ROYALS ARE CHAMPIONS!

April 9, 2025

AFC Portchester have won the Velocity Wessex League Premier Division title following their 1-0 victory at Cowes Sports on Tuesday night.


Marley Ridge's strike on 78 minutes proved to be decisive for Gav Spurway's side, who will grace Step 4 for the first time in the club's relatively short history.

Gav Spurway lifts the Premier Division trophy following Saturday's 2-0 victory over Portland, in front of 612 at the OnSite Group Stadium (Photos: Nathan Lipsham).


The Royals still have plenty to play for to add to their League title in what could turn out to be a remarkable campaign, reaching the finals of the Hampshire Senior Cup, Velocity Wessex League Cup and Russell Cotes Cup, alongside the semi-finals of the Portsmouth Senior Cup.


Elsewhere in the Premier Division, fellow promotion-chasers AFC Stoneham drew 0-0 at Hamble Club, while Fareham thumped Millbrook 5-1 at Test Park.


Both Stoneham and Fareham are guaranteed play-off places, with the remaining two up for grabs between FA Vase semi-finalists, Andover New Street; Hamworthy Recreation, Baffins Milton Rovers, Hamble Club and Millbrook.


PREMIER DIVISION TABLE


At the other end, Blackfield & Langley and US Portsmouth fill the relegation spots.


Our congratulations to all at AFC Portchester on your success!

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