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WEEKEND PREVIEW - 2 MAY

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:32:00 GMT

We have a busy Bank Holiday weekend of matches in both divisions. Although both champions are known, there is still a lot to play for in both leagues.

In the Senior Division, champions Locks Heath have two tricky trips planned for the weekend - at Liss Athletic on Saturday, and at Bishops Waltham Dynamos on Monday. Second-placed Hedge End Rangers finish their programme, which could be their last match in the HPFL, as they are hoping for promotion to the Wessex, with a home game against Moneyfields Res, a replay of the one abandoned due to localised fog earlier in the season.

If Rangers win, they will clinch second spot, but if they slip up, they can still be overtaken by either Crofton Saints, in third, or by AFC Shirley, who are in fourth, and on a run of five wins in a row. Intriguingly, these two meet on Saturday. at Mansel Park. On Monday Shirley host Southsea Sports, and Crofton travel to Broughton. Midweek results mean that Hook now have a top five spot; they are at Southsea on Saturday.

On Saturday there is a bottom five clash as Meon Milton will be looking to build on their good win in midweek when they host third-bottom Liphook United. A point for Liphook would mean they are officially clear of the bottom two. The bottom two meet on Saturday, Stockbridge host Andover Town knowing that a draw will confirm the visitors in last place. Both are also in action on Monday; Stockbridge are at home to Moneyfields Res and Andover travel to Liss..

In Division One, champions AFC Netley conclude their programme this weekend with two home games against the bottom two; Paulsgrove on Saturday, Mob Albion on Monday. Third-placed BTC Southampton also have two home games over the weekend against opposition in the bottom half of the table (Sway on Saturday, Hayling United on Monday) and can clinch third spot if they gain two points f rom those games.

The battle for the remaining top five places continues to be close and Silchester Village, who play at Mob Albion on Saturday, and Nursling & Shirley, at home to Hedge End Town on Monday, can pretty much wrap up a top five spot with wins.

Please check Full Time and clubs' social media if you are planning to attend a game!

The Hog Post will be delayed so that the long weekend's games are all covered, so it will probably appear on Tue/Wed next week.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 26 APRIL

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:31:50 GMT

We have a pretty full programme of league matches this weekend, with some important issues on the line.

The Senior Division title could be decided this weekend if Locks Heath obtain at least a point from a potentially tough trip to sixth-placed Denmead, who had a good win in midweek. The only team who can catch them, Crofton Saints, would need to win their remaining games, and hope that Locks lose all of theirs, to pip them. Crofton travel to second-placed Hedge End Rangers on Saturday.in a big game.

A win for Rangers would confirm the top five place they need to be eligible for promotion. Hook, currently in third, would clinch a top five place if they won at Broughton, as would League Cup finalists AFC Shiriey, who have won four in a row, and are at home to Meon Milton. Further down the table, defeat for Andover Town,, who travel to Whitehill & Bordon would confirm a bottom two place for the Blues.

Victory for Liphook United, who have won their last two, at Southsea Sports, would virtually confirm that they will avoid a bottom two spot. Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who host Moneyfields Res, are still in with a good chance of a top six place.

In Division One, the top two places were confirmed in midweek, and it's congratulations to AFC Netley who clinched the title with a superb 6-0 win at top five team Hedge End Rangers, they are not in action this weekend, but second-placed Overton United conclude their programme with a trip to Nursling & Shirley, who need to win as they are involved in an exciting battle for a top four spot.

Currently four teams in positions 4-7 are locked together on 37 points, Two other teams in that race also meet this weekend as Silchester Village host Hedge End Rangers. BTC Southampton are well above this group in third with a game or two in hand, and cam move closer to confirming that spot if they win at mid-table Headley United Finally, if Twentyten can beat the team just above them, Rushmoor Community, then they can ensure that they finish above the bottom two, Mob Albion and Paulsgrove.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 18 MARCH

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:19 GMT

We have a fairly full set of league games this weekend, with some important encounters, and one of our teams is in a cup final.

Leaders Locks Heath need four points from four games to be sure of the Senior Division title, this weekend they travel to last-placed club Andover Town. The only team who can catch them, Crofton Saints, currently in fourth, have a home game against Stockbridge, who are battling to escape the bottom two. AFC Shirley's midweek win was their third in a row and it sees them now level on points with Crofton; they have a home game against Hook, who are only two points above them in third.

Teams just above the bottom two will be looking for points against teams in mid-table; Liphook United are at home to Moneyfields Res, and Meon Milton are at Denmead. Bishops Waltham Dynamos could rise to sixth with a win at Liss Athletic.

In Division One , the top two were in action in midweek, both winning, so AFC Netley lead Overton United by three points with three to play. This weekend, Netley are not in action so Overton have the chance to go back to the top again, as they have a superior goal difference. They face third-placed BTC Southampton at home; Overton won the reverse fixture 3-1 a couple of weeks ago.

If BTC slip up then Hedge End Town could overtake them with a home win against Sway. Silchester Village could go into fifth if they win at Headley United, who haven't won in five now. Nursling & Shirley also have eyes on a top five place and they host Hayling United.

An important game lower down the table as second-bottom Mob Albion, who won for the first time in a long time last Saturday, host third-bottom Twentyten, at the moment the visitors are five points ahead having played a game more.

Last, but certainly not least, we have a representative in the Aldershot Senior Cup final as Whitehill & Bordon play Abbey Rangers Development. Good luck to them.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 11 APRIL

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:14:45 GMT

Another pretty full programme of league games coming up this weekend, again some important ones amongst them.

In the Senior Division, leaders Locks Heath (who have a Community Day) look to go further ahead at the top as they host fourth-bottom Meon Milton, since closest rivals Hedge End Rangers don't have a game.

The teams behind Rangers could all make up ground on them if they win; Hook, in third, have a tough game at Bishops Waltham Dynamos; Crofton Saints, after three successive defeats, will be looking to bounce back at third-bottom Liphook United; and fifth-placed Whitehill & Bordon have a difficult trip to AFC Shirley, who ended their poor run with a good win at Crofton last weekend.

The bottom two are also in action; Andover Town host mid-table Moneyfields Res, and second-bottom Stockbridge are at home to Denmead, who are sixth. With a good run both bottom sides could yet pull away from danger.

In Division One, leaders Overton United are not in action, so there is a chance for AFC Netley to overtake them as they play their game in hand. But it is a hard one, away to third-placed BTC Southampton.

Coincidentally BTC lost to Overton last weekend. Fourth-placed Silchester United were busy winning a cup on Wednesday, and they travel to bottom-club Paulsgrove this weekend.

Defeat for the Grove would mean bottom spot is guaranteed. If Silchester slip up, Hedge End Town could overtake them if they win at Sway. Twentyten could pull away from the bottom two but won't find it easy at Nursling & Shirley, and Headley United host Hayling United.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 4 APRIL

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:36:11 GMT

The Easter period is upon us, there is a variety of league games on offer, some teams are playing more than once.

Here is an attempt to put it all together; please check Full Time for up-to-date information as things may change over the weekend. There still appear to be three 1400 KOs in Division One.

Please note that the next Hog Post will not be published until later next week as we hope to cover games from the whole of the Easter weekend.

In the Senior Division, leaders Locks Heath have home games on consecutive Thursdays - Southsea Sports and Bishops Waltham Dynamos. They don't play during the Easter weekend. Second-placed Hedge End Rangers have two home games over the weekend, against AFC Shirley on Saturday, and Bishops Waltham Dynamos on Monday.

Hook, in third, have two tough away games - at Moneyfields Res on Saturday and at fifth-placed Whitehill & Bordon on Monday. And to make up the top four, Crofton Saints, with games in hand on the two above them, have home games against Denmead on Saturday and AFC Shirley on Monday.

At the other end of the table, bottom club Andover Town, now three unbeaten in the league, host Whitehill & Bordon on Saturday and travel to fourth-last Meon Milton on the Monday, a team they have beaten twice (once on penalties) in the last two weeks. Third-bottom Liphook United have a difficult trip to Broughton on Saturday, Denmead follow their trip to Crofton with a home game against Liss Athletic on Monday; and we have a bottom-five clash on Monday as Stockbridge play Southsea Sports,

In Division One, there are some big games at the top. On Saturday, AFC Netley, who won at Overton on Saturday, and can overtake them at the top of they win their games in hand, travel to fourth-placed Silchester Village on Saturday and host Nursling & Shirley on Monday.

Silchester also have a game on Monday against Whiteley Wanders, who are just below them in the table. Leaders Overton United have a tough trip to third-placed BTC Southampton on Monday; BTC also have a trip to Sway on Saturday. There are three more games scheduled for Saturday: two teams in the bottom three are in action, Twentyten host Hedge End Town, who need the points to keep in top four contention, and Mob Albion will look to end their long winless run with a trip to Hayling United.

Nursling & Shirley are in a similar situation to HET and in addition to their trip to Netley on Monday and on Saturday they play Headley United; who suffered a big defeat at Sway last weekend after a good recent run.

There is also a cup final involving our clubs on Wednesday - it's a battle of two Division 1 clubs in the top four; the North Hampshire Intermediate Cup final sees Overton United, who take on Silchester Village at Andover New Street. Both teams will have played on the Monday, Silchester will have played two top five sides over the weekend.

LEAGUE STATEMENT - PAUL CROCKER

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:10:40 GMT

The Hampshire Premier Football League are saddened to report that popular hard working secretary Paul Crocker passed away this morning following a short illness.

