 Andover competed in the first Hampshire Senior Cup in 1888 , but became involved in controversy after they were knocked out of the competition by Woolston Works . During this match , a Glasgow – based player called J. Kesson played for Woolston in their victory . Andover protested that Kesson should be disqualified on the grounds of residency — although he had played for Woolston Works earlier that season , he had since moved back to Glasgow . Woolston 's appeal rested on the fact that Kesson had left some items of clothing at his lodgings in Woolston , and this should be interpreted as his intention to return . The Hampshire FA upheld the appeal , allowing Woolston to progress through to the next round and eventually win the inaugural competition . 
