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OFFICIAL
MATCH
PROGRAMME
Match Sponsors
DOWNTON
FOOTBALL
CLUB
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Saturday 18 September 2021
Fawley
3pm Kick-Off
Wessex Football League Division One
GROUND ADDRESS
The Brian Whitehead Sports Ground, Wick Lane, Downton
FIRST TEAM
MANAGER
Ben Smith
FIRST TEAM
COACHES
CHAIRMAN Rich Rendall
Dan Newman Rob Wilkins
VICE-CHAIRMAN FIRST TEAM GK COACH
Rae Hughes Mitch Blake
SECRETARY KIT MAN
Dawn Peggrem Tom Crowley
TREASURER PHYSIO
Andy Townsend Isa Fisher
WELFARE OFFICER U23 MANAGER
Fran Mathers James Taylor
COMMERCIAL U23 COACH
MANAGER Jamie Weeks
Luke Wordley U18 MANAGERS
HEAD OF YOUTH Mark Gulliver
Fran Mathers Luke Wordley
COMMITTEE U15 WHPL/TESTWAY
MEMBERS MANAGER
Gary Tanner Chris King
Mark Gulliver U10 MANAGERS
Simon Emmens Lyndon Taylor
PHOTOGRAPHER Marcus Savage
Dave Dodge Photography Ltd U9 MANAGER
CLUB SCOUT and WEBSITE ADMIN Rae Hughes and Matt Cox
Jamie Bundy U8 ROBINS
PROGRAMME MANAGER
EDITORS Nick Lumber and
Chris Garvey and Tom Wilkinson
Avril Lancaster U7 REDS MANAGERS
PROGRAMME Jamie Weeks
DESIGN Andy Richardson
JMA Programmes U6 MANAGERS
@JMAProgrammes Fran Mathers
CONTRIBUTORS Lee Syrett
Avril Lancaster Liam Heggarty
Chris Tuck U5
Mike Robins No Manager, Training Only
WELCOME
TO
DOWNTON F.C.
Good afternoon to you all, and welcome to kippers. Down to nine men after twenty
the Nest. Firstly, a warm welcome to our three minutes is a tall order for any team. It's
visitors Fawley AFC. The 'Oilers', will provide not a lucky ground for Downton to be
a tough test for us this afternoon, and as we honest, and it was their night, a Friday
learnt from our 3-0 defeat at the Aliport night sizzler, with Downton on the menu!
Arena last season, we will need to be on our
We don't want to detract from our
game today.
neighbours win though. They won 5-0, and
We have progressed to the next round of the fair play to them. If you recall, we recently
Wessex League Cup, and now face another turned around a game with Andover Town,
Division 1 side, Andover New Street, here in when they were on top, then they had a
early October. Tuesdays see saw 5-4 victory player sin binned, and we won 4-3. The same
against Premier Division Bournemouth FC, applies. We could quite easily have been 3-1
was quite a night. TJ, back and on fire with a down before the orange card!
hat trick and 'Laps' (Marcel Laptas), getting a
I will sign off by recalling the words of Iain
brace to add to his tally. What a signing he
Dowie, when he was Crystal Palace manager.
has turned out to be!
He spoke of 'Bouncebackability'. This became
I know Smithy (Ben Smith) and Browner a well used term. Dowie, who has a PhD,
(Poppies manager Phil Brown), would have summed it up in his addition to the English
prioritised gametime, and minutes in legs, as language. Ben and the lads, honoured the
the early rounds of the Wessex League Cup word on Tuesday. We need to be careful
do, before reaching the business end of the though, as the 'Oilers' may have some
competition. It was still a great game, and a 'Bouncebackability' here today!
good attendance of 117 on a week night.
Up the Robins
We bounced back after the total calamity of
Regards
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not at, as at a Lightning Seeds gig!), so really Chris
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A highest ever league finish of eighth was achieved in
Club History the 1996/97 season. The club entered the FA Cup for
the first time in 1997/98. Downton enjoyed county
Downton Football Club was formed in September success in the Wilts Senior Cup, winning it in 1979/80
1905, following a meeting which had been arranged by and 1980/81, and finishing runners-up in 1955/56,
the Rev J.H. Phillips. 1991/92 and 1994/95.
