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1937–38 British Home Championship

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1937–38 British Home Championship
Tournament details
Host countryEngland, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Dates23 October 1937 – 9 April 1938
Teams4
Final positions
Champions England (25th title)
Runners-up Ireland
 Scotland
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored16 (2.67 per match)
Top scorer(s)England George Mills (3)

The 1937–38 British Home Championship was a football tournament played between the British Home Nations during the 1937–38 season. The competition was won by England after they defeated Ireland and Wales in their opening games. Even though Scotland won the final game at Wembley Stadium, England were able to hold their lead, thanks to the Welsh victory over Scotland in their opening match. Wales however were unable to continue this form, losing to England and Ireland in their subsequent matches. The Scots and Irish drew, and thus shared second place.

Table

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

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Ireland 1–5 England
Stevenson Mills
Hall
Brook

Wales 2–1 Scotland
Jones 25'
S. Morris 40'
Massie 72'
Attendance: 41,800
Referee: Charles E. Argent (England)

Scotland 1–1 Ireland
Smith 48' Doherty 15'
Attendance: 21,878
Referee: Arthur James Jewell (England)


Ireland 1–0 Wales
Bambrick  

England 0–1 Scotland
  Walker 6'
Attendance: 93,267
Referee: William R. Hamilton (Ireland)

References

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