RAMS PLAY-OFF DELIGHT

April 30, 2023

Petersfield Town have made a return to the Premier Division after coming through a nail-biting play-off penalty shoot out at New Milton Town on Saturday.


The Rams prevailed 4-2 in the tense conclusion to the League campaign, in front of 544 spectators at The DMW Stadium, after the sides were locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes.


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Alex Barsa gave the visitors the lead (pictured, below) on 27 minutes, beating Ollie Bull at his near post; before Tyrrell Sampson levelled for New Milton with eight minutes to play, to the delight of the home support.

Both sides had come through penalty shoot-outs in their respective semi-finals in midweek - New Milton Town over Hamworthy Recreation, and Petersfield Town edging out second-placed, Newport IOW - incredibly, an opponent they have beaten five times in 2022/23.


Petersfield return to the Wessex top-flight for the first time in six years, while New Milton Town will look to go again in 2023/24, having last played Premier Division football in 2012/13.


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There is more action to come for Pat Suraci and Joe Lea's side on Saturday (May 6), in the Wessex League Cup Final, where they do battle with one of next season's opponents, Baffins Milton Rovers, at AFC Portchester (4pm k.o).


Advance tickets can be purchased for the game, via the link below:


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Photos: Robin Caddy

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