1924–25 British Home Championship

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The 1924–25 British Home Championship was a football tournament played between the British Home Nations during the 1924/25 season. It was one of six tournaments in seven years won by the strong Scottish team of the early 1920s, and was achieved with a whitewash of all three rivals, including England in the deciding game in Glasgow.

Both England and Scotland began well with 3–1 victories, England over Ireland and Scotland over Wales in Swansea. England went ahead by beating Wales away in their second game but were brought back level by Scotland who heavily beat Ireland 3–0 at Windsor Park. In the deciding match, the Scots outplayed their Southern rivals, winning the match and trophy 2–0 at home. Wales and Ireland were unable to decide for third place, sharing it in a scoreless draw at Wrexham.

Table[]

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Scotland (C) 3 3 0 0 8 1 +7 6
 England 3 2 0 1 5 4 +1 4
 Wales 3 0 1 2 2 5 −3 1
 Ireland 3 0 1 2 1 6 −5 1
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) Champion

Results[]


Scotland 3 – 1 Wales
David Meiklejohn Goal 9'
Hughie Gallacher Goal 20'63'
Goal 45' Billy Williams
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Attendance: 25,000
Referee: Arthur Ward (England)


Ireland 0–3 Scotland
  Goal 4' David Meiklejohn
Goal 25' Hughie Gallacher
Goal 36' James Dunn
Attendance: 41,000
Referee: George Noel Watson (England)

Scotland 2–0 England
Hughie Gallacher Goal 36'85'  
Attendance: 92,000
Referee: Arthur Ward (England)

Wales 0–0 Ireland
   

References[]

  • Guy Oliver (1992). The Guinness Record of World Soccer. Guinness. ISBN 0-85112-954-4.
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