His partner Jess and sons were with him.

Our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult time.

As mentioned, Paul was immensely popular with all clubs and committee members and liked to get out and about every Saturday watching a game in the league and compiling a match report for that weeks' Hog Post and threw himself head first into league business at all times.

He was truly one of a kind.

There will be a minutes silence at all HPFL matches this weekend and clubs at home Bank Holiday Monday and next midweek not at home Saturday are requested to also take part.

In the short term whilst a replacement is found, member clubs are requested to contact the relevant league officer directly relating to their query with outside agencies asked to contact League Chairman, Tim de Trafford .

RIP Paul

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 21 MARCH

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:31:32 GMT

This weekend we have one cup game and almost a full complement of league games.

We have the second semi final in the George Mason Memorial Shield , where bottom-four Senior division sides Meon Milton and Andover Town clash at the Cockleshell. The winners face BTC in the final.

With Locks Heath v Hook at the top of the Senior Division off, the focus moves to their challengers. Second-placed Hedge End Rangers, six league wins in a row, could move level with Locks at the top if they win at home to Whitehill & Bordon, but they are seventh, and four league games unbeaten.

Just behind the top three, fourth-placed Crofton Saints travel to improving Stockbridge, Bishops Waltham Dynamos will look to continue their long unbeaten run as they face Southsea Sports, and AFC Shirley host Broughton.

Third-bottom Liphook United had a good win last weekend and will look for a repeat at home to mid-table Denmead, whose form is rather inconsistent.

In Division One , the top three all won last week. This time, leaders Overton United travel to third-bottom Twentyten. They won there in the cup two weeks ago.

AFC Netley, with games in hand, can still catch them and are at Rushmoor Community. There is a big game at the BTC Ground as third play fourth, BTC Southampton playing Whiteley Wanderers, both teams bang in form. Behind them, Fifth-placed Hedge End Town, who have only played three times this year, have a tough task at in-form Headley United, and Silchester Village, in sixth, host Hayling United.

We have a battle of the bottom two at their shared venue at Cosham, Mob Albion playing Paulsgrove, who have drawn their last two. Mob won the reverse fixture 5-1 at the end of October, and they haven't had a league win since.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 14 MARCH

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:36:19 GMT

Almost a full progamme of league games to come this weekend, as we start to get to the business end of the season.

In the Senior Division, the standout game sees leaders Locks Heath, who performed well at AFC Stoneham in midweek, travel to Crofton Saints, who are fourth, but with games in hand on the two teams above them.

The two met in the Hampshire Saturday Trophy earlier in the season and Crofton were convincing winners. Hook could overtake current second-placed Hedge End Rangers, who don't have a game, if they win against bottom club Andover Town at home. Another big game sees Bishops Waltham Dynamos, in sixth after going ten league games unbeaten, entertain AFC Shirley, in fifth, but with games in hand on all above them.

Moneyfields Res are still seventh but have lost three on the spin, they will look to get back on track with a home game against Liss Athletic, who have also lost their last three games. Further down the table an important game sees second-bottom Stockbridge play fourth-bottom Meon Milton, who have run into a bit of form recently. Another team in the bottom five, Southsea Sports, who have won their last two, host Whitehill & Bordon.

Third-bottom Liphook United also need the points, and they play Broughton, who have only lost once in their six league games.

In Division One, leaders Overton United are at home against Rushmoor Community, who are just above the bottom four. Closest challengers AFC Netley, six points behind Overton with two games in hand, have a tough trip to Nursling & Shirley, themselves within striking distance of the top five.

BTC Southampton, in third, will play for the first time this month and are at home to third-bottom Twentyten. If they slip up, then fifth-placed Whiteley Wanderers could rise as high as third (although they have played more games compared to the others) if they beat second-bottom Mob Albion.

Headley United aim to continue their great run as they host Sway, now fourth-bottom and without a win in five. Bottom club Paulsgrove picked up their first point in ages last weekend, and this time they play at Hayling United.

The one cup game we do have sees Division One Silchester Village aim to reach the North Hants Intermediate Cup final as they host Laverstock & Ford Res. Overton reached the final last weekend.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 7 MARCH

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:33:49 GMT

Improved weather, and a busy weekend, mainly league games, with a couple of important cup games thrown in for good measure.

Our sole remaining representative in the Hampshire Saturday Trophy , Crofton Saints, play their semi-final this weekend, they have a trip to Surrey Intermediate side Hart United, who have already eliminated two HPFL sides.

In the Senior Division, leaders Locks Heath are now four points clear with games in hand, and they have a home game this Saturday against second-bottom Liphook United. With second-placed Crofton in cup action, the two sides level with them on points could overtake them with wins; Hook are at home to Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who are unbeaten in ten league games, and Hedge End Rangers host Liss Athletic, who haven't played for the last two weeks.

Also not out of the race, in fifth and with games in hand, is AFC Shirley, and they host third-bottom Stockbridge, who will be on a high after a great cup win at Romsey on Thursday. Level with them on points are Moneyfields Res, who will be looking to get back on track after two successive home defeats; they travel to Meon Milton who ended a poor run with a great win at Crofton last weekend.

Southsea Sports also had a great win last weekend and will look to build on that with a win against bottom side Andover Town. Two teams in mid-table face each other at the Daly as Whitehill & Bordon play Broughton.

In Division One, with leaders Overton in cup action, second-placed AFC Netley have an opportunity to reduce the gap at the top with a win at Sway, who are now fourth-bottom after one point from the last four games. Hedge End Town could go third with a win at bottom club Paulsgrove.

It's sixth v fifth at the Oasis as Whiteley Wanderers host Silchester Village. Nursling & Shirley have games in hand on those above but have lost last three of their last four; they travel to Rushmoor Community, who ended a poor run with a win last Saturday.

There is also a bottom-five clash as in-form Headley United could move into mid-table if they beat Mob Albion.

We also have an all-Division One game in the North Hants Intermediate Cup when leaders Overton United face a trip to Twentyten.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 28 FEBRUARY

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:03:35 GMT

If the weather is kind this weekend then we have two important cup matches, in addition to several league games.

Our own cup competitions reach the semi-final stage, and one in each competition is scheduled for this weekend.

In the uhlsport League Cup , we have a clash between top five sides in the Senior Division as AFC Shirley entertain in-form Hedge End Rangers. In the George Mason Memorial Shield it's an all-Division 1 matchup as third-top BTC Southampton play second-bottom Mob Albion.

In the Senior Division , Locks Heath are still ahead but only by one point (although they have games in hand). After another great performance against a Wessex team in midweek, they have a difficult trip this weekend to one of the clubs chasing them, Hook.

Another chasing club, Crofton Saints, have a home game against fourth bottom Meon Milton. At the other end of the table, last-placed Andover Town host Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who are mid-table, but with games in hand, are looking up the table rather than down.

Third-bottom Stockbridge host unpredictable Denmead A local matchup at the JJ sees Moneyfields Reserves play Southsea Sports, with the promise of a top five place for the home side if they win.

Division One sees leaders Overton United visit Sway, whom they beat 1-0 at home a month ago. Closest challengers AFC Netley, with games in hand, are at fourth-placed Hedge End Town in what promises to be a cracker.

It's seventh v fifth as Nursling & Shirley are at home to Silchester Village. In between them are Whiteley Wanderers, who will look to continue their good form at Hayling United, who are also on the way up again, having won their last two. A bottom-four clash sees Headley United, in decent form, entertain Twentyten.

In the Aldershot Intermediate Cup there is a local derby when Senior Division clubs Liphook United and Whitehill & Bordon meet.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 21 FEBRUARY

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:09:37 GMT

A full programme of league games is scheduled for the coming weekend. Let's see what the weather holds.... as ever, check Full Time for any late changes.

In the Senior Division, leaders Locks Heath, now four points clear, host second-bottom Liphook United. Behind them are three teams allon the same number of points. Crofton Saints travel to bottom-five side Southsea Sports, Hook host Denmead, still on the fringes of the top five, and Hedge End Rangers are at home to Broughton, a team in decent form.

AFC Shirley, who are now fifth, play Whitehill & Bordon, who drew at Crofton last weekend. At the other end of the table bottom club Andover Town travel to Liss Athletic, who have only won one of their last eight league games; Stockbridge are third from last and host Moneyfields Res, whose good run was ended by Locks Heath last time out, but are still in sixth, and Meon Milton, who haven't won a league game in twelve attempts, host Bishops Waltham Dynamos, a team they lost 0-1 to at Mountbatten last week.

In Division One Overton United have opened up a six point lead at the top and this Saturday host second-bottom Mob Albion, a team they beat 6-2 last weekend. AFC Netley, with two games in hand on the leaders, are at third-last Twentyten.

It's third v fourth at BTC as the home side, no goals conceded in five games, play Hedge End Town, who have won their last four. Looking to challenge them all are Silchester Village, who play at Hayling United, who won their first game in a while last weekend.

Bottom club Paulsgrove host Whiteley Wanderers, who are still on a rich vein of form in sixth place. Nursling & Shirley have games in hand on the top five and travel to Headley United, who lost at Hayling last week after three wins in a row. Two teams looking to keep away from the bottom five are Rushmoor Community and Sway, who meet this Saturday.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 14 FEBRUARY

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:38:25 GMT

Again, weather permitting, we have one cup game and a pretty full set of league fixtures scheduled.

