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SYDENHAMS FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS 2020/21 EDITION NUMBER 12 Hello and welcome to the latest edition of your Newsletter, if you have anything to contribute, please do get in touch by email- newsletter.wessexleague@gmail.com You can keep up to date with all the news from around the League by following us on Twitter at - @Sydwessex You are more than welcome to use any material (excluding attributed photographs) but it would be appreciated if any material used is acknowledged. It is hoped you enjoy reading this each week. With readership quite widespread, not only within our own competition, but across the three counties and beyond- if ANY club has anything they’d like to have published in here, whether that be a request for helpers, promotion of forthcoming events, items required or available for sale please contact the Newsletter Editor. As a general reminder- Match Reports, player news and photos are always welcome- it is your Newsletter! Sunday, 20 September 2020 Page 1 of 25
SYDENHAMS FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS 2020/21 EDITION NUMBER 12
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The Sydenhams Wessex Football League Show is the official podcast of the Sydenhams Wessex League.
We’re on air live from the 103.9 Voice FM studios in Southampton from 3pm to 5pm every Sunday and you
can also listen live on www.voicefmradio.co.uk from anywhere in the world.
You can listen again afterwards, normally just one hour after the show has finished via the same website and
there is also a Voice FM App you can download to your Phone I-Pad or Computer device.
Our aim is to promote all local football but specifically the 38 teams of the Sydenhams Wessex League.
So far, we have had managers, chairmen, players, press officers and secretaries joining us as studio guests
and phone guests; from many Sydenhams Wessex League clubs, as well as guests from local teams both
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and raise its profile. If your club produces post-match interviews please either email us a copy of the audio
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SYDENHAMS FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS 2020/21 EDITION NUMBER 12 Sunday, 20 September 2020 Page 3 of 25
SYDENHAMS FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS 2020/21 EDITION NUMBER 12
STAT ATTACK
LEAGUE GOALS COUNT THIS WEEK
PREMIER DIVISION 6 DIVISION ONE 11
LEADING GOALSCORERS – LEAGUE GAMES ONLY
Details are based on clubs being up to date with records on Full Time at time of going to press and or may not
include League goals from this weekend.
PREMIER DIVISION Rudi Blankson Baffins Milton Rovers 4
Tommy Scutt Baffins Milton Rovers 3
Eleven players on 2
DIVISION ONE Clayd Roach Folland Sports 3
Scott Sanderson Alton 3
Chae Sykes Laverstock & Ford 3
Seven players on 2
WATCHING BRIEF
Top three League attendances
PREMIER DIVISION Fareham Town V AFC Portchester 211 8 September
Baffins Milton Rovers V Hamble Club 203 9 September
Bashley V Hamworthy United 193 8 September
DIVISION ONE Romsey Town V New Milton Town 218 5 September
Andover Town V Fawley 148 5 September
Downton V Alton 146 5 September
SHARPEST AND MEANEST
Leading goalscoring teams in the League and the meanest defences
PREMIER DIVISION SHARPEST MEANEST
Baffins Milton Rovers 12 Blackfield & Langley 1
Horndean 11 Christchurch 1
AFC Stoneham 7 Hamworthy United 1
Bournemouth 7 Lymington Town 1
Fareham Town 7 Baffins Milton Rovers 2
Shaftesbury 6 Cowes Sports 2
DIVISION ONE SHARPEST MEANEST
Laverstock & Ford 12 Andover New Street 1
Alton 10 Hythe & Dibden 1
Folland Sports 10 Romsey Town 2
Andover Town 6 Fawley 3
Romsey Town 6 Folland Sports 3
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IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION
On the subject of WGS and on the issues being experienced by users, specifically on queuing times which is
recognised by all as being unacceptable. The FA recognise that the ageing system is dying and any
improvements that can be made are being made; however these are nothing more than ‘papering over the
cracks’ and not ideal. The FA meeting attended by the Chairman and Vice Chairman were assured that the
new (PPF) system will be fully functional in time for the 2021/2022 season.
As regards playing football at Step 5 and Step 6, The FA clarified a number of matters concerning the Covid-
19 situation and the legislation and agreements made between the Government and The FA.
These are to ensure that we can continue to play football at our level, and that spectators may still be
permitted to attend (under strict guidelines). Failure to adhere to these guidelines could result in this
arrangement reverting to Phase 1 of Return to Football (spectators limited to 150) or the arrangement being
terminated.
The new legislation, as of Monday 14th September, requires no more than 6 people to be together, either
indoors or outdoors. Whilst this does not apply to sports gatherings (players coaches etc) it does apply to
spectators at a football match. Therefore only 6 people may stand or sit together and there must be a clear
distance (2m) between them and the next group of 6 or less.
Collective spacing of people leaning on the barriers around the ground, is a breach of the legislation and may
result in action taken against the individuals and the club.
Only those who have been in close contact with a person who subsequently tests positive for Covid19, will
need to self-isolate and any decision as such, will be given by NHS Track and Trace who will contact whom
they think necessary.
Playing on the pitch is NOT classed as close contact but dugouts, changing rooms transport facilities, players
huddling together, club house facilities may all provide the opportunity for close contact, and infection, to
occur.
It is recommended that substitutes, physios, coaches should wear face coverings when seated during the
match. Should 3-4 players travel together in a car then it should always be the same 3-4 players and they
must wear face coverings. Managers are responsible for controlling players on the pitch and must not allow
group huddles or group goal celebrations, any reported breaches will be investigated and if proven sanctions
will be applied. Managers are also responsible for the behaviour of their support team in the dugout.
Due to the lack of spectator football at higher levels, we have seen a greater number of spectators at venues
where we have our teams playing, which is good news for club revenue.
Although clubs have provided their individual risk assessments, it is evident that many clubs have not
changed their infrastructure to enable them to cope with the additional spectators (such as increasing the
number of stewards). This has led to mass gatherings of spectators and inappropriate drinking around
grounds. In view of the above, all Leagues have now been instructed to monitor the activities of clubs, and
to take the appropriate action, to ensure that the government are not pressurised into revoking the
agreement with the FA and withdraw the allowance of spectators and/or football at this level.
The League and The FA CAN and WILL, where it is evidenced that significant breaches have been or are
occurring, suspend the fixtures for a club (or clubs) or reduce the number of spectators permitted, back to
phase 1 of the agreement (150 spectators) until the League/The FA are satisfied that the appropriate
guidelines are being adhered to.
League monitors are attending matches and are required to submit a Covid compliance report (to the
league’s Covid Coordinator) upon which decisions are made and appropriate sanctions may be applied.
For us all to be able to enjoy football again, in a viable manner, it is vitally important that we ALL comply with
The FA and Government guidelines. The League will take all the necessary action to ensure that we do not
give any cause for a very few to deny the rest the opportunities that have been given to us.
