Ep 3. Episode 3

In episode 3 of The English Game season 1, the stakes are higher than ever as the two football teams - Darwen and Old Etonians - face off in a crucial match. The future of football hangs in the balance as the wealthy elite and working-class players fight for dominance on the pitch.

As tensions rise between the two teams, Arthur and Fergus must navigate their own personal struggles. Arthur struggles to balance his duty to his wife and his growing infatuation with Margaret, while Fergus grapples with his own feelings of guilt over leaving his family behind.

Meanwhile, Darwen's star player, Fergus Suter, faces a new challenge as the Old Etonians bring in a dangerous new player, Aubrey Fitzgerald. Fergus must draw on all of his skills to lead his team to victory, but his personal demons threaten to impede his progress.

As the match unfolds, the players must overcome not only their opponents but also societal expectations and prejudices. The game becomes a symbol of the ongoing struggle between class and culture, as the rich and poor clash on the field.

But ultimately, it is the heart and determination of the players that defines the outcome of the match. As the final whistle blows, the outcome of the game will have a profound impact on the future of football and the players who gave everything they had to win.

Episode 3 of The English Game season 1 is a thrilling and emotional chapter in the story of football's evolution. With high stakes and personal struggles at every turn, this episode will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the final moments.