Early results were not very encouraging. However, Closer to home, The Robins lifted the Salisbury
after the First World War in 1919 the Robins fared Hospital Cup in 2008/09, beating Shrewton United in
better after entering the Salisbury & District League. the final having defeated Laverstock & Ford and
Amesbury Town en-route. They retained the cup the
They gained promotion from Division Two to Division following season when they beat Chalke Valley in the
One in 1920, but returned to Division Two in 1924. The final, staged at Salisbury City's Raymond McEnhill
1924/25 season saw Downton become the first Stadium.
winners of the
Norman Court Cup, beating Alderbury in the final. The 2010/11 campaign proved a highly memorable
They won the competition again in 1932, 1934, 1935, one. As well as securing promotion to the Premier
1936 and 1939 and then on three further occasions Division after being crowned Division One champions
after World War II. in what was the league's 25th anniversary season,
Downton also enjoyed their best ever run in the FA
Downton won the Wilts Junior Cup for the first time in Vase, reaching the second round for the first time.
1949/50, defeating Atworth 6-2 in the final. The
following season, the club entered the Bournemouth A number of other accolades followed - Jeff Softley
League and gained promotion to Division One, winning picked up the Manager of the Year honour at the
the league's 25th anniversary celebrations with four
championship five times. The 1958/59 season saw players – Charles Aldridge, Calum Robertson, Nick
them secure promotion to Senior Division One, Turpin and Declan McGregor – all named in the
winning the title seven times between 1959/60 and Division One Team of the Year.
1967/68 – an
achievement which resulted in Bournemouth FA Downton finished 6th in their first year back in the
presenting the club with a special plaque. Sydenhams Premier League, their highest finish ever.
Downton also won the Bournemouth Senior Cup in They also won the Hospital Cup again, winning 4-0
1962/63 and 1979/80 and the Senior League Cup in against Laverstock and Ford.
1961/62, 1963/64 and 1966/67.
The Club were relegated back into Division One in
2013-14, having remained there since with a number
In order to progress further, Downton joined the
of mid-table finishes. In 2017-18, the Youth section
Hampshire League in 1968/69, winning promotion in
was added to the club, with four teams now playing
1971/72. More promotions followed in 1978/79 and
under the Downton badge, ranging from Under 12’s to
1979/80.
Under 18’s. The club remains committed to building
out a Senior and Youth squad for the area to be proud
In 1992/93, The Robins were elected to the Wessex
of, with the aim of having a full range of 10 youth
League – the club's reserves joining its Combination
clubs over the next few years.
League. The 1995/96 campaign proved one of the
club's best ever – winning both the Wessex League
Cup and the Russell Cotes Cup, while its reserves
finished runners-up in the Combination Cup. They also
entered the FA Vase for the first time.
Club Honours
Wessex League Salisbury Hospital Cup Winners
Division One Champions: 2010–11 1960-61, 1965-66, 1969-70, 1975-76, 1983-84,
1988-89, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12
Wiltshire Senior Cup Winners
1979–80 Park Wiltshire Junior Cup
1980–81 Tisbury Utd Winners: 1949–50
Wessex League Cup Winners EC Mills Sportsmanship Award
1995–96 Wimborne Town 1-1 (3-2 Pens ) 2018-19 Downton U18s
at Bemerton
Testway U16 Div 2 Champions
Russell Cotes Cup Winners 2017-18
1995–96 Bournemouth Poppies 2-1
Testway U12 Div 1 Champions
Bournemouth Senior Cup Winners 2018-19
1962–63 - Bournemouth
SYDL U12 Div 2 Champions
1979–80 - Trinidad Bluebird 1-0
2018-19
Bournemouth League Div 1 Champions
Sportsmanship Award
1951- 52, 1952-53, 1954-55, 1955-56, 1956-57,
2018-19
1959-60, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1963-64, 1964-65,
1966-67, 1967-68 Testway U13 Div 1 Champions
2018-19
Bournemouth Junior Div 2 Champions (Res)
1959- 60, 1965-66 Testway U7s Oak Plate Cup Final
2019-20
Bournemouth League Challenge Cup Winners
1955-56 - Kinson & Throop
1956-57 - Boscombe B
1961–62 - Bournemouth Water Company
1963–64 - Bournemouth Water Company
1966–67 - Parley
Supplementary Lads Cup Winners
1963-64 - Longfleet
RT Hayward Cup Winners
1958-59 Vickers Res
1964-65 Redhill
Salisbury & District League
Norman Court Cup Winners
1924–25, 1931–32, 1933–34, 1934–35,
1935–36, 1938–39