The League Officers recognise that it is harder for some than others but please let us know of any
problems BEFORE and not after they arise. Do not rely on email alone, it is advisable that you follow up your
email with a phone call to the appropriate League Officer.
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MIDWEEK RESULTS
Sunday 13 September
Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round
Fawley AFC 0-1 Tadley Calleva 231
Andrew Charsley 82
Tuesday 15 September
Sydenhams League Cup 1st Round
AFC Portchester 2-3 Horndean 181
Joe Johnson Connor Duffin 30
Craig Harding Ben Anderson 67
Zak Brownlie 81
Alresford Town 0-4 Hamworthy United 82
Cameron Munn [2]
OG
James King
Andover Town 2-2 Bournemouth 136
[5-4 on penalties] Martin Warren
Ben Emans Jamie Wilson
Josh Bertie
Cowes Sports 0-0 Brockenhurst 136
[2-4 on penalties]
Hythe & Dibden 1-1 Newport (IOW) ?
Mig Dark [8-9 on penalties]
Connor Kelly
Lymington Town 3-4 Baffins Milton Rovers ?
Noah Pearce James Cowan 12, 71
Conrad Churchill Brandon Miller 17
Sam House (pen) Callum Dart 80
Sydenhams League Cup 2nd Round
Alton 6-1 Totton & Eling 97
Richie Hunter 8 Danny Clarke 38
Harry Rolfe 25, 47
Phil Moore 55 (pen)
George Bowerman 63, 75
Bashley 4-1 Andover New Street 125
Harry McGrath 20 Shane Lock 49
Harry Morgan 24, 64
Jean-Pierre Alexander 80
Bemerton Heath Harlequins 6-1 Shaftesbury 85
Justin Bennett [2] Aaron Lane-Leney 35
Brandon Mundy
Greg Peel
Danny Finnigan
Cameron Roach
Downton 1-3 New Milton Town 104
Lee Vint Charlie Turner 27
Chris Long 39
Tyrrell Sampson 72
Fareham Town 0-1 Christchurch 86
Max Wilcock 48
Fleet Town 1-2 Romsey Town 109
Mal Thomas Jack Odam
Ben Rowthorn
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Laverstock & Ford 0-4 Blackfield & Langley 75
Sami Makhloufi 83, 89
Nasim Meddah 87
River Smith 90+2
Petersfield Town 0-0 Verwood Town 114
[2-4 on penalties]
United Services Portsmouth 3-0 Tadley Calleva 83
James Franklyn
Josh Hazell
Sonny Harnett-Balkwill
Wednesday 16 September
Sydenhams League Cup 1st Round
Whitchurch United 3-1 Portland United ?
Ryan Long Ryan McKechnie
Aaron Randall
George Bishop
Sydenhams League Cup 2nd Round
Fawley AFC 2-3 Folland Sports 64
Sam Boon 38 Josh Ball 6
Tom Rafferty 68 Clayd Roach 42 (pen)
Liam Attrill 60
MIDWEEK MATCH REPORTS
Tuesday 15 September
Sydenhams League Cup 1st Round
HYTHE & DIBDEN 1-1 NEWPORT IOW
TWO Division 1 clubs met in the League Cup on a warm evening at Clayfields writes Gary Day.
Hythe had much the better of the first half and created many opportunities. However, it was Newport that
went into the interval with the lead. Lynch was proving a handful for the Port defence, forcing Streeter to a
near post save early on and had another effort that hit the side netting. Lynch turned provider but Prentice
just couldn’t get a decent connection with his head when favourably placed and another Hythe chance went
begging. Prentice and Lynch had further chances as the game moved on but a Hythe goal wasn’t forthcoming.
On the other hand, Newport had attacked rarely and once moved into a dangerous position with a slick
passing move involving Browne and Kelly but Craig was well closed by Newton. A goal for the Islanders
occurred when Craig was tripped just inside the Hythe box and KELLY sent Cotton the wrong way from the
spot. That goal came in the 41st minute and with half-time looming, Kelly received a knock down and had a
decent chance to score his second goal but drove over.
HT 0-1.
The second half was well contested and much more even as Crooks fired across the Port goal, but a Hythe
equaliser did materialise on the hour mark. A defender failed to cut out a low ball and it ran on to sub DARK
who took a touch and buried a low shot. Port’s Hughes forced Cotton to a smart tip over whilst Craig hit the
bar following a Kelly lay off. Cotton saved well from a Younie cross late on and Hythe’s Crooks had a shot
that drifted wide.
FT 1-1.
So, on to penalties. Four of the first eight kicks were unsuccessful but then came a good spell of conversions.
We were deep into the ‘non takers’ and Streeter got down to save Newton’s kick quite comfortably and Port’s
last selected player Hughes stepped up to shoot firmly home and put his side through. This left Hythe to
reflect upon how they failed to put the game out of Port’s reach in the first half.
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Tuesday 15 September
Sydenhams League Cup 2nd Round
LAVERSTOCK & FORD 0-4 BLACKFIELD & LANGLEY
FOUR goals in almost as many minutes at the end of the game settled what had been a close encounter that
was a bit harsh in the end for the hosts writes Mike Robins.
Goal chances were far and few between in the opening exchanges with the first real shot on eleven minutes
from Sami Makhloufi drifted wide of the mark, and a
Cassius Newton strike from distance was turned away
for a corner.
Just after the midpoint of the half, Laverstock’s Chae
Sykes turned his marker but the shot was low and just
flashed wide of the upright, and on beating the offside
trap moments later again failed to hit the target.
Makhloufi, Nasim Meddah and River Smith created a
good chance around the half hour mark but Tom
Roberts was alert to the danger. Neither keeper was really tested during the first half although in the latter
stages, opportunities continued to be created.
HT 0-0
The first goal chance in the second half came on 52 minutes when Pete Fletcher’s hanging cross was clutched
off Sykes’ head by Blackfield keeper Joe Besant, and shortly before the hour mark a towering Newton header
was somehow hacked off the goal line by a defender. The visiting centre half was called into action at the
other end making a great tackle to thwart Sykes’ progress on the Clubhouse goal.
With the dreaded penalties looming on the horizon, a strike from Laverstock’s Archie Lovegrove wide on the
dugout side nearly caught everyone out, before dropping onto the net with Besant well beaten.
Blackfield had been comfortable on the ball all evening but lacked that final ball until, in the 84th minute
MAKHLOUFI broke the deadlock finding the bottom right hand corner after a surging run into the penalty
area.
With a couple of minutes remaining MEDDAH doubled the lead from a similar position having broken through
a tightly packed penalty area, and to rub salt into the wound MAKHLOUFI added his second and Blackfield’s
third almost straight from the resumption.
