Game of the Day

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WANDERERS v UPTON PARK
This match, which was played in Upton Park on Saturday last, the 17th January 1874, resulted in the defeat of the visitors by two goals one.
At starting, the Wanderers only mustered nine men, and, although one of the absentees arrived soon after, it was not until just before the termination of the game that the last of the missing Wanderers put in an appearance.
After a quarter of an hour's indecisive play the ball was driven through the Wanderers' posts by W.C.Williams, but the claim of off-side, which was immediately advanced, having been, after a little discussion, allowed, no goal was scored. Again the ball was kicked off, but as there appeared to be a general disposition on the part of the Wanderers to play back, the Upton Park forwards contrived to keep the game well in the neighbourhood of their opponents' goal, which ultimately fell to rather a lucky 'skyer', kicked by A.Williams, the ball being carried by the wind just under the tape.
Ends being changed, the game was once more resumed, and as the Wanderers, whose efforts hitherto had been somewhat spasmodic, settled down to work; this new infusion of vigour soon met its reward in a goal, which, after a good run, fell to C.W.Alcock.
Positions were once more changed, but some time elapsed before Upton succeeded in scoring the winning goal, the final kick in this case due to T.Kitson.
Of the Upton team, F.Wilton and W.C.Williams were, perhaps, the most useful, although the whole of the home forwards showed a creditable disposition to work together.
Among the Wanderers, their captain was the most indefatigable in his attacks upon the hostile goal, a course which, however, in his case, was rendered somewhat easier by the apparent disinclination of his opponents to come into contact with him.
Sides:
Wanderers: C.W.Alcock (captain), R.C.Welch, A.Welch, Hon.Albany Erskine, A.Stair, L.G.Mortimer, A.J.Heath, W.D.O'Greig, E.E.Bowen, E.H.Stratford, and G.G.Kennedy.
Upton Park: M.Jutsum (captain), F.Wilton, T.Kitson, H.Compton, F.Barnett, C.Curwen, E.S.Curwen, A.Williams, W.C.Williams, E.Williams, and H.Davies.
The Sportsman Wednesday 21st January 1874

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WANDERERS v ROYAL ENGINEERS
Undeterred by the hurricane of wind and rain which prevailed on Saturday last, 18th January 1868, the Engineers appeared at Westminster at the appointed time to play a match against the Wanderers.
Shortly after three o'clock the game was commenced by a kick off from the captain of the Wanderers, who, having lost the toss, was compelled to play up to the lodge goal, with the wind and rain in their faces. The Wanderers soon opened the score, as after a short run up C.W.Alcock placed a goal to the credit of his fellow rovers, the ball glancing off the person of the Engineers' goal-keeper. After the change of sides the play for some time was kept well in the centre of the ground, dribbling being in the then slippery state of the turf excessively difficult. After several good attempts by E.W.Wylde and A.Baker had been well stopped by the admirable back-play of Lieut.Pottinger, a run down the side of the ground followed up by a well-directed kick by E.W.Wylde, resulted in the second fall of the Engineers' goal. From this time until the conclusion of the contest the game requires but little description, as all attempts at fast play were effectually prevented by the insecurity of the footing. Thrice the Engineers drove the ball up to the Wanderers' lines, but the long-kicking and excellent defence of J.M.Yates foiled all efforts of the enemy; and when time was called, after an hour's play, the match resulted in a victory for the Wanderers by two goals to none. For the Engineers, whose style was not so finished as that exhibited by their opponents, Lieuts.Pottinger, Pulford and Merriman played in good form, while for the Wanderers, J.M.Yates, E.W.Wylde, and A.Baker worked most energetically.
The following is a list of players:
Royal Engineers: Capt.Marindin (captain), Lieuts Barlow, Broadbent, Campbell, Merriman, Pottinger, and Pulford.
Wanderers: C.W.Alcock, A.Baker, E.W.Wylde, S.H.West, J.M.Yates, A.Purcell, B.Fellowes.
The Sportsman Tuesday 21st January 1868

