 Gillespie scored twice as Ireland beat Wales 2–1 away, Ireland then beat England 3–0 at Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough with Lacey grabbing two of the goals.They clinched the title following a 1–1 home draw with Scotland in what would be their last match until the end of the First World War.Following the end of hostilities, the British Home Championship resumed in October 1919, opening with Ireland taking on England at Windsor Park.