British Virgin Islands national football team

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see British Virgin Islands women's national football team.

British Virgin IslandsNickname(s)| The Nature Boys

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Association| British Virgin Islands Football Association
Confederation| CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation| CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach| Chris Kiwomya
Captain| Troy Caesar
Most caps| Troy Caesar (28)
Top scorer| Avondale Williams (5)
Home stadium| A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground
FIFA code| VGB

First colours

Second colours

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FIFA ranking
Current|  207  (18 July 2024)[1]
Highest| 160 (March 2000, August–November 2002)
Lowest| 209 (March 2022)
First international
Anguilla 0–1 British Virgin Islands
(The Valley, Anguilla; October 1985)
Biggest win
British Virgin Islands 6–0 Anguilla
(Marigot, Saint Martin; 28 March 1990)
Biggest defeat
Dominican Republic 17–0 British Virgin Islands
(San Cristobal, Dominican Republic; 14 October 2010)

The British Virgin Islands national football team is the national team of the British Virgin Islands and is controlled by the British Virgin Islands Football Association.

They are members of both CONCACAF and FIFA.

## History

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Early football games in the British Virgin Islands were between British Royal Navy crew, and expatriates. In 1968, the British Virgin Islands team was founded by a team of Royal Engineers, and soon after, in 1973 the British Virgin Islands Football Association was founded. In 1974, it was affiliated by FIFA.[3] The former Tottenham, Chelsea and Porto manager, Portuguese André Villas-Boas had his first job as Technical Director of the national team British Virgin Islands in 2000 and 2001.[4]

### World Cup qualification

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In the qualifying rounds for the 2006 World Cup were drawn against St Lucia, and they were eliminated 10–0 on aggregate.[5]

In the qualifying rounds for the 2010 World Cup they were paired with the Bahamas. They lost on the away goals rule after a 3–3 draw over both legs. Both matches were actually played in the Bahamas, but British Virgin Islands were designated as the home team in the second match, which ended 2–2.[6] Despite going out of the competition in the first qualifying round, the British Virgin Islands were the only side to enter the 2010 FIFA World Cup to remain unbeaten through qualification and the finals tournament (although New Zealand was undefeated in the finals tournament, they did lose a game in qualification.)

In the qualifying rounds for the 2014 FIFA World Cup they were in the unusual position of being favorites to win their two-legged tie against neighbors U.S. Virgin Islands. However, after losing the first leg 2–0 and the return leg 2–1, the British Virgin Islands once again failed to advance to the next round.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds saw British Virgin Islands take on Dominica with both legs taking place in Dominica, with the first leg acting as BVI's 'home ground' due to the away goal ruling. Despite taking the lead twice, the Islanders fell to a 3–2 defeat at 'home' and drew 0–0 away, meaning that once again first round qualification remained elusive.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds saw British Virgin Islands again knocked out in the first round, having lost all four of their group matches without scoring a goal.

At the commencement of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, BVI advanced beyond the first round of qualifying for the first time in their history after beating the U.S. Virgin Islands 1–1 on aggregate after penalties.[7] In the second round, they were drawn into Group E with Guatemala, Dominica, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.

## Results and fixtures

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Main article: British Virgin Islands national football team results

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

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British Virgin Islands v  Turks and Caicos Islands 9 September Nations League|  British Virgin Islands | 3–1|  Turks and Caicos Islands | Road Town, British Virgin Islands

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16:30 UTC−4 |

* Caesar 4'
* Chalwell 10', 50'

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* Forbes 45+4' (pen.)

| Stadium: A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground
Referee: Victor Rivas (United States)

Dominica v  British Virgin Islands 12 October Nations League|  Dominica | 1–1|  British Virgin Islands | Roseau, Dominica

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18:00 UTC−4 |

* Thomas 82'

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* Chalwell 29'

| Stadium: Windsor Park
Referee: Ricangel de Leça (Aruba)

Turks and Caicos Islands v  British Virgin Islands 16 October Nations League|  Turks and Caicos Islands | 2–2|  British Virgin Islands | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

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16:00 UTC−4 |

* Forbes 26' (pen.), 76'

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* Bertie 3'
* Smith 90+5'

| Stadium: TCIFA National Academy
Referee: Victor Rivas (United States)

