1935–36 British Home Championship
The 1935-36 British Home Championship was a football tournament played between the British Home Nations during the 1935–36 season. It was won by Scotland after a close contest between Scotland, Wales and England. England began the tournament the stronger team, with a 3–1 win over Ireland in Belfast while Scotland struggled to a 1–1 draw with Wales. Scotland recovered to beat Ireland in their second match whilst England dropped position after defeat by Wales. Wales and Ireland played a tough, high-scoring game which might have given Wales the title, but was ultimately won by the Irish, whilst Scotland came to London knowing that only a win would be enough to give them the trophy. In a furious attacking game the end result; 1–1, was enough to give Scotland an undisputed tournament success.
Table
Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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Scotland | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 |
England | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 |
Wales | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Ireland | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −2 |
The points system worked as follows:
- 2 points for a win
- 1 point for a draw
Results
11 March 1936 |
Ireland | 3 – 2 | Wales |
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James Gibb Alex Stevenson Norman Kernaghan |
Dai Astley Charlie Phillips |
References
- British Home Championship 1919-20 to 1938-1939 - dates, results, tables and top scorers at RSSSF
- Guy Oliver (1992). The Guinness Record of World Soccer. Guinness. ISBN 0-85112-954-4.