Hampstead Town were elected to the Athenian League following the resignation of Townley Park, a Surrey based club who were formed in 1882 and were elected to the league on 5th June 1914 only to resign ten days later. They didn't re-appear after the War.

In September, however, the desirability of continuing the winter game during the grave crisis was the subject of debate. Many members of Hampstead Town Football Club had already joined various branches of the forces, and the club's celebrated centre-half, E.J.E. Wright, was about to depart for foreign service. The War office appeared to be in favour of the continuation of football, and in the circumstances, the officials of Hampstead Town decided that it was their duty to carry out the business of the club to the best of their ability, so while urging every young fellow who could do so to join the colours, they would also encourage and develop an interest in athletics on the rising generation.

The season opened with a meritorious win by 7 goals to 2 in a friendly against Finchley at the Avenue Ground before a considerable crowd. E.J.E. Wright had the afternoon 'off-duty', and assisted his old club mates, giving a polished display at centre-half, and to the delight of all present, he scored the Town's opening goal. The other successful marksmen were A.W. Humphreys with 4 goals, T.B. Poltock and F.S. Rayner. The latter, who had considerable football experience gained on the continent, provided a clever and speedy outside-right.

During the early part of September 1914, other Hampstead players signified their intention of joining the forces, but thankfully the club had some excellent reserve team players to draw on. G. Garlick, P. Sperrin, E.L. Hudson, T. Gibbs and B. Hough all had to be replaced. Notwithstanding these, and previous depletions in playing strength, the club successfully opened their Athenian League programme in September by dividing the points with Barnet & Alston on the latter's ground, the score being 2-2. O. Warren, by a clever effort, secured a goal by which the Town led at the interval, and shortly after resuming, A.W. Humphreys put them still further ahead. However, Barnet rallied considerably in the concluding stages of the game, and by continuous effort, managed to draw level before the final whistle.

Another Athenian League draw was achieved, this time at Summerstown with the score being 1-1 (A.W. Humphreys), before in Spetember, owing to serious depletions in the ranks of the clubs in membership, due to the war, the Athenian League programme was abandoned for the season, thus our debut season in the league had lasted just two unbeaten games!

Being faced with very heavy liabilities at the Avenue Ground, the Town, who had an excellent reserve of players ineligible for the forces for various reasons, endevoured to continue to furnish their numerous supporters with harmless and reasonable recreation on Saturday afternoons throughout the season with a number of friendly games that were arranged.

Millwall sent their reserve side to the Avenue and the Town accepted a severe trial of strength, but emerged with flying colours, only being defeated by more experienced opponents to the tune of 6 goals to 4. Taking into account that two of Millwall's goals were scored from penalties, and a third was accidentally scored by one of the Town backs, the result was very satisfactory, and well recieved by the large crowd present, numbering over 600. Amongst this cround were some Belgian refugees who for several weeks had visited the Avenue Ground, and who appeared to have taked an interest in our national game.

In the friendly, A.W. Humphreys opened the scoring with a really fine goal which earned him considerable applause, but this was neutralised shortly after by a penalty kick awarded to Millwall, who later took the lead by the aid of Horbury, the Town's left-back, who to his chagrin, neatly beat his own custodian. Hampstead equalised later with a clever effort by G. Garlick who was enjoying an afternoon's leave from miliatry training, but at the interval Millwall led by 3 goals to 2.

Play continued fast and vigorous through the second half, during which Millwall added three goals, interspaced with two for the Town by A.W. Humphreys and T. Poltock. A feature of the game, and one which gave great pleasure to the crowd, was the magnificent display in the Hampstead goal by W. Winyard, who was a youngster and had only played previously in junior football. He undoubtedly saved the home side from a much heavier defeat and was tipped, with age and experience, to make a good reputation for himself as a goalkeeper.

A keen and interesting game, the following week, resulted from the meeting with Croydon at the Avenue ground, the score being two goals to nil in the Town's fabour. The midfield exchanges were very even and the home goals were accrued from two excellent individual efforts by A.W. Humphreys who had already proven himself as a prolific goalscorer, even at this early stage in the season. W.Winyard, the Town's new and youthful custodian gave another fine display in goal.