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004: 17 March 1883

003 vs England -

004

- 005 vs Scotland

17/03/1883

International Friendly Match

Ireland (IRE) 1

-

Wales (WAL) 1

(H/T 0-0)

Referee:

John K. McDowell (SCO)

Umpires:

John McCredy McAlery (IRE), Thomas Ecan (Wrexham - WAL)

Venue:

Ballynafeigh, Belfast

Attendance:

1,000

Goals:

IRE: Morrow (67); WAL: Roberts (50)

IRELAND:

Coach:

-

Captain:

J.R. Davison (Game 1. Won 0, Drew 1, Lost 0)


Players

Club

Gls

Sub

Cap

1

RANKINE J.

Alexander

2

2

WATSON J.

Ulster

2

3

RATTRAY D.

Avoniel

3

4

MOLYNEUX T.B.

Ligoniel

2

5

HASTINGS J.

Ulster

3

6

MORROW W.J.

Moyola Park

1

2

7

POTTS R.M.C.

Cliftonville

2

8

McWHA W.B.R.

Cliftonville

4

9

DAVISON J.R.

Cliftonville

4

10

SPILLER E.A.

Cliftonville

2

11

DILL A.H.

Down Athletic

3

WALES:
Harry Adams (Druids), Frederick W Hughes (Northwich Victoria), Jack Powell (Druids), John Price Davies (Druids), William Williams (Druids), John Jones (Berwyn Rangers), Robert Davies (Wrexham), John Price (Wrexham), J A Eyton-Jones (Wrexham), Jack Vaughan (Druids)

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Notes:

  • This was the first time Ireland had avoided defeat in an international match.

Credits/Sources:

IFFHS
The British Home Football Championships 1884-1984 (Richard Samuel, 2003)

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