ECFC 0-0 Charlton Athletic
Attendance: 4000

Saturday, January 26th.

EXETER CITY 0 CHARLTON ATHLETIC 0 Attendance:- 4000.

AT ST. JAMES'S PARK.

CITY; - Bailey; Coleburne, and Charlton; Crawshaw, Crompton, and Gilchrist; Lievesley, Kirk, Davis, Gallogley, and Shelton.

CHARLTON: Wood; Burton, and Herod; Purdy, Whalley, and Plum; Hannaford, Burrill, Williams, Ayres, and S.C.Smith.

Referee:- Mr E.Tolfree, of Southampton. Line smen: Messrs W.J.Lambshead and W.H.Gayton.

DESCRIPTION

The "kittens" of Catford travelled to Exeter by road in a most luxurious char-a-banc, breaking the journey last night at Yeovil, and arranging to stay there again this evening after the match.

Heavy fog early in the morning combined with the stillness of the air made many people dubious as to whether the match would be played, but the sun eventually broke through and the fog cleared. It was misty again this afternoon, but not enough to interfere with the start of the game, and the teams took the field at 2.45 p.m. Charlton Athletic wore white shirts and dark blue knickers.

With the fog threatening as the afternoon wore on, the match at St James's Park seldom reached a high standard. Territorially, for three quarters of the game Exeter were in charge, but many chances were squandered by poor finishing. Lievesley, of the Reserves, had quite a sparkling game throughout, and put across many beautiful centres which were all wasted by the other forwards. Davis, who was the worst offender in the matter of missing goals, did produce one good effort when he shot hard and low to the left of Wood, but the ball struck Herod's foot and was diverted over the goal-line for a fruitless corner. Crompton played a great game at centre-half, and the Charlton team's inside forwards rarely got going, although both Burrill and Williams worked hard foraging for openings. Hannaford gave a lot of trouble to Gilchrist with his fast raiding down the right wing, and Smith on the left flank also caused some anxious moments. The nearest approach to a goal came from Smith and Williams, Bailey was lucky to keep out the centre-forward's final shot.

Both teams are capable of producing much better football than they displayed on this occasion. Lievesley was the "star" of the match from Exeter's viewpoint. His speed and ball control were positively dazzling, and he varied his methods with fine shrewdness.

BRISTOL CITY RESERVES V EXETER CITY RESERVES.

Southern League.

This match was played at Ashton Gate, Bristol, on a heavy pitch before 1,000 spectators. Exeter were aggressive at the start, and the passing of the forwards was very neat, but the finishing was not up to the same standard. Lendon scored for Exeter after 12 minutes, following a splendid
dribble, and Goddard was well beaten by the shot. Exeter still pressed, and Goddard saved from Batten, but as the general rule the forwards were too selfish, otherwise the advantage of their one goal could have been increased with ease.

Mays equalised with a sudden shot that Pavey failed to prepare himself for, and at the interval the score was one goal apiece.

Second Half.

The second half was much slower. Batten almost scored from a free kick, but Goddard saved. Exeter did most of the attacking, and once or twice were unlucky not to score. Marsh and Dockray played smart football, and Potter and Batten held the Bristol attack, and Exeter would have won the game if only the forwards learned how to shoot.

Play became exciting in the closing stages, and Mays netted for Bristol City, but the referee disallowed the goal, to the general annoyance of the home supporters. Exeter's defence remained sound, Flynn working heroically on the boggy turf.

Bristol 1 Exeter 1 was the final score.

City Reserves: Pavey; Pollard, Flynn; Murray, Batten, Potter; Dockray, Wray, Marsh, Lowson, and Lendon.