AGM ROUND-UP

June 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

April 19, 2025
Following the conclusion of the regular playing season in the Premier Division on Saturday, we can confirm the promotion play-offs will take place as follows: April 22 - AFC Stoneham (1) v (1) Andover New Street (7.45pm) - ANS won 4-3 on penalties April 23 - Fareham Town (2) v (0) Hamble Club (7.45pm) Play-Off Final Saturday, April 26 - Fareham Town v Andover New Street (at Cams Alders, 3pm k.o) BUY PLAY-OFF FINAL TICKETS HERE - £8 adults/ £4 concessions/ U16 free accompanied by an adult; £1 unaccompanied ________________________ Division One dates as follows: April 29 - (2nd v 5th) - 7.45pm k.o April 30 - (3rd v 4th) - 7.45pm k.o May 3 - (Final @ venue of club finishing highest in regular season) - 3pm k.o The final round of matches in Division One takes place on April 26.
April 16, 2025
AFC Stoneham claimed the Servio Hampshire Senior Cup with a 3-0 victory over Wessex League rivals, AFC Portchester, in front of 675 at AFC Totton's Snows Stadium on Tuesday evening. Goals from Oliver Jenkins, Oliver Fee and Mat Bainbridge - all inside an eleven minute spell in the first half - put the Purps into what turned out to be an unassailable advantage against the Premier Division champions, to give James Phillips' side their first Senior Cup victory in the club's 106-year history. The two sides meet once more in the final of the Russell Cotes Cup on May 8 at Stoneham Lane, with AFC Stoneham winning the toss to decide the venue. Our congratulations to all AFC Stoneham! Photo: Robin Caddy
April 11, 2025
We are pleased to share that advance tickets for the Velocity Wessex League Cup final - between AFC Portchester and Hamble Club on May 5 - are now available to buy online. Priced £8 (adults), £4 (concessions) and £10 for a family ticket of an adult and up to two children. Just click the poster below to be redirected to the ticketing website:
April 9, 2025
New Milton Town are Velocity Wessex League Division One champions for 2024/25. The Brickmakers came from behind at Hamworthy United to claim a 3-2 victory amid late drama at the County Ground on Tuesday night - Brad Snelling with the title-winning effort at the death. It's been a huge turn around in fortunes at the M.A. Hart Stadium, with the New Forest side finishing nineteenth only 12 months prior. Our congratulations to all at New Milton Town, who make a return to Step 5 for the first time since 2012/13. 
April 9, 2025
AFC Portchester have won the Velocity Wessex League Premier Division title following their 1-0 victory at Cowes Sports on Tuesday night. Marley Ridge's strike on 78 minutes proved to be decisive for Gav Spurway's side, who will grace Step 4 for the first time in the club's relatively short history.
April 3, 2025
AFC Stoneham will face Millbrook in the final of the Southampton Senior Cup. The Premier Division rivals will go head-to-head at St Mary's Stadium on Wednesday, May 14 (7.30pm). The Purps earned their place with a 5-1 victory over plucky Hampshire Premier League outfit, Broughton, while Millbrook overcame Brockenhurst by the odd goal in three. SOUTHAMPTON SENIOR CUP - ROUTE TO THE FINAL We await details of admission on the night - please keep an eye out on our socials for this information.
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