Wasps FC endured a difficult afternoon at home against Hampstead in Counties 1 Middlesex, suffering a heavy 75–17 defeat. Despite scoring three tries through Callum Hodgson, James Cook and Hugo Lewis, Wasps struggled to contain Hampstead's attacking threat, with the away side producing an impressive scoring performance across both halves.

Hampstead made a flying start and opened the scoring in just the second minute, crossing for an early try before adding the conversion to establish a 7–0 lead.

The away side continued to put Wasps under pressure, scoring further tries in the 11th and 17th minutes, both of which were converted. Hampstead had quickly established a significant advantage, leaving Wasps with an uphill battle.

Wasps responded positively in the 23rd minute when Callum Hodgson crossed the line for their first try of the afternoon. The home side had found a way through Hampstead's defence and reduced the deficit, although Manuel Sousa-Marques was unable to add the conversion.

However, Hampstead quickly regained control. Further tries in the 28th and 34th minutes, both converted, extended their advantage and put the away side firmly in command.

Wasps showed some attacking promise towards the end of the first half, but Hampstead continued to find opportunities and maintained their scoring momentum.

The second half continued in similarly challenging fashion for Wasps, with Hampstead adding another try in the 46th minute and a further score three minutes later. Both were converted, increasing the pressure on the home side.

Wasps responded in the 42nd minute of the match through James Cook, who crossed for their second try. Although Sousa-Marques missed the conversion, the score demonstrated that Wasps remained capable of creating attacking opportunities.

The home side continued to battle and were rewarded again in the 59th minute when Hugo Lewis scored their third try of the afternoon. This time, Sousa-Marques successfully added the conversion to bring Wasps' points tally to 17.

Unfortunately, Hampstead proved relentless in the closing stages. The visitors added four further tries in the 66th, 71st, 74th and 82nd minutes, with their goal-kicking adding to an increasingly difficult afternoon for Wasps.

Despite continuing to compete until the final whistle, Wasps were unable to prevent Hampstead from completing a commanding 75–17 victory.

There were some positives for Wasps in their three tries, with Hodgson, Cook and Lewis all getting on the scoresheet. However, Hampstead's attacking quality and ability to consistently break through the Wasps defence ultimately proved decisive.

Bobby Babbs was named Player of the Match for Wasps following his performance, providing a positive individual highlight on a challenging afternoon for the side.

Wasps will now look to put this result behind them, address the defensive challenges from the afternoon and focus on responding positively in their next Counties 1 Middlesex fixture.

Wasps scorers: Callum Hodgson, James Cook, Hugo Lewis
Conversions: Manuel Sousa-Marques
Player of the Match: Bobby Babbs

Full-time: Wasps FC 17–75 Hampstead