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Robins Club £5 per monthWick News 1 - After Tuesday nights Wessex League Cup win over Bournemouth Fc (5-4) we have drawn Andover New Street in the 3rd Round . The game will be played on Tuesday 5th October at the Nest . Kick off 7.45 pm 2- Our return League game against Laverstock & Ford has been moved to Friday 22nd October . Kick off 7.45 pm . We are hoping for a big local crowd for this game . 3- Our excellent U18 ladies started the season with 3 points against Pace. 1-1 at HT in the HGYFL the ladies rallied and managed to win 1-2 in a superb hardworking performance! Scorers: Eliska. L Olive. U Brilliant to get points on the board early. Well done. The ladies host Southampton next Saturday in the league. 4- Bingo Night in aid of Downton Football Club on Thursday nights from 7:30pm - 9pm in the Sherwood Room
This Day in Our History
5 Years Ago - 17/9/16
Home to US Portsmouth 2-2
Robin Scorers - Rossi Bentall , Tom Aldridge
Att -20
10 Years Ago - 17/9/11
Away to Alton 1-3
Robin Scorer - Nic Turpin
Att -69
15 Years Ago - 23/9/06
Home to Bournemouth Poppies
Robin Scorers - Dan Gain , Kevin Thick
20 Years Ago -18/9/01
Home to Thatcham Town 0-6
Thank You To Our Sponsors
On behalf of every one here involved at the Football club we would like to say a massive
thank you for all of our amazing and generous sponsors. During such a difficult time the
generosity from so many local business has been incredible. The money we have received
will make everything run easier for us and help us to provide better facilities and equipment
for every team we run, from the u5s all the way up to the first team. We hope to meet as
many of you in person over the next few home games to say a personal thank you.Rocky Robin I recently saw a programme on BBC 2 (Wales) with Iola Williams on birds nesting in urban locations. It's a bit like football really in that there is a pecking order, and three points is the equivalent of finding berries, or in the case of the seagull, or the starling, it's chips! Certainly, the Nest has seen us pick up six points against league leaders Newport IOW and Andover Town. That is the equivalent of me finding a freshly stocked bird feeder full to the brim. There are some wonderful sunflowers in the garden outside the ground at Ash United. I like a good sunflower! Sometimes, you have to migrate to see what berries you can find on a different tree. Considering opponents Ash United have a tree as their badge, this was very apt. Joining the Garvey clan at Alderholt, it was up to Surrey, or is it North Hants? Who knows these days? Well, the FA do, with Combined Counties League Ash United moved over to the Wessex along with Fleet Spurs. They gave them Tadley Cavella and Fleet Town in return. It's like swop swap. Go figure! The highlight of the first half is Simon rocking up after twenty minutes from Guildford. Apart from Clarke hitting the base of the Ash post, diddly squid has happened. Garv counts the away fans and comes up with sixteen. The guy would count his dog as a fan if it was allowed in, such is his devotion to making the Robins great. If the dog was in attendance that is ! I admire Ash United's green and red goalnets. They match their amazing kit colour of green, red and white. The most bizarre, other than Windsor FC's green and red union jack number. Polly could have a rival for goalnets of the season here. Garv is off for executive carrot cake at half time, he seems to know the whole of the 155 crowd! The Robin is rocking as Laptas and Dible secure a 2-0 win at a very difficult place to win. We have found a corner of the ground to put up the banners (though there is only enough room for three of them), with Simon, Robbie, Garv, Harry and I (in the lucky scarf and sunflower look) applauding the lads for their endeavour. The fixture list has conspired to fess up a stew of matches with Laverstock and Ford, Fawley AFC and Bournemouth FC all due at the Nest between the 14th to 21st of September. Two of these are cup ties, and Fawley AFC in the league. That's three programmes to fill. Garv wants to do individual issues on all three. I started today doing my bit for the Robins cause. Keep on rocking. UTR. Rocky
Around the Leagues League leaders Pewsey Vale had just got over the line in their last two games against Corsham Town Development and Odd Down Reserves, both games being won by a solitary goal. Like many teams at the moment, they have had a number of key players missing through injury or otherwise in most games this season and have benefited from having a big squad, helped by now having a reserve side. Today saw the return of their main man James Guthrie who has been missing in recent weeks for what looked a tricky visit to the Infilled to play Melksham Town Reserves. The last manager to have defeated Pewsey in a competitive fixture had been Craig Kent when his then Cricklade side had defeated them 2-1 back in October last year. Now in charge at Melksham Kent was unable to repeat that achievement as two goals from the returning Guthrie secured all three points for the leaders in a 2-0 win. As a result of today’s victory over Melksham, Pewsey’s winning run now extends to 20 consecutive competitive games.
