Hampstead visited new ground on Saturday, and though it took some time for the players to get used to the surroundings they succeeded in establishing their superiority over Midland Bank in an A.F.A Cup-tie by six goals to none. The match was at New Beckenham. The Bank have a fine sports ground, but as they do not rely upon the public for existence there is no stand accommodation. Hampstead had as many supporters as the Bank on Saturday, and it was an experience for many of them to watch a game from the touchline.

Happy relations exist between the clubs, one of the Bank's best players, A.W. Mander, having at times assisted Hampstead. Visitors were received with great courtesy by the home officials, and apart from free entrance to the ground, programmes giving the teams were distributed gratis.

The Midland Bank, who play robust football such as is associated with many of the A.F.A. clubs, did well up to a certain point. With the advantage of kicking down a slope in the first half they kept Hampstead from scoring f or 35 minutes, but from the beginning one felt that the issue was scarcely in doubt.

In the early stages Evans forced a corner, but Bucci, though securing the ball in a position which gave him a good opening, shot sky high. Play was mostly on Hampstead's right wing, where Bloxham did splendidly. Breagan and Rowe were well fed, and though one admired the sturdy kicking of the backs, there were many occasions when Maylon failed to cope with the clever manipulation of the ball by his opponents. Jeffries, on the Bank's extreme right, sent across a number of shots, but invariably they went over the bar.

Hands against the Bank in the penalty area gave Evans a chance of opening Hampstead's account. He failed, as many other Hampstead players have done with penalty kicks, although, for an infringement, he was given a second opportunity.

Smith was not severely tested until the match had been in progress 25 minutes. Sugden, in the centre, then made a splendid effort, and a minute later Smith made another good save. The Bank forced a couple of corners, but Hampstead's defence was sound. Evans again failed after getting clear of everybody but the goalkeeper, but at last had the satisfaction of getting the first goal, which was the outcome of good work by Rowe and Breagan.

A little later Spalton found the net, but was given offside - a decision which was open to question. Just before the interval Knott was injured and had to leave the field.

The second half opened with Hampstead playing one short but Knott received a warm welcome on turning out again, and his subsequent play went to prove that he was not badly hurt. He limped for a time, but though hampered managed to do some useful work.

Spalton, who adopted a roving attitude, got Hampstead'ssecond goal from the right wing fifteen minutes from the restart. This goal had the effect of rousing the Bank, who for a time had the better of the play. With a less capable goalkeeper than Smith to face, they must have scored. Smith got out of difficult situations very cleverly.

After a time the Hampstead supporters began to show some anxiety, and one heard the cry "Come on, Hampstead. Breagan is getting cold." Without more ado Breagan began to get busy. He and Rowe formed a formidable combination, and following a corner Rowe registered the third goal. It looked as though a foul had been committed in the goalmouth, but the referee, evidently seeing that Hampstead seemed likely to score, did not blow his whistle.

For the rest of the time Hampstead had practically all the play. Knott, who had make a remarkable recovery, was responsible for the next two goals. His first was scored from a rebound after he had struck the post, and the other was the result of very tricky work. We claim it to be the best goal of the match. Spalton scored the sixth and last goal from a pass by Evans.

It was an interesting game, and though Hampstead were clearly the better side, the margin was rather more than the run of the play would indicate. Hampstead's play was generally good, but if we may individualise, the play of Bloxham at right-half was once more a feature. He gave the utmost support to the right wing forwards, and Breagan has seldom received such well-timed passes.