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AGM ROUND-UP

June 11, 2023

Our AGM at Eastleigh FC's Brooks Suite on Saturday, confirmed Bob Purkiss as the new Chairman of the Wessex League - he steps-up from Vice Chairman to replace Nick Spencer at the helm, who is moving to Spain.


All the at the Wessex League would like to pass on their sincere thanks to Nick for his service to the Wessex League, and we wish him and his family all the very best in their new chapter abroad.


Referees Secretary, Nick Taplin was voted in as Vice Chairman.


Our 2023/24 constitution was also ratified, while the draw for the opening two rounds of the 23/24 League Cup was made.


The 23/24 season start date was confirmed as August 1 for the Premier Division, and August 5 for Division One (*unless FA Cup clash).


The FA subsequently confirmed season end dates for Steps 5-6 as April 27, with play-offs concluded by Monday, May 6.



Season fixtures are being planned for release by the end of June.


The minimum adult admission fee for Wessex League fixtures will remain at £6.


Presentations from both match ball and team wear partner, MJM Sports and EcoClub - our floodlight partner - were also made, alongside prize presentations from the 2022/23 season:


Club of the Month - March

Premier Division: Portland United

Division One: Andover New Street


Club of the Month - April

Premier Division: Bemerton Heath Harlequins

Division One: Petersfield Town


Best Programme Award

Premier Division: Portland United

Division One: Andover New Street


MJM Sports/ Kappa Respect Awards


Premier Division:

1st - Horndean

2nd - AFC Stoneham

3rd - Laverstock & Ford


Division One:

1st - Ringwood Town

2nd - Petersfield Town

3rd - Fawley AFC


Alf Peckham Trophy Winners

Ringwood Town


Wessex League Cup Winners

Baffins Milton Rovers


Premier Division

Champions - Horndean

2nd - Bemerton Heath Harlequins

3rd - AFC Stoneham

4th - AFC Portchester


Division One

Champions - Andover New Street

2nd - Newport (IOW)

3rd - New Milton Town

4th - Hamworthy Recreation


Division One Play Off Winners

Petersfield Town


Article Photo: Tom Mulholland/ Eastleigh FC

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The Velocity Wessex League Cup final will once again be contested between Hamble Club and AFC Portchester, after the sides came through their respective midweek semi-finals. Hamble will be looking to retain the trophy they won in 2023/24 in beating the Royals 2-0 at the OnSite Group Stadium. The Monks earned their spot on Wednesday night - seeing off Fareham Town by the same score at Hamble Lane - courtesy of first half strikes from Clayd Road and Nick Yeomans.

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Andover New Street kept their Isuzu FA Vase dreams alive on Saturday as they overcame United Counties League side, Heanor Town to reach the semi-finals. Lewis Williams' effort just before half time proved to be decisive for the hosts, in front of a bumper crowd of 953 at the DH Property Services Stadium.

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February 5, 2025
AFC Portchester have received a home draw against Aldershot Town in the semi-finals of the Hampshire Senior Cup. Gav Spurway's table-toppers are in a quest to make it back-to-back victories in the competition, will face the National League outfit - who saw off Tadley Calleva 6-1 to reach the last four. Portchester's path meanwhile has already included triumphs against opposition higher in the pyramid in Basingstoke and Havant & Waterlooville. There's further Velocity Wessex League representation in the other semi-final, with AFC Stoneham visiting either Hamble Club or Sholing. Hamble overcame Southampton's Academy 2-0 in the second round, while fellow Premier Division title-challengers, AFC Stoneham beat Winchester City by the odd goal of three to make this stage. Ties for those semi-finals are to be confirmed, however The Snows Stadium - home to AFC Totton - will host the final on Tuesday, April 15 (7.45pm). See our Fixtures page for updates. Photo: Nathan Lipsham

STREET EDGE PURPS IN VASE

February 2, 2025
Andover New Street's march in the Isuzu FA Vase continued on Saturday in a thrilling all-Velocity Wessex League last 16 encounter against AFC Stoneham. A crowds of 565 at Foxcotte Park saw Oliver Jenkins give Stoneham the lead on the quarter-hour - and that's how it stayed until late drama ensued; Greg Peel finding the target to level for New Street - three minutes into added time.

NEW STREET REINSTATED

January 26, 2025
Andover New Street have been reinstated into the Isuzu FA Vase (*subject to appeal) after Roman Glass St George fielded an ineligible player during their Fourth Round tie on January 11. An FA National League System board sub-committee met on Thursday, revealing that Roman Glass St George had fielded a player under suspension. Subject to Roman Glass St George's right to appeal, Street will host an all-Wessex tie in the last 16 of the competition - a record for both sides - on February 1, guaranteeing one a place in the quarter-finals. FA Vase - Full Draw

END OF SEASON DATES

January 9, 2025
Dates for the Velocity Wessex League Divisional play-offs and cup final for 2024/25 have been released, with details as follows: PREMIER DIVISION Tuesday, April 22 (2nd v 5th) - 7.45pm k.o Wednesday, April 23 (3rd v 4th) - 7.45pm k.o Saturday, April 26 (Final @ venue of club finishing highest in regular season) - 3pm k.o DIVISION ONE Tuesday, April 29 (2nd v 5th) - 7.45pm k.o Wednesday, April 30 (3rd v 4th) - 7.45pm k.o Saturday, May 3 (Final @ venue of club finishing highest in regular season) - 3pm k.o LEAGUE CUP FINAL Monday, May 5 - Velocity Wessex League Cup Final (at AFC Portchester) - 3pm k.o
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