1935–36 British Home Championship

The 1935-36 British Home Championship was a football tournament played between the British Home Nations during the 193536 season. It was won by Scotland after a close contest between Scotland, Wales and England. England began the tournament the stronger team, with a 31 win over Ireland in Belfast while Scotland struggled to a 11 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; 11, 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 23102572

The points system worked as follows:

Results



13 November 1935
Scotland  2 1  Ireland
Tommy Walker, Dally Duncan Jimmy Kelly

5 February 1936
England  1 2  Wales
Ray Bowden Dai Astley, Bryn Jones

11 March 1936
Ireland  3 2  Wales
James Gibb, Alex Stevenson, Norman Kernaghan Dai Astley, Charlie Phillips
Celtic Park, Belfast

4 April 1936
England  1 1  Scotland
George Camsell Tommy Walker

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