### 2024

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U.S. Virgin Islands v  British Virgin Islands 22 March 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  U.S. Virgin Islands | 1–1|  British Virgin Islands | Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

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17:00 UTC−4 |

* Blaschka 73'

| Report | Liziario 90' | Stadium: Bethlehem Soccer Stadium
Referee: Katia Itzel García (Mexico)

British Virgin Islands v  U.S. Virgin Islands 26 March 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  British Virgin Islands | 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(1–1 agg.)
(4–2 p)|  U.S. Virgin Islands | Road Town, British Virgin Islands

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15:00 UTC−4 |  | Report |  | Stadium: A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground
Referee: Ken Pennyfeather (Antigua and Barbuda)
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* Bertie
* Wiltshire
* Gallimore
* Forbes
* Callwood

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* Kendall
* Whyte
* Blaschka
* Ramos

Note: 1–1 on aggregate. British Virgin Islands won 4–2 on penalties and advanced to the second round.

British Virgin Islands v  Guatemala 8 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  British Virgin Islands | 0–3|  Guatemala | Road Town, British Virgin Islands

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16:00 UTC−4 |  | Report |

* Castellanos 23'
* Rubin 45+3'
* Pinto 47' (pen.)

| Stadium: A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground
Referee: Kwinsi Williams (Trinidad and Tobago)

Dominican Republic v  British Virgin Islands 11 June 2026 World Cup qualification|  Dominican Republic | 4–0|  British Virgin Islands | San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic

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20:00 UTC−4 |

* Núñez 2', 31'
* Romero 15' (pen.), 90+3'

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Report (CONCACAF) |  | Stadium: Estadio Panamericano
Attendance: 1,100
Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico)

British Virgin Islands v  Cayman Islands 4 September 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League|  British Virgin Islands | v|  Cayman Islands | British Virgin Islands

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Saint Kitts and Nevis v  British Virgin Islands 10 September 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League|  Saint Kitts and Nevis | v|  British Virgin Islands | Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Cayman Islands v  British Virgin Islands 9 October 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League|  Cayman Islands | v|  British Virgin Islands | Cayman Islands

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British Virgin Islands v  Saint Kitts and Nevis 12 October 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League|  British Virgin Islands | v|  Saint Kitts and Nevis | British Virgin Islands

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## Coaching history

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* Gary White (1998–1999)
* Gregory Grant (2000)
* William H. Moravek (2000–01)
* Patrick Mitchell (2002)
* Michael Tulloch (2004)
* Ben Davies (2004)
* Patrick Mitchell (2008)
* Avondale Williams (2008–2018)
* John Reilly (2018–2020)
* Dan Neville (2021)
* Chris Kiwomya (2021–)

## Players

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### Current squad

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The following players were called up for the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League match against Dominica on 16 November 2023.[8]

Caps and goals correct as of 16 November 2023, after match against Dominica.

No. | Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club

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| 1GK | Daniel Gilford |  (2001-03-03) 3 March 2001 (age 23) | 8  | 0  |  Virgin Gouda United
| 1GK | Mekhi Walters |  (2001-11-28) 28 November 2001 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Virgin Gouda United
| 1GK | Simon Cross  |  (1985-09-26) 26 September 1985 (age 38) | 0  | 0  |  Wolues

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| 2DF | Philip Nelson |  (1988-04-14) 14 April 1988 (age 36) | 15  | 0  |  Wolues
| 2DF | Ikyjah Williams |  (2003-04-14) 14 April 2003 (age 21) | 9  | 0  |  Rebels
| 2DF | Giovanni Grant |  (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 21) | 6  | 0  |  Old Madrid FC
| 2DF | Jaden Abrams |  (2007-04-20) 20 April 2007 (age 17) | 4  | 0  |  Virgin Gorda United
| 2DF | Taylor Scarff |  (2000-08-10) 10 August 2000 (age 23) | 1  | 0  |  Tavistock
| 2DF | Sheldon Toney |  (2004-07-22) 22 July 2004 (age 19) | 1  | 0  |  Virgin Gouda United

