The 1922–23

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was a

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tournament played between the British Home Nations during the 1922–23 season. It was won by

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, the strongest of the Home Nations during the decade, who almost whitewashed the other three nations but ultimately were held to a 2–2 draw by

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in the final, deciding match. England and Scotland dominated the tournament, both winning their opening matches. England began six months earlier than their opponents, defeating

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at home in October 1922. Scotland matched this result in their opening game in March 1923 and continued with a second victory over

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, against whom England only managed a draw in

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. In the final matches, Scotland drew with England, doing just enough to take the title by a single point. Ireland, playing for pride comprehensively beat Wales in the last match of the competition to come third.

Table

Results

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Winning squad

References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Home Championship 1922–23 in English football 1922–23 in Scottish football

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