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

Liam O'Loughlin

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Australia will be looking to seal The Ashes on Wednesday, with the famous Old Trafford in Manchester set to host the fourth Test against England. 

The sides have faced each other at the ground twice in the past decade, with the Aussies producing a stellar performance back in the 2019 series to help them retain the urn. 

This time around, the visitors will enter the clash with a 2-1 series lead and are hopeful of gaining an unassailable lead heading into the final game at The Oval. 

The Sporting News details Australia's history at Old Trafford below. 

Australia's record at Old Trafford

Over the years, Australia have played 30 Tests against England at Old Trafford, as well as a further one match against South Africa at the same venue. 

Of those matches against England, the visitors have come away with nine victories and 15 draws, giving them the historical ascendancy, with the hosts winning the remaining six contests. 

Year Result
1884 Draw
1886 England won by 4 wickets
1888 England won by an innings and 21 runs
1893 Draw
1896 Australia won by 3 wickets
1899 Draw
1902 Australia won by 3 runs
1905 England won by an innings and 80 runs
1909 Draw
1912 Draw
1921 Draw
1926 Draw
1930 Draw
1934 Draw
1948 Draw
1953 Draw
1956 England won by an innings and 170 runs
1961 Australia won by 54 runs
1964 Draw
1968 Australia won by 159 runs
1972 England won by 89 runs
1977 England won by 9 wickets
1981 England won by 103 wickets
1985 Draw
1989 Australia won by 9 wickets
1993 Australia won by 179 runs
1997 Australia won by 268 runs
2005 Draw
2013 Draw
2019 Australia won by 185 runs

What time does the fourth Test start in Australia?

While the fourth 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

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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.