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WANDERERS v BEDOUINS
These clubs met for the first time at the Middlesex Cricket Ground, Islington, on Tuesday 19th January 1869, when the Wanderers were victorious by four goals to none.
Play was commenced at about three o'clock, the Wanderers kicking from the tavern end of the ground, and not many minutes had elapsed before a goal was placed to their account by T.C.Hooman. This was speedily followed by a second for the same party by R.Cutbill, but in consequence of his being off-side the claim was relinquished. After a brief period of more even play the Wanderers received a reinforcement in the persons of A.Baker and C.W.Alcock, and this arrival enabled them to keep their opponents well on the alert, until R.Cutbill atoned for his previous ill-success by placing two more goals to the credit of the Wanderers. Towards the end of the game the Bedouins were deprived of the services of E.E.Bowen, whose loss placed them at a considerable disadvantage; and shortly before the call of time their goal fell for the fourth time to a good run-up by F.Luscombe. The Bedouins were over-matched throughout, and though they followed up with great energy, they were unable to compete with the superior dribbling shown by their opponents, whose back play was also vastly more effective and skilful. For the Wanderers A.Baker and R.Cutbill were untiring in their forward play, and F.Luscombe and C.M.Tebbut also lent efficient aid, the former especially rendering himself conspicuous by some excellent dribbling form. For the Bedouins Vero Shaw and F.Stileman were the most prominent forwards, and C.Waithman (back).
The sides were as follows:
BEDOUINS: Vero Shaw (captain), A.G.Renshaw, E.E.Bowen, A.H.Renshaw, F.Stileman, J.Baker, F.Waggett, and C.Waithman.
WANDERERS: C.M.Tebbut, R.Cutbill, J.H.Giffard, R.E.L.Wade, T.C.Hooman, A.Baker, F.Luscombe, and C.W.Alcock. W.F.Higgins absent.
Bell's Life in London Saturday 23rd January 1869

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WANDERERS v GITANOS
This return match was played at the Oval, Kennington, on Saturday afternoon, 20th January 1872, and resulted in a victory for the Gitanos, who obtained two goals to none on the part of their opponents. The Gitanos played eight to ten, but owing to the best eleven of the Wanderers being engaged in the ties for the 'cup' at Clapham Common against the Crystal Palace they were but feebly represented.
Morning Advertiser Monday 22nd January 1872
The Wanderers' players who 'feebly represented' their side were: R.C.Welch, W.F.Hunt, G.Barker, L.P.Beaufort, J.C.Crawford, A.Crompton, C.L.Huggins, J.W.Roughton, and E.W.Wylde.

Note: For the Crystal Palace match played on this day see the FA CUP 1871/1872 thread on this section of the forum.
The famous Gitanos club had mainly Old Etonian players. Just as the Wanderers began as a club for mainly Old Harrovians.

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WANDERERS v WEST KENT
The second of the two matches arranged for the season between these clubs took place at the Oval on Saturday last, 21st January 1871, ending, after a spirited game, as did its predecessor, in a draw, neither party succeeding in the achievement of any score. Play was commenced shortly before half-past three o'clock, West Kent apparently having a great advantage in point of individual skill over their opponents, who were, as will be seen, very inefficiently represented.
The progress of the game, however, showed little superiority to either side, as the ball was kept mainly in neutral quarters, the Wanderers, by vigorous efforts and in a great extent by the brilliant back play of Quintin Hogg, being enabled, contrary to general anticipation, to keep their adversaries at a respectful distance from first to last.
On several occasions the runs of A.F.Kinnaird appeared likely to place the lines of the Wanderers in serious peril, but in each case the danger was averted without any disastrous effects. On the other hand, the ground occupied by West Kent was exposed to the constant attacks of the Hon.T.Pelham, F.J.Whitmore, and H.B.Dixon, and on one occasion there were some reasons for favouring the supposition that a goal had been achieved by the Wanderers, the ball being kicked by the last named player so close to the tape that some of the parties interested rather prematurely announced the reduction of the Kentish goal. With this exception, neither party can be said to have secured any noticeable advantage, and thus when time was called, at half-past four, the match ended in a draw.
For the Wanderers, the Hon.T.Pelham played with unusual spirit forwards, while H.B.Dixon, F.J.Whitmore, and F.E.Street also rendered good service, and Q.Hogg (back) was, as usual, irreproachable. For West Kent, A.F.Kinnaird worked hard and well throughout, and of the rest, M.P.Betts was the most conspicuous.
Sides:
West Kent: E.Norman (captain), E.Lubbock, E.O.Berens, C.E.Farmer, J.Beattie, M.P.Betts, A.F.Kinnaird, and W.Bickley; T.Charrington (absent).
Wanderers: C.W.Alcock, F.E.Street, H.B.Dixon, F.J.Whitmore, Hon.T.Pelham, H.Emanuel, Quintin Hogg, and A.T.Waring; A.H.Thornton (absent).
The Sportsman Tuesday 24th January 1871

