The Ashes 2023: Australia's full record and history at Headingley

Liam O'Loughlin

The Ashes 2023: Australia's full record and history at Headingley image

Australia will be looking to right the wrongs of 2019 when they return to Headingley for the third Test of this year's Ashes series.

The match four years ago will go down in the history books as one of the most thrilling and dramatic finishes to a Test in history, with Ben Stokes blasting a remarkable unbeaten century to get the hosts over the line.

This time around, the visitors will enter the clash with a 2-0 lead and will be aiming to gain an unassailable lead to retain the urn in Leeds. 

The Sporting News details Australia's history at the ground below. 

Australia's record at Headingley

Over the years, Australia have played 25 Tests against England and one Test against Pakistan at the ground.

Of those matches against England, the visitors have come away with nine victories and eight draws, giving them a slight ascendancy, with the hosts winning the remaining eight contests.

YearResult
1899Draw
1905Draw
1909Australia won by 126 runs
1921Australia won by 219 runs
1926Draw
1930Draw
1934Draw
1938Australia won by 5 wickets
1948Australia won by 7 wickets
1953Draw
1956England won by an innings and 42 runs
1961England won by 8 wickets
1964Australia won by 7 wickets
1968Draw
1972England won by 9 wickets
1975Draw
1977England won by an innings and 85 runs
1981England won by 18 runs
1985England won by 5 wickets
1989Australia won by 210 runs
1993Australia won by an innings and 148 runs
1997Australia won by an innings and 61 runs
2001England won by 6 wickets
2009Australia won by an innings and 80 runs
2019England won by 1 wicket

What time does the third Test start in Australia?

While the third Test starts at 11am local time in England, it will be a late start for Australian cricket fans, with the Test scheduled to begin at 8pm (AEST). The broadcast will commence 30 minutes earlier at 7:30pm (AEST).

Sydney/Melbourne

Brisbane

Adelaide

Perth

8pm

8pm

7:30pm

6pm

Liam O'Loughlin

Liam has been with The Sporting News since 2019, helping lead both NRL and cricket content, as well as delving into the world of combat sports and NFL. A true rugby league tragic, he has spent the past 20 years playing, coaching and volunteering for his beloved junior club, Penshurst RSL. 

Away from work, Liam has a lifelong passion for all things pro wrestling and has travelled abroad to attend showcase events for WWE, AEW and NJPW.