KINGSTON-ON-THAMES v. CLAPHAM ROVERS.-
One of the best games seen on the Fairfield for some time, took place on Saturday, when the Kingstonians met this well known combination of old public school players. The visitors brought down a good team, including H. K. Foster, Bristowe and Newbronner, while the home eleven was at full strength, with the exception of Kemp, who is still suffering from the accident met with against Hampton Hill, the inclusion of Davis, at half-back, greatly strengthened the team.

Play for the first twenty minutes ruled even, Peck making some good runs and centres, but owing to lack of coolness near goal, the inside men failed to take advantage of his efforts. The Rovers responded with several long shots, but did not give Baldwin much anxiety. Free kicks against both sides for "foul throws" were rather numerous, players having apparently not mastered the new ruling, which requires both feet to be touching the line when throwing in.

Eventually after some good play by Fagan and Peck, Kaines secured the ball and with a neat shot scored for Kingston. Encouraged by this the dark blues played up vigorously and from a pass by Peck, Ocock had the goal at his mercy but missed his kick altogether, and half-time found the score as started.

From the re-start, the Rovers took the ball right down and Browne scored with a lightning shot, and as the Kingstonians were severely pressed for some time, hereabouts it looked as if the Rovers were going to run away from them. A sharp shot at close quarters was kicked away by Baldwin, and another dangerous attack was ended by a player getting offside. The free kick brought relief to Kingston, as after Ocock and Kaines had made some speedy runs, Peck secured the ball close in and gave his side the lead.

The game was now very fast, but the visitors relied too much on individual effort. Ocock was putting in characteristic runs, and from a pass to Pyke, who sent on to Kaines, that player landed No. 3. The home team had now got the measure of the opposing backs, and Fagan, Peck and Davis caused a lot of trouble. Two or three corner kicks were taken, and Collinson put on some long shots, which, only missed by inches, but it remained for Ocock to put on the fourth point after the ball had been sent over from the left wing, and Kingston won a good game by four goals to one.

The victory was thoroughly well deserved, and the club's supporters are now looking forward to the all important tussle with Guy's Hospital next week, when the Kingstonians should at any rate make a good fight of it. The forwards possess plenty of pace, but need more accuracy in passing, and steadiness in front of goal, the halves all tackled well, but are apt to hamper their own backs and kick too hard. Morfett and Collinson are very safe at back. Kemp, the club's captain, hopes to take the field against Guy's, which should further strengthen the team.

Sides: - Kingston: W Baldwin, goal; W. Collinson and W. Moffett, backs; A. Davis, J. Fagan and E R. Leman, half-backs; W. Ocock and A Pyke (right), H. J. Kaines (centre), P. G. Lloyd and A. Peck (left). forwards.
Clapham Rovers: L. Winslow, goal; C. H. Ash and W. Mayo, backs; J. H. Fox, A. P. Bristowe and A. N. Other, half-backs; J. Pratt, P. Newbronner, H. K. Foster, A. Browne and H. T. Pilkington, forwards. Linesmen, Messrs. Ansell and Johnson. Referee, Mr. W. G. Carn (Referees' Association).

Report from Surrey Comet dated 9 November 1895- see report in original format.


KINGSTON-ON-THAMES v. CLAPHAM ROVERS.-
Played at Kingston on Saturday. During the first half Kaines scored for Kingston. On re-starting, Brown equalised with a fast shot, but Kingston then played up strongly, and scoring by Peck, Kaines, and Ocock won comfortably by four goals to one.

Report from Middlesex & Surrey Express dated 9 November 1895- see report in original format.



Last Saturday the once famous Clapham Rovers paid a visit to Kingston, and at the conclusion of the match victory rested with Kingston by four goals to one. It was a downright good win and greatly pleased Kingstonians in view of to-day's Cup-tie. The visitors, by the way, filled a vacancy caused by the scratching of the Scottish Fossils.

Notes from Middlesex & Surrey Express dated 9 November 1895- see report in original format.

Note- Davies was listed as A. Davis in the report- however in the expected line up he was listed as Davies and the following week's expected line up he was listed as J. Davies as well as appearing in some reports for the following game as J. Davies (although the Surrey Comet suggests Pyke was playing and have used this for the "official" records).