The Home Championship began very well for Scotland, who in their first match scored a 6–1 defeat of Ireland in Belfast.

England could not match this pace in their encounter with Wales who held them to a draw and became a contender for the title in the process.

In the second game the Scots beat the Welsh 2–0 but England again failed to impress, again drawing 1–1 with the poor Irish.

In the final matches, Wales beat Ireland comprehensively with Mel Charles taking all four goals and achieving second position, whilst England played Scotland knowing that only a win would get them the title.

In the event, the impressive Scots ran out 2–0 winners,[1] taking the championship and achieving a rare whitewash of the other three teams.