With people already drifting away, SMITH then sealed the win in added on time.
FT 0-4
Tuesday 15 September
Sydenhams League Cup 1st Round
ANDOVER TOWN 2-2 BOURNEMOUTH
[Andover won 5-4 on penalties]
TOWN produced a greatly improved display from their defeat at the weekend and perhaps just shaded the
game overall, writes John Gorman, but it was heartbreak for Bournemouth as they exited a second
Competition on penalties in this still fledgling season.
The visitors started the better and it was against the run of play when the home side took the lead after just
seven minutes. There seemed little danger as Ben EMANS cut in from the right but his low shot went across
goalkeeper Kacper Kowalczyk and inside the far post.
Andover’s Tom Pattison saw a shot turned round the post and at the other end a long run by Niall Johnston
won a corner that was well cleared by goalkeeper Dease Kerrison before the visitors Ethan Fishlock curled an
effort just past the far post.
Pattison sent Josh Bertie clear but the shot was blocked and Andover escaped when defender and goalkeeper
left the ball to each other with Kerrison recovering in time to deny Jamie Wilson. Wilson was a threat on both
flanks and midway through the half his low cross caused some confusion in the area and Martin WARREN
stabbed the ball home at the second attempt to bring the scores level. Andover rather wasted a free kick – it
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SYDENHAMS FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS 2020/21 EDITION NUMBER 12 looked like a training ground move that did not work – but threatened again when the pace of Josh Hewson took him clear on the left but the angle was too narrow and his shot was saved at the expense of a corner. Emans was only narrowly wide with a repeat of his earlier effort and the last action of the half saw a thirty yard piledriver from Bournemouth’s Liam House rebound back off the crossbar with the keeper well beaten. HT 1-1 On the re-start Hewson showed his pace again but was foiled by Kowalczyk quickly narrowing the angle. A long run by Poppies’ Jamie Trimble ended with him being felled on the corner of the area but the free kick came to nothing and the first, and only, caution of the evening fell to Bournemouth’s Aaron Matthews for a challenge on the touchline, and to add insult to injury he was then promptly substituted. Andover were beginning to dominate proceedings with Emans denied by a fine save and Bertie’s pleas for a penalty when going down in the area falling on deaf ears. Kowalczyk was at full stretch to push away a Pattison shot but was rescued by his defence when he came and did not reach a cross with the ball eventually being cleared from almost under the bar. With Kerrison a virtual spectator, Andover’s persistence and pressure was rewarded with some ten minutes remaining as Josh BERTIE slotted Pattison’s through ball past the advancing goalkeeper. In a sense Andover virtually declared at that point with the substitution of their front three of Emans, Bertie and Hewson – the latter would surely be more effective in a central role – raising thoughts of the affect any possible penalty shoot-out. That possibility became reality two minutes from time when the home defence failed to deal with a bouncing ball and Jamie WILSON levelled the scores and after Bournemouth had survived two corners in quick succession the referee signalled the end of the ninety minutes. FT 2-2 Bournemouth went first in the penalty shoot-out and both sides scored four out of four with neither goalkeeper touching the ball before Wilson went against the norm by attempting to chip the keeper as he dived only for the ball to strike the crossbar. Hard on the Poppies skipper who had enjoyed a fine evening but it was also apt that Owen Trapnell, one of the heartbeats of the Andover side, scored penalty number five to send the home side in to Round Two and a trip to East Cowes Vics. A very enjoyable game and mention of referee Skeates. His first game at this level and an assured performance which was accepted throughout by the players of both sides – no niggle, no dissent. It can be done. Wednesday 15 September Sydenhams League Cup 1st Round WHITCHURCH UNITED 3-1 PORTLAND UNITED A League Cup encounter took Portland on a very long midweek trip from Dorset to North Hampshire. It was an idyllic evening and a keen match was anticipated at Longmeadow. But the game will be more recalled because of a serious injury to a home player. Whitchurch had an early chance with Hawkes heading just over the bar but Portland, beaten 8-1 last time out, got forward with a good Morris run at the home defence but his firmly driven ball into the middle was pushed away by Jamboys keeper Szymaniak for a corner. It was from that flag-kick, taken by Panesar-Dower that Ryan McKECHNIE netted with a firm well placed header. Szymaniak had to be alert to parry a Morris effort and another chance for the visitors saw Batista head off target following a free-kick. When Hawkes chased a through pass he went down heavily as Portland keeper Lucas raced out to kick clear. It was immediately evident to the players that Hawkes had received a broken ankle. It was a fair challenge and therefore an accidental occurrence. The player was made as comfortable as possible until an ambulance arrived. Twenty-nine minutes had been played at that point and after the vehicle had left the pitch, following a short warm-up, the game resumed after a thirty-eight-minute delay. Morris was causing further problems to the home defence but his shot was at Szymaniak. Church got forward and Thompson worked a shooting chance that cannoned off Lucas’ legs. The home side levelled five minutes before half-time with an excellent finish by Ryan LONG from over 20-yards out. HT 1-1 and sensibly, a five-minute break was taken on the pitch before resumption. Sunday, 20 September 2020 Page 9 of 25
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Portland striker Whyton hit a sweet edge of the box effort that was held by the diving Szymaniak and the
keeper also did well to deflect away a McKechnie cross despite being under pressure from two attackers.
Portland were getting forward but were rather disappointing in terms of creation.
Whitchurch edged in front when Bishop got down the left and pulled the ball back to Aaron RANDALL who
from around the left apex, fired a lovely shot that found the far corner. Buoyed by that fine effort Whitchurch
looked for more with Bishop shooting narrowly over and Beattie got in before Lucas and the ball struck the
crossbar. Morris continued to be troublesome to the home defence but the confident keeping of Szymaniak
continued as he got down well to hold his dangerous well driven cross.
Steel, for the home side, got up to head a Bishop corner but it went wide. It was getting late and the home
side were managing the game well to hold on to their slender lead. It wasn’t quite so slender deep in
stoppage time as a rather tired loose pass by a Portland defender at half-way presented the ball to George
BISHOP who ran clear, dribbled past the keeper, rolled it home and confirmed his side’s place in the next
round. FT: 3-1.
It was a decent game but, without a doubt, the over-riding consideration must be given to Matt Hawkes,
whom we hope makes a full recovery soon.
Wednesday 15 September
Sydenhams League Cup 2nd Round
FAWLEY 2-3 FOLLAND SPORTS
EARLY breakthrough for the visitors tonight saw Follands on their way to a best of five win over their hosts.
A Josh BALL header from ten yards after a well delivered cross sending them on their way. The Planemakers’
wide men Clayd Roach and Kejuan Barrow were particularly pleasing on the eye and have the ability to create
openings when least expected, however that needs to be quantified by a team that lost their discipline
somewhat alarmingly- with eight yellow cards on the evening, two for sin bin offences. Extraordinary.
