The match at Kensal Rise did not attract more than about 600 spectators.  Of course the extreme cold affected the attendance, and in a measure influenced the play, that of the West-Hammers, who were anything but brilliant form, being eventually defeated by four goals to one. Although the turf was hard and frost-bitten round the edges of the enclosure, it was all right, and in fair order where the game took place. West Ham kicked-off at twenty-five minutes to three. At the outset the Rangers made a determined attack on their rivals, and at once secured a corner, which was neutralised by the ball just topping the bar. It was a close thing. Before five minutes had expired Janes came with a long shot , and scored a brilliant goal for the Queen’s, and within the following five minutes Busby, who was in grand form, made a second point, immediately succeeded a third goal by a splendid kick from Mays. After a foul against West Ham the ball travelled to their end of the ground, and Janes getting possession, sent a very straight shot to the visitors’ goal. The West Ham custodian did hit utmost to intercept the ball, and well-nigh succeeded, but the indefatigable Busby was upon him like a flash of greased lightning, and a fourth goal was netted for the Rangers. At this point Hogben, the centre half, had his leg injured, and had to retire until after the interval. Just before half-time, Farrell, from a clever pass by Paynter, sent the ball through for the Hammers. The score previous to crossing over was—Queen’s Park Rangers four goals to one.

On resuming Alyward was hotly assailed during the first five minutes, but be saved very cleverly, and repeated the performance during another very stiff bombardment. In turn Leather was closely pressed, and West Ham looked dangerous, when particularly straight ball came from Farrell, which the Rangers’ goalkeeper deftly tided over the top bar. The succeeding play now became somewhat irregular, and of scrambling nature. The Hammers had fruitless free-kick given them, while the Queen’s got a corner, but nothing came of it. Neither side scored during the second half, and the game ended somewhat tamely with the score—Queen’s Park Rangers, four goals; West Ham United, one goal.