Anguilla national football team

Anguilla
Association	Anguilla Football Association
Confederation	CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation	CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach	Nigel Connor
Captain	Germain Hughes
Most caps	Ryan Liddie (31)
Top scorer	Girdon Connor; Richard O'Connor; Terrence Rogers (5)
Home stadium	Ronald Webster Park
FIFA code	AIA
First colours	Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	206 1 (21 September 2023)[1]
Highest	189 (June–September 1997)
Lowest	210 (November 2019, March 2022)
First international
	Anguilla 0–1 British Virgin Islands ; (The Valley, Anguilla; October 1985)[2]
Biggest win
	Anguilla 4–1 Montserrat ; (Marigot, Saint Martin; 8 February 2001)
Biggest defeat
	Trinidad and Tobago 15–0 Anguilla ; (Couva, Trinidad and Tobago; 10 November 2019)

The Anguilla national football team is the national team of Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, and is controlled by the Anguilla Football Association. It is affiliated to the Caribbean Football Union of CONCACAF. The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Along with the teams from the Bahamas, Tonga, Bhutan, Eritrea, San Marino, and Somalia, they are consistently one of the lowest ranked teams in the world in the FIFA rankings.

As of 22 October 2023, they rank 206th in the FIFA rankings, placing in the last two lowest ranked teams.[3]

History

2002 World Cup qualification

Anguilla entered the World Cup qualifiers for the first time for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan.

In the first round of the qualifiers, Anguilla were drawn against the Bahamas. On 5 March 2000, Anguilla hosted the first leg in front of 250 people at Webster Park in The Valley, losing by a scoreline of 3–1. In front of a Bahamian crowd of just 330, the second leg was played at the Thomas Robinson Stadium in Nassau on 19 March 2000, with Anguilla losing 2–1, and thereby eliminated by an aggregate scoreline of 5–2.[4]

2006 World Cup qualification

During the qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Anguilla faced the Dominican Republic in the first round. The first leg was played to a goalless draw at the Estadio Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte in Santo Domingo on 19 March 2004. Newly introduced FIFA stadium requirements forced Anguilla to play their "home" leg at the same Dominican Republic stadium two days later, with the Dominican Republic winning the second leg and thus the first round by a scoreline of 6–0.

2010 World Cup qualification

During the qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Anguilla was drawn against El Salvador in the first round. On 6 February 2008, they lost 12–0 at the Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador, where striker Rudis Corrales scored five times and Ronald Cerritos three. This time, Anguilla played their "home leg" at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. in the United States on 26 March 2008. In front of 22,670 spectators, Anguilla lost the second leg 4–0, thereby losing to El Salvador by an aggregate score of 16–0.

2014 World Cup qualification

In the first round of the qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Anguilla were again drawn to play the Dominican Republic, as they had eight years previously. On 8 July 2011, they lost 2–0 at the Estadio Panamericano in San Cristobal, and losing 4–0 in the same Dominican Republic stadium just two days later. This put the Dominican Republic through to the second round with the same 6–0 aggregate scoreline as their previous encounter.

2018 World Cup qualification

In the first round of the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Anguilla were drawn to play Nicaragua. On 23 March 2015, they lost the first leg 5–0 at the Estadio Nacional Dennis Martínez in Managua, Nicaragua and, on 29 March 2015, were eliminated at Ronald Webster Park in The Valley in Anguilla with a 3–0 loss, to send Nicaragua through to the second round by a score of 8–0 on aggregate.

2022 World Cup qualification

In the first round of the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Anguilla were drawn into group D with Dominica, Barbados, Dominican Republic, and Panama, whom they’d each play once. Their first match of the campaign was against Dominican Republic on 27 March 2021, at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. This game would make it the 3rd time the two teams faced in World Cup qualifying games. Anguilla lost 6–0, making this the same as the last two aggregate scores for the teams. On 31 March 2021, they faced Barbados at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Anguilla lost to a late 1–0 goal by Emile Saimovici. Then, on 2 June 2021 they lost 3–0 to Dominica at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo. And on 6 July, at Estadio Nacional de Panamá in Panama City, Anguilla suffered a massive 13–0 defeat. They ended of round 1 with 0 points, 0 goals, and 23 goals against.

