The 1925–26 British Home Championship was an international football tournament played during the 1925–26 season between the British Home Nations. The competition was won at a canter by Scotland, who whitewashed all three opponents, scoring eight goals in three games without reply.
Scotland began to competition as they finished it, with a 3–0 defeat of Wales in Cardiff as England and Ireland played a tame scoreless draw as the tournament opener. Ireland improved from their poor first match performance against Wales in their second game, running out 3–0 winners to move into second place, but were hammered 4–0 by Scotland in their final game, ending any hopes of a winner's place; Hughie Gallacher scored three of Scotland's goals. England returned for the final two matches of the competition, but suffered disaster and crashed to last place as Wales won 3–1 in London and Scotland, already assured the title whatever the result, beat them by a single goal.
Table
Results
Winning squad
NameApps/Goals by opponentTotal WALSat 31 Oct 1925 Wales 0 Scotland 3, London Hearts Supporters Club IRESat 27 Feb 1926 Scotland 4 Northern Ireland 0 [sic], London Hearts Supporters Club ENGSat 17 Apr 1926 England 0 Scotland 1, London Hearts Supporters Club Apps GoalsHughie Gallacher11/3133Alex Jackson111/131Jock Hutton11130Willie McStay11130Andy Cunningham1/1121Adam McLean1/1121Bill Harper1120Jimmy McMullan1120William Clunas1/111Johnny Duncan1/111Jimmy Gibson110Willie Summers110Alec Thomson110Alex Troup110Bob Bennie110Alex James110Jock McDougall110Tommy McInally110Willie Robb110Tom Townsley110Peter Wilson110
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