Fawley History The Club was formed as AGWI United in 1923 and joined the Hampshire League six seasons later. In 1949 they changed their name to Esso Fawley. They won Division Three of the Hampshire League in 1995 and reached the Premier Division in 1999. In 2002 they changed their name again to Fawley AFC and joined Division Two of the Hampshire League in 2005. In 2010 they finished as runners-up and were promoted to the Premier Division. They sustained themselves into the premier division as underdogs every year and narrowly avoided the drop until the season 2016/17. The same year The Waterside Sports and Social Club closed due to financial difficulties, Fawley were relegated on goal difference. In their return to Division One they managed a mid-table finish, but will be remembered for reaching the Sydenhams League Cup Final. They beat Shaftesbury, Stoneham, Hamble Club and Sholing on route in a cup run that upset all odds. They subsequently lost 4-0 to AFC Portchester in the final, a result proving it was one upset too far. Lee and Dave are building a team with a blend of experience Wessex League players combine with enthusiastic local young players. Their aim is to have a team that plays attractive and enjoyable football. Over the last couple of seasons our club’s small bunch of energetic committee members lead by Chairman Kev Mitchell have been working hard to upgrade the pitch and facilities and now keenly fund raising to build a new club house The village of Fawley is dominated by the Oil Refinery which has been there since1921. It was rebuilt and extended in 1951 and is the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom.
Downton 5 (Moseley 40, 55,68, Laptas 45,74) Bournemouth FC 4 (L Harvey 2, Manuel Bruno, Carkeet) Downton, went through to the next round of the Wessex League Cup, earning themselves a home tie with Andover New Street, reports Chris Garvey from Wick Lane. TJ Moseley returned with a hat trick, and Marcel Laptas scored twice. Bournemouth FC, will now focus on their trip to Blackfield and Langley on Saturday in the Wessex Premier League. Downton, will be looking to get back on track in the Wessex League 1st Division when Fawley AFC visit. Downton - Fredericks, Osmond (Clark), Dible, Moss (P.Gulliver), B.Smith, McGregor, Butler, Waters (D.Clarke), Laptas, Moseley, Cummings Subs n/u - Prentice, Wilkins Bournemouth FC - Gravett, Ohameje, McKay, Carkeet, L.Harvey, McKenzie, Matthews, Haensel, Canader, Steer, Bruno, Subs - Herrington, Johnson, Philips, Smith, J Harvey. Officials - K Petrox, C.Hopkins, C. Vaughan. Attendance - 117 TJ Moseley, back from injury with a hat trick. Photo - Avril Lancaster.