One of the first cautions was for a silly foul conceded by the Planemakers’ captain Jake Bartlett bringing down
Tom Mundy wide but near the edge of the penalty area, nothing came from the free kick.
Fawley squandered a couple of good chances to draw level with Tom Rafferty unlucky to see his effort cleared
off the line, and Peter Southwick who had a free header that was easily claimed by Edas Juskelis.
At the other end a Roach free kick from some 30 yards
drew a fine save from Joe Coombes, pushing the ball
over the bar.
Parity was restored on 38 minutes however, when
between them the Follands goalkeeper and defence
fluffed their lines and left Sam BOON with a simple tap
in from close range.
It wasn’t long though before Follands drew ahead
again. Coombes upended a Follands striker and ROACH
crashed home the resulting penalty.
HT 1-2
The second half grew more heated in contrast to the chill in the air around the pitch with both sides looking
for a goal Fawley’s Dylan Knight had a great chance denied by a well-timed challenge whilst both Roach and
Barrow missed chances to extend the lead for the visitors, this did happen around the hour mark when Liam
ATTRILL volleyed home a corner from around five yards out.
Fawley captain RAFFERTY clawed the hosts back into contention when his shot somehow went through
Juskelis from twelve yards to set up a tense final 20 minutes, during which time Fawley looked to have a
reasonable shout for a penalty turned away, and in the dying minutes a left foot strike from sub Jack Stuttard
hit the base of the post at the top of the ground only to see it bounce back into play.
FT 2-3
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MIDWEEK ROUND UP
A midweek devoted entirely to the League Cup, a casualty of the early finish last season, with Round One
being completed and a large part of Round Two also played. Six matches in Round One on Tuesday with the
pick of them at AFC Portchester where an attendance approaching 200 saw near neighbours Horndean
victorious by the odd goal in five with goals from Connor Duffin, Ben Anderson and Zac Brownlie – the home
side goals coming from Joe Johnson and Craig Harding.
There were two more all-Premier Division clashes with Hamworthy United making the long haul to Alresford
and returning home four goals to the good with Cameron Munn (2) and James King on the score sheet along
with an own goal. A fair game at the Sports Ground as well where Baffins Milton Rovers kept their hands on
the Trophy with a hard fought 4-3 win over Lymington. James Cowan (2), Brandon Miller and Callum Dart on
the mark for the holders with Noah Pearce, Conrad Churchill and Sam House the home scorers.
Division One triumphed over the Premier Division at the Portway but only after a penalty shoot-out. Andover
Town were leading Bournemouth by two goals (Ben Emans and Josh Bertie) to one from Martin Warren with
two minutes to go when skipper Jamie Wilson gave the Poppies a lifeline, but the dreaded shoot out finished
five four in the home side’s favour.
A longer shoot out at Hythe in the all Division One meeting between Hythe & Dibden and Newport. Goals
from Mig Dark and Connor Kelly left the scores level after ninety minutes before the Islanders won through
9-8 in the sudden death decider. On the Island it was goalless between Cowes Sports and Brockenhurst with
the Badgers winning 4-2 on penalties before heading to the Ferry.
In the Second Round ties two sides scored six with pride of place going to Bemerton Heath Harlequins who
inflicted a 6-1 defeat of Premier Division Shaftesbury Town. Justin Bennett, inevitably, led the way with two
and Brandon Mundy, Gary Peel, Danny Finnigan and Cameron Roach added one apiece with Aaron Lane-
Leney getting the consolation for the visitors. The other six shooters were Alton Town who achieved the
same result against Totton & Eling. Two goals apiece for Harry Rolfe and George Bowerman with Richie
Hunter and a Phil Moore penalty completing the half dozen. Danny Clarke claimed the Millers’ goal and in
the three matches they have played to date this season, Alton have amassed fifteen goals.
Max Wilcock scored the only goal as Christchurch defeated Fareham Town at Cams Alders and Bashley proved
too strong for Andover New Street in the Forest. It was” Harrys Game” again with Harry Morgan scoring two
and Harry McGrath one with the fourth goal coming from debutant Jean-Pierre Alexander. Shane Lock with
the New Street goal.
Downton’s difficult start to the season continued with a home loss to New Milton with Lee Vint’s goal no
more than a consolation when set against strikes from Charlie Turner, Chris Long and Tyrrell Sampson.
Laverstock & Ford held Blackfield & Langley to a “goalless draw” for eighty two minutes only for the visitors
to score four times in the final eight minutes courtesy of Sami Makhloufi (2), Nassim Meddah and River Smith.
Penalties were needed at Love Lane where Petersfield and Verwood failed to trouble the scorers in the ninety
minutes with the visitors proving the better from the spot, converting four to the home side’s two, finally on
Tuesday two more wins for Division One over the Premier Division. Romsey Town journeyed to Fleet Town
and won by the odd goal in three – Jack Odam and Ben Rowthorn against Mal Thomas- while goals from
James Franklyn, Josh Hazell and Sonny Harnett-Balkwill gave US Portsmouth a comfortable victory over
Tadley Calleva at Burnaby Road.
On Wednesday Division One came out on top against the Premier Division at Whitchurch in a game marred
by a serious injury to the home side’s Matt Hawkes that delayed proceedings for thirty minutes, and we wish
him well for a full and speedy recovery.
Portland took an early lead through Ryan McKechnie but a Ryan Long equaliser before the break and further
goals from Aaron Randall and George Bishop saw the home side in to the next round. A close encounter at
Fawley with Follands eventually maintaining their impressive start to the season with a best of five victory.
Sam Boon and Tom Rafferty scored for the Oilers with Josh Ball, Clayd Roach and Liam Atrill on target for the
visitors,
Thanks to all for the information.
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NEWPORT, THE WESSEX LEAGUE AND BEYOND
Prior to the formation of the Wessex League Newport had been a leading light in Hampshire football over
many years. They have been Hampshire League Champions on eleven occasions and won the Senior Cup on
one fewer occasion, doing the double in seasons 1979/80 and 1980/81.
In 1985/86 they finished seventh on the Hampshire League – won by East Cowes Vics ahead of AFC Totton
and Eastleigh and became a founder member of the Wessex League the following season, At that time they
were still playing at Church Litten and staged the second Wessex League Cup Final and the first to be played
over one leg on a neutral ground. In the first four seasons of the Wessex League they proved a dominant
force, finishing fourth twice, third and finally second, behind Romsey, and were promoted to the Southern
League South joining such as Gosport Borough, Salisbury, Andover and Fareham Town.