Overall World Cup qualification record

The pair of shutouts against Nicaragua in March 2015 extended Anguilla's scoreless run in World Cup qualification to eight matches, encompassing three World Cups over an eleven-year period. The goals Anguilla scored in March 2000 against the Bahamas in each leg of their first World Cup qualifying appearance remain their only two goals, with 41 goals conceded, no wins, one draw and nine losses from their ten World Cup qualifying matches to date.[5]

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Win Draw Loss Fixture

2023

4 March 2023 Friendly	Anguilla	2–2	Saint Martin	The Valley, Anguilla
16:00 UTC−4	Hughes 11' Jordan Deans 26'	Report	Cordero 74' Chilin 90+5'	Stadium: Raymond E. Guishard Stadium

24 March 2023 Nations League	Anguilla	1–2	Saint Lucia	The Valley, Anguilla
16:00 UTC−4	Carpenter 76'	Report	Remy 18' President 45+2'	Stadium: Raymond E. Guishard Stadium Referee: Moeth Gaymes (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)

Coaching history

Les Strong England (1991-1994)

Clifton Livingston (2000)
Scott Cooper (2002)
Vernon Hodge (2003-2004)
Benjamin Davies (2004)
Vernon Hodge (2004–2007)
Kerthney Carty (2008)
Colin Johnson (2008–2009)
Scott Cooper (2010)
Colin Johnson (2010–2015)
Richard Orlowski (2015)
Leon Jeffers (2016)
Romare Kelsick (2016–2018)
Nigel Connor (2018–2020)
Stern John (2020–2022)
Nigel Connor (2022–)

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the CONCACAF Nations League match against Saint Lucia on 24 March 2023.[6]

Caps and goals are updated as of 4 March 2023, after the match against Saint Martin.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	McArthur Luhnow	(2003-11-23) 23 November 2003	4	0	Lymers
	1GK	Levon Osborn	(2006-04-30) 30 April 2006	0	0	Diamond
	1GK	Jared Wilcox	(1983-08-26) 26 August 1983	0	0	Kicks United

	2DF	Keziah Griffiths	(1993-09-02) 2 September 1993	19	1	Roaring Lions
	2DF	Allan Turner	(1984-09-21) 21 September 1984	15	2	Attackers
	2DF	Wes Miller	(1994-11-11) 11 November 1994	13	0	Uxbridge
	2DF	Ivor Coombes	(2003-01-13) 13 January 2003	2	0	Lymers
	2DF	Johnny Hall	(2005-04-12) 12 April 2005	1	0	Diamond
	2DF	Delano Lawrence	(2006-01-24) 24 January 2006	1	0	Uprising
	3MF	Bufford Farrow	(2000-11-28) 28 November 2000	1	0	Diamond
	2DF	Jameel Sutherland	(1991-04-27) 27 April 1991	1	0	Diamond

	3MF	Ronan McPhelan (captain)	(1996-11-15) 15 November 1996	20	1	Roaring Lions
	3MF	Akeem Walsh	(2000-05-26) 26 May 2000	8	0	Binfield
	3MF	Denzel Wallace	(2003-06-03) 3 June 2003	5	0	Huntingdon Hawks
	3MF	Charlie Douglas	(1988-01-19) 19 January 1988	4	0	Doc's United
	3MF	Bill Thatcher	(2002-08-29) 29 August 2002	4	0	Diamond
	3MF	Rashid Sargent	(1990-09-03) 3 September 1990	3	0	Roaring Lions
	3MF	Aaron Kimble	(2006-10-26) 26 October 2006	1	0	Diamond

	4FW	Kevin Ackerman	(1996-07-02) 2 July 1996	23	1	Doc's United
	4FW	Kendry Carrell	(1995-05-18) 18 May 1995	12	1	Chalvey Sports
	4FW	Rodrick O'Donnell	(2004-01-23) 23 January 2004	2	0

