Old foe Jim Lewis was the difference between the two teams at Green Pond Lane. With less than fifteen minutes left, and the match heading for a draw, the former Chelsea front man received a pass from Groves and drove the ball home from 20 yards. It was no more than the As deserved as they had the edge on a disappointing Dons side who rarely threatened the home goal.

With the Olympic Games in Rome set for the summer of 1960 there was intense speculation about who would make the GB squad. Given their experience in the England amateur team, the As half back Stan Prince and centre forward Jim Lewis were likely to be in contention alongside Geoff Hamm. Many felt that the form of Roy Law and John Martin would excite the selectors’ interest.