Preview:
 
After ending their torrid winless run last time out, Ewell’s encounter with Old Wimbledonians provided them with a chance for retribution having suffered defeat in extra time in the League Cup.
 
The Match:
 

10

NEAR MISS

Ewell struggle to escape their half in the pouring rain as the home side force Ransom into making an early save.

21

NEAR MISS

A curling effort is plucked out of the top corner by Ransom as the hosts almost begin to celebrate taking the lead.

24

CHANCE

Ewell launch a rare foray into the opposition’s half and Chipperton’s skidding shot deflects narrowly wide and Ewell send bodies forward for the resulting corner.

30

NEAR MISS

Ransom is out quickly to smother a one-on-one as the hosts continue to press for a goal.

36

CHANCE

Neat interchange between Clancy and Tanous sees Ewell progress into a promising area, but the ball is nicked away before the striker can fire off an effort on goal.

HALF TIME – Old Wimbledonians 0  - AFC Ewell 0

52

GOAL

Chipperton. Assist: Clancy. Clever forward play from Clancy as he invites a needless tackle inside the area and wins a penalty in the process. Although Chipperton’s effort is initially saved, he is on hand to slot the rebound into the empty net and send Ewell into the lead.

68

NEAR MISS

Ewell’s goal continues to lead a charmed existence and Ransom manages to thwart the home team’s search for an equaliser.

80

GOAL

Ewell’s backline is finally breached despite Ransom making another fine save, as the rebound falls fortuitously for Old Wimbledonians and is duly tucked home from close range.

89

CHANCE

Keogh is millimetres from stealing an unlikely victory for Ewell but somehow misses his back post header following a free-kick from the right wing.

FULL TIME – Old Wimbledonians 1 - AFC Ewell 1

 
The verdict:
 
Despite succumbing to a late equaliser, Ewell’s application and work rate in challenging conditions was sufficient to earn them what could prove to be a valuable point come the end of the season.