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up for the team in the last twelve months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up

DF	Omar Harlow	(2000-03-16) 16 March 2000	21	2	Roaring Lions	v. Saint Martin, 4 March 2023
DF	Kamil George	(2003-08-01) 1 August 2003	5	0	Aldershot Town	v. Saint Martin, 4 March 2023

MF	Isaiah Downsbury	(1995-10-30) 30 October 1995	2	1	Salsa Ballers	v. Saint Martin, 4 March 2023

Player records

As of 4 March 2023[7]

Players in bold are still active with Anguilla.

Most appearances

Rank	Player	Caps	Goals	Career
1	Ryan Liddie	31	0	2000–2019
2	Girdon Connor	29	5	2000–2018
3	Jonathan Guishard	23	1	2014–present
4	Kevin Hawley	22	0	2000–2016
4	Adonijah Richardson	22	1	2006–2016
6	Tafari Smith	21	2	2018–present
7	Germain Hughes	20	0	2012–present
7	Leon Jeffers	20	0	2004–2012
9	Kion Lee	19	1	2012–present
10	Kapil Battice	18	4	2008–present
10	Glenville Rogers	18	2	2008–2019

Most goals

Rank	Player	Goals	Caps	Ratio	Career
1	Richard O'Connor	5	5	1	2000–2006
	Terrence Rogers	5	16	0.31	2000–2012
	Girdon Connor	5	29	0.17	2000–2018
4	Kapil Battice	4	18	0.22	2008–present
5	Javille Brooks	2	15	0.13	2010–present
	Glenville Rogers	2	18	0.11	2008–2019
	Tafari Smith	2	21	0.1	2018–present

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

Year	Final Tournament							Qualification
Year	Round	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pos.	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930 to 1998	Did not enter							Did not enter
2002	Did not qualify							First round	2	0	0	2	2	5
2006								First round	2	0	1	1	0	6
2010								First round	2	0	0	2	0	16
2014								First round	2	0	0	2	0	6
2018								First round	2	0	0	2	0	8
2022								First round – 4th	4	0	0	4	0	23
2026	To be determined							To be determined
Totals	0/22	–	–	–	–	–	–	—!14	0	1	13	2	64

Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks; correct as of 5 June 2021 after the match against Panama.

CONCACAF Gold Cup

Year	Final Tournament							Qualification
Year	Round	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pos.	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1963 to 1989	Did not enter							Did not enter
1991	Did not qualify							3rd	2	0	1	1	1	7
1993								3rd	2	0	0	2	0	2
1996								First round	2	0	0	2	2	6
1998								4th	3	0	0	3	1	12
2000								4th	3	0	0	3	1	35
2002								2nd	2	1	0	1	5	4
2003	Did not enter							Did not enter
2005	Withdrew							Withdrew
2007	Did not qualify							4th	3	0	0	3	5	18
2009								3rd	2	0	0	2	2	6
2011								3rd	3	1	0	2	4	8
2013								4th	3	0	0	3	1	16
2015								4th	3	0	0	3	0	20
2017								3rd	2	0	0	2	0	11
2019								31st	4	0	1	3	1	15
2021								3rd	4	0	0	4	2	21
2023								2nd	4	0	2	2	2	5
Totals	0/27	–	–	–	–	–	–	—!42	2	4	36	27	186

Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out; correct as of 23 March 2023 after the match against Saint Lucia.

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
Season	Division	Group	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	P/R	Rank
2019−20	C	C	4	0	0	4	2	21		41st
2022–23	C	C	4	0	2	2	2	5		37th
Total			8	0	2	6	4	26	37th

Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out; correct as of 24 March 2023 after the match against Saint Lucia.

