It took place in the second half of the 1904–05 football season and saw England win the championship for the third time in a row with two victories and a draw.

Wales, despite losing to England, came in second as part of a strong run which would result in victory at the 1907 British Home Championship.

Scotland responded to the defeat with a 4–0 rout of the Irish in their second game, and England then moved to the head of the table with a 3–1 victory over the Welsh at home.

England then beat Scotland in London to make them winners unless Wales could win against Ireland in Belfast.

In the culminating match the Welsh played hard and scored twice, but it was not enough to secure victory and the championship went to England.