[5] Although Kershaw's name appeared alongside Banks's on the single's picture sleeve, it was omitted on the vinyl's label by Virgin Records.

It features Banks and Kershaw performing the song as the background changes to show them in different locations and settings.

[6] Upon its release as a single, Music & Media called "I Wanna Change the Score" a "catchy track".

[7] Andrew Hirst of the Huddersfield Daily Examiner noted that the "artful chorus is badly let down by the bland bits inbetween".

"[9] South Wales Echo gave a one out of five star rating and wrote, "The score is nil-nil, both deserve the red card for taking part in this meaningless MOR friendly.