They finished 14th in that year and stayed in the same Division for nine seasons with a best finish of fourth
place, which they achieved no fewer than three times. In 1999-2000 they were moved to the Southern League
East, with only Bashley and Fleet remotely near in geographical terms and the likes of Spalding, Corby and
Stamford way over the far horizon. Third place in that season was followed by finishing as Champions next
time round, four points clear of Chelmsford.
This ensured promotion to the Premier Division, the highest level on the football ladder the Club had reached,
but it was to be only for one season as they finished 19th out of twenty two and the bottom four Clubs,
including Salisbury who finished eighteen points adrift of the Club above them were relegated. This meant a
return to the South and West Division for two seasons, both of which were something of a struggle, as the
Club finished in sixteenth and nineteenth place respectively.
Then the FA struck again by transferring the Club to the Isthmian League with, once
again, only Fleet Town and Bashley being even remotely local with the League based
mainly in and around London. This was to last for two seasons and without doubt
added to the Club’s ever growing financial problems and after finishing 19th and 22nd
they returned to the happier pastures, in most respects, of the Southern League
South and West.
Their first season back, with such as Thatcham, Andover and Winchester for
company, saw them finish twentieth out of twenty two as Bashley took the League
Title, But if that was bad the following season was truly a season horribilis. The Club gained only eleven
points, conceded 143 goals and finished 21 points adrift in last place in the table.
Relegation to the Wessex League followed with ten consecutive seasons in the Premier Division – a best
placing of fourth in 2013/14 – before relegation to Division One, the lowest level at which the Club had played
since their Hampshire League days. Add to this the long-running problems with the St. Georges Ground finally
coming to a head, it was, and is, a miserable time for the Club with the proposed new ground project suffering
numerous delays, causing the Club to ground share at East Cowes Vics and ensure their continuing presence
in the League to the relief of all.
During this period the Club entered all three FA Competitions at various times with the best results in each
as follows:-
FA CUP – 1st Round Proper in 1994/95 and 1995/96 losing to Aylesbury United and Enfield respectively – the
latter after a replay.
FA Trophy – 4th Round 1999/00 Lost to Heybridge Swifts from Essex.
FA Vase – 5th Round 2012/13 Lost in a replay to Ascot United with both games being played at Ascot, there
were 5th Round defeats against Bamber Bridge in 1991/92 on their travels and at Banstead Athletic the next
season.
Despite all this a hard core of volunteers has kept the Club going under a seemingly never ending succession
of Chairmen and with this season finally under way promotion back to the Premier Division would, in the
context of everything, be a huge step.
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EMIRATES FA CUP 1st QUALIFYING ROUND
Christchurch v Dorchester Town The draw for the next Round of the Emirates FA Cup
Cowes Sports v Weston super Mare was made on Monday, here’s how it affects our four
Frome Town v AFC Stoneham remaining teams. Games scheduled for this coming
Tadley Calleva v Truro City midweek.
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CLUB NEWS
More sad news from Bemerton Heath Harlequins I am sorry to report. We heard
on Friday that Andy Hardwick passed away. On behalf of the League our thoughts
and sincere condolences go out to family friends at this sad time. Andy left his
role as Secretary with the club just sixteen months ago after some 34 years in
that position, seven of which were for the Youth Section. A great club man and
he also helped the League acting as a Mentor for new Secretaries in the past. No
details are yet available for the Funeral arrangements.
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LEAGUE NEWS
The League Chairman has given notice of a 'ZOOM' meeting to be held on the morning of Sunday
27th September 2020 commencing at 10.30 am. It is requested please that this be attended by
both the Club Chairman and the COVID Officer of all our member clubs. Clubs have been
requested to ensure that contact details for the Chairman and Covid Officer have been
submitted to the League Secretary by 17:00 on Sunday 20th September.
It would seem a reminder is required to some of our clubs, in that It is a league requirement
that clubs must produce a programme for each home game in the League, League Cup, FA
Cup, FA Vase and County Senior Cup. Clubs can choose to either print their programme or
have an online version but may not alternate.
Please remember that all online programmes must be submitted to Mike Robins the League
Media Officer at newsletter.wessexleague@gmail.com 24 hours prior to kick-off, and not expect him to visit
a club website to collect it.
The programme competition will run again this season, clubs will be advised of two dates in the season when
printed programmes are to be submitted postally to an address as will be notified.
We want to make an appeal to all players, officials and supporters of clubs in our League concerning the need
to remain Covid vigilant. Our clubs, and the hard working volunteers at them, have made great efforts to
ensure games are staged in a safe manner for both participants and spectators, but there remain concerns
that not all have followed all the guidance, and further we are concerned to see some players not following
the rules – which are for their own safety.
The agreement negotiated between the FA and the Department for Culture Media and Sport means that the
game of football is not considered a “close contact” by the social distancing regulations, as long as Clubs
continue to fully implement their risk assessments. A failure to implement these is likely to result in matches
being postponed and players and spectators self-isolating, in line with the current NHS Test and Trace
guidance.
Teams must follow the advice of the home sides Risk Assessment and MUST NOT for example exceed the
maximum number of players and support staff that enter changing rooms at any given time, the assessments
should allow for a safe number based on the size of rooms and the 1 meter plus rule.
If players HAVE to car-share they should do so with the same individuals each and every time. Where
minibuses are used, everyone should wear a face mask and use hand sanitiser before and after entry.
Extra seating in technical areas should be provided to ensure the occupants remain at a safe distance from
each other and spectators.
Celebrations on the pitch, together with team group huddles and travelling to games without taking the
proper precautions have been seen in person and on social media- and MUST STOP immediately.
Spectators must respect the Rule of Six and maintain social distancing at all times, BOTH inside and outside
the clubhouse.
It is vitally important to stress that “sport being exempt from the regulations” refers ONLY to whilst actually
participating in the match, on the field of play – Players are NOT exempt from anything before or after
matches!
As Covid-19 restrictions around the country look to be becoming tighter, the footballing authorities are
becoming increasingly aware of instances where players and spectators are stretching or even ignoring the
guidance. Whilst we (the League) do not have the power of enforcement, the Police do, and have the power
to fine individuals for persistent breaches of the guidance. Local councils may also be given extra powers to
stop events and shut down parks if they are concerned about threats to public safety.
We urge ALL Players, Officials, Volunteers and Supporters to maintain their efforts, check and follow the
guidance and risk assessments, and above all STAY VIGILANT – Not just for football matches to safely
continue, but for the health of ALL the football family.
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Further to this, we have also learned that of a situation that occurred during a recent fixture, due to non-
compliance of social distancing by some spectators, a message was conveyed over the club’s PA system that
the game would be abandoned.
Clubs do not have authority to abandon matches. Therefore clubs are hereby reminded that when spectators
within your ground do not follow social distancing guidelines you should use your PA and or stewards to
remind spectators to observe social distancing.