Caribbean Cup

Year	Final Tournament							Qualification
Year	Round	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pos.	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1989 to 1990	Did not enter							Did not enter
1991	Did not qualify							3rd	2	0	1	1	1	7
1992								First round	2	0	0	2	0	8
1993								3rd	2	0	0	2	0	2
1994								3rd	2	0	0	2	0	11
1995								First round	2	0	0	2	2	6
1996								3rd	2	0	0	2	0	12
1997								4th	3	0	0	3	1	12
1998								4th	3	0	0	3	1	35
1999	Withdrew							Withdrew
2001	Did not qualify							2nd	2	1	0	1	5	4
2005	Withdrew							Withdrew
2007	Did not qualify							4th	3	0	0	3	5	18
2008								3rd	2	0	0	2	2	6
2010								3rd	3	1	0	2	4	8
2012								4th	3	0	0	3	1	16
2014								4th	3	0	0	3	0	20
2017								3rd	2	0	0	2	0	11
Totals	0/19	–	–	–	–	–	–	—!36	2	1	33	21	176

Head-to-head record

Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	WPCT
Antigua and Barbuda	4	0	0	4	3	22	−19	0.00
Bahamas	3	0	1	2	3	6	−3	0.00
Barbados	2	0	0	2	1	8	−7	0.00
British Virgin Islands	11	4	0	7	13	26	−13	36.36
Cayman Islands	1	0	0	1	1	4	−3	0.00
Cuba	2	0	0	2	0	8	−8	0.00
Dominica	4	0	2	2	1	9	−8	0.00
Dominican Republic	6	0	1	5	0	28	−28	0.00
El Salvador	2	0	0	2	0	16	−16	0.00
French Guiana	2	0	0	2	1	9	−8	0.00
Grenada	1	0	0	1	1	14	−13	0.00
Guadeloupe	1	0	0	1	0	9	−9	0.00
Guatemala	2	0	0	2	0	15	−15	0.00
Guyana	2	0	0	2	0	21	−21	0.00
Martinique	1	0	0	1	1	3	−2	0.00
Montserrat	4	1	1	2	7	6	+1	25.00
Nicaragua	3	0	0	3	0	14	−14	0.00
Panama	1	0	0	1	0	13	−13	0.00
Puerto Rico	4	0	0	4	3	13	−10	0.00
Saint Kitts and Nevis	3	0	0	3	1	16	−15	0.00
Saint Lucia	3	0	0	3	1	10	−9	0.00
Saint Martin	10	3	1	6	12	20	−8	30.00
Sint Maarten	5	0	1	4	1	11	−10	0.00
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	3	0	0	3	1	9	−8	0.00
Trinidad and Tobago	2	0	0	2	0	25	−25	0.00
U.S. Virgin Islands	3	0	2	1	0	3	−3	0.00
Total	85	8	9	68	51	338	−287	9.41

Source: Results

References

"The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
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External links

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[FIFA_World_Rankings-1] "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.

[2] "Elo Ratings: Anguilla". Elo Ratings. Archived from the original on 24 March 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2019.

[3] "FIFA Rankings". Archived from the original on 3 November 2014.

[4] "Bahamas - List of International Matches".

[5] "Seven in, seven out in CONCACAF — FIFA.com". FIFA.com. Archived from the original on 1 April 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.

[6] "Final Squad". Facebook. Anguilla Football Association. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.

[7] "Anguilla". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2022.

Anguilla national football team
General	Anguilla Football Association Managers
Venues	Ronald Webster Park
Performances	CONCACAF Nations League
Other Anguillan teams	U23 U20 U17 Women's U20 U19 U17

National and regional football teams of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean (CONCACAF)
North America	Canada Mexico United States
Central America	Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Panama
Caribbean	Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Aruba Bahamas Barbados Bermuda¹ Bonaire³ British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Cuba Curaçao Dominica Dominican Republic French Guiana^{2 3} Grenada Guadeloupe³ Guyana² Haiti Jamaica Martinique³ Montserrat Puerto Rico Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saint Martin³ Sint Maarten³ Suriname² Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands U.S. Virgin Islands
Defunct	Netherlands Antilles
1: Inside the North American zone, but CFU member. 2: South American region, but affiliated to CONCACAF and CFU. 3: Full or associate CONCACAF member, but non-FIFA member.