League Attendances Premier League - Average 21/22 ( 20/21 ) Division One - Average 21/22 ( 20/21 ) AFC Portchester 365 (264) Andover New Street 91 (134) AFC Stoneham 123 (107) Andover Town 199 (164) Alresford Town 105 (81) Ash Utd 103 ( - ) Alton FC 147 (154 ) Bemerton Heath Harlequins 58 (65) Amesbury Town 64 (67) Downton 154 (123) Baffin Milton Rovers 230 (133) East Cowes Vics 107 (95) Bashley 288 (228) Fawley AFC 64 (79) Blackfield & Langley 102 (77) Fleet Spurs - Not played at home yet Bournemouth FC 87 (80) Folland Sports 95 (62) Brockenhurst 148 (118) Infinity 63 ( - ) Christchurch 96 ( 135) Laverstock & Ford 97 (132) Cowes Sports 136 (139) Millbrook FC 116 ( - ) Fareham Town 216 (199) New Milton Town 89 (83) Hamble Club 117 (82) Newport (IOW) 96 (115) Hamworthy Utd 95 (133) Petersfield Town 93 (121) Horndean 87 (110) Ringwood Town 47 (46) Hythe & Dibden 93 (120) Romsey Town 116 (148) Moneyfields 101 (-) Totton / Eling 125 (112) Portland Utd 136 (128) Verwood Town 52 (79) Shaftesbury Town 102 (78) Whitchurch Utd 99 (71) United Services Portsmouth 63 (47)
Wessex Away Days Andover New Street - Foxcotte Park , Sp11 0HS - 25 miles ( Approx 45 mins Travel Time ) Andover Town - Portway Stadium , Sp10 3LF - 24 miles ( Approx 41 mins Travel Time ) Ash Utd - Shawfield Stadium , GU12 6RE - 67 miles ( Approx 1 hour 17 mins Travel Time ) Bemerton Heath Harlequins - Western Way , SP2 9DP - 9.1 Miles ( Approx 23 mins Travel Time ) East Cowes Vics - Beatrice Avenue - 53 miles ( Approx 1 hour 52 mins Travel Time ) Fawley AFC - Waterside Sports and Social Club , SO45 2PA - 23 miles ( Approx 44 mins Travel Time ) Fleet Spurs - Kennels Lane , GU14 0ST -60 miles ( Approx 1 Hour 9 mins Travel Time ) Folland Sports - Folland Park , SO31 4NF - 26 miles ( Approx 46 mins Travel Time ) Infinity FC - Clayfields Sports Centre , SO45 5TN - 20 miles ( Approx 38 mins Travel Time ) Laverstock & Ford - The Dell , SP1 1QZ - 7.9 miles ( Approx 18 mins Travel Time ) Millbrook FC - Test Park Sports Ground , SO16 9QZ - 18 miles ( Approx 33 mins Travel Time ) New Milton Town - Fawcetts Field , BH25 6QB - 21 miles ( Approx 43 mins Travel Time ) Newport ( IOW ) - Smallbrook Stadium , PO33 2UY - 53 miles ( Approx 1 hour 53 mins Travel Time ) Petersfield Town - Southdowns Builders Stadium , GU31 4BW - 47 mins ( Approx 1 hour 12 mins Travel Time ) Ringwood Town - MACRA Community Stadium , BH24 3BX - 12 miles ( Approx 23 mins Travel Time ) Romsey Town - Bypass Stadium , SO51 8GJ - 15 miles ( Approx 31 mins Travel Time ) Totton / Eling - Little Testwood Farm , SO40 2RW - 14 miles ( Approx 30 mins Travel Time ) Verwood Town - Potterne Park , BH21 6RS - 16 miles ( Approx 31 mins Travel Time ) Whitchurch Utd - Longmeadow Sports Club , RG28 7RB - 34 miles ( Approx 50 mins Travel Time )
Drinky Day
Robin Hopping Ash United, have joined the Wessex League Division 1 from the Combined Counties League. Set in the small town of Ash, the other side of Aldershot, this is a ground I am revisiting. This time to see the Robins. Last time, 2007, some dull years, and a 1-1 draw with Raynes Park Vale in the Combined Counties League. There are a few good venues in the Combined Counties League I would like to visit, such as Eversley & California. Small clubs, that do their best to make their way, often with little support. It's good some of us value these clubs. Get out there and help them. Like Fawley AFC, Totton and Eling, and ourselves in the Wessex League. We are the soul of the league. Ash United have good facilities, and plenty going on, a bit like Downton. You see these folk doing the jobs that need doing, just like at Downton. It's very similar. The Third Generation Services Stadium is a very picturesque ground, alinged by hedges and houses. Ash, have a kit stand yet put a sign on it with the clubs name. It has now aged somewhat, though the