FIXTURES - MARCH 1st -3rd

Roger Allen • March 1, 2022

Tuesday March 1st 2022

Dorset Senior Cup Final

Hamworthy United  1-2  Poole Town (a.e.t.)

Wiltshire Senior Cup Semi Final

Bemerton Heath Harlequins  8-0  Marlborough Town

Premier Division

Shaftesbury  2-1  Brockenhurst

Southampton Senior Cup 2nd Round

AFC Stoneham  1-2  Hamble Club


Wednesday March 2nd 2022

Premier Division

Blackfield & Langley  3-1  Hythe & Dibden


Thursday March 3rd

Southampton Senior Cup 2nd Round

Alresford Town  P-P  Locks Heath


Another brief round up – and more work for the Fixtures Secretary – as the overall score on Tuesday evening was "The Weather" seven "The Wessex League" four with heavy rain causing the postponement of five matches in the Premier Division and two in Division One.


The only League match played was at Shaftesbury where the home side pushed themselves in to the promotion picture with a best of three goals victory over Brockenhurst.  Shaftesbury led one nil at the break before going on to win with strikes from Luke Burbidge and Ben Satterley outweighing one from Joe Chamberlain.


Extra time was needed at the County Ground to decide the Dorset Senior Cup Final after a lasr gasp goal from Hamworthy United’s Jamie Filkins left the scores level after ninety minutes, but with the only goal in extra time going to Poole Town it was the Southern League side that lifted the Trophy.


Hamble Club reached the Third Round of the Southampton Senior Cup with a two one victory at AFC Stoneham courtesy of goals from Clayd Roach and Jamie Ovington, with George Ockwell netting the home consolation.


At Royal Wootton Bassett, Bemerton Heath moved emphatically in to the Final of the Wiltshire Senior Cup with an eight nil defeat of Wiltshire Senior League side Marlborough Town. The two Clubs are only one level apart but the difference was magnified by the fact that Bemerton are very much chasing promotion while their opponents are fighting against relegation. Harry Beckley led the scoring with a hat trick, Jusrin Bennett claimed two and there were singles from Cameron Roach, Ethan Trigwell and Ronan Clancy.


The weather continued to hold sway on Wednesday with just one of the three scheduled matches completed and that, thankfully, a League fixture. A Waterside derby to be precise with Blackfield and Langley defeating Hythe and Dibden by three goals to one at Gang Warily. All the goals came in the first half with Owen Fee (2) and Ali Zintani netting for the home side and Callum Beasley replying for the visitors.


Bemerton will have to wait until next week to find out their opponents in the Wiltshire Senior Cup Final after the semi final between Malmesbury Victoria and Downton at Melksham was called off and the same fate befell the Isle of Wight Gold Cup tie between Newport and Oakfield. Moving a little higher up the footballing ladder Luton Town’s second goal, which gave them the lead for a while in their FA Cup Tie with Chelsea was scored by Harry Cornick who started his career at Christchurch back in 2012/13 where he scored seventeen goals in thirty three appearances before moving to AFC Bournemouth.

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.
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