PROGRAMME AWARDS - 21/22

PAR002_123 • April 17, 2022

The winners in our programme competition for 2021/22 are...


In the Premier Division PORTLAND UNITED (image, below) return to a winning formula, although again it was a close run thing in the end. There has been a marked improvement in the quality of productions this season, something that should perhaps be shouted from the rooftops in some examples.


It would be remiss of me not to mention other Premier Division clubs where the quality saw them kin the shake-up when it came to judging. The Hamworthy United and Baffins Milton Rovers efforts again were really good.


Several clubs stayed with online issues, although both Bashley and Brockenhurst returned to paper during the season.


Division One winner was an easier selection in the end with that from ANDOVER NEW STREET being the best and remains a truly splendid effort. Once again, the Newport IOW programme was an outstanding effort.


Many thanks to all those Programme Editors at the winners and the other clubs for their efforts, and indeed across the League as a whole, although sadly we did not reach 100% in supplying an entry- and there were some online producers who failed to send in a programme each time, which was disappointing. As last term, I sincerely hope that next season’s decision is more difficult to choose.


The two winners will each receive a small trophy, plus £150 in prize money.

PLAY-OFF DATES

April 19, 2025
Following the conclusion of the regular playing season in the Premier Division on Saturday, we can confirm the promotion play-offs will take place as follows: April 22 - AFC Stoneham v Andover New Street (7.45pm) April 23 - Fareham Town v Hamble Club (7.45pm) Details to follow on the Division One play-offs, once the final round of matches has been played on April 26.

PURPS HAMPSHIRE SENIOR CUP TRIUMPH

April 16, 2025
AFC Stoneham claimed the Servio Hampshire Senior Cup with a 3-0 victory over Wessex League rivals, AFC Portchester, in front of 675 at AFC Totton's Snows Stadium on Tuesday evening. Goals from Oliver Jenkins, Oliver Fee and Mat Bainbridge - all inside an eleven minute spell in the first half - put the Purps into what turned out to be an unassailable advantage against the Premier Division champions, to give James Phillips' side their first Senior Cup victory in the club's 106-year history. The two sides meet once more in the final of the Russell Cotes Cup on May 8 at Stoneham Lane, with AFC Stoneham winning the toss to decide the venue. Our congratulations to all AFC Stoneham! Photo: Robin Caddy

CUP FINAL TICKETS

April 11, 2025
We are pleased to share that advance tickets for the Velocity Wessex League Cup final - between AFC Portchester and Hamble Club on May 5 - are now available to buy online. Priced £8 (adults), £4 (concessions) and £10 for a family ticket of an adult and up to two children. Just click the poster below to be redirected to the ticketing website:

NEW MILTON CLAIM DIVISION ONE CROWN

April 9, 2025
New Milton Town are Velocity Wessex League Division One champions for 2024/25. The Brickmakers came from behind at Hamworthy United to claim a 3-2 victory amid late drama at the County Ground on Tuesday night - Brad Snelling with the title-winning effort at the death. It's been a huge turn around in fortunes at the M.A. Hart Stadium, with the New Forest side finishing nineteenth only 12 months prior. Our congratulations to all at New Milton Town, who make a return to Step 5 for the first time since 2012/13. 

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.

SOUTHAMPTON SENIOR CUP FINAL

April 3, 2025
AFC Stoneham will face Millbrook in the final of the Southampton Senior Cup. The Premier Division rivals will go head-to-head at St Mary's Stadium on Wednesday, May 14 (7.30pm). The Purps earned their place with a 5-1 victory over plucky Hampshire Premier League outfit, Broughton, while Millbrook overcame Brockenhurst by the odd goal in three. SOUTHAMPTON SENIOR CUP - ROUTE TO THE FINAL We await details of admission on the night - please keep an eye out on our socials for this information.
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