From the Hendon & Finchley Times, 19 May 1922 :

In the final tie of the Middlesex Charity Cup at Brentford on Saturday Hampstead Town beat Botwell Mission by two goals to one, and brought the trophy home to Child's Hill. The same clubs took part in the final tie on the same ground last season, Botwell Mission securing a 3-1 victory, and as they have had quite a good season, winning the Great Western Suburban League with 36 points out of a possible 44, their supporters were somewhat disappointed that they did not retain the cup. Hampstead had to fight strenuously to the end, and on the run of the play we are not disinclined to disagree with those who declare that Botwell were the better team, but one fact must not be lost sight of - in the second half Howard, through injury, did not do himself justice, and changed places with Briscoe, who, too, was "in the wars." It was, however, a thoroughly clean game.

Hampstead's team differed in five respects from that which did duty in the final tie of 1921, the newcomers being Mays, Smith, Vance, Travers Day, and Howard. There were also several changes in the Mission team. There was a large crowd. Hampstead had a good following, several char-a-bancs being run from Child's Hill, but Botwell seemed the more popular team.

The first goal came at the end of twenty minutes from Howard, who, at long range, sent in a shot which completely beat the Mission custodian, and although Botwell troubled Evans occasionally, the Hampstead defence was very sound, Leslie [sic] Smith, at centre-half, breaking up several dangerous movements. Just on half-time White scored a second goal for Hampstead.

With the comfortable lead of 2-0 Hampstead started the second half confidently. Three corners were taken in as many minutes. Wise got the ball into the net, and although the referee ruled that an infringement had taken place, the game was running so much in favour of Hampstead that there was not undue disappointment. Then came a change o'er the scene. Finlater, Botwell's outside left - as good a forward as any - got away, and shot in the corner of the goal. Evans pulled the ball down, but could not prevent it going over the line. From this point onwards Botwell played desperately, and with Howard crocked Hampstead had a most difficult task in maintaining the lead. Now and again Hampstead's forward line asserted itself, but for the most part Botwell were peppering away at goal. Evans made two or three remarkable saves, but the shooting was not up to the standard that might have been expected from a team with such a reputation. Brooker, during the last ten minutes, had great difficulty in holding his wing, but, although hard pressed, Hampstead played the game and did not resort to kicking-out tactics. Until the very last minute Botwell looked like equalising, and Hampstead supporters heaved a sigh of relief when the whistle blew for time.

One of the striking features was the display of Mays at left-back. He scarcely made a miskick, and time and again anticipated to a nicety where he would be needed. His headwork was very effective, and if beaten he made a good recovery. In the second half, when the defence had a gruelling time, Mays did splendidly. The pick of the halves was Lewis Smith, Vance obviously being out of condition for a strenuous ninety minutes; and C. Wise, the captain, played one of his finest games this season. His work is not always showy, but in this match his experience stood the side in good stead, brain as well as brawn being brought into use. At times the forward line combined beautifully, and the shooting was deadly.

The handsome cup was presented by Mr. Jason Saunders, chairman of the Brentford F.C., who was introduced by Mr. W.W. Heard, hon. secretary of the Middlesex County Football Association. Mr. Heard expressed regret that two cups could not be presented, as Botwell Mission had put up a splendid fight. He added that it had been a clean sporting game, a remark which was endorsed by the large crowd.

Mr. Saunders also expressed his sympathy with Botwell Mission, but said all honour was due to Hampstead.

C. Wise, the popular captain of Hampstead Town, was enthusiastically cheered on taking the cup, and in response to calls for a speech, he briefly expressed his delight in receiving the trophy after such a sporting game.

Three cheers were then given for both teams.