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WANDERERS v CIVIL SERVICE
The well-known Wanderers Club and the Gentlemen of the Civil Service played a match at the County of Surrey Cricket Club Ground, Kennington Oval, on Saturday afternoon, 22nd January 1870, in the presence of several old Rugbeians, Westminsters, and many others who in their more youthful days were adepts at the exciting game. There was a full field of players, the Wanderers' team of 11 comprising the names of many of the best men notable or their scientific manoeuvres in the field; whilst the Civil Service had 12 on their side, among whom were also some well-known players who have displayed much ability and energy in numerous matches. The game, therefore, on this occasion excited more than usual interest, and although it resulted in the entire defeat of the Civil Service Gentlemen, it was not for the want of great perseverance and much fine play on their part, for they frequently got the ball down to their opponents' lines, but could not succeed in obtaining a goal.
J.Kirkpatrick, their captain, Quintin Hogg, Giffard, and one or two others were conspicuous in their exertions to stem the tide against them, but when opposed to such men as Alcock, Stephenson (Westminster School), Kinnaird, Lubbock, Vidal (Westminster), etc., the result was almost anticipated, but not to so great an extent.
Kinnaird obtained the first goal, Alcock the second, and the third was also credited to Kinnaird, so that the Wanderers won by three goals to none.
The players were:
Wanderers: C.W.Alcock (captain), R.S.Vidal, C.W.Stephenson, E.Hall, P.U.Turner, A.F.Kinnaird, T.Hammond, H.Noyes, E.Lubbock, G.F.Barker, and O.S.Walford.
Civil Service: J.Kirkpatrick (captain), W.G.Butler, Quintin Hogg, J.H.Giffard, C.E.Buckland, C.W.A.Trollope, E.Fairfield, H.C.Houndell, A.P.Short, J.N.Campbell, C.R.Daly, and W.Freeth.
Morning Post Monday 24th January 1870

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WANDERERS v FOREST CLUB
This match was played on the ground of the latter club, at Woodford, on Saturday 23rd January 1869, and resulted in a victory for the Wanderers by three goals to none. The weather was most favourable, and the ground, thanks to the hard frost of the previous night, was in excellent order for going. The Wanderers won the toss, and gained thereby the advantage of a slight wind and hill, the ball being kicked off by their opponents shortly after half-past two o'clock. The Wanderers at once got to work, and soon succeeded in turning their advantages to good account, J.M.Yates, by a well-directed side kick, securing a goal for them after about 10 minutes' play. After the change of ends the Wanderers still maintained their superiority, and the ball, being judiciously middled from the neighbourhood of touch by C.F.Reid was again planted between the Woodford posts by T.C.Hooman; R.E.L.Wade, by a long and somewhat lucky kick, soon afterwards placing the third goal to the credit of the Rovers. During the latter half of the game the home team were considerably augmented in numbers, which enabled them to make a better fight of it, and once or twice the ball was carried within a few yards of the Wanderers' goal, though it was not until within a few minutes of time that they were able, owing to the mismanagement of one of their opponents' backs, to score a rather fluky goal. Considering the recent foundation of their club, the Woodford team deserve great credit for the plucky resistance they offered to such skilful adversaries, and with the benefit of wider experience, and more careful attention to accuracy, in preference to long and reckless kicking, they may soon develop into a good working team. The sides were as follows:
WANDERERS: J.F.Alcock, C.F.Reid, J.M.Yates, T.C.Hooman, R.E.L.Wade, F.Stileman, A.Shaw, Vero Shaw, C.James, C.Clementson, and F.Clementson.
FOREST CLUB: L.Phillips, B.Walters, F.Walters, W.Bouch, A.Bouch, J.Townsend, H.Shelton, H.W.Fry, J.Conquest, C.Pearson, and R.Piper.
Bell's Life in London Wednesday 27th January 1869