The cup game is the Hampshire Saturday Trophy quarter-final between AFC Shirley and Surrey Intermediate team Hart United, which was postponed last Saturday.

There is a big match in the Senior Division at the JJ as Moneyfields Res, who have risen to fourth after a great recent run, host leaders Locks Heath. Second-placed Crofton Saints host Whitehill and Bordon, who had a good derby win last weekend, but who lost 3-0 to Crofton in the Hants Saturday Trophy a couple of weeks ago.

FIXTURES

Hook and Hedge End Rangers are now level in fifth; Hook host Liss Athletic, who are still seventh, but have only won one of their last nine games. Hedge End Rangers travel to second-last Liphook United. Further down the league, bottom club Andover Town will look to play their first league game this year as they host Denmead.

Fourth-bottom Meon Milton, winless in their last six league games, travel to the Mountbatten to face Bishops Waltham Dynamos, and Southsea Sports will look to remain clear of the bottom four, but they have a tough task at Broughton, who are in decent form.

TABLES

In Division 1 the top two both won last weekend and both face teams in the bottom two this time out; leaders Overton United are at Mob Albion, and AFC Netley host Paulsgrove. BTC Southampton had a big win last week and host Sway, who have lost their last two after their big revival, taking them to mid-table.

BTC haven't conceded in five games. Hedge End Town are in fourth and face a difficult game at Nursling & Shirley, who, with games in hand, are still in touch with the top 5. Fifth-placed Silchester Village are at home to third-bottom Twentyten. Headley United are now up to fifth from last after three wins on the spin and travel to Hayling United, whose poor run continued last weekend in a close game with Overton.

Whiteley's great run came to an end in an exciting defeat at Headley last weekend and this time out they host Rushmoor Community, whose second visit to Oasis Mayfield in consecutive weeks (against different opposition) this will be.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 7 FEBRUARY

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:23:27 GMT

With little end in prospect to the dreadful weather, which allowed only four games involving our teams last weekend, we hope for better luck this time.

If all goes well, then we have one cup game, pius an almost full league programme to look forward to.

The cup game is the other Hampshire Saturday Trophy involving our teams, which sees AFC Shirley host Surrey Intermediate (Western) club Hart United, who were reinstated in the competition at the expense of Hedge End Rangers.

The Senior Division sees leaders Locks Heath with a home game against Southsea Sports, who had a good win over Shirley last time out. Two points behind Locks are Crofton Saints, semi-finalists in the Hampshire Saturday Trophy again, who face a tricky trip to Broughton, who are on a run of four unbeaten in league and cup.

FIXTURES

Hook, in fifth, can threaten the top two if they win at home to third-bottom Stockbridge. Behind them, three points separate the next five clubs. Four of those play each other; at Sholing, in-form Hedge End Rangers host Denmead, who have been inconsistent of late, and at the Daly, Whitehill & Bordon are at home to Liss Athletic.

Further down the table, there is a bottom-four clash as last-placed Andover Town host Meon Milton, neither team in great form. Liphook United are second bottom and travel to mid-table Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

TABLES

In Division One, Overton United opened up a three-point lead at the top due last weekend, as they won and AFC Netley were in the cup, and this time out they have a trip to Hayling United, who are now in the bottom five, albeit with games on hand on some of those above.

Netley host Rushmoor Community, who have lost their last three. It's third versus fifth as Hedge End Town travel to Silchester Village. BTC Southampton are in fourth, with games in hand and four clean sheets in a row, and they travel to last-placed Paulsgrove this Saturday. Whiteley Wanderers, a team in form, who have now risen to sixth after scoring eight last Saturday, travel to Headley United, who are also on the rise after doing the double over Paulsgrove recently.

Nursling & Shirley also have games in hand and will be looking to catch up on the top six with a win at home to Mob Albion, whose poor run continues, although they ran Whiteley close last time out. Twentyten will be looking to get back to form after conceding thirteen in their last two games, this time they host Sway, who are mid-table after a good recent run.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 31 JANUARY

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:51:37 GMT

Again, a couple of cup games scheduled and a pretty full set of league games, weather permitting.

The cup sees the first of the Hampshire Saturday Trophy quarter-finals contested by our teams, an all-Senior Division clash as Crofton Saints host Whitehill & Bordon at the AEI.

Note the early kick off as Fareham are using the ground later! There is also an all-Senior Division matchup in the North Hants Intermediate Cup, Hook hosting Broughton.

In the Senior Division, leaders Locks Heath are in action at Liss Athletic, who ended their poor run last Saturday and remain in seventh place. With Crofton in cup action, both AFC Shirley and Moneyfields Reserves have a chance to overtake them and reach second spot.

Shirley are at home to fourth-bottom Meon Milton and Moneys Res travel to Bishops Waltham Dynamos. Both Denmead and Hedge End Rangers will be looking to challenge the top five with a win; Denmead host Southsea Sports, who had a good win last weekend, and Hedge End Rangers travel to bottom club Andover Town.

There is also a bottom-three clash as Liphook United play Stockbridge.

In Division One, Overton United opened up a three-point lead at the top last weekend and now face Headley United, who were buoyed by a couple of wins against Paulsgrove in successive Saturdays.

AFC Netley, in second, have a tough trip to fifth-placed Silchester Village. Hedge End Town went into third last Saturday and this time are at home to Sway, whose good run was halted in a close game at Overton last weekend.

BTC Southampton, in fourth, are at home to Hayling United, who are now in the bottom five after five straight losses in league and cup. Further down the league, bottom club Paulsgrove host Nursling & Shirley, who are now down to mid-table (with games in hand) having lost their last three games.

Mob Albion are now just above the Grove and have a tricky game at Rushmoor Community. Twentyten are third from last and travel to in-form Whiteley Wanderers, now seventh after five wins in their last six.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 24 JANUARY

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:23:45 GMT

Again a weekend of some important cup games and a fair number of league games scheduled. However, there are a lot of wet pitches around.

The Hampshire Saturday Trophy sees yet another attempt to play the match between Folland Sports 'A' and Andover Town.

The uhlsport League Cup has a big game as Crofton Saints, second in the Senior Division, host AFC Netley, second in Division One.

The George Mason Memorial Trophy sees an all-Division One clash, as third-placed BTC Southampton are at home to Twentyten.

In the Senior Division leaders Locks Heath have a tricky trip to Denmead, who sit in seventh. AFC Shirley could go second if they win at Southsea Sports. Moneyfields Reserves could go fourth if they continue their excellent run; they entertain Whitehill & Bordon at the JJ.

With bottom club Andover Town in cup action, the three teams just above them could widen the gap further with good results this weekend, and all three are separated by just one point.

They all play sides who are in mid-table: second-bottom Liphook United are at Bishops Waltham Dynamos, Stockbridge travel to Broughton, and Meon Milton are at home to Liss Athletic.

In Division One, leaders Overton United could go clear at the top with a result at home to Sway, who are in good form, having moved into sixth by winning four out of five. Fourth play fifth at the NormRod with Hedge End Town hosting Silchester Village, the winner will go third.

Lower down the table, the bottom two meet again with this time Headley United the home team this time against last-placed Paulsgrove, having won 3-1 there last weekend. Just above them, Mob Albion have a difficult task against Whiteley Wanderers, who have won four out of their last five.

Hayling United have lost their last four league games and have a trip to Nursling & Shirley, who have only played three times since the end of November and lost them all.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 17 JANUARY

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:49:28 GMT

Just the rain to contend with this time as we have a mixture of cup and league games scheduled.

In the Senior Division, the top two will be looking to get back on track after losing last week. Leaders Crofton Saints have a big game as they travel to third-placed AFC Shirley, only a point behind with a game in hand.

Second-placed Locks Heath, after their superb midweek win at US Portsmouth, are at home to Stockbridge, who have moved out of the bottom two after successive wins. Hook, in fourth, travel to Sholing to play Hedge End Rangers, who are in decent form and are looking to challenge for a top 5 place.

Two teams currently in the bottom five, but with games in hand, have home games against teams above them: Meon Milton play Broughton, and Southsea Sports play sixth-placed Denmead. Liss Athletic, still in seventh, will be looking to end a poor run as they host Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

Division One saw the top two draw last weekend; they are in action again this time, leaders Overton United are at Nursling & Shirley, and AFC Netley are at home to Mob Albion, who have just had five consecutive home defeats in the league.

Hedge End Town have moved into third and face a trip to improving Sway, who have moved into sixth on the back for four wins in five. BTC, in fifth, have games in hand on those above them and have a tricky game at Rushmoor Community.

Further down the table there are two matches involving teams in the bottom six; bottom club Paulsgrove entertain Headley United, who haven't played a league game since the end of November, and Whiteley Wanderers, three wins in the last four, play out-of-form Hayling United.

The outstanding Hampshire Saturday Trophy game between Andover Town and Follands 'A' from the Southampton League has now been reversed to Follands.

We have a local derby in the Aldershot Intermediate Cup as Liphook United host Whitehill & Bordon.

There are also two ties in the North Hampshire Intermediate Cup as Twentyten host Amesbury Town Res, and Silchester Village host Bramley United U23.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 10 JANUARY

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:08:22 GMT

Only a couple of cup games scheduled for this weekend, so the focus is back on the league, with both divisions having pretty full programmes.

One Hampshire Saturday Trophy match is scheduled after being called off last weekend, Andover Town hosting a useful-looking Follands 'A' team from the Southampton League.

