With Jack Wallis restored to the half back line and Harry Stannard back up front, the Met Police failed to arrest Wimbledon’s progress in the first round of the London Senior Cup. Three goals up at the break, Stannard made it four before the hour mark and it was only as the hosts stopped pursuing their prey that the boys in blue were able to reduce the areas near the end. Young Eddie Jennings, who had deputised for right back Maggs on Boxing Day, showed his versatility by filling in at left back in the absence of Field.