1928 Dominion of Canada Football Championship

National Championships

Westminster Royals FC

1928 Dominion of Canada Football Championship

Westminster Royals FC won their first Dominion of Canada Championship in 1928, the start of nine-year dynasty over which time they won four BC Cup provincial titles, five Connaught Series provincial playdowns, and four Dominion titles (1928, 1930, 1931, 1936). They were a destined team in 1928, beating up Edmonton Canadian Legion and Winnipeg Westbrook in the playdowns before beating Montréal Canadian National Railways in the final.

Westminster scored at will, with Jock Coulter and captain Dave Turner scoring 22 of a record 32 goals. The Westminster team were outstanding with a record of six wins and one loss in seven matches.

1928 Qualified Clubs

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Winnipeg Westbrook

Winnipeg Westbrook

Montréal Canadian National Railways

Montréal Canadian National Railways

Edmonton Canadian Legion

Edmonton Canadian Legion

Saskatoon Thistle SC

Saskatoon Thistle SC

Toronto Ulster United FC

Toronto Ulster United FC

Westminster Royals FC

Westminster Royals FC

Fort William Canada Legion

Fort William Canada Legion

Final Positions

  • Winners - Challenge Trophy
    Westminster Royals FC
  • Runners up
    Montréal Canadian National Railways
  • Semifinals
    Winnipeg Westbrook
  • Semifinals
    Fort William Canada Legion
  • Quarterfinals
    Edmonton Canadian Legion
  • Quarterfinals
    Saskatoon Thistle SC
  • Quarterfinals
    Toronto Ulster United FC

Match Schedule & Results

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Match Summary

Westminster Royals FC 6

Montréal Canadian National Railways 1

01 Aug 1928

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

Westminster Royals FC 3

Montréal Canadian National Railways 2

30 Jul 1928

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Westminster Royals FC 3

Montréal Canadian National Railways 2

28 Jul 1928

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

Fort William Canada Legion 0

Montréal Canadian National Railways 6

25 Jul 1928

Full Time

Fair Grounds, Fort William, Ontario

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Winnipeg Westbrook 0

Westminster Royals FC 2

25 Jul 1928

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

Fort William Canada Legion 2

Montréal Canadian National Railways 6

23 Jul 1928

Full Time

Fort William Stadium, Thunder Bay, Ontario

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Winnipeg Westbrook 1

Westminster Royals FC 7

23 Jul 1928

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Toronto Ulster United FC 0

Montréal Canadian National Railways 2

21 Jul 1928

Full Time

Ulster Stadium, Montréal, Québec

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Winnipeg Westbrook 2

Saskatoon Thistle SC 0

18 Jul 1928

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

Winnipeg Westbrook 3

Saskatoon Thistle SC 2

16 Jul 1928

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

Westminster Royals FC 9

Edmonton Canadian Legion 6

16 Jul 1928

Full Time

Callister Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

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Montréal Canadian National Railways 0

Toronto Ulster United FC 1

14 Jul 1928

Full Time

Alexandra Park, Montréal, Québec

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Winnipeg Westbrook 0

Saskatoon Thistle SC 1

14 Jul 1928

Full Time

Carruthers Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Match Summary

Westminster Royals FC 4

Edmonton Canadian Legion 0

14 Jul 1928

Full Time

Callister Park, Vancouver, British Columbia