In the Portsmouth Senior Cup, Hayling United face a big trip to Isthmian South Central side AFC Portchester. Portchester's original opponents Leatherhead have an FA Trophy match.

In the Senior Division, leaders Crofton Saints face a tough trip to in-form Moneyfields Res, who have risen to sixth after one league defeat in eight, some good victories amongst them.

Locks Heath are only a point behind Saints with two games in hand and also face a tricky trip to Whitehill & Bordon. Hook, a point behind Locks, host mid-table Bishops Waltham Dynamos, and, just behind them in fourth, AFC Shirley are at second-bottom Liphook United. Further down the table, Stockbridge are now out of the bottom three and will be looking for their third victory in a row as they host Southsea Sports, with whom they are now level on points.

Meon Milton are now third from bottom and have a trip to Denmead, who are fifth but are rather inconsistent. Liss Athletic are seventh but haven't won in their last six league and cup games, they travel to Broughton who haven't won in three.

In Division One, the top two are only separated by goal difference and they meet on Saturday as AFC Netley host leaders Overton United.

Third-placed Silchester Village host improving Whiteley Wanderers, and fourth-placed Hedge End Town travel to Mob Albion, who have lost four league games in a row. BTC Southampton, in fifth, have games in hand on those above them and they host mid-table Rushmoor Community, and Nursling & Shirley in sixth head to another improving team, Sway.

Finally, we have a bottom-three clash as Twentyten play their first game for over a month as they host bottom club Paulsgrove, who are on a five-game losing streak.

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WEEKEND PREVIEW - 3 JANUARY

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:15:51 GMT

Hope you all had a good Christmas and best wishes for the New Year!

For our first weekend in 2026 we have five games currently scheduled in the fourth round of the Hampshire Saturday Trophy and four Senior League matches. Please check Full Time for details on the day.

The cup games see all of our teams, apart from one, facing reserve/U21 sides.

The exception is Hedge End Rangers' tie with Hart United, who have already won at Stockbridge and Liss Athletic in this competition. They won the Aldershot League with a 100% record last season and are currently fifth in the Surrey County Intermediate League (Western), so this could be a good game to watch.

Andover Town are at home to Follands 'A', who won at BTC in the last round, AFC Shirley travel to Meon Milton Reserves, Crofton Saints host US Portsmouth Res, who have already beaten Broughton and Bishops Waltham, and AFC Netley host Ringwood Town Development, who beat Twentyten on penalties after a 5-5 draw in the last round.

As we've mentioned before, this sort of opposition is unpredictable.

In the Senior Division, it's third versus second, and a win for either Hook or Locks Heath would see them take over at the top.

If Denmead can beat Moneyfields Res by two or more goals they would move into fourth but Moneys are on a run of one league defeat in eight, so this could be a tough task.

Also with a tough task are second-bottom Stockbridge, who are at home to sixth-placed Liss Athletic. There is also a mid-table clash between Whitehill & Bordon and Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 20 DECEMBER

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:54:36 GMT

To finish the calendar year we have four league matches in each division scheduled.

In the Senior Division , Locks Heath could go second if they beat Broughton at home, and they still have games in hand. Liss Athletic could go back to fifth if they win at Moneyfields Res, but their hosts are on a good run, with only one defeat in six.

There is a clash of the bottom two at the Portway, Andover Town v Stockbridge, with the home side in better form and with a good Hampshire Saturday Trophy win last weekend. Hedge End Rangers play Meon Milton, who are no the bottom four after three successive league defeats.

In Division One , the top two are separated only by goal difference and both are in action; leaders Overton United host Whiteley Wanderers, who have moved up to fifth-bottom after three wins in a row.

Second-placed AFC Netley are at Hayling United. Silchester Village could move up to third with a win at Sway, who have moved up to eighth after three successive wins at teams in the lower half.

Fifth placed BTC Southampton travel to Mob Albion, who are fourth bottom after three league defeats in a row with sixteen conceded..

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 13 DECEMBER

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:23:48 GMT

This weekend, again weather permitting, we have a mixture of cup games and league games.

Most of the cup games are Hampshire Saturday Trophy ones that were postponed last week.

Andover Town play Bournemouth Sports, doing well in the Dorset Premier League, there is an all-HPFL encounter as Senior Division Liphook United meet Hook, and there are three ties where HPFL sides play reserve/development teams: AFC Shirley host Petersfield Town Res, BTC Southampton host Folland Sports 'A' and AFC Netley travel to Eversley & California Res.

We also have a League Cup quarter final as Southsea Sports entertain Locks Heath.

In the Senior Division, leaders Crofton Saints look to continue their 100% record at their new home in Gosport as they face Liss Athletic, still fifth but on a run of three defeats.

Both Denmead and Hedge End Rangers can overtake Liss if they win at home against Broughton and away at Moneyfields Res respectively.

The Mead are currently one point ahead of Rangers. Whitehill & Bordon will be full of confidence after their win at IOW leaders Whitecroft & Barton last weekend as they travel to Meon Milton, who lost to Lyndhurst in the same competition.

Second-bottom Stockbridge travel to Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

In Division One, Overton United are now only top on goal difference after losing their 100% record to Hedge End Town last week. They host Rushmoor Community this time out so will need to bounce back.

Hedge End Town, after that win, travel to Hayling United. Sixth-placed Nursling & Shirley host third-placed Silchester Village in a big game at the Hive. Four of the bottom five meet as Mob Albion play Sway, and Whiteley Wanderers host Paulsgrove (currently bottom).

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 6 DECEMBER

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:59:27 GMT

Weather permitting, a lot of our clubs are competing in the Hampshire Saturday Trophy this weekend, there are a few league matches too.

In the Hampshire Saturday Trophy, there is a large variety of opposition for our teams.

The first three opponents we mention are formerly of our league. Hayling United host Fleet Spurs, now near the bottom of Thames Valley Div One.

Meon Milton are at home to Lyndhurst, second in the Southampton League, having lost their last two. Andover Town have a home tie with Bournemouth Sports, doing well in the Dorset Premier League.

Stockbridge host Hart United, second in the Surrey Intermediate (Western). Whitehill & Bordon probably have the hardest task, a a trip to the Island to face IOW leaders Whitecroft & Barton Sports - a battle of the W&Bs.

Several teams play assorted reserve/development/'A' teams, which as we know are often unpredictable affairs. AFC Shirley are at home to Petersfield Town Reserves, BTC Southampton host Folland Sports 'A' of the Southampton League, Broughton travel to US Portsmouth Res, Twentyten travel to Ringwood Town Dev, and Southsea Sports host Fareham Town Dev.

There are also two all-HPFL ties: Third-bottom Liphook United are at home to second-placed Hook, both in the Senior Division, and Division 1 Headley United play Hedge End Rangers of the Senior Division.

In the Senior Division, Locks Heath could go third if they bounce back from two consecutive defeats and defeat Moneyfields Res at the Rec. Denmead could overtake Liss Athletic in fifth if they beat them at 32 Acres.

In Division One, leaders Overton United face a stiff test of their 100% record as they travel to Hedge End Town, who are sixth, but have lost their last two games.

Third-placed Silchester Village host Rushmoor Community; the reverse fixture was played last week and was a thrilling 4-3 win for Rushmoor. Fifth-placed Nursling & Shirley could rise a place or two if they win at home against Mob Albion.

Paulsgrove could move off the bottom as they host Sway, who are are only four points above them, and who lost to the Grove in the reverse fixture last month.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 29 NOVEMBER

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:23:34 GMT

Like last weekend, we have one League Cup match and otherwise a pretty full set of league fixtures.

The cup match is between holders Crofton Saints, new leaders of the Senior Division, and fourth-placed Locks Heath, at Crofton's new home in Gosport. This will be Locks' sixth away game on the spin.

In the Senior Division, the only team in the top four who are playing are AFC Shirley, who are at home to Southsea Sports. The teams just below them have some tricky away trips.

Liss Athletic, in fifth, with one win in seven league and cup games, travel to Bishops Waltham Dynamos; Hedge End Rangers, in decent form. travel to Broughton; and Denmead, winless in five, travel to Meon Milton.

At the other end of the table, bottom-placed Andover Town hope to continue their improved form with a home game against Moneyfields Res, and third bottom Liphook United are at mid-table Whitehill & Bordon.

In Division One, leaders Overton United hope to notch their eleventh win in eleven games at home to Mob Albion, closest challengers AFC Netley host Headley United, who moved off the bottom last weekend.

Silchester Village are now third and they have a tricky game at Rushmoor Community this time out. Sixth play fourth as BTC Southampton host Nursling & Shirley.

After last Saturday's defeat to BTC, Hedge End Town, in fifth, will be looking to get back on track as they travel to Whiteley Wanderers, who celebrated their first win in a while last weekend.

That win was over Sway, who host Twentyten in a bottom five clash. Last-placed Paulsgrove are at home to Hayling United, who suffered their first league defeat in five last Saturday.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 22 NOVEMBER

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:05:40 GMT

Almost a full league programme this weekend - the only cup game is our uhlsport League Cup, an attractive one at Sholing where two top-six Senior Division clubs play each other, it's Hedge End Rangers v Liss Athletic.

In the Senior Division new leaders Hook have a tricky trip to Bishops Waltham Dynamos. Crofton Saints are second and will hope to recover from their defeat at Hook last weekend as they travel to last-placed Andover Town, who are on the up having won their last three league and cup games.

