FIXTURES - JANUARY 18th/19th

Roger Allen • January 18, 2022

Tuesday January 18th

Dorset Senior Cup Semi Final

Hamworthy United 2-1 Wimborne Town

Hampshire Senior Cup Quarter Final

AFC Portchester 1-0 Hartley Wintney

Russell Cotes Cup Quarter Final

Folland Sports 1-1 Hamble Club (5-3 on penalties)

Premier Division

Christchurch 2-3 Alton

Moneyfields 2-2 Horndean

Shaftesbury A-A Brockenhurst (fog)

U.S. Portsmouth 1-1 Alresford Town

Division One

Andover New Street 3-3 Laverstock & Ford

Romsey Town 5-0 Verwood Town

Portsmouth Senior Cup Quarter Final

Fareham Town 0-0 Locks Heath (2-3 on penalties)

Southampton Senior Cup 2nd Round

Hythe & Dibden 13-0 Hamble United

Wednesday January 19th

Premier Division

Blackfield & Langley 1-3 Bashley

Division One

Totton & Eling 0-4 Millbrook

Southampton Senior Cup 2nd Round

Fawley AFC 12-0 Southbrook

Six Wessex League matches and fixtures in five different Cup Competitions on Tuesday and only one casualty due to the weather.

In the Premier Division the big game was at Moneyfields where League leaders Horndean were held to a draw in a dramatic finish. Goals from the usual pairing of Connor Duffin and Zac Willett saw the Deans two goals ahead as the match moved into second half stoppage time, only for goals from Steve Hutchings, a penalty, and James Franklyn in the 92nd and 94th minutes earn the home side a share of the points. The attendance was a creditable two hundred and twenty seven on a chilly evening.

Christchurch’s recent run of favourable results was halted at Hurn Bridge where visitors Alton came out on top by the odd goal in five. Oli Graham, Matt Graham and Liam Knight for Alton and a double from Eder Barista for the Hurn Bridge side. Goals from Sam Quirke and Sutcha Shepherd ensured a one all draw between US Portsmouth and Alresford but the game between Shaftesbury and Brockenhurst was abandoned before the break through thick fog, Hopefully all had a safe journey home.

Two games in Division One and a three all draw between Andover New Street and Laverstock and Ford with the visitors coming from behind three times including in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Ross Cook with two and Reece Rusher for the Street and Russell Jones two and Chas Sykes for the visitors. In the two League meetings between the Clubs this season Laverstock have scored six goals of which Jones scored five. At the Bypass ground a first half hat trick from Ollie Jenkins together with subsequent strikes from Charlie Rattley and Jack Odam gave Romsey a comfortable five nil victory over Verwood Town.

Onto the Cup fixtures and Hamworthy United completed a very successful four days by following up their FA Vase win on Saturday with victory by two goals to one over Southern League Wimborne in the Semi Final of the Dorset Senior Cup. An attendance in excess of two hundred and fifty saw Lee Francis and Jack Lovell score their goals in a two one victory and they will now meet Poole Town in the final. AFC Portchester are also enjoying cup football this season. Already in the last four of the Wessex League Cup they moved in to the same stage of the Hampshire Senior Cup with a one nil win over the higher ranked Hartley Wintney - Lee Wort claiming the all-important goal.

The Russell Cotes tie between neat neighbours Folland Sports and Hamble Club ended in a one all draw with Ellis Genge on the mark for the home side and Clayd Roach netting a penalty for the visitors against his old Club, but it was Follands who triumphed in the penalty shoot out to move in to the last four of the Competition. A surprise at Cams Alders where free scoring Fareham were held to a goalless draw in the Portsmouth Senior Cup by Hampshire Premier side Locks Heath who then came out on top in the penalty decider.

The Southampton Senior Cup embraces clubs from sometimes vastly differing levels and throws up the occasional mismatch as was the case, with respect to all, at Hythe and Dibden where the Wessex League side defeated Southampton Senior League One sclub Hamble United by thirteen goals to nil. The match was a personal triumph for Sam Woodward who scored six with two from Cain Prentice and singles from Luca Prentice, Fillipos Terzidis, Kyle Joryeff, Sam Boon and the evergreen Jo Tessem making up the bakers dozen.

Just three games on Wednesday and sadly another total mis-match but first things first. In the Premier Division , with all the goals in the second half, Bashley won three with one at Blackfield and Langley with Harry Bunce, Adam Grange and Bue Bennerr on target and Harvey Joe Bertrand claiming the hone side’s consolation in stoppage time. In Division One Totton and Eling’s bad run continued as a hat trick from Sean Haines added to a singe strike from Callum Drake gave Millbrook a four nil win at Millers Park.

Lastly another Wessex League versus Southampton Senior League clash in the Southampton Senior Cup with Fawley scoring twelve without reply against Southbrook, There were hat tricks for Jacob Sheath and Malin Bowman, doubles for Dylan Knight and Tom Munday and singles from Tom Rafferty and James Elkins but is there really any benefit for anybody from these sort of score lines.

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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.