Belt game 10 · April 5, 1879
England take the belt
England beat Scotland 5–4 (Friendly) at home to start reign 3 of the International belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Scotland had held it since March 7, 1874, with 7 defenses over 1,855 days.
England held it for 343 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Scotland on March 13, 1880.
3Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
343Days held