If spectators refuse to leave the ground, convey a message to the referee via his/her assistants to pause the
game until the situation is sorted. Effective stewarding should be used and a club must make every effort in
controlling the behaviour of spectators within their ground.
Any club that believes it is not possible to control their spectators with the stewards they have must increase
the number of stewards or give serious consideration to reducing the number of spectators they are able to
manage.
The latest legislation on people not observing social distancing guidelines advises that individuals and groups
are liable to be fined. The League believes that all our clubs have worked hard in meeting the Government
and FA guidelines so that spectators are permitted to watch football at our grounds.
It is recognised that Risk Assessments will differ from club to club, depending on their individual
circumstances. The League would urge you all to share best practice with each other, be prepared to receive
suggestions and to pass them to others. We (the League) have been advised by The FA to take any action
necessary to ensure that all concerned comply with legislation to prevent playing fixtures behind closed
doors.
We are all experiencing a difficult journey and are learning as we go.
WEEKEND RESULTS
Friday 18 September
Buildbase FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round
Fawley AFC 3-4 Ringwood Town 95
Declan Hartigan 27, 44 Ryan Osman 2 (penalty)
Tom Rafferty 83 Callum Williams 37
Sammy Brown 45+1
Ryan Hamm 90+1
Saturday 19 September
Buildbase FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round
AFC Portchester 3-2 Bemerton Heath Harlequins 167
Lee Wort 24,48 Eddie Perrett
Joe Johnson 40 Justin Bennett
Alresford Town 1-1 AFC Stoneham 179
Daryll Phillips [3-4 on penalties]
Cal Laycock
Amesbury Town 0-3 Lymington Town 80
Craig McAllister
Conrad Churchill
Sam House
Baffins Milton Rovers 2-2 Bashley ?
Tommy Scutt 43 [3-4 on penalties]
Sam Emeney 87 Conor Whiteley 62, 63
Blackfield & Langley 1-0 Folland Sports 71
River Smith
Corsham Town 1-1 Brockenhurst ?
Miles Littlechild [5-6 on penalties]
Jude Nwachukwu 78 (pen)
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Cowes Sports 2-2 Devizes Town 184
[5-4 on penalties] Matt Swann
Aidan Radford James Stobbart
Alex Wright
East Cowes Victoria 1-2 Westbury United 72
Brandon Hayward 27 Sam Jordan
Jordan Pinder
Farnham Town 4-2 Downton ?
Charlie Oakley 34, 75 Lee Vint 24
Matt Glass 70 Ben Smith 85
Elliot Cardona 90
Fleet Town 3-1 Newent Town 109
Mal Thomas [2] Tom Boyle 46
Leo Decarbo
Hythe & Dibden 0-2 Verwood Town 73
Callum Butler 37
Edgar Zanin 80
New Milton Town 0-0 Andover New Street 104
[6-5 on penalties]
Portland United 0-4 Hamble Club 95
Brandon Chebby 39, 45
Mackenzie Gange 51
Ryan Wilkins 81
Romsey Town 4-0 Selsey 257
Kieran Hancock 29
James Clifton 72. 75
Charlie Rattley 81
Shaftesbury 0-4 Badshot Lea 57
Louis Lindsay [3]
Josh Stepney
Tadley Calleva 4-1 Wallingford Town 102
Josh Drew [3] ?
OG
Premier Division
Bournemouth 1-2 Fareham Town 68
Jamie Wilson 84 Calum Benfield 73
Archie Wilcox 78 (pen)
Christchurch 3-0 Horndean 119
Ash Pope [2]
Mickey Finch
Division One
Andover Town 2-1 Totton & Eling 113
Josh Hewson 49 Ryan Lomax 45+1
Josh Bertie 54
Laverstock & Ford 5-1 Alton 105
Russell Jones [3] Phil Moore 55
Archie Lovegrove
Dom Jackson
Whitchurch United 0-2 Petersfield Town 81
Jordan Sullivan 12
Jake Alford 56
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WEEKEND MATCH REPORTS
Saturday 19 September
Premier Division
BOURNEMOUTH 1-2 FAREHAM TOWN
PLEASANT enough afternoon but the last ten minutes of an otherwise run of the mill tussle were not so.
With Bournemouth attacking the Winton End there were not very many goal chances in the opening period.
Fareham had a couple of chances that tested Kacper Kowalczyk with the pace of the wide men giving the
Poppies’ defence some difficulties writes Mike Robins. The first real chance went the visitors’ way on 22
minutes. A mis-timed clearance saw the ball come to Casey Bartlett-Scott; his touch found striker Josh
Benfield who shot on the turn but the ball flashed just wide of the mark. The Bournemouth keeper again
failed to find one if his own team a few minutes later with the ball falling nicely for Connor Messingbird but
the chance went begging.
Just after the half hour mark it was the turn of the visitors to fail to deal with the ball Archie Wilcox’s back
pass was scrambled away by keeper Dan Kempson, who was some way out of his goal- for a throw in.
Charlie Cooper then spurned a chance before, in the dying minutes of the half, a superb shot from Josh
Benfield drew a great save from Kowalczyk.
It was fair to say that Fareham were in the driving seat- and had a string of corners as the half drew to a close.
HT 0-0
Poppies had a decent spell after the resumption despite Wilcox seeing his effort hit the upright and bouncing
to safety around 56 minutes in and a Bartlett-Scott free kick cleared the bar as we entered the final 20
minutes of the game.
In the 73rd minute sub Callum BENFIELD applied the finishing touch in a crowded area after Kowalczyk had
made a fine save. The ball was hacked off the line and despite protestations that the ball had not in fact
crossed the line the goal was awarded. VAR would perhaps have decided otherwise, we’ll never know.
After this piece of controversy, Fareham doubled their lead from a 78th minute penalty converted by WILCOX,
I am uncertain as to how that came about as my view was obstructed by the number of players in the area.
With around four minutes left Jamie WILSON pulled one back for the hosts with the visiting defence caught
out by not clearing their lines by calmly striking home from around five yards.
Almost immediately an incident out near the corner flag at the other end caused around 18 of the players to
exchange their views, with Bournemouth trying to quicken the game and grab an equaliser; from my
viewpoint at least one player was pushed to the ground and for some reason the culprits were not cautioned
and it was Bournemouth who ended with ten men.
FT 1-2
Saturday 19 September
Buildbase FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round
FLEET TOWN 3-1 NEWENT TOWN
Newent is in the Forest of Dean and their Football Club is a Club on the up. They are in their fourth season in
the Hellenic League, having moved up from Gloucestershire Football, and this is their second season in the
Vase and just their third game in the Competition overall.
