When did Queen's Park Football Club first defeat Wanderers in the early football championship tradition?
Queen's Park Football Club defeated Wanderers on the 6th of November 1876 at The Oval in London. This match marked the beginning of a tradition where English and Scottish cup winners faced each other.
Which club won the match billed as the World Championship against West Bromwich Albion in May 1888?
Renton won 4, 1 against West Bromwich Albion in a thunderstorm at Hampden Park during May 1888. That specific match received widespread publicity under the World Championship name while others went largely unremarked upon by the press.
Who was the team that dominated cross-border challenges between 1892 and 1895 with almost entirely Scottish players?
Sunderland known as the Team of all Talents formed almost entirely of Scottish players had dominated these fixtures during the mid-1890s. They won three times between 1892 and 1895 against Celtic Queen's Park and Hearts respectively.
What year did Bury play Rangers over two matches to end the early 20th century football championship series?
Bury played Rangers over two matches on Christmas Day 1903 and the 4th of January 1904 winning both fixtures 2, 1. This appears to be the final match between Scottish and English trophy holders in the early 20th century.
Where is the small pewter trophy commissioned by Renton displayed today?
A small pewter trophy commissioned by Renton is today displayed at the Scottish Football Museum. It remains the only known physical prize from any of these matches.