Third-placed Locks Heath have just played three away cup games in a row (all won) but they are back in league action this Saturday - again they must travel, this time to the team just below them, AFC Shirley, in a big game.

The rest of the matches all offer opportunities for teams from the bottom half of the table to improve their position, and, with only six points separating eighth and fourteenth, all sides will need to be on top form, as the table could look very different on Saturday night.

Stockbridge travel to Whitehill and Bordon, Liphook United travel to Moneyfields Reserves, Southsea Sports entertain Meon Milton, and Broughton are at home to Denmead.

In Division One leaders Overton United will be looking to make it ten wins out of ten as they host third-bottom Paulsgrove. AFC Netley are level with them on points, but have played a game more, and have a difficult task this weekend as they play at Nursling & Shirley, who are third.

Another notable game is at the NormRod as Hedge End Town, who have risen to fourth after a good run, play BTC Southampton, in sixth, who have games in hand as they haven't played a league game this month.

Silchester Village, in fifth, travel to Twentyten, who have had some good results recently, and two teams in mid-table meet as Rushmoor Community play Hayling United, some contrasting form here as the hosts have picked uo one point from their last three league games, and the visitors are unbeaten in four in the league.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 15 NOVEMBER

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:46:31 GMT

Again, we have a wide variety of cup and league games for this weekend, hopefully the weather will allow them to be played.

Let's start with the league this time - in the Senior Division , the top two meet as Hook entertain Crofton Saints in what could be a cracking game. Hook are eight unbeaten in the league, Saints have scored 15 goals in their last three games.

At the other end of the table, we also have a big game as second-last Stockbridge are at home to Liphook United, just one place above them.

Liss Athletic are fifth and need to get back on track after losing at bottom club Andover Town last time out; this time they host Southsea Sports.

Broughton have not won in four league games and are moving down the table - they are at home to Moneyfields Res, to whom they lost 0-4 last weekend.

In Division One, leaders Overton United are back in action and are looking to continue their 100% record as they visit Rushmoor Community. Second placed AFC Netley are level on points with Overton and travel to second-bottom Whiteley.

Third-placed Nursling & Shirley play bottom club Headley United. Paulsgrove moved off the bottom last weekend but face a difficult trip to Hedge End Town this time out.

There is one Hampshire Saturday Trophy match still to play as Hedge End Rangers play AFC Dukes, who are somehow in this competition despite being based in Bracknell and playing in the East Berkshire League.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 8 NOVEMBER

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:41:16 GMT

This weekend has a mixture of cup games and league games.

In the Senior Division, leaders Locks Heath are in cup action, so any of the three teams below them could overtake them with wins: second-placed Crofton Saints are at home to Southsea Sports, Hook, in third, host Whitehill & Bordon, who had an excellent cup win last weekend, and AFC Shirley, in fourth, host Denmead, who seem to have lost their way recently after a good start.

Liss Athletic, in fifth, have a trip to bottom club Andover Town, and Hedge End Rangers, fresh from their win over Locks last weekend, play at Bishops Waltham Dynamos. Two teams in lower mid-table face each other as Moneyfields Reserves host Broughton.

FIXTURES

In Division One we have four games planned: second-placed AFC Netley could draw level with leaders Overton United (who aren't playing) at the top if they win at Mob Albion.

It's also fifth versus fourth as Hedge End Town, three wins in a row recently, host Nursling & Shirley. Both Sway and Twentyten are currently above the bottom three, but have played more games.

Twentyten have a tough trip to Rushmoor Community and Sway host bottom team Paulsgrove.

TABLES

We have some more Hampshire Saturday Trophy games, with an interesting all-HPFL matchup at Silchester where the home team, going well in Division 1, host Meon Milton, mid-table in the Senior Division.

All the other ties involve our teams against U23/reserve teams. The most notable one is BTC Southampton's trip to Tadley Calleva Res, who won this competition last season.

CUP DRAWS

Other ties include Eversley & California Res v Whiteley Wanderers, Romsey Town U23 v Hayling United, and Senior Division leaders Locks Heath's trip to face Liss Athletic Res.

Another cup competition starting this weekend is the Aldershot Intermediate Cup; Liphook United are at Hartley Wintney Res.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 01/11/25

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:41:10 GMT

Cup weekend is coming up - with the clocks having gone back, check kick-off times carefully!

In the Hampshire Saturday Trophy , our teams are heavily involved, with an interesting variety of opposition.

Thankfully there are no trips to the IOW for our teams this time, but we do have two home fixtures: Headley United have a tough task against West Wight, currently top of their league. Andover Town host Osborne Coburg in a battle of the two bottom teams in their respective divisions.

Liss Athletic, who ran Wessex League Petersfield close in the cup in midweek, have an interesting match-up at home to Hart United, who won the Aldershot League with a 100% record last season, and who now top the Surrey County Intermediate League.

FIXTURES

Whitehill & Bordon also have an interesting one, against Bournemouth Electric, now doing well in the Dorset Premier League, and who have had several notable battles in this competition with our teams in the past.

Sway have a tricky trip to Sporting Wessex of the Southampton League, who have already beaten BTC Southampton from our league this season.

We have a number of our teams facing U23/Development sides, which as we've said before are often unknown quantities. Just to remind you, though, Tadley Reserves won this competition last year; they face BTC next week.

Clanfield feature twice in our list of opposition: the Development team are at Broughton, and the Reserves host AFC Shirley, third in our Senior Division.

Division One side, AFC Netley hope to continue their good form against Millbrook U23, this is being played at Oasis Mayfield. Other U23 sides involved are Romsey Town, at home to in-form Div One side Hayling United, and Lymington, who travel to Stockbridge. Reserve teams include Eversley & California, at home to Whiteley Wanderers, and AFC Portchester, at Twentyten.

There are some all-HPFL matches, coincidentally all Senior Division v Division One teams, so the chance of an upset or two...

Senior Division high-fliers Crofton Saints play their first game at Gosport, where they face Division 1 Mob Albion. A good game is in prospect at the Langstone, where Senior Division Southsea Sports host Div 1 leaders Overton United, who may fancy their chances, as may third-placed Division One team Silchester Village, who host Senior Division Meon Milton.

TABLES

Paulsgrove, bottom of Div 1, but who have done well in the cups so far, play Liphook United, third-bottom in the Senior Division, a team they beat on penalties in the League Cup earlier this season. Another interesting matchup is Nursling & Shirley, fourth in Div 1, at home to Hook, second in the Senior Division.

We also have three league games scheduled: two attractive ones in the Senior Division as leaders Locks Heath host seventh-placed Hedge End Rangers, and Denmead could go fifth if they beat Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

In Division One Hedge End Town could go fifth of they beat Rushmoor Community, who are only a point below them.

Photo: Ian Grainger

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 25 OCTOBER

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:30:37 GMT

Again, we have a full league scheduled for this coming weekend.

Most of the Senior Division 's top five have games against teams from the bottom five. It's a top v bottom matchup as new leaders Locks Heath host Andover Town.

Third-placed Crofton Saints will be looking to get back on track after last weekend's defeat as they travel to second-bottom Stockbridge, who got a good draw at Hedge End last week. Crofton Saints, in fourth, have a home game against third-bottom Liphook United. Fifth-placed Denmead are at Moneyfields Res.

The exceptions are Hook, now in second, having played a couple of games more then the rest, who have an intriguing home game against in-form Hedge End Rangers, who are unbeaten in ten league and cup games, and fourth-last Southsea Sports, who play Whitehill & Bordon.

Teams in midfield looking to climb the table face each other in the remaining games: Broughton play Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who are on a poor run, and Liss Athletic play Meon Milton.

In Division One , leaders Overton United will be looking to make it eight out of eight as they host Twentyten, and AFC Netley, in second, on a run of four wins in a row, travel to second-bottom Headley United. Silchester Village lost at Overton last weekend and they play another top three team this time as they are at Nursling & Shirley.

BTC Southampton lost at Netley last weekend and face a tricky task at improving Hayling United, who scored eight last time out. We have a bottom four clash as Sway play Whiteley Wanderers, who have one win all season, and bottom club Paulsgrove host Mob Albion, who are only four points above them having played two games more.

Rushmoor Community are at home to Hedge End Town, both teams eyeing a top five place.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - OCTOBER 18

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:09:18 GMT

After all the cup action recently, it's a full league programme this weekend and some interesting games coming up.....

In the Senior Division, leaders AFC Shirley have a swift return to fourth-placed Hook, where they won on penalties in the League Cup last weekend, so they know a tough match is in prospect.

Locks Heath are two points behind them with three games in hand and they also have a tricky task as they host fifth-placed Liss Athletic, now back to form after a rough patch. Denmead are sixth after a dip in form but they came through a difficult trip to Hedge End Town last weekend; however, they have no easier a task this time out at Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

Hedge End Rangers are the team in form, seven wins in a row, scoring 32 goals on the way, and they have a home game against second-bottom Stockbridge to look forward to. Bottom club Andover Town beat Stockbridge 5-4 in the cup last weekend and they are at home again, this time against Moneyfields Res, who are only four places above them.

An important bottom-four clash sees Liphook United host Southsea Sports, and there is a mid-table clash at the Daly as Whitehill and Bordon play Meon Milton.

In Division One there is a big clash at Overton as the hosts put their 100% record to the test as they entertain Silchester Village, who are in third. It's also second v fourth as AFC Netley host BTC Southampton, both teams fresh from good cup wins.

