Washington and Lee at Richmond

Saturday, October 19, 1940

Washington and Lee beat Richmond 3–⁠0. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Washington and Lee led the series 5–⁠2.

AwayWashington and Lee2–⁠7–⁠1 in 1940
3
HomeRichmond6–⁠3 in 1940
0

FinalHigh 47°F, low 36°F, 0.39 in. of rainAttendance 5,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Washington and Lee 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Washington and Lee leads 11–⁠6 in 17 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.

Recent meetings
1953Richmond 27, Washington and Lee 19
1952Washington and Lee 21, Richmond 20
1951Washington and Lee 39, Richmond 7
1950Washington and Lee 67, Richmond 7
1949Washington and Lee 35, Richmond 14
1948Richmond 14, Washington and Lee 12

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