FIXTURES FEBRUARY 1st/3rd

Roger Allen • February 1, 2022

Tuesday February 1st

Surrey Saturday Premier Cup

Ash United 0-6 Metropolitan Police Res

Premier Division

Alresford Town 2-6 AFC Portchester

Amesbury Town 1-1 Hamworthy United

Brockenhurst 4-2 Portland United (Match report)

Cowes Sports 2-0 Baffins Milton Rovers

Fareham Town 0-2 Horndean

Hamble Club 2-2 AFC Stoneham

Hythe & Dibden 0-3 Bashley

U.S. Portsmouth 3-3 Moneyfields

Division One

Andover Town 5-0 Downton

Fleet Spurs 1-2 Laverstock & Ford (Match report)

Romsey Town 0-2 Folland Sports

Wednesday February 2nd

Premier Division

Blackfield & Langley 1-1 Alton

Division One

Fawley AFC 0-1 Bemerton Heath Harlequins

Thursday February 3rd

Southampton Senior Cup 2nd Round

Brockenhurst 5-1 Ringwood Town

This midweek’s football was almost entirely devoted to League matches with eight Premier Division games on Tuesday. Pick of the fixtures was at Cams Alders where the meeting between the two highest scoring teams in the Division, the visit of League leaders Horndean, and Fareham’s ability to attract large crowds meant that 374 people saw the visitors strengthen their position with a two goal victory, both scored by Connor Duffin thus taking his tally for goals in the League thus far this season to thirty one.

Amesbury and Hamworthy United met for the second time in four days but Hamworthy could not repeat their victory in the first match as Amesbury secured a very creditable point in a one all home draw with Alex Noone scoring for the Wiltshire side and Connor Cocklin for the title challengers. Brockenhurst entertained Portland at the Meadens Skoda Arena and the visitors scored the first and last goals of the evening through Joel Hewitt and Josh Williams but goals between those two from Keiran O’Donnell two, Silvano Obeng and Lyle Simpson gave the home side the points. Baffins Milton Rovers poor run continued as they went down two nil at Cowes - a welcome win for the Yachtsmen - with goals from Fin Phillips and John McKie, their third consecutive defeat and only two points from their last five games.

Bashley continued to state their claim for a place in the season end honours with a three nil win at Hythe and Dibden courtesy of goals from Lewis Ross, Harry Bunce and Adam Gtange, leaving the home side still somewhat adrift at the bottom of the table. AFC Portchester were the highest scorers of the evening with a six two victory at Alresford. Doubles for Lee Wort and George Barker backed up by Rafa Ramos and Connor Bailey with Harry Barkaway and Mike Gosney – a long time since that last name was mentioned in these pages – on target for the hosts.

AFC Stoneham made the short trip to Hamble Club and shared four goals and the points with Jamie Ovington claiming both the home goals and Callum Laycock and Matt Bainbridge the visiting marksmen. In one of the many local derbies in Portsmouth this season US Portsmouth and Moneyfields drew three apiece at the Victory Stadium with six different goal scorers, Tom Dinsmore, Dan Sibley and Cameron Quirke for the home side and Tyler Moret,Dec SeIden and James Franklyn for the visitors.

Andover Town moved to the top of Division One with a five nil defeat of Downton at the Portway. Ryan Griffiths opened the scoring after just thirty nine seconds and went on to complete a hat trick with David Jerrard and Geotge Higgins also on the scoresheet. Fellow title contenders Follands maintained their position with a two goal win at Romsey, never an easy place to get all three points, thanks to strikes from Will Genge and Nathan Grey and Laverstock and Ford climbed into the top five with a best of three goals success at Fleet Spurs. All the goals came in the first half with Kai Francis claiming the home goal and Archie Lovegrove and Russ Jones netting for Laverstock.

Just one Cup fixture on the evening in the Surrey Premier Cup, a Competition that has never previously graced any report, with Ash United going down six nil at home to Metropolitan Police Reserves who are members of the Suburban League.

Mention has already been made of the attendance at Fareham and a further five Premier Division fixtures topped the three figure mark whilst the Andover Town/Downton game attracted close to two hundred. More proof that the Wessex League is thriving.

Just two matches on Wednesday, one in each Division. In the Premier Division, after a goalless first half, Karol Skoczen gave visitors Alton the lead at Gang Warily only for them to concede an own goal and give Blackfield and Langley a share of the points. Just one goal a mile or so up the Waterside at Fawley scored by Justin Bennett from the penalty spot and that was enough to give visitors Bemerton Heath the three points which returned them to the top of the table.

Finally a rare Thursday fixture to complete the midweek with Brockenhurst, despite having played on Tuesday and with another game to follow on Saturday, fielded a strong line up in beating Ringwood Town five one in the Second Round of the Southampton Senior Cup, Silvano Obeng scored two, there were penalties from Mitchell Speechley Price and Joe Chamberlain and an own goal with Charlie Hitchings getting the Ringwood consolation.