Nursling & Shirley have faltered recently after a good start and they will be looking to get back on track at home to Sway. Hedge End Town have games in hand and will be looking to start climbing the table as they host third-bottom Whiteley Wanderers. We have a bottom-four clash as Twentyten are at home to Headley United.

Bottom club Paulsgrove travel to Rushmoor Community, and two sides who are currently in mid-table face each other as Mob Albion host Hayling United. Both had good cup wins last weekend.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 11 OCTOBER

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:06:54 GMT

It's cup weekend again, as almost all our teams are involved in either the Hampshire Premier League Cup or the George Mason Memorial Shield.

The draw has pitted many teams from the same division against each other, only a quarter of the games are where Division 1 teams play Senior division teams.

The Hampshire Premier League Cup has reached the round 2 stage, and teams near the top of the Senior Division have some tough away draws against teams from the same division. Leaders AFC Shirley travel to fourth-placed Hook, second-placed Locks Heath are at Whitehill and Bordon, and third-placed Crofton Saints go to Broughton.

Denmead, in sixth, are not in great forum and have a real test at Division 1 Hedge End Town. Paulsgrove have already beaten Southsea Sports on pens at the Langstone in the Portsmouth Senior Cup this season and travel there again. Sway host in-form Hedge End Rangers.

There is also an attractive all-Division One tie as top five sides AFC Netley and Nursling & Shirley meet.

The George Mason Memorial Shield is for teams who lost in the first round of the League Cup, and there are some good teams in it.

There are two all-Senior Division ties - mid-table Meon Milton host third-bottom Liphook United, and the bottom two meet at the Portway as Andover Town play Stockbridge. Moneyfields Res were knocked out at Division One Overton last weekend, this time out they travel to BTC Southampton, who are fourth in that division.

All-Division One matches see leaders Overton United at home to Twentyten, third-placed Silchester Village at Whiteley Wanderers, a mid-table clash between Mob Albion and Rushmoor Community, and a home game for improving Hayling United against second-bottom Headley United.

Bishops Waltham Dynamos and Liss Athletic have byes.

One other cup game sees a second attempt to play United Services Portsmouth Res v Bishops Waltham Dynamos in the Hampshire Senior Trophy - the HMS Temeraire pitch was unfit last weekend.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 4 OCTOBER

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:39:05 GMT

It's Hampshire Saturday Trophy weekend and many of our clubs are in action, quite a few with a long journey to undertake. There are several league games too.

No less than four of our clubs are scheduled to make the expensive journey across the Solent to play Isle of Wight teams. The hardest trip is probably for Rushmoor Community, who are at Whitecroft & Barton Sports, regular winners of the IOW league and current unbeaten leaders.

Shanklin have also done well in the IOW league recently, and they host Whitehill & Bordon. Teams currently in the lower half of the IOW table include Oakfield, who play Meon Milton, and Northwood St Johns, who play Headley United. Good luck to all our teams over there!

We only have one team playing a Southampton League team this time; Stockbridge are not having a great time of it in our league, and have a tricky trip to play Dynamo Dockside.

Two of our teams play reserve/U23 teams, who are a bit of an unknown quantity; Southsea Sports host Bashley U23, and Bishops Waltham Dynamos are at United Services Portsmouth Res.

We also have three all-HPFL matchups, both Hedge End teams are at home, Town face last year's beaten finalists Crofton Saints at the NormRod, which should be a good one, and Rangers face Denmead. a battle of two top five sides in the Senior Division, at the Deer Park. Overton United, top of Div One, host Moneyfields Res, in the lower reaches of the Senior Division, and may fancy their chances.

We also have three matches in the Senior Division ; Liphook United climbed out of the bottom two with a narrow win over last-placed Andover Town last weekend, this weekend see the reverse fixture at the Portway. Leaders AFC Shirley face a real test of their pedigree as they play at seventh-place Liss Athletic, and two teams currently mid-table who could go higher with a couple of good results play each other as Hook are at home to Broughton.

Four games, too, in Division One ; a big game is due to take place in Romsey as third-placed AFC Netley host unbeaten second-placed Silchester Village. BTC Southampton, in fourth, will hope to continue their good start to the season as they host Mob Albion, who had that remarkable 7-3 win over Nursling & Shirley last week. Nursling & Shirley themselves will be looking to get back on track with a home game against Twentyten. Sway host Hayling United at the Jubilee Field.

Finally, there is another cup match - one of the Portsmouth variety this time, as Paulsgrove, who have done well in the cups this season, host Senior Division Locks Heath at the KGV Cosham, always a competitive match.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 27 SEPTEMBER

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:38:25 GMT

Only league games this weekend, and a pretty full set of them, with some good matchups in prospect.

In the Senior Division, new leaders Crofton Saints' unbeaten record is on the line as they travel to play third placed (with games in hand) Locks Heath in the match of the day.

AFC Shirley, in second, also have a tricky task as they travel to Broughton. Denmead, in fourth, play their second game at their new ground at 32 Acres and it is another one against a team in form, opponents Hedge End Rangers have moved up to sixth on the back of four successive wins.

FIXTURES

Hook moved into fifth last weekend and have an attractive game against Meon Milton. Seventh-placed Whitehill & Bordon continued their good run, now five unbeaten, and they have another good-looking game at Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who will be looking to put their Southampton Cup loss behind them. Further down the table, the bottom two meet at Liphook where Andover Town are the visitors.

Just above them, Stockbridge have a difficult game at Liss Athletic, and just above the Robins, Southsea Sports host Moneyfields Res.

TABLES

In Division One, leaders Overton United will be looking to extend their 100% record as they host Hedge End Town, which won't be easy. In second, and also unbeaten. Silchester Village host Paulsgrove, who gained their first league win last weekend after two good cup wins.

AFC Netley suffered their first loss last time out and entertain Sway. Nursling & Shirley, in fourth, travel to Mob Albion. Headley United also got off the mark last Saturday with a good away win and are on the road again this weekend with a trip to BTC Southampton, who will be looking get back on track after their Southampton Cup defeat.

Hayling United play Rushmoor Community, and two teams in the bottom five meet at Winklebury as Twentyten play Whiteley Wanderers.

Photo: Ian Grainger

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 20 SEPTEMBER

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:47:10 GMT

We have a mixture of league and cup games this weekend - plenty of league games in both divisions, plus five Southampton Senior Cup ties.

In the Senior Division, leaders AFC Shirley are in cup action, so the teams below them will look to take advantage. Third-placed Crofton Saints, now the only team unbeaten, can take over at the top if they win their home game with Moneyfields Res. Fourth-placed Denmead, who lost for the first time in midweek, play their first game at their new home, 32 Acres, and face Whitehill and Bordon, who are on a four-match winning streak.

Liss Athletic lost last time out at Shirley and will be looking to get back on track at home to Hedge End Rangers, who have won their last three, so an interesting game is in prospect. Third-bottom Liphook United, winless in six, face a difficult trip to Hook, and second-bottom Stockbridge also have a tricky task as they travel to Meon Milton. Bottom club Andover Town face Southsea Sports, only three places above them, at the Portway.

Division One sees leaders Overton United bid to gain their fifth league win in a row as they host Hayling United, who gained their first win last weekend. Just behind them, AFC Netley, who have won their first three league games, travel to Paulsgrove, who may be winless in the league, but have just won two cup games on penalties against Senior Division teams.

Unbeaten Silchester are fourth and have a home game against Mob Albion, who won their first league game of the season last weekend. Headley United are bottom, and have a tough-looking trip to Rushmoor Community, who are fifth. Hedge End Town have a home game against Twentyten.

In the Southampton Senior Cup, we have a couple of all-HPFL ties; there is an attractive game at Broughton where the home team, in sixth place in the Senior Division, play leaders AFC Shirley. Two teams from opposite ends of Division One also play each other as Whiteley Wanderers host Nursling & Shirley.

The other ties involve HPFL teams against Southampton League Premier sides; at Priory Park, Bishops Waltham Dynamos v Fordingbridge Turks could be a good one; Locks Heath, fresh from a midweek win over Denmead to go second in the Senior Division, travel to Bournemouth to play Select Generation, a football academy with a lot of young international players; and BTC Southampton are at home to Sporting Wessex

WEEKEND PREVIEW - SEPTEMBER 13

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:50:28 GMT

After our League Cup weekend last Saturday, we are mainly back to league games this time around, with a couple of Portsmouth Senior Cup games thrown in.

They involve a big game between two of the top three teams in the Senior Division, Locks Heath hosting unbeaten Denmead. The two teams meet again in the league next Tuesday. Southsea Sports also host Paulsgrove, conquerors of Liphook United last weekend.

FIXTURES

In the Senior Division, AFC Shirley moved into top spot in midweek and host fifth-placed Liss Athletic in what should be a game worth watching. Crofton Saints, in fourth and still unbeaten, are at home to Bishops Waltham Dynamos in another attractive matchup.

Meon Milton had a great win at Wessex One Clanfield in midweek and now have a tough trip to Broughton, who are adapting well to life at this level.

Bottom club Andover Town are at Sholing to face Hedge End Rangers, who have had two good wins in their first week at their new home. Just above Andover are Stockbridge, who are at home to Whitehill & Bordon, who have won their last three games. Hook host Moneyfields Res, having beaten them 5-0 in the cup last weekend.

TABLES

In Division One, the top two meet again at Overton Rec where the home team host Nursling & Shirley, having lost to them in the League Cup last Saturday. The other teams with a 100% record, AFC Netley, play Hedge End Town.

