KINGSTON-ON-THAMES v. EWELL 2ND.-
This match in the second round of the Surrey Junior Cup competition took place on the ground of the East Surrey Regimental Depot (kindly lent for the occasion) on Saturday, and the weather being favourable, a fair muster of spectators were present. Kingston lacked the services of McDavid, Lanham and Bradbury.

Having lost the toss Ewell started against the wind, and Cunliffe was first to show up with a good run, the ball was then transferred to the right and Ware sent in a long shot which Foster headed over the bar. From the kick-out Ewell got away but were pulled up before getting dangerous, and Foster and Cunliffe executed some pretty passing which left Andrews in possession close to the goal line, but though the angle was very difficult for shooting the player in question put in a splendid shot which beat the visiting custodian.

On re-starting Kingston again dribbled down, but off-side against Foster brought relief to Ewell, who were however kept mostly in their own half, and from a corner kick Cunliffe had no difficulty in notching a second point. Having established a strong lead the homesters took matters more easily and aided by a free kick for off-side, Ewell got down to the Kingston goal for the first time but the ball was kicked over and a second incursion which followed was nullified in the same way. Half-time was now called.

On re-starting Ewell, having a stiff breeze behind them, were expected to make a good fight but this half proved a repetition of the first, as after Ewell had given Mawson a chance of touching the ball, Foster and Cunliffe each put in splendid runs, and from one of these Andrews scored No. 3. Kingston pressed vigorously and took two corners in succession, but several opportunities were lost by Ware who played very indifferently and entirely failed to combine with his clever confrere Vincent. The latter player, however, taking a pass from Cunliffe put on No. 4.

Ewell got away again and Mawson was called on for the second time, but had no difficulty in, clearing, and Peck being fouled in mid-field Foster and Cunliffe broke away, and after the first-named had hit the post with a stinging shot, Cunliffe returned a little bit wide and the ball went into the side of the net. The Blues had very hard lines in not scoring further as the visitors' "goalie" had plenty to do in the last few minutes, but the call of time found the score as stated.

Ewell were hopelessly outclassed from start to finish, their backs and goalkeeper alone doing serviceable work. The Kingston left wing were very prominent, Cunliffe being largely accountable for all the goals scored. Andrews, barring a few "excursions" to the wing, played well and Vincent did all he could with the few chances given him. Ware was again the weak spot in the forward rank, and the inclusion of a player who would combine in the short passing game played by the other forwards would materially strengthen the line.

Lambert was best of the haves, though the veteran Peck and Captain Tully were quite equal to holding up the visiting forwards. King was rather weak at back, although showing some pretty foot work at times. Richards and Mawson had a remarkably easy time. The game, under the charge of Mr. Basey, R. A., was contested in a most commendable way, foul play or any feeling by players being entirely absent.

Report from Surrey Comet dated 20 November 1897- see report in original format.


KINGSTON V. EWELL RESERVES.
At Kingston on Saturday the homesters managed to win a most uninteresting encounter by four goals to love. The boisterous wind which prevailed during the afternoon in some measure accounted for the sorry display of football which was witnessed by a fair crowd of spectators.

Kingston won the toss, and Ewell, who had a very weak eleven in the field, started the ball against the wind. After about five minutes' play Foster brought the ball down the left wing, and passing to Cunliffe, sent it along to Andrews, who had no difficulty in opening Kingston's account. The goal was the result of a pretty piece of play.

Subsequent to this the visitors did not have a "look in" during the first half, the ball not crossing over the halfway line more than half-a-dozen times. When the game had been on about half-an-hour Kingston, who had wasted innumerable chances, put on another point by the aid of Cunliffe. The remainder of the half was spent in an aimless fashion in front of the Ewell goal.

Only one of the Kingston forwards - Andrews - exhibited anything like good form, and some of them were simply passengers, whilst the Ewell team were showing much worse form than their opponents.

With the wind in favour of Ewell the second moiety proved a trifle more even and interesting. At the commencement the visiting forwards took the ball into the Kingston territory, but it was almost immediately brought back, and for quite ten minutes the Kingston quintette were hovering in front of the Ewell goal, but to no definite purpose.

Just after Mawson had to negotiate his first and only shot, and be had no difficulty in getting rid of the ball. King transferred it to Vincent, who terminated a pretty run by a smart shot which Hampton nicely saved. In doing so, however, he was floored, and whilst he was on the ground Andrews sent in a second shot scoring Kingston's third point.

Shortly afterwards, Vincent, from a pass by Ware, added another, and Kingston thus entered the third round the score being

Kingston… 4
Ewell ... 0

Teams:-
Kingston - W. Mawson, goal; C. Richards and W. E. King, backs; G. Tully, A. Peck, and S. Lambert, half-backs; L. Were, S. Vincent, E Andrews, E Foster, and F. Cunliffe, forwards.
Ewell-G. Hampton, goal; H. F. Hards and A Embleton, backs; C. Mesham, J D McCutchan, and T. Straker, half-backs; E B. Hampton, G. Barrack, W. Burnett, J. Hampton, and W. Palmer, forwards. Referee.- Mr. Basey.

Report from Surrey Advertiser dated 17 November 1897- see report in original format.


KINGSTON-ON-THAMES v. EWELL 2ND.-
Played on the military ground at Kingston last Saturday, and a very poor game ended in a win for the local team by four goals to nil.

Kingston-on-Thames was not well represented, and Ewell, who have beaten Middle Mill, proved but moderate antagonists. At times the play was almost farcical, and Kinston missed many easy chances of scoring.

In the first half Kingston scored twice (Andrews and Cunliffe), although they might very well have trebled the number. The second half was most uninteresting, but Ware and Foster did manage to put on one more goal each.

Kingston-on-Thames: W. Mawson, goal; C. Richards and W. E. King, backs; J. G. Tully, A. Peck and G. Lambert, half-backs; L. Ware, S. Vincent, E. Andrews, C. Foster and F. Cunliffe, forwards.

Report from Kingston & Surbiton News dated 20 November 1897- see report in original format.


KINGSTON v. EWELL RESERVES.
Played at Kingston on Saturday, the homesters winning a most uninteresting encounter by four goals to love. Teams:
Kingston.- Goal, W. Mawson; backs, C. Richards and W. E. King; half-backs, G. Tully, A. Peck and S. Lambert; forwards, L. Were, S. Vincent, E. Andrews, E. Foster and F. Cunliffe.
Ewell.- Goal, G. Hampton; backs, H. F. Hards and A. Embleton; half-backs. C. Mesham, J. D. McCutchan and T. Straker; forwards, E. B. Hampton, G. Barrack, W. Burnett, J. Hampton and W. Palmer.
Referee, Mr Basey.

Report from West Surrey Times dated 20 November 1897- see report in original format.