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. 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:
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'
Attendance: 35,004
Referee: Isaac Caswell (England)


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


Ireland 3–2 Wales
Gibb
Stevenson
Kernaghan
Astley
Phillips

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

References

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