At Romsey in another big game. Silchester Village are unbeaten and are at home to Headley United, who have conceded 19 goals in their three league and cup games so far. Hayling United have yet to pick up a point from their two league games and are at home to Sway.

Twentyten meet Mob Albion, who narrowly lost to US Portsmouth on Tuesday, and Whiteley Wanderers travel to Rushmoor Community.

Photo: Ian Grainger

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 30 AUGUST

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:33:11 GMT

After a busy Bank Holiday weekend, we have a pretty full set of league fixtures coming up before the cup games kick in at the start of next month.

In the Senior Division , leaders Locks Heath, the only team with a 100% record, have a home clash with Whitehill & Bordon, who had a good win at Broughton last time out. This is due to be played at 1400 at KGV Cosham.

FIXTURES

Crofton Saints are second and still unbeaten, they host Hedge End Rangers. Denmead are also still unbeaten and didn't play last weekend; they host bottom club Andover Town who have lost all their games so far, but made it hard for AFC Shirley in their last game.

Talking of Shirley, they went into fourth with that win, and have an attractive home clash with sixth-placed Bishops Waltham Dynamos this time out.

We have our first A3 derby of the season as Liphook United bid to end a run of three successive defeats when they host fifth-placed Liss Athletic. We have a meeting at the Cockleshell of two mid-table teams who have already shown promise this season so are looking to move up the table as Meon Milton play Hook.

TABLES

Two teams looking to get back on track after recent defeats meet at Broughton as the home side entertain Southsea Sports, and two teams near the bottom play each other as Moneyfields Res are at home to Stockbridge.

In Division One we have only two teams with 100% records, they are both on their travels this weekend - Overton United are at Headley United and Nursling & Shirley are at Whiteley Wanderers.

Sway are also undefeated after two games and they host Rushmoor Community. Paulsgrove have lost their two opening games and they travel to BTC Southampton in an interesting match-up - there were two divisions between the teams last season.

Hedge End Town are in action for the first time this season and they host Mob Albion. AFC Netley are at home to Twentyten, who had an excellent win at Hayling United last time out.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 23 AUGUST

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:37:13 GMT

A Bank Holiday weekend of football to come, and there are games on both the Saturday and the Monday (and even one on Tuesday) in the Senior Division .

Leaders Denmead are not in action, so the two other unbeaten teams have a chance to overtake them in the table if they win, but neither have easy games.

Locks Heath have a 100% record and have a trip to Broughton on Saturday. Crofton Saints have a home game against Hook on Monday.

Hook also must travel on Saturday; they play at Liphook United. AFC Shirley are doing well and have two games at the weekend, they travel to Whitehill & Bordon on Saturday (who got their first win of the season last weekend), and are then at home to Andover Town, who have lost all three of their games so far, on Monday.

Also on Saturday, Stockbridge will be looking for their first points of the season when they host Hedge End Rangers.

Other games on Monday include Broughton at home to Whitehill & Bordon, Liphook United hosting Meon Milton, and Stockbridge against Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who will be looking to break a run of two defeats on the trot.

The game on Tuesday sees Southsea Sports, who have won their last two, at home to Liss Athletic.

Division One only has games on the Saturday.

Overton United won well at Whiteley last Saturday and this time travel to Paulsgrove, who lost at Nursling & Shirley last weekend on their return to this division.

Nursling & Shirley host Rushmoor Community. BTC Southampton celebrated their first game in this league with a win, this weekend they are at home to Silchester Village. The other relegated team, Sway, got a decent point last week at Silchester and this time host Mob Albion.

Hayling United will be looking to improve on last weekend's defeat at AFC Netley as they entertain Twentyten, and Headley United play their first game of the season as they travel to Whiteley Wanderers.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - AUGUST 16

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:48:51 GMT

This weekend, we have a full complement of Senior Division matches, but it is also the first day of the Division One season.

In the Senior Division , we now have three unbeaten sides. Denmead will look to continue their great start with a home game against Liphook United, who ended AFC Shirley's long unbeaten record last time out.

Crofton Saints had a great win at Liss Athletic on Tuesday, and they host Andover Town, who have started with two defeats so far, and Locks Heath are at Stockbridge, who have lost all three games so far.

Bishops Waltham Dynamos suffered their first loss on Tuesday and will be looking to make amends as they host Broughton. Liss Athletic did the same and they play Hook, who have started well with two wins out of three so far.

Two more teams looking to bounce back from their first defeat meet in an attractive-looking game at the Cockleshell as Meon Milton play AFC Shirley .

Both Southsea Sports and Hedge End Rangers had their first wins last time out and they face each other at Langstone, which could be an interesting encounter. Whitehill & Bordon are winless in four and are at home to Moneyfields Res.

In Division One , the two relegated clubs will be looking to make a swift comeback, and both start with potentially difficult away trips. Paulsgrove travel to Nursling & Shirley, who, as QK Southampton last season, were in the bottom two for quite a while but eventually finished well clear after a good run from January.

Sway are at Silchester Village, who finished a creditable fifth on their return to this level least season.

Overton United missed out on promotion in their final game and begin this season with a trip to Whiteley Wanderers, who finished second bottom. BTC Southampton, up from the Southampton League, play at Twentyten, who were bottom last season.

Two teams who nearly made the top five last season and will be looking to improve even further this time round face each other as AFC Netley host Hayling United (at Romsey Town), and Rushmoor Community, who also had a solid first season, are at Mob Albion, who finished third-bottom last year.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 9 AUGUST

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:30:47 GMT

There are seven Senior Division games at the weekend, Broughton and Locks Heath are not in action.

We have three teams with two wins from the first two games.

Two of them are in action on Saturday; Bishops Waltham Dynamos have an attractive-looking home clash with promoted Crofton Saints, also unbeaten, and AFC Shirley also have a home game, they play Liphook United.

Denmead have also had a good start to the season and their home game with Hook, who have won their only game so far, could be an interesting one.

So should the game at Liss Athletic, who host Meon Milton in another matchup of unbeaten teams.

Two teams who have lost both games face each other at Langstone as Southsea Sports play Stockbridge.

Moneyfields Res have also lost two and are at home to Andover Town, the visitors have lost the only game they have played so far.

Hedge End Rangers have also made a disappointing start and they look for their first points as they travel to Whitehill & Bordon.

We have five more midweek games in the Senior Division next week.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 2 AUGUST

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:13:25 GMT

The new season starts this coming weekend with a full programme of Senior Division matches (Division 1 starts on Aug 16th) and we will all be curious to see how everyone shapes up.

Liss Athletic had a great end to the season, finishing runners-up and winning the George Mason Memorial Shield. Pre-season, they have already won the Clanfield Cup, so they should be full of confidence. They open their campaign with a home game against Broughton, who also had a fantastic season - champions of Division One and winners of the North Hants Intermediate Cup - in what should be an interesting game.

Other teams that finished in the top five last season have tough-looking games for their season openers; Locks Heath, who finished third, travel to Liphook United, who were seventh, and both teams will be looking forward to good campaigns.

Bishops Waltham Dynamos continued their great progress last season, finishing fourth, and they start with a tasty-looking home game against Andover Town, who ended up sixth and will surely be looking to challenge for a promotion place this time around.

Hedge End Rangers finished a commendable fifth in their return to the Senior Division and will be looking to build on that; they start with a tricky-looking trip to Meon Milton, who also had a solid season in their debut at this level.

Two other teams new to the Senior Division who are fancied to do well are AFC Shirley, who won the Southampton League comfortably; they begin with a home game against Moneyfields Res, and Crofton Saints, promoted from Division 1, who also won the League Cup with an impressive performance against Colden Common. They face a trip to Whitehill & Bordon, never an easy place to go.

Two teams who will be looking to challenge after doing well last season and having had good pre-seasons are Hook and Southsea Sports (formerly Harvest), who face each other. Denmead host Stockbridge in a battle of two teams who had their moments last season.

There are six more games on the following Tuesday; there are two early local derbies as Liphook United host Whitehill & Bordon and a new one - Stockbridge are at home to Broughton. AFC Shirley v Hedge End Rangers could be another interesting match-up.

PLAY SAFE WEEKEND

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:57:16 GMT

On the weekend of the 27th and 28th September is the play safe weekend.

This year, the FA are asking adults that play grassroots level to give people a voice.

To create open conversations, ask questions, and actively listen to children.

Watch, Listen, Talk and Act.

You can find out more information here: https://thefa.com/playsafe

SENIOR DIVISION - OPENING DAY RELEASED

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:22:21 GMT

Opening day fixtures for our Senior Division have been released, with last season's Division One champions, Broughton, heading to Senior Division runners-up, Liss Athletic.

Division One runners-up, Crofton Saints head to Whitehill & Bordon for their first test at the higher level, while Southampton League champions, AFC Shirley host Moneyfields Reserves at Mansel Park for the August 2 start.

See the link below for the full list, which includes some additional midweek dates - alongside the first round of the League Cup:

Opening Day Fixtures - Senior Division

League Cup Draw

Division One dates will be released in due course, with their season commencing on August 16.

Photo: Paul Paxford

CONSTITUTION 2025/26

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:58:46 GMT

The constitution for the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League has been confirmed following the League AGM at the Silverlake Stadium on Sunday.

The Senior Division will comprise of 16 teams, with three new sides - AFC Shirley (promoted from the Southampton League champions); Broughton (Division One champions) and Crofton Saints (Division One runners-up).

