The 1926–27 British Home Championship was a football tournament played between the British Home Nations during the 1926–27 season. It was shared by England and Scotland after a series of high scoring draws in the opening matches left England, Wales and Ireland well behind with Scotland ahead, only for England to defeat Scotland in the deciding game with a late winning goal by Dixie Dean – the first time the Scots had lost since 1924, and their first loss at home since 1906.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales |
| Dates | 20 October 1926 – 9 April 1927 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  England Scotland (shared) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 24 (4 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Dixie Dean (4 goals) |
Table edit
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland (C)
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 4 |
| England (C)
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 4 |
 Ireland
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 2 |
 Wales
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 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) Co-champions
Rules for classification: 1) points. The points system worked as follows: 2 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.
(C) Co-champions
Results edit
| Scotland | 3–0 | Wales |
|---|---|---|
Gallacher  20'Jackson 35', 73' |
Scottish FA |
| Scotland | 1–2 | England |
|---|---|---|
| Morton 48' |
Scottish FA | Dean 65', 88' |
References edit
- ^ All Scotland Results by Date, London Hearts Supporters Club
- ^ a b c "England's Matches: 1919-30". England Football Online. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
- ^ "Scotland 1 England 2". England Football Online. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- British Home Championship 1919-20 to 1938-1939 - dates, results, tables and top scorers at RSSSF
- Guy Oliver (1992). The Guinness Record of World Soccer. Guinness. ISBN 0-85112-954-4.
External links edit
- Scotland v England video footage from Pathé News (no sound)