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| 3MF | Kristian Javier |  (1996-04-06) 6 April 1996 (age 28) | 22  | 0  |  AC Commonwealth
| 3MF | T'Sharne Gallimore |  (2000-08-20) 20 August 2000 (age 23) | 17  | 1  |  Chesham United
| 3MF | Miguel Marshall |  (2002-04-11) 11 April 2002 (age 22) | 17  | 0  |  Poole Town
| 3MF | Robert Green |  (1997-09-05) 5 September 1997 (age 26) | 15  | 0  |  Baltimore City F.C.
| 3MF | Johari Lacey |  (2004-01-08) 8 January 2004 (age 20) | 5  | 0  |  Rebels
| 3MF | Carson Price |  (2001-03-14) 14 March 2001 (age 23) | 2  | 0  |  Incarnate Word Cardinals
| 3MF | Levon Williams |  (2004-04-27) 27 April 2004 (age 20) | 2  | 0  |  Virgin Gouda United
| 3MF | Tai Thomas |  (2005-08-11) 11 August 2005 (age 18) | 0  | 0  |  Wolues

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| 4FW | Tyler Forbes |  (2002-04-18) 18 April 2002 (age 22) | 20  | 4  |  Weymouth
| 4FW | Luka Chalwell |  (2004-04-11) 11 April 2004 (age 20) | 13  | 3  |  Eastleigh
| 4FW | Justin Smith |  (2003-04-11) 11 April 2003 (age 21) | 9  | 1  |  One Love United
| 4FW | Jhon Samuel |  (1984-05-08) 8 May 1984 (age 40) | 8  | 0  |  One Love United
| 4FW | Azarni Callwood |  (2006-09-21) 21 September 2006 (age 17) | 3  | 0  |  One Caribbean
| 4FW | Jadon Abrams |  (2007-04-20) 20 April 2007 (age 17) | 0  | 0  |

### Recent call-ups

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

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DF | Jerry Wiltshire |  (1996-02-04) 4 February 1996 (age 28) | 14  | 2  |  Hayes & Yeading United | v.  Turks and Caicos Islands; 16 October 2023
DF | Joshua Bertie |  (1996-10-09) 9 October 1996 (age 27) | 15  | 1  |  Winchester City | v.  Turks and Caicos Islands; 16 October 2023

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MF | Troy Caesar |  (1994-05-13) 13 May 1994 (age 30) | 26  | 3  |  Potros FC | v.  Turks and Caicos Islands; 16 October 2023
MF | Carlos Septus |  (1991-06-16) 16 June 1991 (age 33) | 25  | 1  |  One Caribbean | v.  Turks and Caicos Islands; 9 September 2023
MF | Alejandro Santos |  (2003-11-23) 23 November 2003 (age 20) | 1  | 0  |  | v.  Turks and Caicos Islands; 9 September 2023

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FW | Denvin Jones |  (2004-01-24) 24 January 2004 (age 20) | 2  | 0  |  Rebels | v.  Turks and Caicos Islands; 16 October 2023
FW | Jake Forbes |  (2003-11-04) 4 November 2003 (age 20) | 5  | 0  |  Poole Town | v.  Turks and Caicos Islands; 9 September 2023

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* INJ = Withdrew due to injury
* PRE = Preliminary squad
* TRA = Training player
* WD = Withdrew (non-injury)
* RET = Retired

## Player records

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As of 26 March 2024[9]
Players in bold are still active with British Virgin Islands.

### Most appearances

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Rank  | Player  | Caps  | Goals  | Career

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1  | Troy Caesar | 28  | 3  | 2010–present
2  | Carlos Septus | 25  | 1  | 2011–present
3  | Kristian Javier | 24  | 0  | 2016–present
4  | Tyler Forbes | 22  | 4  | 2018–present
5  | Trevor Peters | 19  | 1  | 2010–2019
T'Sharne Gallimore | 19  | 1  | 2018–present
Miguel Marshall | 19  | 0  | 2019–present
8  | Andy Davis | 17  | 0  | 2008–2015
Jamie Wilson | 17  | 3  | 2018–present
10  | Gregory James | 16  | 0  | 2010–2015

### Top goalscorers

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Rank  | Player  | Goals  | Caps  | Ratio  | Career

