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 result; 1–1, was enough to give Scotland an undisputed tournament success. This was the first edition of the tournament in which a trophy was awarded to the winners.[1]

Table

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Scotland (C) 3 1 2 0 4 3 +1 4
 England 3 1 1 1 5 4 +1 3
 Wales 3 1 1 1 5 5 0 3
 Ireland 3 1 0 2 5 7 −2 2
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points. The points system worked as follows: 2 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.
(C) Champions

Results

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

Ireland 1–3 England
Brown Tilson
Brook

Scotland 2–1 Ireland
Walker 60'
Duncan 89'
Kelly 49'
Attendance: 30,000
Referee: Harry Nattrass (England)

England 1–2 Wales
Bowden Astley
Jones

Ireland 3–2 Wales
Gibb
Stevenson
Kernaghan
Astley
Phillips
Celtic Park, Belfast

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

References

  1. ^ "Jubilee Trophy for Scotland". Western Daily Press: 4. 6 April 1936.
  • 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.
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