Ireland U21 2-2 England U20 in the U21 Friendly Games, round 1 at Gradski Stadion Vrbovec, Vrbovec (3,000 capacity).

Ireland U21 won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–D–L–W), scoring 16 and conceding 8.

England U20 won 4, drew 0 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–W–W–L), scoring 13 and conceding 8.

The two sides have met 1 time: Ireland U21 0 wins, England U20 0, 1 draw.