Preview:
 
Ewell’s cup progression has come at something of a cost, as their league fixture backlog resulted in them having to host Wanderers in a double header.
 
The Match:
 

15

NEAR MISS

Heptonstall comes to Ewell’s rescue as he pulls off a smart save to keep the visitors out.

20

GOAL

Hitch. Assist: Clancy’s makes a nuisance of himself and picks the pockets of a Wanderers defender before laying on a sitter for Hitch. However, Hitch almost makes a meal of the opening but eventually prods the ball home to nudge Ewell into the lead.  

25

CHANCE

An exquisite one-two exchange between Keogh and Clancy almost results in the former extending Ewell’s lead. The visitors’ keeper pulls off a fingertip save to tip the ball wide.

HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 1 vs Wanderers 0

35

CHANCE

Allen almost makes an instant impact following his introduction, forcing a save after bursting through on goal.

40

CHANCE

Clancy’s long throw-in is met by Chipperton, whose header is palmed out for a corner.   

59

GOAL

Davies. Assist: Hitch. Hitch wins a penalty after the Wanderers keeper fells him in the area. Davies steps up and dispatches the resulting spot kick to double Ewell’s lead at the death. 

FULL TIME – AFC Ewell 2 vs Wanderers 0

 
The verdict:
 
Ewell claim 3 points following an efficient display in the first game of the double header, meaning that they head into the next game with momentum in their favour.