aesthetics are good. The home end is covered with the social club next to it. The rest is open, yet charming. Non League football offers this, though the Combined Counties League does have a few ground sharing clubs from the inner boroughs. Perhaps, Ash United wanted changed. One of their club members informs me that they are enjoying the Wessex League and the variation it brings. The Combined Counties League has seen the likes of Cranleigh, Tongham and Peppard all gone. Hartley Wintney was once one of these. The days of the village recreation ground, railed off are gone, now more so at County level (for example Surrey Elite League/ Hampshire League). There are a lot of groundshares such as former Wessex League side Clanfield residing at Havant and Waterlooville's West Leigh Park. Their home recreation ground used for the reserves. The players at Ash United are too glad of the change, the away trips to different places. Refreshing to hear, certainly when you think that, even at this level, money talks and a lot of players follow managers/coaches out of a club lock, stock, and possibly two smoking barrels. Hopefully not that, most are just glad of a few expenses and the chance to play at Step 6 and in the FA Vase. Photo and article - Avril Lancaster
Do we like Tavistock? To many programme collectors and indeed amateur historians, the adverts in old programmes can be fascinating. Many of course will flick past the adverts looking for ‘the good stuff’ and perhaps moan “it’s full of blooming adverts!” To me it’s an opportunity to delve into a localities physche and see who is who and what is what. Straight laced? upper class? Down to earth? The ads never lie. This comes to mind as I flick back through my Tavistock v Plymouth Argyle X1 programme from pre- season 2012. This was before twitter so I arrived unsure if the game was still on let alone knowing if there would be a programme. There certainly was a programme, a beauty in fact! This full colour programme on almost card thick paper was a joy. The arty cover had a moody edge as dark clouds hovered over the ground and the EIGHTY pages inside had good photography and information on both clubs. As ever though I was drawn to the adverts. Not really for historical reference, it was only 9 years ago after all. No I’m after the ‘comedy’ company names to understand the personality of Tavy. One page in particular did not disappoint and had three absolute winners! The Leaping Salmon (Home of the Laughing Stock) which might have been a pub but could easily have been aquirium hosting a comedy night. Next it’s Roger The Watchman, a local private investigator keeping an eye the town or actually a second hand watch seller. Then it’s The Hogs Bottom. A pub? A cafe selling bacon? Nope they are of course purveyors of finest vinegars, silly me! As the game played itself out in a ground I hadn’t visited before, I was back in amongst the ads. The Whole Shebang (hairdresser), Jack’s Olde Barber Shoppe (a bit more obvious), A Scent-Sation (florist) and my favourite from many progs, ‘Your advert here’ as if we are supposed to draw in our industry and company name! Conclusions? Great programme and a packed ground, lovely area and no idea of the final score. All I know is Tavistock the town has a lot of personality and a good sense of humour. Worth swiping right for me thinks...
DOWNTON F.C. 1st TEAM FIXT
SEASON 2021/2022
DATE OPPOSITION H/A COMP KO/RES ATT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7 Aug Folland Sports H WFL 1 L 1-2 142 Fredericks J Clark Dible Palmer B Smith Gain Clarke
14 Aug Ringwood Town A WFL 1 W 6-1 103 Fredericks J Clark Dible Howe Gulliver Tyson Gain
17 Aug Bemerton Heath A WFL 1 D 2-2 105 Fredericks J Clark Howe Moss J Smith Waters Clarke
21 Aug Andover Town H WFL 1 W 4-3 135 Betts J Clark Howe Moss Gulliver Waters Mackie
