The 1925–26
British Home Championship
The British Home Championship
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was an international
football
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tournament played during the 1925–26 season between the British
Home Nations. The competition was won at a canter by
Scotland, who
whitewashed all three opponents, scoring eight goals in three games without reply.
Scotland began to competition as they finished it, with a 3–0 defeat of
Wales in
Cardiff as
England and
Ireland played a tame scoreless draw as the tournament opener. Ireland improved from their poor first match performance against Wales in their second game, running out 3–0 winners to move into second place, but were hammered 4–0 by Scotland in their final game, ending any hopes of a winner's place;
Hughie Gallacher scored three of Scotland's goals. England returned for the final two matches of the competition, but suffered disaster and crashed to last place as Wales won 3–1 in
London and Scotland, already assured the title whatever the result, beat them by a single goal.
Table
Results
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Winning squad
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References
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1925–26 in English football
1925–26 in Scottish football
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1926 in British sport
1925-26
1925 in British sport
1925–26 in Northern Ireland association football