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Date 10/10/1953
Wales v England 1953 – Ninian Park 1950s
Here we have a genuine football programme for Wales v England, dated Saturday 10 October 1953. On the day it was England who took the points (and the tie) – the British Home Championship match ended 1-4.
This is a Wales football programme. England's goals came from Wilshaw (2) and Lofthouse (2) in front of a crowd of 61,000 at Ninian Park.
| Competition | British Home Championship (1953/54) |
|---|---|
| Result | Wales 1-4 England |
| Played in | Cardiff, Wales |
| Wales scorers | Allchurch |
| England scorers | Wilshaw (2), Lofthouse (2) |
| Attendance | 61,000 |
| Referee | Charlie Faultless (Scotland) |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, a slight mark on the rear fold
Did you know?
- This was international meeting number 65 between the sides – the previous 64 had produced 11 Wales wins, 42 for England and 11 draws.
- The 1950s saw England beaten 6-3 at Wembley by Hungary in 1953 – their first home defeat by a side from outside the British Isles.
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