Scotland vs England U20 Predictions - England to extend winning streak over Scotland

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 12 Feb 2026

Brad Newcomb 12 Feb 2026

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England has a nine-match winning streak against Scotland.
Scotland have lost 3 in a row against England at home.
England are favoured to cover the handicap.

England are on a winning streak against Scotland (Getty Images)

Scotland have a poor record against England but started their Six Nations campaign with a victory. England did enough to win their opening match and are on a lengthy unbeaten run against Scotland.

England have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
England have won 3 of their last 5 away games in all competitions.
England have won their last 3 away matches against Scotland.
Scotland have won 3 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
Scotland have lost 9 consecutive times to England.

Head to Head

England hold a commanding lead of 11 victories to two against Scotland in 13 meetings since 2016.

Scotland U20 Form

Scotland started the Six Nations U20 Championship campaign with a solid 36-10 away win over Italy last weekend after leading 17-10 at the break.

Before that, Scotland did not fare well at the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship last July. They lost 56-19 to England, 34-24 to Australia, 73-14 to South Africa, and defeated Ireland 22-21 before losing to Georgia 22-7.

Scotland face a tough assignment against England, having lost nine consecutive matches to their rivals, including a 44‑point defeat in last season’s Six Nations.

England U20 Form

England scored a late converted try against Wales in their opening Six Nations U20 Championship match last weekend, winning 19-16 at home.

Before that, England had a solid World Rugby U20 Championship last July. They defeated Scotland 56-19, lost 32-22 to South Africa, edged Australia 36-33, and thrashed Wales 51-13, before losing 68-40 to Australia to finish sixth overall.

England will fancy their chances against Scotland, having defeated their opponents twice last year: 57-13 in the Six Nations and 56-19 in the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Team News

Scotland

Nairn Moncrieff, Joe Roberts, Henry Kesterton, Jake Dalziel, Rory McHaffie, and

Harvey Preston scored a try each against Italy last weekend.

Hamish MacArthur slotted three conversions in the match.

Starting XV: Henry Widdowson, Nairn Moncrieff, Campbell Waugh, Ross Wolfenden (c), Rory McHaffie, Jake Dalziel, Hamish MacArthur, Jamie Stewart, Joe Roberts, Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, Christian Lindsay, Alfie Blackett, Sam Byrd, Jack Utterson, Rory Purvis

Replacements: Jamie McAughtrie, Oliver McKenna, Jackson Rennie, Fin Ronnie, Harvey Preston, Oliver Finlayson-Russell, Adam McKenzie, Calum Jessop

England

Sonny Tonga’uiha, Jim Staples, and Victor Worsnip scored a try each against Wales last weekend.

Luke Davidson and James Pater landed a conversion each in the match.

Starting XV: James Pater, Sam Winters, Nick Lilley, Victor Worsnip, George Pearson, Finn Keylock, Lucas Friday, Oliver Scola, Jimmy Staples, Sonny Tonga’uiha, Elliot Williams, Patrick Hogg, Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, Seb Kelly, Connor Treacey (c)

Replacements: Kealan Freeman-Price, Oliver Spencer, Harry Wright, Freddie Ogden-Metherell, George Marsh, Asa Stewart-Harris, Will Knight, Tyler Offiah