The championship was however dominated and overshadowed by a disaster during the final deciding match between England and Scotland at Ibrox Park, which claimed 25 lives.

[1] Six minutes into the game, a section of the wooden West Tribune Stand suddenly collapsed due to heavy rainfall the night before.

The continued match finished 1–1 despite the players' reluctance and repeated pauses to allow police and injured spectators to cross the pitch.

Scotland continued their run of good form against Wales, with another 5–1 victory, setting them up as tournament favourites going into the final games.

The final match up was marred by tragedy and the game was eventually relocated to England due to the turmoil in the Scottish football community as a result of the disaster.