11.10.13

Austria v Hungary



1904

The dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary (1867-1918) was the second biggest country in Europe (after Russia) and the third most populous ( after Russia and Germany). During this era however Austria and Hungary remained very distinct countries- there was no dual citizenship, one was either an Austrian or a Hungarian, and each state had it's own laws and language.  There were, of course, separate Football Associations.  Both states joined FIFA in 1907.

The 2 countries played their first international fixture in 1902, although they didn't know it at the time! The match (won 5-0 by Austria), was originally a Vienna select v Budapest select, but it was retrospectively designated an official international.
 Austria v Hungary is the second most contested fixture in international football, and during the 1902-37 era produced an impressive 4.3 goals a game.

Played
81
Goals
Austria
26
174
Hungary
35
180
Drawn
20