Epsom went top of the Surrey/Hampshire League table following a 2-0 victory over Woking last Saturday, writes Andy White.
With influential captain Martin Wales being hit by injury, James Harris moved into midfield from his defensive role and it was Harris who fired Epsom ahead.
Mikey Atkinson added the second goal, while goalkeeper Colin Savage earned his clean sheet with some great saves.
Epsom take on Hamble at Therfield School this Saturday (2pm), hoping to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season.
Epsom seconds went down 6-2 to Woking II despite penalty corner goals from Richard Skinner, while the thirds lost 3-2 to Oxted thirds.
Epsom Ladies picked up their first South Premier win of the season on Saturday when they triumphed 2-1 at Havant.
The home side had won their first two matches, while Epsom had drawn theirs.
But Epsom's confidence was boosted by two goals in 14 minutes from Penny Woods.
Georgie Sydenham saw her superb deflection disallowed as the pass into the circle was ruled as dangerous.
Havant pulled a goal back in the second half.
Epsom host Reading at Epsom College on Saturday (11.30am).
The second XI also won 2-1 away to Surbiton II thanks to Netty Webb's late penalty stroke. The thirds lost 6-1 to Merton first team, while the fourths beat Horley 5-0.
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