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AGM ROUND-UP

Jun 11, 2023

Our AGM at Eastleigh FC's Brooks Suite on Saturday, confirmed Bob Purkiss as the new Chairman of the Wessex League - he steps-up from Vice Chairman to replace Nick Spencer at the helm, who is moving to Spain.


All the at the Wessex League would like to pass on their sincere thanks to Nick for his service to the Wessex League, and we wish him and his family all the very best in their new chapter abroad.


Referees Secretary, Nick Taplin was voted in as Vice Chairman.


Our 2023/24 constitution was also ratified, while the draw for the opening two rounds of the 23/24 League Cup was made.


The 23/24 season start date was confirmed as August 1 for the Premier Division, and August 5 for Division One (*unless FA Cup clash).


The FA subsequently confirmed season end dates for Steps 5-6 as April 27, with play-offs concluded by Monday, May 6.



Season fixtures are being planned for release by the end of June.


The minimum adult admission fee for Wessex League fixtures will remain at £6.


Presentations from both match ball and team wear partner, MJM Sports and EcoClub - our floodlight partner - were also made, alongside prize presentations from the 2022/23 season:


Club of the Month - March

Premier Division: Portland United

Division One: Andover New Street


Club of the Month - April

Premier Division: Bemerton Heath Harlequins

Division One: Petersfield Town


Best Programme Award

Premier Division: Portland United

Division One: Andover New Street


MJM Sports/ Kappa Respect Awards


Premier Division:

1st - Horndean

2nd - AFC Stoneham

3rd - Laverstock & Ford


Division One:

1st - Ringwood Town

2nd - Petersfield Town

3rd - Fawley AFC


Alf Peckham Trophy Winners

Ringwood Town


Wessex League Cup Winners

Baffins Milton Rovers


Premier Division

Champions - Horndean

2nd - Bemerton Heath Harlequins

3rd - AFC Stoneham

4th - AFC Portchester


Division One

Champions - Andover New Street

2nd - Newport (IOW)

3rd - New Milton Town

4th - Hamworthy Recreation


Division One Play Off Winners

Petersfield Town


Article Photo: Tom Mulholland/ Eastleigh FC

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