From the Hendon & Finchley Times, 3 September 1926 (including teams) :

Hampstead again visited the Southall ground on Wednesday evening to try conclusions with Botwell Mission for possession of the Middlesex Charity Cup, the final having been postponed in May last owing to the general strike. Hampstead had a stronger side than was available Saturday, although Wardlaw was an absentee. Botwell Mission were in the fortunate position of being able to field practically last season's eleven.

There was a good crowd, but the venue somewhat favoured Botwell, who had a large measure of vocal support compared with the Hampstead contingent. The game, which ended in a win for Botwell by four goals to three, was exceedingly interesting, and although the winners fully deserved their victory, it is quite possible that had play continued for another ten minutes Hampstead would at least have ended on level terms, as towards the end they were more than holding their own.

Pease captained the Hampstead side, and lost the toss, but this was immaterial. During the first half Botwell were distinctly the better side, the combination being excellent, while the defence was not greatly troubled. Hampstead forwards could not get going, Rowe being weak in the centre, and there was a tendency to give the opposing backs too much freedom in their movements. Territorially play was even, but the Botwell forwards were much more dangerous in shooting. Fortunately Allen was in excellent form, and about twenty minutes elapsed before he was beaten by Long with a good shot. Soon after Atlee put the Mission further ahead, and then in the hope of improving the play Evans and Rowe exchanged places. The desired effect was soon noticed, and the margin was reduced through Sear, who promptly turned to account a well-timed pass by Brandom on the opposite wing. This goal was scored while Hampstead were without the services of Wise, who was carried off the field through an injury to his back. The score at the interval was 2-1 in Botwell's favour.

Wise turned out again at the commencement of the second half, although he was no doubt feeling the effects of his injury. From a free kick Pease shot swiftly over the bar, and then the Hampstead goal had a narrow escape after Allen had deemed it prudent to run out. A little later C. Knight, too good a forward to be left frequently unmarked, registered the third goal, this being followed for a second for Hampstead through Evans, a half-hearted appeal for offside being disallowed. For a time Hampstead looked like getting on level terms, Brandom and Wise being very conspicuous, but when Long scored a fourth goal for Botwell the result seemed a foregone conclusion. Hampstead, however, showed remarkable pluck, and when Evans, by a single-handed effort, ran almost half the length of the field, upsetting a back en route, and finished by netting a beautiful goal, hopes again ran high. They made a desperate attempt to force a replay or extra-time, but Botwell, whose play had deteriorated a good deal, succeeded in maintaining the one-goal lead.

The cup was presented to the captain of Botwell by Mr. Sharp, chairman of the Southall Club, and in introducing him Mr. Hawes, of the Middlesex F.A. Council, made reference to the plucky fight put up by the losers.

While the result may be disappointing to some of the followers of the Hampstead Club, those who witnessed the game were not unduly distressed, evidence being given that there is the foundation of a good team. Of the old players Pease, Clarke and Wise did exceptionally well, and of the new men Evans, Brandom and Sear did enough to warrant further opportunities. There is confidence that in Allen the club have a resourceful goalkeeper: but for his sterling display defeat would have been much more pronounced. The weak spots were at left-back and centre-forward. Evans, who comes from Burlington, will no doubt lead the front line for a time, and efforts are being made to strengthen the defence by getting Clarke a more reliable partner.
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From the West Middlesex Gazette, 4 September 1926 (including teams) :

After appearing to have the game well in hand, Botwell Mission had to struggle extremely hard to win 4-3 against Hampstead in last season's postponed final of the Middlesex Chrity Cup at Southall on Wednesday evening. Taking the game, which was witnessed by a crowd of 1,900 paying £37 18s for admission, all through, the result was a fair representation of the play, Botwell just deserving to win a keen struggle that was packed with thrills in the closing stages.

Botwell were at their best in the first half, when they were far more constructive in their methods than Hampstead. The forward play of the West Middlesex team was particularly good, F.C. Knight distributing the ball to excellent advantage. It was from a neat pass of his that Long opened the scoring with a good shot after seventeen minutes' play, and twelve minutes later, after Allen had distinguished himself with smart saves from Atlee and F.C. Knight, Atlee increased the lead from a centre by Sceeny. Hampstead contrived few real openings, but it was a splendid effort that resulted in a reduction of the lead four minutes before the interval, when Sear shot through from Brandom's centre. Half-time : Botwell, 2 ; Hampstead, 1.

Hampstead showed signs of improvement on resuming, but after five minutes C. Knight broke through to put Botwell further ahead with a brilliant cross shot. Botwell remained on top until ten minutes later, when Evans reduced the lead, apparently from an offside position. This unsettled the Botwell defence, and although Long restored the two goal lead with a splendid shot from 20 yards out, the Spartan Leaguers were never as convincing as in the first half, and Hampstead's determined efforts to bring the scores level almost succeeded. Evans again got through to reduce the lead ten minutes from the end, and only superb goalkeeping by Walters prevented Hampstead from equalising in a very exciting finish. Result : Botwell, 4 ; Hampstead, 3.

At the close of the match, Mr. W.H. Sharp, chairman of the Southall F.C., presented the cup to the winning team.