After the game the Hampstead players and officials were photographed, and then a party of about 40 had dinner at the Clarendon Hotel, Hammersmith, the genial chairman of the club, Mr. C.E. Timms, being at the head of the table. He was supported by Mr. A. Gordon Raymond (a vice-president), Mr. W.J. Styles (hon. secretary), and Mr. A.J. Crawley (hon. treasurer). The only speech was that from the chair, Mr. Timms tendering to the players the congratulations of the committee on winning the cup. In some respects, he said, the past season had been one of the most successful in the history of the club, and it was hoped that as time went on more trophies would be won, and increased support given.

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From the West Middlesex Gazette, 20 May 1922 :

The final of the Middlesex Senior Charity Cup attracted a big crowd to the Brentford ground on Saturday when the same teams that met in the final last year - Botwell Mission (holders) and Hampstead Town - were again in opposition. Upon this occasion Hampstead won by the odd goal in three, but the better team undoutedly lost, for in the first half with the wind and sun in their favour the Town had a little better of the exchanges and scored two goals, in the second half Botwell were superior throughout and though they subjected their opponents goal to heavy bombardments they were only able to get through once. Knight, Long and Brooks missed excellent chances. White and Wise were the most prominent of the Hampstead attack and made several good openings in the early stages. Finlater retaliated and from a pass by Knight sent in a low shot which Evans gathered and cleared. It took some time for Jim Brooks to settle down, while Lesley, who deputised for George at left-half for Botwell, was somewhat wild in his kicking. Pacey got in a beautiful long range shot and Brooks followed up by heading just over, and thereafter Hart had three shots to save as a result of delightful work by Briscoe on the extreme right. Later the same player got the better of an encounter with Ramsay, and Hart was lucky to get the ball behind for the first corner of the afternoon. The shot was headed over, but soon Hampstead came away on the left and Howard accepted a pass from Wise and with a nice ground shot opened the scoring. This was after twenty minutes' play. Hereafter Pacey, Sceeny and C.B. Ramsay were pushful, but Mays and Brooker, particularly the latter, were playing a sterling game at back. Knight got in a high shot which went wide, and a dash by Finlater gave Long a chance but "Sonny" took the ball on the run and sent over. Day received a full short range volley from Lesley in the face and had to receive attention from the trainer and upon the resumption Wise crashed the ball against the crossbar. There was a thrill when Hart almost missed a pass back by Pacey. Just before the interval Hampstead attacked in force. Brooks headed out but White secured and sent well out of Hart's reach into the net. So at the interval Hampstead were leading by 2-0.

An early corner by Botwell in the second half saw Pacey send over and then at the other end Hampstead forced three corners in rapid succession. Botwell's forwards then took command and after Long had had his shot charged down by Brooker, Finlater got possession and reduced the lead with a well-judged shot. For the next quarter of an hour Hampstead had to play entirely on the defensive. Finlater slipped through on three occasions. The first time Knight put over from his centre, then Brooks shot tamely into Evans' hands, and at the third time of asking Finlater put in a grand shot which Evans very cleverly saved. Maintaining the pressure, Long missed the bar by inches, Ramsay sent wide and Knight over. From a corner forced by Ramsay Knight brought the goalie to his knees with a terrific shot, and Evans had luck on his side when he managed to get the ball round the post for a corner. A burst by Travers Day nearly caught Brooks napping, but Hart had his shot well covered and Wise essayed a long shot which Hart jumped to and punched away. In the closing minutes Botwell attacked strongly. Knight flashed the ball right across the goal, and following a corner Long hit the crossbar, but there was no further scoring, and Hampstead retired lucky winners as stated.

Mr. Sanders, chairman of the Brentford F.C., presented the cup. Introducing him Mr. Heard complimented both teams upon a good contest, and said he wished there had been another cup to present to Botwell, who deserved it.

Mr. Sanders spoke of Botwell's many missed chances, while [Hampstead's] captain, Wise, in accepting the cup, said Botwell certainly had hard luck.

[Note : the WMG's line up for Botwell Mission included two players named J. Brooks; one at right back and the other at inside right. The H&FT did not give a line-up for Botwell Mission.]