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WANDERERS v OLD ETONIANS
This was one of the third rounds for the Association Challenge Cup, and took place at the Oval, Kennington, on Saturday 24th January 1880, and, although the ground was hard from the effects of frost, a fast game was the result, though good 'dribbling' was out of the question. The Old Etonians were successful in the toss, and elected to play for the early half with their backs to the west side of the ground. Wace kicked off for the Wanderers at 3.10 and soon both teams were on their metal. If anything the wearers of the light blue and white were quicker on the ball, but there was during the first ten minutes, not much to choose. At the end of a quarter of an hour, however, the Etonians pressed their opponents vigorously, an a capital shot by Sedgwick took effect. Hammond, usually so good in goals, made but a feeble attempt to save his charge. Indeed it was pretty generally remarked that he had overlooked the fact of being allowed to use his hands. Incited by this early disaster, the Wanderers' forwards several times broke through the opposite lines, but Bury and Christian, the former especially, proved difficult to pass. Major Marindin on one occasion prevented the downfall of his goal and soon afterwards Kinnaird sent the ball flying over the enemies' cross-bar. Three corner kicks then fell to the Wanderers, but although two of them were well directed by Lindsay no decisive advantage was gained. The ball was then taken to the Wanderers' end, but a fine run by Wollaston removed it well into the Eton half, where it was when half-time was called. A few minutes subsequent to the change of ends a scrimmage was formed in front of the Wanderers' posts, between which Goodheart headed it, thus placing a second goal to the credit of the Etonians. This did not discourage the Wanderers, who, individually played exceedingly well; but there was a lack of the combined play shown by their rivals. Two corner kicks were gained by Eton, and from the second of these Goodheart once more headed the ball under the tape. A fine run by Sedgwick, on the right, took the leather close to the Wanderers' fortress, but the shot by the same player was permitted to roll harmlessly in front of goal and thence over the line. Towards the end the Wanderers played in commendable style. Once or twice the Eton goal was in danger, and at length Wace, who had played uncommonly well all through, at last succeeded in lowering their colours. All the Wanderers later efforts, however, did not improve their position, and they consequently suffered defeat by three goals to one.
Teams:
OLD ETONIANS: Major Marindin (captain & goal-keeper), L.Bury and E.Christian (backs), Hon.A.F.Kinnaird and Hon.Ivo Bligh (half backs), C.W.Foley, W.J.Anderson, R.D.Anderson, H.C.Goodheart, H.B.Sedgwick, and R.H.Macaulay (forwards).
WANDERERS: C.E.Hammond (goal-keeper), A.H.C.Stratford and A.G.Kennedy (backs), W.Lindsay and F.W.Stratford (half backs), C.H.Wollaston (captain), T.N.Tyndale, T.B.Hughes, H.Wace, C.A.Denton, and W.B.Roffe (forwards).
York Herald Monday 26th January 1880

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WANDERERS v CIVIL SERVICE
Wednesday last, 25th January 1871, was fixed for this match at Kennington Oval, but it proved anything but a success, though both clubs had arranged to provide very strong teams for the occasion. However, the severe frost of the last two nights rendered the event of the match coming off so doubtful that when time arrived for play but half a dozen members of either club were present. Some question then naturally arose as to the expediency of playing, but, those present being in favour of the match proceeding, the ball was kicked off at about half-past three. With a strong wind at their backs, the representatives of the Wanderers were not long before they obtained a goal, the final kick being made by Alcock. Just previously, the same player had brought the ball down close to the Civil Service goals, but Whitmore unfortunately kicked it over instead of under the tape. Upon changing ends, White soon equalised matters and scored a goal for his side, but this advantage was not of long duration, as Whitmore now got hold of the ball and brought it down to the Service posts, through which Alcock kicked it. At this point of the game Street had to leave, but notwithstanding this reduction of their numbers, the Wanderers still held their own, and in a very short time, through the agency of Hogg, reduced their opponents' goal for the third time. Allport next ran down the ball, and, Alcock scored another goal for his side, and again, after a very short interval, for the fourth time did that energetic player score a goal; while even then the Wanderers were not satisfied, as Allport again got the ball and deposited it safely between the goal-posts of the opposition. Thus, at nearly five o'clock victory rested with the home party by six goals - no less than four credited to Alcock - to one. Whitmore's play for the Wanderers was exceedingly good.
Wanderers: C.W.Alcock, D.Allport, Q.Hogg, F.Stileman, F.E.Street, and F.J.Whitmore.
Civil Service: A.P.Badcock, C.C.Boyle, W.C.Buller, B.Ferguson, J.H.Giffard, and W.H.White.
Sporting Life Saturday 28th January 1871