28 Aug Newport IW H WFL 1 W 2-0 223 Fredericks J Clark Wolfarth Ovington J Smith Waters Butler
4 Sept Ash United A WFL 1 W 2-0 155 Fredericks J Clark Howe Ovington J Smith Tyson Butler
10 Sept Laverstock & Ford A WFL 1 L 0-5 308 Fredericks J Clark Howe Moss J Smith Waters Butler
14 Sept Bournemouth H WLC 2 W 5-4 117 Fredericks Osmond Dible Moss B Smith McGregor Butler
18 Sept Fawley H WFL 1 3pm
21 Sept Laverstock & Ford H WSC 1 7:45pm
25 Sept Ringwood Town A FAV 2Q 3pm
2 Oct Totton & Eling H WFL 1 3pm
9 Oct Petersfield Town H WFL 1 3pm
16 Oct Infinity A WFL 1 3pm
23 Oct Laverstock & Ford H WFL 1 3pm
30 Oct East Cowes Vics A WFL 1 3pm
2 Nov Andover New Street A WFL 1 7:45pm
6 Nov Millbrook H WFL 1 3pm
13 Nov New Milton Town A WFL 1 3pm
20 Nov Romsey Town H WFL 1 3pm
27 Nov Whitchurch United A WFL 1 3pm
4 Dec Verwood Town H WFL 1 3pm
11 Dec Fleet Sours A WFL 1 3pm
18 Dec Folland Sports A WFL 1 3pm
27 Dec Ringwood Town H WFL 1 3pm
3 Jan Andover Town A WFL 1 3pm
8 Jan Totton & Eling A WFL 1 3pm
15 Jan Newport IW A WFL 1 3pm
29 Jan Bemerton Heath H WFL 1 3pm
5 Feb Whitchurch United H WFL 1 3pm
12 Feb Romsey Town A WFL 1 3pm
19 Feb Infinity H WFL 1 3pm
22 Feb New Milton Town H WFL 1 7:45pm
26 Feb Fawley A WFL 1 3pm
5 Mar Petersfield Town A WFL 1 3pm
12 Mar Ash United H WFL 1 3pm
19 Mar Millbrook A WFL 1 3pm
26 Mar East Cowes Vics H WFL 1 3pm
2 Apr Andover New Street H WFL 1 3pm
9 Apr Verwood Town A WFL 1 3pm
16 Apr Fleet Spurs H WFL 1 3pmst TEAM FIXTURES & RESULTS
EASON 2021/2022
7 8 9 10 11 SUBS
Clarke Waters Laptas Moseley Osmond Wolfarth (11), McGregor (6), Ford, Savage, Mackie
Gain Mackie Molesey Laptas 2 Prentice Cummings (11), Waters, J Smith (7), Ford, McGregor (4)
Clarke McGregor Molesey Laptas Dible Savage, Mackie (8), Ford, Gulliver, Cummings
Mackie Tyson Laptas D Clark Dible Savage (5), Cummings (6), Butler (7), Osmond, Ford
Butler Tyson Gulliver Laptas Dible Taylor (-), Cummings (-), Savage, Osmond, B Smith
Butler Waters Laptas D Clark Dible Cummings (3), Moss (4), Prentice (10), Savage, Taylor
Butler Prentice Laptas D Clark Dible McGregor (6), Ovington (4), Cummings (11)
Butler Waters Laptas 2 Molesey 3 Cummings J Clark (2), Gulliver (4), Prentice, Wilkins, D Clark (8)
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD PTS
1 Newport (IOW) 8 7 0 1 29 12 17 21
2 Bemerton Heath Harlequins 7 6 1 0 25 8 17 19
3 Folland Sports 6 6 0 0 22 9 13 18
4 New Milton Town 7 5 0 2 17 10 7 15
5 Andover New Street 6 4 1 1 21 8 13 13
6 Downton 7 4 1 2 17 13 4 13
7 Whitchurch United 6 3 1 2 9 10 -1 10
8 Verwood Town 6 3 0 3 18 13 5 9
9 Romsey Town 6 3 0 3 15 16 -1 9
10 Infinity 7 3 0 4 10 17 -7 9
11 Andover Town 5 2 1 2 16 10 6 7
12 Laverstock & Ford 7 2 1 4 22 22 0 7
13 Ringwood Town 6 2 1 3 15 16 -1 7
14 Ash United 6 2 0 4 10 11 -1 6
15 Millbrook 5 2 0 3 9 16 -7 6
16 East Cowes Victoria 7 1 2 4 11 21 -10 5
17 Petersfield Town 6 1 1 4 8 16 -8 4
18 Totton & Eling 6 1 1 4 8 19 -11 4
19 Fawley AFC 6 0 1 5 10 21 -11 1
20 Fleet Spurs 6 0 0 6 3 27 -24 0THE SQUADS
WESSEX FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE
Downton F.C. Fawley
Manager Ben Smith Managers L Shepherd, D Smith
Matthew Fredericks Jamie Bruce
Ben Smith Joe Combes
Sam Howe Lewis Bailey
Jamie Smith Elliot Earl
James Clark Chris Lucas
Theo Wolfarth Pete Keating
Sam Dible Matt Hawkins
TJ Moseley Tom Rafferty
Shaun Prentice Tom Munday
Cam Butler Dane Sayce
Will Mackie Ben Bolton
Keiran Winman Sam Boon
Conor Ford Rob Bradley
Jamie Waters Charlie Bulfin
Dylan Gain Lewis Conners
Danny Clarke Steve Green
Sam Moss Sam Pithers
Marcel Laptas Jake Swift
Craig Tyson Malin Bowman
Paul Gulliver Lee Burch
Declan McGregor James Clifton
Dan Gain Declan Hartigan
Sebastian Osmond Dylan Knight
Ellis Roy Jake Stuttard
Jake Smith,
Colours Red/White/Red Colours Sky/Navy/Sky
Referee Assistant Referees
Adrian Berry Anthony Biddulph and Barrington EllisonYou can also read
