John McDougall (footballer, born 1853)
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John McDougall (c. 1853 – 16 May 1925) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Scotland between 1877 and 1879.[1] During his international career he played five matches, scoring four goals. He was the first player to score a hat-trick in an international game, scoring three goals for Scotland against England in a 7–2 win on 2 March 1878.[2] During his domestic career he played for Vale of Leven.
International matches[edit]
| Date | Against | Venue | Result (Scotland first) | Goals scored | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 March 1877 | England | Kennington Oval | 3–1 | 0 |
| 2 | 5 March 1877 | Wales | Acton Park, Wrexham | 2–0 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 March 1878 | England | Hampden Park | 7–2 | 3 |
| 4 | 5 April 1879 | England | Kennington Oval | 4–5 | 1 |
| 5 | 7 April 1879 | Wales | Acton Park | 3–0 | 0 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ *Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. p. 177. ISBN 9781909178847.
- ^ "Aberdeen legend McDougall 'like Messi' when he scored the first hat-trick ever". todayuknews. 30 May 2019.
External links[edit]
- Scotland stats at London Hearts Supporters Club
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