FIXTURES - JANUARY 24th/26th

Roger Allen • January 23, 2022

Monday January 24th

Southampton Senior Cup 2nd Round

Millbrook 3-1 QK Southampton

Tuesday January 25th

Russell Cotes Cup Quarter Final

AFC Stoneham 1-2 Brockenhurst

Premier Division

Alton 0-0 Hamworthy United

Amesbury Town 0-2 AFC Portchester

Christchurch 1-0 Bournemouth

Hythe & Dibden 1-1 Shaftesbury

Moneyfields 0-2 Hamble Club

Division One

Follands Sports 0-0 Bemerton Heath Harlequins

New Milton Town 2-0 Fawley AFC

Newport IoW 6-1 East Cowes Vics (at East Cowes)

North Hants DFA Senior Cup Semi Final

Andover New Street 0-4 Alresford Town

Portsmouth Senior Cup Quarter Final

Horndean 1-2 Petersfield Town

Southampton Senior Cup 1st Round

Ringwood Town 3-0 Tendown Athletic

Southampton Senior Cup 2nd Round

Romsey Town 4-0 Compton

Wednesday January 26th

Premier Division

Baffins Milton Rovers 4-5 Fareham Town

Division One

Whitchurch United 0-2 Downton

Portsmouth Senior Cup Quarter Final

Gosport Borough 4-0 U.S. Portsmouth

As is usual at this stage of the season matches in a variety of Competitions which started on Monday and that evening usually means Test Park. This time it was a Second Round Southampton Senior Cup tie between near neighbours Millbrook and QK Southampton which attracted an attendance of 290, the largest at the ground since the Team Solent/South Shields Vase tie in 2017. On the night the Wessex League side were the stronger, running out three one winners, courtesy of two goals from Mike Barker and one from Robbie Stapleton but it was no easy ride.

On to Tuesday and matches in both Divisions of the Wessex League which produced one or two unexpected results, some good attendances but overall, not a lot of goals. In the Premier Division Hamworthy United made the long journey to Alton and returned home with a point after a goalless draw and AFC Portchester were similarly on the road with goals from Rafa Ramos and Marley Ridge giving them a two nil victory at Amesbury. The local derby between Christchurch and Bournemouth was watched by two hundred and fifty people with the home side’s Luke Ansell scoring the only goal of the game in the first half.

Another welcome and well earned point for Hythe and Dibden with Ash Pope giving visitors Shaftesbury the lead at the break and Filippos Terzidis levelling matters in the second half, and something of a surprise result at Moneyfields given their recent form where goals from Jamie Cassell and Harvey Ingledew-Coak either side of half time gave Hamble Club the three points.

In Division One three of the top sides in the table were in action with a stalemate at Hamble where neither Follands nor Bemerton Heath could trouble the scorers. No such problems at Beatrice Road where Newport defeated East Cowes Vics by six goals to one. Aaron Burford scored twice with singles from Jordan Browne, Joe Craig, Jake Wright and Joe Butcher with Toby Snow getting the Vics consolation. As usual a good crowd. 239, for the meeting of the two sides. New Milton returned to winning ways with a two nil home win over Fawley – Luke Stone and Ben Cooper on target – but the scheduled fixture between Verwood and Infinity was postponed as the latter continue to try and resolve their problems.

Brockenhurst became the fourth side to reach the semi-finals of the Russell Cotes Cup wIth a best of three goals victory at AFC Stoneham. Matt Bainbridge gave the home side an early lead but a Mitch Speechley Price penalty levelled the scores at the break and Ben Dukes’ second half goal proved decisive. Premier Division leaders Horndean exited the Portsmouth Senior Cup at the quarter final stage going down two one at home to Petersfield Town. Lewis Martin was on the mark for the Deans with Brandon Jewell and Max Paddon clinching victory for the Division One side in front of an attendance in excess of 150.

Andover New Street lost their hold on the North Hants Cup at the semi final stage as Alresford achieved an ultimately comfortable four nil victory at Foxcotte Park with two goals in each half - Marcus Neves, Andry Demira, James Parker Trott and Noah Chengun the marksmen. Lastly on Tuesday two more games in the Southampton Senior Cup with creditable performances from the two Junior sides. Ringwood Town scored three without reply against Tendown Athletic - Charlie Ritchings, Ben Harris and Josh Taylor on target - and Jack Odam with a hat trick and George Pooley scored for Romsey against Compton.

Three matches on Wednesday to complete the midweek and Baffins Milton Rovers missed the chance to take over the top spot in the Premier Division when they went down by five goals to four at home to Fareham Town. Rudi Blenkson with two, Jason Parish and Craig McAllister scored for the home side but doubles from Stuart Morgan and Josh Benfield plus a single strike from Charlie Cooper gave Fareham the points. Attendances in the League have been improving all season and, seemingly, especially in the Portsmouth area with 256 watching the nine goal bonanza. In Division One a goal in each half from Cameron Butler and Sam Bell gave Downton a two nil victory at Whitchurch while US Portsmouth exited the Portsmouth Senior Cup after a four nil defeat at Gosport Borough.

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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.