57 times since 1946. Zambia lead the head-to-head with 21 wins to Zimbabwe's 15, and 21 matches ended level.

Goals: Zambia 74, Zimbabwe 68 (2.49 per match).

The most recent meeting was on 29 March 2021: Zimbabwe 0–2 Zambia (AFCON Qualification).

The biggest margin in this fixture was Zimbabwe 4–0 Zambia on 27 August 1948.

20 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.

Rivalry facts

Most common result
Zambia 1–1 Zimbabwe (9 times)
Zambia at home
10W 6D 3L in 19 games
Zimbabwe at home
9W 10D 9L in 28 games
Longest Zambia unbeaten run
19 matches
Longest Zimbabwe unbeaten run
10 matches
Competitive matches only
Zambia 6, Zimbabwe 5, draws 9
Goals per game
2.49

All 57 results

DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionCity
29 Mar 2021Zimbabwe0–2ZambiaAFCON QualificationHarare
19 Nov 2019Zambia1–2ZimbabweAFCON QualificationLusaka
5 Jun 2019Zimbabwe0–0pZambiaCOSAFA CupDurban
9 Jun 2018Zambia2–4ZimbabweCOSAFA CupPolokwane
21 Mar 2018Zambia2–2pZimbabweFour Nations TournamentNdola
9 Jul 2017Zambia1–3ZimbabweCOSAFA CupRustenburg
26 Mar 2017Zimbabwe0–0ZambiaInternational FriendlyHarare
5 Nov 2016Zimbabwe1–0ZambiaInternational FriendlyHarare
20 Jul 2013Zambia2–0ZimbabweCOSAFA CupNdola
28 Apr 2013Zambia2–0ZimbabweInternational FriendlyLusaka
8 Aug 2012Zambia2–1ZimbabweInternational FriendlyNdola
10 Aug 2011Zimbabwe2–0ZambiaInternational FriendlyHarare
1 Nov 2009Zimbabwe3–1ZambiaCOSAFA CupHarare
27 Jul 2008Zambia0–0pZimbabweCOSAFA CupSecunda
15 Jul 2006Zambia0–0ZimbabweInternational FriendlyLusaka
14 Aug 2005Zambia0–1ZimbabweCOSAFA CupMafikeng
24 Oct 2004Zimbabwe0–0pZambiaCOSAFA CupHarare
16 May 2004Zimbabwe0–0ZambiaInternational FriendlyHarare
1 May 2004Zambia1–1ZimbabweInternational FriendlyLusaka
28 Sep 2002Zimbabwe0–0ZambiaInternational FriendlyHarare
20 Feb 1999Zimbabwe1–1ZambiaInternational FriendlyBulawayo
27 Sep 1998Zimbabwe0–1ZambiaCOSAFA CupHarare
24 Nov 1995Zambia1–1ZimbabweSimba TournamentMmabatho
12 Mar 1994Zambia2–1ZimbabweInternational FriendlyLusaka
26 Feb 1994Zimbabwe2–2ZambiaInternational FriendlyHarare
25 Jul 1993Zimbabwe1–1ZambiaAFCON QualificationHarare
10 Apr 1993Zambia0–0ZimbabweAFCON QualificationLusaka
25 Aug 1990Zambia3–1ZimbabweInternational FriendlyGaborone
16 Jun 1989Zimbabwe0–0ZambiaInternational FriendlyHarare
11 Nov 1988Zambia1–1ZimbabweCECAFA Senior Challenge CupBlantyre
4 Jun 1988Zambia3–2ZimbabweInternational FriendlyLusaka
26 Apr 1987Zimbabwe0–1ZambiaInternational FriendlyHarare
3 Feb 1985Zimbabwe2–3ZambiaInternational FriendlyBulawayo
2 Feb 1985Zimbabwe1–1ZambiaInternational FriendlyGweru
2 Dec 1984Zambia2–0ZimbabweCECAFA Senior Challenge CupKampala
1 Jul 1984Zimbabwe2–1ZambiaInternational FriendlyHarare
10 Jun 1984Zambia1–1ZimbabweInternational FriendlyLusaka
19 Nov 1981Zambia1–1ZimbabweCECAFA Senior Challenge CupDar es Salaam
25 Apr 1981Zambia2–0ZimbabweAFCON QualificationLusaka
11 Apr 1981Zimbabwe0–1ZambiaAFCON QualificationSalisbury
31 Aug 1980Zimbabwe1–2ZambiaInternational FriendlySalisbury
30 Aug 1980Zimbabwe1–1ZambiaInternational FriendlyBulawayo
8 Jun 1980Zambia1–3ZimbabweInternational FriendlyLusaka
7 Jun 1980Zambia2–1ZimbabweInternational FriendlyNdola
21 Apr 1980Zimbabwe2–1ZambiaInternational FriendlySalisbury
9 Sep 1958Zimbabwe4–2ZambiaInternational FriendlySalisbury
22 Apr 1958Zimbabwe0–2ZambiaInternational FriendlySalisbury
18 Aug 1954Zimbabwe2–4ZambiaInternational FriendlySalisbury
24 May 1954Zimbabwe1–0ZambiaInternational FriendlySalisbury
14 Oct 1953Zambia1–0ZimbabweInternational FriendlyKitwe
11 Sep 1952Zambia3–2ZimbabweInternational FriendlyKitwe
6 Sep 1952Zambia1–4ZimbabweInternational FriendlyKitwe
24 Feb 1951Zimbabwe2–1ZambiaInternational FriendlySalisbury
16 Jul 1950Zambia3–2ZimbabweInternational FriendlyKitwe
27 Aug 1948Zimbabwe4–0ZambiaInternational FriendlySalisbury
22 Feb 1947Zambia2–2ZimbabweInternational FriendlyKitwe
16 Jun 1946Zimbabwe0–4ZambiaInternational FriendlySalisbury

By competition

CompetitionPZambiaDrawZimbabwe
International Friendly37151210
COSAFA Cup9234
AFCON Qualification6321
CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup3120
Four Nations Tournament1010
Simba Tournament1010

Columns: Zambia wins, draws, Zimbabwe wins.

By decade

DecadeZambiaDrawZimbabwe
1940s111
1950s504
1980s863
1990s350
2000s062
2010s335
2020s100

Frequently asked questions

Who has won more matches between Zambia and Zimbabwe?

Zambia have won more meetings: 21 wins to Zimbabwe's 15, with 21 draws.

How many times have Zambia and Zimbabwe played each other?

They have played 57 times between 1946 and 2021.

When did Zambia last play Zimbabwe?

On 29 March 2021: Zimbabwe 0–2 Zambia (AFCON Qualification).