They compete in Division One West of the Hellenic League, one step below their hosts, and are so neatly
placed geographically that hardly any journey exceeds twenty five miles so the one hundred mile trip to
North Hampshire was a change, a day out and a chance to test themselves against higher opposition.
Given all that the last thing you need is a bad start to the game but that is exactly what happened inside three
minutes. They gave the ball away with an ambitious cross field pass, Tyler Watts made ground on the right
and full back Mal THOMAS was at the far post go convert the low cross.
Although Newent’s Jacob Nutting was too high with a header Fleet were very much on top going down the
slope and Mal Thomas had a shot saved at full stretch by keeper Alex Goode.
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The home side were caught offside twice in quick succession and were also guilty of overhitting their crosses
but on the quarter of an hour mark the lead was doubled. The ball was worked from left to right across the
edge of the area until Leo DECARBO found himself in space and his drive from 20 yards flew past Goode.
The visitors escaped when they lost the ball trying to play it out from their own goal line but did take play to
the other end only for Jordan Cooper to lack support and then see a shot blocked. Newent showed some
neat passing but were too often second best in midfield and Goode was in action again, saving twice
from Dan Bone. Cooper and Tom Boyle were frequently outnumbered when they went forward and the latter
was inches offside when fastening on to a quickly taken free kick.
Newent’s Richard Prictor was rightly cautioned for a challenge but all could have done without the unedifying
sight of half the home team surrounding the Official demanding a red card. Bone was too high with a volley
and Wensley should have perhaps made better contact in the six yard box from a corner and the home side
finished the half very much on top with Goode again denying Bone twice in quick succession, the second time
a brave reflex save.
HT 2-0
Newent now had the slope in their favour but could not afford to concede another early goal and in fact did
just the opposite, scoring themselves inside two minutes. The home defence seemed to still be in halftime
mode as Pat Gibbs pulled the ball back from the bye line to give BOYLE the easiest of finishes. The home
side’s response was immediate with Bone guilty of a miss from close range and then twice in as many
minutes there was indecision between Harry Nash in the home goal and his defenders with the ball being
scrambled clear.
Rowan Sharratt, very clever in the Fleet midfield, saw a cross almost turned past Goode by one of his own
defenders before a strange incident. The referee allowed play to go on with a player lying on the
ground injured before stopping play with Fleet attacking in the opposition area. The injury turned out to be
a “non-injury” and in the ensuing confusion there were cautions for a Newent player and a home official.
Fleet then surprisingly, at least to the writer replaced both Sharratt and Watts. Cooper, starting from a
suspiciously looking offside position, was forced wide and could only find the side netting. Goode saved well
from Bone, injuring himself in the process, and with time running out the game had lost its shape and
THOMAS went unchallenged from the halfway line to slot the ball past Goode to ensure it was game over.
A Newent substitute came on in stoppage time and was promptly cautioned for preventing a free kick being
taken –an expensive couple of minutes. The usual six extra minutes and in the end a fair result, Fleet
were more incisive and whilst one could understand Newent leaning towards defence ,the lack of support to
the front two was part of their undoing. A nice afternoon in the sunshine and good wishes to them for the
rest of their season.
FT 3-1
FIXTURES
Following the results yesterday in the Buildbase FA Vase, the following fixture changes affecting October 10th
(the date of the next round) have been made:
PREMIER DIVISION
New date 10 October Hamworthy United v Baffins Milton Rovers (from 16 January)
10 October Portland United v Amesbury Town (from 03 November)
10 October Shaftesbury v Alresford Town (from 12 December)
In addition Lymington Town have changed their home night from Tuesday to Wednesday so the following
fixtures are moved back 24 hours:
07 October Lymington Town v Brockenhurst (from 06 October)
04 November Lymington Town v Hamworthy United (from 03 November)
18 November Lymington Town v Horndean (from 17 November)
24 March Lymington Town v Christchurch (from 23 March)
DIVISION ONE
Sunday, 20 September 2020 Page 18 of 25SYDENHAMS FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS 2020/21 EDITION NUMBER 12 With the exception of the game between Fawley AFC and Downton, the fixture list scheduled for October 10th is scrapped with new dates to be allocated. The following games are added on that date: 10 October Folland Sports v East Cowes Vics (from 10 February) 10 October Hythe & Dibden v Andover New Street (from 10 November) 10 October Laverstock & Ford v Andover Town (from 27 October) LEAGUE CUP 06 October Romsey Town v Alton This just leaves one matter which will be resolved by Newport's result in the Vase today. If Newport win, then we will play a 3rd Round League Cup tie between Bemerton and Christchurch on October 10th. If Newport lose then we will play the outstanding League game between Bemerton and Newport (from earlier in the season) and Christchurch will be spare. The remainder of the League Cup 3rd Round draw will be broadcast on our Voice FM programme today (Sunday). Details up to and including October are shown here. Tuesday September 22nd Christchurch v Lymington Town Emirates FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round Horndean v Baffins Milton Rovers Christchurch v Dorchester Town Division One Cowes Sports v Weston Super Mare Alton v U.S. Portsmouth Frome Town v AFC Stoneham Andover Town v Andover New Street Tadley Calleva v Truro City Downton v Bemerton Heath H’quins Friday September 25th East Cowes Vics v Newport IoW Division One Hythe & Dibden v Fawley AFC Fawley AFC v Laverstock & Ford Romsey Town v Verwood Town Saturday September 26th Totton & Eling v Folland Sports Premier Division Spare: Petersfield Town AFC Portchester v AFC Stoneham Wednesday September 30th Amesbury Town v Brockenhurst Sydenhams League Cup 2nd Round Baffins Milton Rovers v Hamworthy United Whitchurch United v Hamble Club Bashley v Horndean Saturday October 3rd Blackfield & Langley v Shaftesbury Premier Division Bournemouth v Hamble Club AFC Stoneham v Hamworthy United Christchurch v Alresford Town Amesbury Town v Fareham Town Fareham Town v Portland United Bashley v Alresford Town Fleet Town v Cowes Sports Brockenhurst v Christchurch Tadley Calleva v Lymington Town Cowes Sports v Tadley Calleva Division One Fleet Town v Baffins Milton Rovers Andover New Street v Totton & Eling Hamble Club v Blackfield & Langley Bemerton Heath H’quins v Petersfield Town Horndean v Shaftesbury Folland Sports v Romsey Town Lymington Town v Bournemouth New Milton Town v Andover Town Portland United v AFC Portchester Newport IoW v Verwood Town Division One Ringwood Town v Hythe & Dibden Andover New Street v Romsey Town U.S. Portsmouth v Downton East Cowes Vics v Alton Whitchurch United v East Cowes Vics Hythe & Dibden v Bemerton Heath H’quins Spare: Alton Laverstock & Ford v Totton & Eling Tuesday September 29th Petersfield Town v Downton Sydenhams League Cup 2nd Round Ringwood Town v Newport IoW Brockenhurst v Ringwood Town U.S. Portsmouth v Folland Sports Premier Division Verwood Town v Andover Town Sunday, 20 September 2020 Page 19 of 25
