1974–75 British Home Championship

The 1974–75 British Home Championship was an international football tournament between the British Home Nations. It resulted in a resounding victory for an England team which was going through one of the worst periods of consistent play in their history. The tournament saw several draws, including two dramatic 2–2 ties for the Welsh team against England and Scotland and a goalless draw between England and Northern Ireland. The Scots had begun better, beating the Irish 3–0 in their second game and so entered the final match with a real chance of victory. The Welsh, like the English, had a 2-point advantage in their final match, but failed to capitalise on this, losing to Northern Ireland and ending in last place. The final game, between England and Scotland was in the end a one-sided affair, the English crushing the Scots in a 5–1 rout and winning the tournament.

Table

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 England (C) 3 1 2 0 7 3 +4 4
 Scotland 3 1 1 1 6 7 1 3
 Northern Ireland 3 1 1 1 1 3 2 3
 Wales 3 0 2 1 4 5 1 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) Champion.

Results

Northern Ireland 0–0 England
Referee: Thomas Reynolds

Wales 2–2 Scotland
Toshack  28'
Flynn  36'
Jackson  52'
Rioch  61'
Referee: Malcolm Wright

Scotland 3 – 0 Northern Ireland
MacDougall  15'
Dalglish  21'
Parlane  80'

England 2–2 Wales
Johnson  10', 84' Toshack  55'
Griffiths  56'
Referee: John Patterson

Northern Ireland 1–0 Wales
Finney  23'

England 5–1 Scotland
Francis  6', 64'
Beattie  7'
Bell  40'
Johnson  73'
Rioch  42' (pen.)

References

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