International Friendly · Saturday 24 May 1997 · Manchester, England
England
South AfricaEngland 2–1 South Africa (24 May 1997): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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England winDrawSouth Africa win
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Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between England and South Africa.
- England won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
- South Africa won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 3 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: England 1868, South Africa 1725 — England were favourites.
England: last 5 matches
- 2–0 vs Georgia30 Apr 1997 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–0 vs Mexico29 Mar 1997 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Italy12 Feb 1997 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–0 vs Georgia9 Nov 1996 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–1 vs Poland9 Oct 1996 · World Cup Qualification
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs DR Congo27 Apr 1997 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–2 vs Congo6 Apr 1997 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–0 vs Zambia11 Jan 1997 · World Cup Qualification
- 1–0 vs DR Congo9 Nov 1996 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–0 vs Ghana21 Sep 1996 · Simba Tournament