SYDENHAMS FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS 2020/21 EDITION NUMBER 12 Whitchurch United v New Milton Town Fawley AFC v Downton Spare: Fawley AFC Folland Sports v East Cowes Vics Tuesday October 6th Hythe & Dibden v Andover New Street Sydenhams League Cup 2nd Round Laverstock & Ford v Andover Town Newport IoW v Baffins Milton Rovers *Provisional dates Sydenhams League Cup 3rd Round Tuesday October 13th Romsey Town v Alton Premier Division Premier Division Bashley v Lymington Town AFC Portchester v Hamble Club Portland United v AFC Stoneham AFC Stoneham v Cowes Sports Division One Alresford Town v Fleet Town Alton v Petersfield Town Blackfield & Langley v Bashley Andover Town v Whitchurch United Bournemouth v Amesbury Town Downton v Andover New Street Christchurch v Portland United Hythe & Dibden v Folland Sports Hamworthy United v Shaftesbury Laverstock & Ford v Bemerton Heath H’quins Tadley Calleva v Fareham Town New Milton Town v Verwood Town Division One Newport IoW v Fawley AFC Laverstock & Ford v Whitchurch United Romsey Town v U.S. Portsmouth New Milton Town v Ringwood Town Totton & Eling v East Cowes Vics Wednesday October 7th Spare: Ringwood Town Premier Division Saturday October 17th Lymington Town v Brockenhurst Premier Division Division One Amesbury Town v Christchurch Fawley AFC v Verwood Town Baffins Milton Rovers v Tadley Calleva Totton & Eling v Bemerton Heath H’quins Bournemouth v Fleet Town Saturday October 10th Cowes Sports v Portland United Buildbase FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round Fareham Town v Brockenhurst Ash United v Bashley Hamble Club v Bashley Bournemouth v Blackfield & Langley Hamworthy United v Alresford Town Brockenhurst v AFC Stoneham Horndean v Blackfield & Langley Cowes Sports v Pagham Lymington Town v AFC Portchester Fareham Town v Badshot Lea Shaftesbury v AFC Stoneham Farnham Town v Petersfield Town Division One Fleet Town v Shrivenham Andover New Street v Alton Horndean v Westbury United Bemerton Heath H’quins v New Milton Town Lymington Town v Hamble Club East Cowes Vics v Andover Town New Milton Town v Totton & Eling Folland Sports v Fawley AFC Newport IoW/Calne Town v Alton Hythe & Dibden v Laverstock & Ford Romsey Town v Ringwood Town Petersfield Town v Newport IoW Tadley Calleva v Frimley Green U.S. Portsmouth v Ringwood Town U.S. Portsmouth v AFC Portchester Verwood Town v Downton Whitchurch United v Verwood Town Whitchurch United v Totton & Eling Sydenhams League Cup 3rd Round Spare: Romsey Town *Bemerton Heath H’quins v Christchurch Tuesday October 20th Premier Division Russell-Cotes Cup Final (2019/20) Hamworthy United v Baffins Milton Rovers Sholing v Lymington Town Portland United v Amesbury Town Premier Division Shaftesbury v Alresford Town Alresford Town v Horndean Division One Brockenhurst v Blackfield & Langley *Bemerton Heath H’quins v Newport IoW Christchurch v Bournemouth Sunday, 20 September 2020 Page 20 of 25
SYDENHAMS FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS 2020/21 EDITION NUMBER 12
Cowes Sports v AFC Portchester Bemerton Heath H’quins v U.S. Portsmouth
Fareham Town v Baffins Milton Rovers Downton v Ringwood Town
Fleet Town v Hamble Club Hythe & Dibden v Alton
Portland United v Hamworthy United Newport IoW v Totton & Eling
Tadley Calleva v Shaftesbury Romsey Town v Petersfield Town
Saturday October 24th Verwood Town v Folland Sports
Premier Division Spare: Andover Town, East Cowes Vics, Laverstock
AFC Portchester v Brockenhurst Wednesday October 28th
AFC Stoneham v Bashley Division One
Amesbury Town v Horndean Fawley AFC v New Milton Town
Baffins Milton Rovers v Bournemouth Saturday October 31st
Blackfield & Langley v Alresford Town Premier Division
Fleet Town v Hamworthy United AFC Portchester v Blackfield & Langley
Hamble Club v Christchurch Alresford Town v Lymington Town
Lymington Town v Fareham Town Baffins Milton Rovers v AFC Stoneham
Shaftesbury v Cowes Sports Bashley v Shaftesbury
Tadley Calleva v Portland United Brockenhurst v Hamble Club
Division One Cowes Sports v Christchurch
Alton v Romsey Town Fareham Town v Fleet Town
Andover Town v Hythe & Dibden Hamworthy United v Amesbury Town
Downton v Whitchurch United Horndean v Portland United
Fawley AFC v Andover New Street Tadley Calleva v Bournemouth
Laverstock & Ford v East Cowes Vics Division One
New Milton Town v Folland Sports Alton v Ringwood Town
Newport IoW v U.S. Portsmouth Andover Town v Downton
Ringwood Town v Bemerton Heath H’quins East Cowes Vics v Bemerton Heath H’quins
Totton & Eling v Petersfield Town New Milton Town v Newport IoW
Spare: Verwood Town Petersfield Town v Laverstock & Ford
Tuesday October 27th Romsey Town v Totton & Eling
Premier Division U.S. Portsmouth v Hythe & Dibden
AFC Stoneham v Brockenhurst Verwood Town v Andover New Street
Division One Whitchurch United v Fawley AFC
Andover New Street v Whitchurch United Spare: Folland Sports
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
This week we’ll start in Dorset, and sad news in that Corfe Castle have pulled out of the Dorset Premier
League citing as the main cause issues over the risks with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic that have beset
the club this Summer. Westland Sports top the table after a 5-0 win over basement side Wareham Rangers
with Merley second on goal difference. Hamworthy were held two each at Magna Road by Portland’s second
team. The biggest win of the day came at Holt where Bournemouth Sports moved off bottom spot with an
emphatic 5-1 win over the Bulls. Now for the results from yesterday and the table.
Balti Sports 4-2 Bridport Reserves
Blandford United 2-1 Dorchester Sports
Gillingham Town 2-1 Sherborne Town Reserves
Hamworthy Recreation 2-2 Portland United Reserves
Holt United 1-5 Bournemouth Sports
Merley Cobham Sports 2-1 Shaftesbury Reserves
Westland Sports 5-0 Wareham Rangers
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