In 1937, 149,547 (at least) turned up to watch Scotland beat England at Hampden Park 3-1. Fred Steele put the visitors ahead but after half time the fortunes turned round, as Frank O'Donnell and Bob Mc Phail (2) secured the victory in front of the huge crowd.
Some say that more than 150,000 actually saw the game in the stadium, but the official attendaance was a record for the Scots' home ground and the largest for a European International match and the highest ever for a "Home International match". (i.e. Eng, Scot. Wales and Ireland)
In 1943, when there were "Wartime" internationals, England played Scotland on the 17th April at Hampden and beat them soundly 4-0. The famous Raich Carter scored twice, along with Dennis Westcott (Wolves) and Dennis Compton (The Arsenal also the cricketer) one each.
England played the Scots again at Maine Road (Manchester City FC) on October 16th and thumped them 8-0. The FA Chairman, England international, Old Carthusian, Charles Wreford Brown (below), was gushing with enthusiasm about the English victory. Of course the English team had been playing with and against each other in various forces' football matches, club matches and so on, maintaining morale for the troops and fitness for the players.
More excitement on this day a few years later, at The Etihad......
http://www.footymad.net/news/tmnw/on_this_day_in_football_history_april_17_spurs_stun_man_city_man_utd_win_derby_m_946035/index.shtml
I hope this works for you...if not get a You Tube version of the game...worth watching who ever you support!
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