Velocity Wessex League
Welcome to the Velocity Wessex League website. An FA Accredited League at Steps 5-6 of the NLS, serving clubs in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Dorset & Wiltshire.
Moneyfields are Velocity Wessex League Premier Division champions for 2023/24. A Ryan Pennery hat-trick alongside a 34th League strike for talisman, Callum Laycock, gave Glenn Turnbull's side a 2-4 victory at Laverstock & Ford - their 33rd in 36 outings this campaign - and the second best record at Step 5 across the country. WESSEX LEAGUE - TABLES Division One also has a new name as champions, with Hamworthy Recreation claiming the title on Saturday too, following their 3-1 success over East Cowes Victoria.
AFC Portchester have reached the final of the Hampshire Senior Cup for the first time in the club's history after beating Southampton 3-1 at the OnSite Group Stadium. Josh Pitts had given Saints the lead going into half-time, however a Harrison Brook penalty and two from Kane O'Keefe secured the Royals path into the showpiece fixture on Friday, May 10, where they will face AFC Totton at Aldershot Town's EBB Stadium. Our congratulations to AFC Portchester on their fantastic achievement! The last time a Wessex League side reached this stage was in 2017/18 with Blackfield & Langley flying the flag, with Alresford Town the last 'one of our own' to lift the silverware in 2013, defeating AFC Bournemouth by the odd goal of five on the Cherries’ own turf. Photo: Nathan Lipsham
AFC Portchester will host AFC Stoneham in the Velocity Wessex League Cup semi-final, after the draw on our Football Show on Sunday. Division One side, Downton will welcome Hamble Club to the Brian Whitehead Sports Ground in the other tie, both of which will be played on March 26. The final will be hosted at AFC Portchester's OnSite Group Stadium on Saturday, May 11 (3pm). Photo: Robin Caddy
AFC Stoneham were delighted to be invited to 10 Downing Street this week to celebrate the club's positive impact on the community. With 113 teams and 1500 players, the Stoneham Lane side is one of the largest community grassroots sports clubs in the country, gaining national recognition for our work as a volunteer-run, community club. The Right Honourable Lucy Frazer, The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport invited the club to No. 10, with the Purps represented by Chairman, Mark Stupple (pictured). He said: "It was great to visit Downing Street and represent the whole club. We discussed our recent growth, our positive impact on the local community and our future plans which were very well received" "The club is acutely aware that this recognition is a very proud moment for the whole club and every volunteer that contributes to both our success and the positive impact on our community. "We would therefore like to send a huge thank you to every manager, coach and club volunteer who contributes towards our club and made this national recognition possible. Without these great people there is no national recognition. A very proud day for AFC Stoneham."
The draw for the semi-final of the Velocity Wessex League Cup will be made live on the Radio Show on Sunday (Feb 4) on Awaaz 99.8 FM , between 2-4pm. Draw numbers will be as follows: AFC Portchester AFC Stoneham Downton Hamble Club The final of the competition will be played at AFC Portchester on Saturday, May 11 (3pm). Velocity Wessex League Cup - Results So Far
Dates for the 2023/24 Velocity Wessex League play-offs have been confirmed as follows: PREMIER DIVISION 2nd vs 5th Tuesday, April 23 (7.45pm) 3rd vs 4th Wednesday, April 24 (7.45pm) Final (*at venue of club who finished highest during regular season) Saturday, April 27 (3pm) DIVISION ONE 2nd vs 5th Tuesday, April 30 (7.45pm) 3rd vs 4th Wednesday, May 1 (7.45pm) Final (*at venue of club who finished highest during regular season) Saturday, May 4 (3pm)
PREMIER DIVISION
DIVISION ONE
