1954–55 British Home Championship

The 1954–55 British Home Championship was a football tournament played between the British Home Nations during the 1954–55 football season. It was won by a strong England side which included players such as Johnny Haynes and Nat Lofthouse as well as future manager Don Revie. England and Scotland, had competed at the 1954 FIFA World Cup in the summer before the tournament began and both teams had struggled, eventually being knocked out by Uruguay, Scotland by a 7–0 margin.

1954–55 British Home Championship
John Charles at the Wales–Scotland tie, Ninian Park, 16 October 1954.
Tournament details
Host countryEngland, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Dates2 October 1954 – 20 April 1955
Teams4
Final positions
Champions England
Runners-up Scotland
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored26 (4.33 per match)
Top scorer(s)Wales John Charles (5)

England began the tournament as favourites and proved their status with a simple victory over Ireland in their first match. Scotland matched this with a difficult win over Wales in their match, although only by one goal to nil. Both Wales and Ireland improved in their second matches, the Irish holding Scotland to a 2–2 draw whilst the Welsh almost achieved the same against England in London, eventually losing 3–2. The final games were played at the conclusion of the domestic season, and saw Ireland fall to the Welsh under their inspirational goalscorer John Charles, who netted a hat trick in a 3–2 victory. England had by this time taken the championship with a comprehensive demolition of Scotland 7–2 in their final match, Dennis Wilshaw claiming four of the goals.

Table

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Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
  England (C) 3 3 0 0 12 4 +8 6
  Scotland 3 1 1 1 5 9 −4 3
  Wales 3 1 0 2 5 6 −1 2
  Ireland 3 0 1 2 4 7 −3 1
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) Champions

Results

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Wales  0–1  Scotland
  Paddy Buckley


England  3–2  Wales
Roy Bentley 3 John Charles 2


References

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