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CHARTERHOUSE SCHOOL v MR A.F.KINNAIRD'S TEAM
On Saturday last, 26th January 1867, a match was played on Under Green, at Charterhouse, between the school and a team collected at the eleventh hour by Mr A.F.Kinnaird, which resulted in a tie, no goal having been, at the time appointed for the termination of the game, obtained by either side. The Carthusians, who proved last term the metal of which their team is composed by a list of victories in which their name was unsullied by the breath of defeat, showed in this match that they had lost none of their old form, and especially in their base-keeping, which is certainly unsurpassed if equalled, exhibited that faultless style which has lately won them so much renown. At about a quarter to three the School captain kicked off the ball from the centre of the ground, the heavy-weights who had won the toss, electing to play up from the lower base. Undecided to which party to give preference, the ball at first disposed to hug neutral ground, the base-keepers of each side being evidently determined to keep it as much as possible from the neighbourhood of their goal lines. The superior weight of Mr Kinnaird's mixture, however, gradually forced the ball up towards the School's base, which was seriously endangered by the several long and lofty kicks from the boot of the ambitious Reid. The base-keeping of the School was too good to allow their opponents the satisfaction of the goal for which they were so energetically striving. Gibson, the School captain, often unaided, received the full brunt of the dashing assaults constantly made by Mr Kinnaird. Owing to the large number of players on each side and the muddy state of the ground it was extremely difficult for the forward players of either side to exhibit their usual form, the boys especially being precluded from showing that individual play for which some members of the team are so renowned. Both sides, however, appeared to improve with time, Messrs Kinnaird and Cutbill being conspicuous for their forward play among the 'old-uns', while Boreham and Foote at the side gallantly strove against the superior weight which their opponents brought to bear on them. A good run-up, made by H.Forsyth, followed by a most judicious kick into the centre of the ground, seriously threatened the School base, which now seemed doomed to fall, but, owing to a little too much anxiety on the part of the kicker, and the excellent defence of the goal-keeper, the School base was saved from the dangers to which it had been exposed. Play was kept up with great spirit and energy until the conclusion of the game without any advantage having been obtained by either party, and thus this exciting and well-contested match terminated in a tie. For the School, Messrs H.Murray-Mackenzie, J.A.Foote, and W.L.Boreham played well 'forwards', while the back play of E.C.Gibson and R.W.Macan, who presented an almost impassable barrier to their opponents, was really magnificent. For Mr Kinnairds team, which was composed of rather a mixed collection of players, Mr Kinnaird, Wandby, and Forsyth were the most conspicuous in the van, while C.M.Tebbut and C.F.Reid played 'back' and kicked with all their usual skill. The following are the names of the players:
CHARTERHOUSE SCHOOL: E.C.S.Gibson (captain), O.S.Walford, R.W.Macan, C.E.B.Nepean, W.L.Boreham, J.A.Foote, E.E.Venables, C.H.Wade, A.S.Mammatt, W.Wallace, E.A.Hammeck, J.Taylor, and C.C.Boyle.
MR KINNAIRD'S TEAM: A.F.Kinnaird (captain), J.F.Alcock, C.W.Alcock, W.J.C.Cutbill, H.Forsyth, S.F.Holland, W.S.Prideaux, C.F.Reid, P.Rhodes, F.B.Soden, C.M.Tebbut, and C.G.Wandby.
Sporting Life Wednesday 30th January 1867