PLAY OFF DATES CONFIRMED

The Division One play-offs have been confirmed as follows: Tuesday April 30 Millbrook v Fleetlands - 7.45pm k.o Wednesday, May 1 Downton v Alresford Town - 7.45pm k.o Saturday May 4, 3pm Final - hosted by the club finishing highest in the regular season

Brett Pitman was one the mark once again to ensure Shaftesbury claimed a promotion berth at the expense of play-off hosts, AFC Stoneham. Pitman's solitary strike proved to be decisive in the Premier Division play-off final on Saturday, to give the Rockies a narrow 1-0 victory - the talisman's 61st goal in all competitions. Our congratulations to Shaftesbury on achieving Step 4 football for the first time.

The Premier Division play-offs have been confirmed following Saturday's results . Tuesday, April 23 (7.45pm) AFC Stoneham v Baffins Milton Rovers Wednesday, April 24 (7.45pm) Shaftesbury v AFC Portchester Saturday, April 27 (3pm) Final (To be played at the highest placed club within the regular season) Photo: Robin Caddy

For the 2024/25 season, there will be mandatory changes to the safeguarding affiliation requirements for Open-Age Football. The Club Welfare Officer (Adult Teams) and all team officials (excluding the Team Secretary) will now be required to undertake the Player Welfare in Open-Age Football Course in order to affiliate. This is a FREE, 45-minute eLearning course covering general welfare concerns which are relevant across the whole Open-Age game as well as more specific safeguarding considerations, including those related to U18s within the Open-Age football. This course has been created to empower those working in Open-Age Football and enhance understanding, so that together we can continue to support those involved and create positive environments. You can access the course via the link below: FA FREE eLEARNNG COURSE - 2024/25 SEASON Photo: Paul Paxford

The Velocity Wessex League AGM will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at AFC Totton, The Snows Stadium, Salisbury Road, Totton, Southampton SO40 2RW, commencing at 11.00am. As per League Rule 2.20, each Club should be represented by the Chairperson, Secretary and Team Manager, with an option to invite one other Club representative. Further details to follow...