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PURPS INTO VASE QUARTERS

February 15, 2026

AFC Stoneham held their nerve to edge-out Haywards Heath Town on penalties and reach the FA Vase quarter finals for the first time. Duarte Martins put the Purps ahead early in the second half, before the hosts levelled through Henry Watson with six minutes remaining in front of 674 at Hanbury Park Stadium. However, Martins scored the decisive spot kick to continue Stoneham's run in the competition, and join fellow Wessex side, Downton in the last eight. Stoneham's victory sets-up a tie against United Counties League Premier Division South side, Coventry United. Downton meanwhile are also just two wins away from Wembley, reaching the quarter finals last week in beating Lymore Gardens 3-0 - they travel to SCEFL Premier Division side, Punjab United - ties to be played on February 28. Photo: Tommy McMillan

NON-LEAGUE DAY 2026

February 8, 2026

Grassroots football clubs across the country are preparing for one of the most anticipated days in the non-league calendar as Non-League Day 2026 on Saturday, March 28 . The annual event, founded in 2010 by James Doe to celebrate and promote community-run football, is designed to fall on a weekend during the football international break — giving fans of Premier League and Football League clubs without fixtures the chance to explore non-league action. Non-League Day encourages supporters to head to local grounds up and down the country to watch live matches, meet volunteers who run their local clubs and experience the unique atmosphere of grassroots football. Find Wessex League Fixtures On Non-League Day With hundreds of fixtures traditionally taking place at Step 1–6 levels of the football pyramid, clubs often use the day to offer special incentives such as reduced admission prices and community activities to draw in new fans. For many clubs, Non-League Day is more than just a matchday — it’s a chance to spotlight the heart and soul of English football, where volunteer efforts and local pride keep the game thriving far from television lights. Organisers and club officials alike are expected to unveil specific fixtures, offers and events in the weeks leading up to the event. As anticipation builds toward March 28, the non-league community is gearing up for a celebration of football in its purest form — one that brings supporters together, strengthens club-town bonds and champions the grassroots game at every level.

DOWNTON'S VASE DELIGHT!

February 8, 2026

Downton swept aside Eastern Counties League side, Lymore Gardens 3-0 to reach the last eight of the Isuzu FA Vase for the first time in the club's history. Sam Davidson gave the Robins the lead just before the break (photo below), before Brett Pitman's header made it two, four minutes into the second half.

TRADE SHOW & GENERAL MEETING

February 5, 2026

The Velocity Wessex League are pleased to announce that the annual Football related Trade Show and General Meeting will be held at Eastleigh FC, Silverlake Stadium, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 9HT on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 6-9pm. The event will be similar to last year's format with hopefully an increase in the number of football related exhibitors for Club representatives to talk to and discuss their requirements. A General Meeting will commence at 7.30pm, all Clubs must attend with each Club expected to send up to three delegates, two of whom should be the Chairman and Secretary, the Agenda will be distributed nearer the time. A complimentary buffet will be provided and each Club will be given a free Velocity Wessex League match ball on departure.

FvH - MONTH OF ACTION

January 28, 2026

The annual Football v Homophobia Month of Action will be held in February 2026, in what is also LGBT+ History Month; every year, hundreds of FvH Champions amplify the anti-discrimination campaign’s message; find out why and how you can be part of it. Sign up for the FvH Month of Action here ‘Football for Everyone’ – it’s a simple message, but one that bears repeating. Since 2010, this has been the slogan of the Football v Homophobia campaign, which raises awareness of the damage caused by discrimination at all levels of the game. February is the annual FvH Month of Action , during which clubs, leagues, teams, fan groups and organisations are encouraged to focus their efforts and make a difference. Hundreds sign up to be FvH Champions at this time every year to help amplify the campaign’s message and reaffirm a commitment to creating safe and welcoming football spaces for all. See the list of 2025 Champions here , and those who have so far signed up to be 2026 Champions . Everyone can play their part. FvH makes free resources and assets available, and you can purchase items including T-shirts, flags, match balls, captains’ armbands and badges from the FvH Shop . So why is Football v Homophobia an important initiative to support in 2026? Here are 10 reasons why stepping up to be an FvH Champion makes sense…

PLAY-OFFS 2025/26

October 13, 2025

We can confirm play-off dates for 2025/26 are as follows: PREMIER DIVISION Last game of the season Saturday, 18th April 2nd v 5th - Tuesday, 21st April (7.45pm k.o) 3rd v 4th - Wednesday, 22nd April (7.45pm k.o) FINAL - Saturday, 25th April (3pm k.o) DIVISION ONE Last game of the season Saturday, 25th April 2nd v 5th - Tuesday, 28th April (7.45pm k.o) 3rd v 4th - Wednesday, 29th April (7.45pm k.o) FINAL - Saturday, 2nd May (3pm k.o) As normal in the play-offs, play-off ties will take place at the ground of the club finishing highest in the regular season.