Fine weather favoured this match, at Leyton, yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, and eaually fine play contributed towards the enjoyment of the several hundred spectators. With the remark that West Ham won a fine game, which would have ordinarily ended in draw, the play can be dealt with. The visityors lost no time in attacking, and Stirling was called upon very early in the game to save his charge. Although Doggett and "Monty" Freeman put in several brilliant runs, there was a weak spot in the Leyton forward ranks, and consequently combination was out of the question. Perry, Fincham, and Oxspring did all they could in the defensive line, but were at length defeated. Hitchens opening the account, which was augmented Fair, then close upon half-time Kaye scored from a penalty, and Leyton when crossing over were three goals to love in the rear. C. Russell having sustained a slight injury retired, and hence the locals started with ten men, but playing with great dash were quickly within their opponents’ quarters. From a penalty Freeman scored their first goal, F. Read was responsible for a second one. Hard lines then became their lot, and eventually the match resulted - West Ham United, three goals; Leyton, two goals.

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Leyton:
Stirling, Perry, Oxspring, Fincham, Freeman H., Barker, Freeman G., Read, Doggett, Russell, Shephard