Table
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Wales | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Scotland | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | −4 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | −5 |
The points system worked as follows:
- 2 points for a win
- 1 point for a draw
For the first time, goal difference was used to divide the teams, although it made no difference to the final outcome at this tournament.
Read more about this topic: 1979 British Home Championship
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