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1  | Avondale Williams | 5  | 15  | 0.33  | 2000–2012
2  | Jordan Johnson | 4  | 8  | 0.5  | 2015–2018
Tyler Forbes | 4  | 22  | 0.18  | 2018–present
4  | Jairo Morris | 3  | 5  | 0.6  | 2004
Luka Chalwell | 3  | 13  | 0.23  | 2021–present
Jamie Wilson | 3  | 17  | 0.18  | 2018–present
Troy Caesar | 3  | 28  | 0.11  | 2010–present
8  | Henroy Mitchell | 2  | 2  | 1  | 2010
Michael Huggins | 2  | 2  | 1  | 2002
Bailey Rowe | 2  | 5  | 0.4  | 2018–2019
Peterson Azille | 2  | 6  | 0.33  | 2000–2004
Garret Ferron | 2  | 6  | 0.33  | 2000–2004
Venton James | 2  | 8  | 0.25  | 2004–2008
Rohan Lennon | 2  | 13  | 0.15  | 2000–2008
Jerry Wiltshire | 2  | 14  | 0.14  | 2019–present

## Competitive record

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### FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup |  | Qualification

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Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
1930 to 1998 | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member
2002 | Did not qualify | 2  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 1  | 14
2006 | 2  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 0  | 10
2010 | 2  | 0  | 2  | 0  | 3  | 3
2014 | 2  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 1  | 4
2018 | 2  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 2  | 3
2022 | 4  | 0  | 0  | 4  | 0  | 19
2026 | To be determined | 4  | 0  | 2  | 2  | 1  | 8
2030 | To be determined
2034
Total  |  | 0/6 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 18  | 0  | 5  | 14  | 9  | 62

### CONCACAF Gold Cup

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CONCACAF Gold Cup record

Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA
1991 | Did not qualify
1993
1996 | Withdrew
1998 | Did not qualify
2000
2002
2003
2005
2007 | Withdrew
2009 | Did not qualify
2011
2013
2015
2017
2019
2021
2023
Total |  | 0/17 |  |  |  |  |  |

### CONCACAF Nations League

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CONCACAF Nations League record

League  |  | Finals
Season  | Division  | Group  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | P/R | Finals | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad
2019–20 | C | B | 4  | 0  | 0  | 4  | 5  | 15  |  |  2021 | Ineligible
2022–23 | C | D | 4  | 0  | 2  | 2  | 3  | 11  |  |  2023
2023–24 | C | B | 4  | 1  | 2  | 1  | 7  | 6  |  |  2024
2024–25 | C | C | To be determined |  2025
Total  | — | — | 12  | 1  | 4  | 7  | 15  | 32  | — | Total | 0 Titles | — | — | — | — | — | — | —
CONCACAF Nations League history

First Match  |  Bonaire 4–2  British Virgin Islands
(6 September 2019; Willemstad, Curaçao)
Biggest Win  |  British Virgin Islands 3–1  Turks and Caicos Islands
(9 September 2023; Road Town, British Virgin Islands)
Biggest Defeat  |  Puerto Rico 6–0  British Virgin Islands
(12 June 2022; Mayagüez, Puerto Rico)
Best Result  | —
Worst Result  | —

### Caribbean Cup

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Caribbean Cup record

Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA
1989 | Did not qualify
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995 | Withdrew
1996 | Did not enter
1997 | Did not qualify
1998
1999
2001
2005
2007 | Withdrew
2008 | Did not qualify
2010
2012
2014
2017
Total |  | 0/19 |  |  |  |  |  |

## References

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1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
2. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
3. ^ "About Us". Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
4. ^ Virgin Islands recall their days in the sun under former coach Archived 20 December 2017 at the Wayback Machine – Independent
5. ^ St. Lucia flogs BVI 9–0 in World Cup qualifier Archived May 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
6. ^ "2018 FIFA World Cup Russia – Qualifiers – North, Central America and Caribbean – All Matches". FIFA.com. 8 February 2017. Archived from the original on 29 November 2007. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
7. ^ "British Virgin Islands and Anguilla progress for the first time". FIFA. 27 March 2024.
8. ^ "Match Day Squad". Instagram. BVI FA.
9. ^ "British Virgin Islands". National Football Teams.

## External links

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* British Virgin Islands – FIFA.com (archived 7 January 2014)
* British Virgin Islands. Archived 26 March 2015 at the Wayback Machine. caribbeanfootballdatabase.com.

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