Borough 4 Sun Engraving 2 Watford & District Second Division Play-Off Final 1925/26
Watford League 2 Champions
The match, played on Callowland Recreation ground on Saturday, was for the championship of the Second Division of the Watford & District League.
The Borough won the toss, and took advantage of the slope, and within ten minutes took the lead, W Reeves being the marksman.
E Osborn increased their lead, scoring from 35 yards' range.
The Borough were the most dangerous in attack, and after many raids, W Brewer brought the score to three goals.
Just before the interval, the Sun Engraving obtained a goal, the score at half time being 3-1 in the Borough's favour.
The second half brought many injuries, mostly due to the hard state of the ground.
A foul on Brewer in the penalty area resulted in their lead being 4-1, A Platt making no mistake with spot kick.
Sun Engraving attacked, and were rewarded with a penalty, their left back scoring.
The result was
Borough 4 Sun Engraving 2
After the match, Mr G Timberlake presented the shield to the winners and a medal to each of the competing players.
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