HAMPSHIRE FA COMMUNITY TRUST - EVENTS

February 3, 2023

We would like to inform you all that the Hampshire FA Community Trust is hosting two events in the coming months (March and May).

 

All proceeds go to the Hampshire FA Community Trust (Foundation) in support of our three key objectives including: disability football, community coaching and inclusion and cohesion.

 

Hampshire FA Community Trust (virtual) Race Night

 

Please find details on the poster attached for an upcoming charity race night being held on Saturday 4th March at Everest Cuisine with various packages available to purchase. If you would like to attend, please register via this link and we will be in touch to invoice you for the selected packages.

 

Hampshire FA Community Trust Match Day Experience: Southampton Vs Fulham

 

You can now book tickets for the next Hampshire FA Community Trust Matchday Experience, featuring Southampton vs Fulham on 13 May 2023, by emailing Neil.Cassar@HampshireFA.com


The Matchday Experience is an afternoon of great food and exciting live sport, all to raise money for the Hampshire FA Community Trust; a not-for-profit charity supporting various football related projects and programmes within Hampshire’s local community. Hampshire FA Community Trust is currently in the process of transitioning into a new Hampshire FA Foundation – for further details of the charity please visit the link below:


HAMPSHIRE FA COMMUNITY TRUST - ABOUT US

 

The next Matchday Experience will take place on Saturday 13th May 2023 and will feature Southampton vs Fulham.

 

The experience will start with a buffet meal at Everest Cuisine in Southampton; the ideal opportunity to relax, socialise with family, friends, clients or colleagues and then enjoy for what promises to be an exciting Premier League clash.

 

After you have enjoyed your delicious buffet meal, lots of pre-match chat and a short walk to St Mary’s Stadium, it’s time for the main event: Southampton vs Fulham. The last time these two sides met at St Mary's, goals from Che Adams, Nathan Tella and Theo Walcott was enough to see Saints over the line for a 3-1 win.

 

Tickets for the Matchday Experience are priced at £60 per person. This includes your buffet meal and match ticket. All proceeds go to the Hampshire FA Community Trust, our not-for-profit charity helping to support causes within the football community.

 

Tickets are selling fast and availability is limited, so hurry and book your tickets now. Don’t miss out!

 

To book your tickets, please email Neil.Cassar@HampshireFA.com. Group bookings are welcome.

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.

BILLY VIGAR - IN MEMORIUM

September 26, 2025
The Velocity Wessex League extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and team mates of Billy Vigar, following the 21-year-old's recent passing. The former Arsenal academy striker was placed into an induced coma after suffering a serious brain injury while playing for Chichester City FC, and tragically passed away in hospital. We fully support member clubs who wish to observe a minute of silence - or applause - ahead of their games this weekend, as a mark of respect and in tribute to Billy.

FA VASE FIRST ROUND DRAW

September 23, 2025
The draw for the first round of the Isuzu FA Vase has taken place with our 14 remaining Wessex League sides featuring as follows: AFC Aldermaston v Infinity Amesbury Town v Highworth Town Bearsted v Cowes Sports Bridgwater United v Hythe & Dibden Cirencester Town v Millbrook Cove v Snodland Town Downton v Sidmouth Town Ivybridge v Totton & Eling Malmesbury Victoria v Portland United Penzance v Hamworthy Recreation Reading City v Baffins Milton Rovers Sherborne Town v Hamworthy United Whitchurch United v Windsor & Eton Ties to be played on Saturday, October 18. Prize money of £825 goes to the round winners, with £250 to the losing sides. The full draw can be viewed here . Article Photo: Baffins Milton Rovers and Hythe & Dibden both face away tasks in the Vase draw at Reading City and Bridgwater Town respectively (Photo: Ian Grainger)

AUGUST - CLUBS OF THE MONTH

September 15, 2025
Laverstock & Ford are our Premier Division 'Club of the Month' for August, following their exploits in the FA Cup, with progression into the second round qualifying. Liam McConnell's side also enjoyed progression in the FA Vase with victory at US Portsmouth, and commenced their League campaign with a 5-0 success over Baffins Milton Rovers.

LAVVY RELISH FA CUP DERBY DRAW

September 1, 2025
Laverstock & Ford fly the Velocity Wessex League flag in the Emirates FA Cup, with the Bulldog's 2-1 win at Hythe & Dibden earning a local derby against Salisbury in the second round qualifying. Liam McConnell's side came from behind to advance - and equal the club's best ever season in the Cup - courtesy of strikes from Archie Lovegrove and Chae Sykes which cancelled out Ollie Davies free-kick for the hosts. LISTEN - HEAR LIAM MCCONNELL'S FA CUP REACTION ON THE WESSEX LEAGUE PODCAST

HYTHE FACE BULLDOGS IN FA CUP

August 18, 2025
Hythe & Dibden will host Laverstock & Ford in an intriguing all-Wessex League tie, after the Premier Division rivals were drawn together in the FA Cup first round qualifying. It's a third home outing on the spin for Hythe, who have already dispatched fellow Wessex League sides Portland United and New Milton Town on their own patch to reach this stage for only the second time. Meanwhile the Bulldogs needed a replay and penalties to edge past Cowes Sports in the extra preliminary stage, before an impressive 2-0 victory on the road at former Wessex League champions, Horndean - now plying their trade in the Isthmian South Central. Laverstock have reached the first round qualifying in three of the last four seasons - and will be looking to emulate 2022/23 when they went one better, bowing out at the second round qualifying stage by a single goal at Taunton Town. AFC Stoneham are our third representative in the draw - they travel to Southern League Premier South side, Hungerford Town, following home victories over Fleet Town and Paulton Rovers (main picture). The Purps have also previously reached a club-best of the second round qualifying in each of the last two campaigns, with identical 1-7 defeats at higher-ranked Yeovil Town and Salisbury, respectively. Winners of the ties on August 30 will receive £2,250, with the losers netting £750. FA CUP - FIRST ROUND QUALIFYING - DRAW IN FULL Article Photo: Robin Caddy
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