[a][3] Wales met England for the first time in 1879 and recorded their first victory against them two years later, winning 1–0 at Alexandra Meadows following a goal from John Vaughan.
[5] With all four Home Nations playing annual friendly matches, the decision was taken to organise the fixtures into a competition.
The British Home Championship, a round-robin tournament, was subsequently formed and the inaugural season was held in 1884.
[6] Wales won their opening fixture 6–0 against Ireland but defeats against England and Scotland in their remaining matches led to a third-place finish.
[7] In 1888, Wales recorded the largest victory in the team's history by defeating Ireland 11–0; Jack Doughty scored four of his side's goals.