The 1931–32

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was a

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tournament played between the British Home Nations during the 1931–32 football season. It was won by

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, who succeeded in beating all three of their rivals during the course of the competition.

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began the tournament with victory over

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, which was followed by a heavy English victory over Ireland in

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. England and Scotland, now favourites for the trophy, both played and beat

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, England at home and Scotland in

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, setting up a final decider at

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. In their consolation game Ireland secured third place with a strong victory over Wales who therefore lost all three of their matches. In the England/Scotland final, Scotland were outclassed by their opponents who ran out 3–0 winners to take the trophy for the third year in a row.

Table

Results

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References

British Home Championship 1919-20 to 1938-1939 - dates, results, tables and top scorers at RSSSF
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Home Championship 1931–32 in English football 1931–32 in Scottish football

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