uhlsport HAMPSHIRE PREMIER LEAGUE

We start in the Senior Division with free-scoring Hook, who have scored thirteen in their opening three games, all wins, who have a game at Denmead, winless so far, Whitehill & Bordon, who have won three out of four, including two derby victories, host Crofton Saints, who are fancied to do well, but they have lost their opening two games, so this is an important game for them. Three more teams are undefeated so far: Blackfield & Langley are at Southsea Sports, Moneyfields Res (nine goals in their opening two wins) host Liphook, who have already had a couple of wins over good opposition, and AFC Shirley, who have a tough trip to Bishops Waltham Dynamos. Other teams looking for their first win are US Portsmouth, who entertain Broughton, and Meon Milton, who travel to promoted AFC Netley. The other promoted team, Overton United, who celebrated their first win last weekend, have a tricky game at Liss Athletic. In Division One , Nursling & Shirley made it four wins out of four in midweek and will look to continue that run this weekend as they play Paulsgrove, who have begun the season with three defeats. Andover Town lost their first game in midweek and will look to bounce back at promoted Lyndhurst. As for the other two undefeated sides: Whiteley Wanderers are at Twentyten, who got their first win in midweek, and Horndean United host BTC Southampton. Two teams that won their first games last weekend meet as Hayling United play Sway.  Stockbridge had a great win over Andover Town in midweek and they are at home to Headley United this Saturday. Finally, two teams who have just come up and have made a solid start meet at Otterbourne, as Sporting Wessex play North Waltham, whose games have been full of goals so far.

I would just like to write a few words to all clubs, players, supporters and committee members before the new season commences on Saturday, August 1 . Firstly, I would like to welcome all of the new clubs to the League. Horndean United, Sporting Wessex, North Waltham and Lyndhurst will be entering Division One , while Blackfield & Langley and United Services Portsmouth join the Senior Division . We wish all of these clubs every success for the season ahead. A lot has changed since the end of last season. Following the sad passing of our League Secretary, Paul Croker , there has also been a significant change within the committee. At our AGM, several long-serving and senior committee members stepped down, leaving us looking for a new committee. With the support of our Life President, John Moody , and our current committee members, we have put in place a new Chairman, Treasurer, Welfare Officer, Discipline Secretary and Registration Secretary. When I joined the committee in February, I never thought I would be in the position I am today. I am thoroughly enjoying my role as League Secretary and am looking forward to supporting all of our clubs and players throughout the coming 2026/27 league and cup season . I hope you all have a successful and enjoyable season, with the full support of both myself and the committee. Stuart Davies