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09/04/1938 The first complete live football match is aired, as England take on Scotland

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International Football - England V Scotland At Wembley (1938)

Despite the fact the BBC started its TV service in 1936, it was not until 2 years later, when the 1st international football match appeared on TV screens. The match took place at the Empire Stadium in Wembley with an attendance of 93,267 people. Scotland won 1-0, thanks to Tommy Walker who scored from 15 yards.