World Cup 1954 Qualifiers : England beats Northern Ireland 3-1
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 11, 1953 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 (Qualifiers) : England defeated Northern Ireland by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1954 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the English top of Group 3 with 4 points. Northern Ireland is bottom with no points. In their last game, England will meet second-placed Scotland on April 3, while Northern Ireland will face Wales.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1950)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
England
3:1
Northern Ireland
3:1 (1:0)
- 11 November 1953
- Liverpool
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 4 |
 Scotland | 3 |
 Wales | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 |
Matches
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