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
 Scotland 4312043+1
 England 3311154+1
 Wales 33111550
 Ireland 2310257−2

The points system worked as follows:

Results

5 October 1935
Wales  1 – 1  Scotland
Charlie Phillips  40'  34' Dally Duncan
Ninian Park, Cardiff
Attendance: 35,004
Referee: Isaac Caswell (England)


13 November 1935
Scotland  2 – 1  Ireland
Tommy Walker  60'
Dally Duncan  89'
 49' Jimmy Kelly
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Attendance: 30,000
Referee: Harry Nattrass (England)


11 March 1936
Ireland  3 – 2  Wales
James Gibb
Alex Stevenson
Norman Kernaghan
Dai Astley
Charlie Phillips

4 April 1936
England  1 – 1  Scotland
George Camsell  30'  77' (pen.) Tommy Walker
Wembley Stadium, London
Attendance: 93,267
Referee: William R. Hamilton (Ireland)

References

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