The 1st Sportsmans Battalion XI furnished an excellent attraction at the Avenue ground, and this fine combination of athletes provided an enjoyable and keenly contested game. Hampstead Town, however, confirmed the result of the previous encounter, being successful on this occation by 3 goals to 0. The abscene of points (goals) for the visitors was not due to any lack of skill or effort on their part, but mainly to the sound defence of the home team, and particularly W. Winyard in goal. This capable and improving player made two meritorious saves from Owers (late of Bristol City), worthy of the highest commendation.

The Town were quickly on the offensive, and within 10 minutes form the start, G. Christie circumvented Higgins (QPR) and centred right into the goalmouth. Kirton successfully negotiated this attempt, but punted the ball to T. Poltock, who turned it into the net with a fine drive. Shortly after, A.W. Humphreys, who was going nicely for goal, was brought down in the penalty area, but Hooper failed with the resultant kick.

The Town secured a two goal lead before the interval, with F.K. Gooding scoring cleverly, while the visitors, meanwhile, made continuous and valiant attempts to get on terms.

Hampstead were fortunate in having the services of the well-known amateur R.H. Jonas at centre-half, who played a sterling game throughout, and it was from one of his well judged passes that A.W. Humphreys was able to dribble through the backs, before beating the keeper with a shot into the corner.

Owers got well away on one occasion, but shot over, and the same player, with the last kick of the match, made a brilliant attempt to score, but just failed to beat Winyard.

The soldiers were good in all departments, Littleworth, Higgins, Owers and the brothers Hendren being particularly prominent. The Town, however, displayed superior combination, and thus secured a well-merited (3-0) victory.