Harvest have re-named as Southsea Sports.

We wish Colden Common well as they are promoted to the Wessex League Division One as last season's Senior Division champions, with the bottom two in Paulsgrove and Sway relegated to the Division One.

Division One features 14 sides, additionally welcoming BTC Southampton - runners-up in the Southampton League. QK Southampton have re-named as Nursling & Shirley, with Twentyten and Whiteley Wanderers reprieved. Upham have unfortunately withdrawn.

Full line-up:

Senior Division (16)

AFC Shirley

Andover Town

Bishops Waltham Dynamos

Broughton

Crofton Saints

Denmead

Hedge End Rangers

Hook

Liphook United

Liss Athletic

Locks Heath

Meon Milton

Moneyfields Reserves

Southsea Sports

Stockbridge

Whitehill & Bordon

Division One (14)

AFC Netley

BTC Southampton

Hayling United

Headley United

Hedge End Town

Mob Albion

Rushmoor Community

Overton United

Nursling & Shirley

Paulsgrove

Silchester Village

Sway

Twentyten

Whiteley Wanderers

The Senior Division gets under way on August 2 with Division One commencing on August 16.

The first round draw of the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup has also been made (ties to be played on September 6), and can be found via the link below:

uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup Draw

SUPER SATURDAY!

Mon, 12 May 2025 06:07:14 GMT

Our HPFL sides claimed three trophies over the weekend in the League Cup Finals Day and Aldershot Intermermediate Cup.

Division One runners-up Crofton Saints (main photo, courtesy Steve Ross) caused a cupset in beating Senior Division champions, Colden Common in the uhlsport League Cup final - the second of two finals played out in the May sunshine at AFC Portchester.

CUP FINALS DAY - PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD

Saints led via a penalty before adding a second prior to the interval, before Colden were reduced to ten early in the second half, but Crofton held out after Colden were reduced to ten following a sending-off.

Crofton could well make it a cup double success on Tuesday evening (13th) in the Hampshire FA Trophy, as they take on Tadley Calleva Reserves at AFC Stoneham (7.45pm).

The George Mason Memorial Shield that preceded also saw two late red cards for Denmead, but it didn't impact the outcome, as Liss Athletic claimed their first silverware since 2015/16, recovering from an early defecit to run out 4-1 winners (Photo: Simon Jasinski)

Meanwhile, there was an all-HPFL clash in the final of the Aldershot Mark Coombs Intermediate Cup final, played at Aldershot Town's EBB Stadium with Senior Division side, Whitehill & Bordon prevailing on penalties against Division One opponents, Rushmoor Community following a 2-2 draw in normal time (Photo: Whitehill & Bordon FC)

Out congratulations to all the winners and we extend our thanks to AFC Portchester for their hospitality and support in hosting our cup finals day.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - MAY 10

Thu, 08 May 2025 07:32:14 GMT

During the long Bank holiday weekend the top three positions in each division were confirmed.

In the Senior Division, Colden Common are champions, Liss Athletic the runners-up and Locks Heath are third.

In Division One, Broughton are champions, Crofton Saints the runners-up and Overton United are third.

This coming Saturday we look forward to our Cup Final weekend, to be held at AFC Portchester.

At 1100 we begin with the George Mason Memorial Shield , an all Senior-Division affair.

Liss Athletic have had a great season, securing second place in the league, scoring over 100 goals in the process. They lost to AFC Portchester only on penalties in the Russell-Cotes Cup.

They have beaten Andover Town and Rushmoor Community to get to this final.

They face Denmead, a young side, who will finish in the bottom half of the table, but who have had some good results during the season. They have won at Hayling United, Bishops Waltham Dynamos and Overton United to get to this final.

At 1400 we have the uhlsport League Cup Final .

Senior Division Colden Common have won the league, again scoring over 100 goals in the process and were undefeated at home. They have beaten Hayling United, Hook, and Whitehill & Bordon to reach this final.

They face Division One Crofton Saints, who have had an incredible debut season at this level. They finished runners-up in the league, one point behind champions Broughton, and have reached the prestigious Hampshire Saturday Trophy final (to be played next Tuesday) as well as this final, having beaten Common on penalties along the way.

To reach this final they have beaten Senior Division teams Meon Milton and Harvest.

There is another cup final involving our teams on Saturday - the Aldershot Intermediate Cup Final, between Division One Rushmoor Community and Senior Division Whitehill & Bordon.

There are also some league games taking place - two in the Senior Division Harvest play Hook, with the hosts assured of a top ten place if they win, and Andover Town, who need to win both their remaining games to finish fourth, entertain last year's champions Liphook United.

In Division One, fourth-placed Hedge End Town host Headley United, who will finish ninth if they get at least a point.

Results, details, photos, etc. will be in the Hog Post, which will be published in the second half of next week.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - APRIL 26

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:30:45 GMT

This is a preview for both coming Saturday (26th) and the following midweek (29th-30th) as we reach the tail end of the season. We still have some important games left to play.

In the Senior Division both Liss Athletic and Andover Town still have several games remaining and could still finish second or third with a good run.

At the weekend Liss are at home in a big local derby at Liphook United. The return fixture is on the following Wednesday.

Andover Town are at Denmead, and host Hook on the Tuesday.

TABLES

Champions Colden Common are at Hedge End Rangers, currently fifth.

Fourth-bottom Whitehill & Bordon host Hook on Saturday and travel to Stockbridge on Wednesday.

With a good run Bordon could finish mid-table, but they have a tough run-in.

RESULTS

The match of the day at the weekend is definitely in Division One , as Overton United host Crofton Saints.

Anything other than a win for Saints will hand Broughton the title. If Overton win they will clinch second place.

If Saints win, then another victory in their final game, at home to Whiteley, would give them the title.

FIXTURES

Third-bottom Mob Albion host mid-table Rushmoor Community.

QK Southampton finish their programme with two home games; on Saturday they are at home to Headley United, on tuesday they play AFC Netley.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - APRIL 19

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:59:56 GMT

This preview will attempt to cover all matches of the ever-crucial Easter weekend, although of course what happens on the Saturday might affect what happens on the following Monday.

In the Senior Division, leaders Colden Common require five points (possibly four, thanks to their goal difference) from their remaining four games to clinch the title. On Saturday they have a trip to Denmead.

There are two teams who could still catch Common, if they win all of their last six games and Common slip up; Liss Athletic have a tricky trip to Whitehill & Bordon on Saturday, and Andover Town, strangely, have no games over the Easter period. But there is a massive game on Monday as Common host Liss. Defeat for the visitors would see their title chances disappear.

TABLE

Hook, currently in seventh, are not in great form, but with five games still to play, could also challenge for at least a top five place, but they have some tough games to come; one, on Saturday, is a trip to Locks Heath , who are back in second after a midweek win; and then, on Monday, they host Stockbridge.

Liphook United still have six games to play and have a decent chance of finishing as high as ninth, they have two games this long weekend, both at home, where they play Moneyfields Res and then Harvest.

RESULTS

Whitehill & Bordon have seven games remaining and again could be aiming for that ninth spot, in addition to Saturday's home game against Liss they also welcome Harvest to the Daly on Monday.

Paulsgrove play their last game and could climb off the bottom if they beat Stockbridge on Saturday. Sway are currently a point ahead of the Grove with a much better goal difference, but their last game is at Liss on 3rd May.

FIXTURES

In Division One , Broughton have completed their league games and are guaranteed at least a top two spot. Their last game this season is the North Hampshire Intermediate Cup final against Silchester Village on Tuesday.

The only team who can catch them in the league, Crofton Saints, have to win all of their four remaining games to pip them to the title, and have two of those at the weekend; Saturday sees a potentially tough trip to AFC Netley, and on Monday they host QK Southampton.

At the bottom, Whiteley Wanderers must win at their last two games by good margins, starting at home to Headley United on Monday, to have any chance of avoiding a bottom two place.

Bottom side Twentyten host Hedge End Town, already assured of finishing fourth for the second season running, on Saturday.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: @vi_shooter

WEEKEND PREVIEW - APRIL 12

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:19:49 GMT

Again, another crucial weekend in both of our leagues, with an attempt to make some sense of the permutations:

In the Senior Division it's first v second as leaders Colden Common host second-placed Bishops Waltham Dynamos, whose final game this is after an excellent season.

However, it is interesting to note that the three teams immediately below Common (positions 2-4) cannot catch them, but either of the two following teams (positions 5-6) still can, if they win all (or most of) their remaining games and Common falter.

TABLES

Either way, Common need eight points from their remaining five games (seven will probably do due to their goal difference) to be absolutely sure of the title.

Of those two teams still in with a chance, fifth-placed Liss Athletic are in good form, six wins in seven in the league, and host mid-table Meon Milton. Andover Town, on a run of five successive league wins, have a difficult game at Hook, who are level on points with them.

Locks Heath, currently in third, have a tricky trip to Liphook United, who have won their last two and can reach the top half of the table with a good run as they still have seven games to play.

RESULTS

Sway could condemn Paulsgrove to bottom place if they win at mid-table Stockbridge, who have just lost four in a row. However, Sway are on a six-match winless run.

Fourth-bottom Whitehill & Bordon still have nine games left to play and could reach mid-table with a good run of results. They host Harvest this weekend.

In Division One , Broughton must win their last game, at home to improving QK Southampton, and wait on other results to see if they will win the title, although that won't be decided this weekend.

FIXTURES

Second-placed Overton United, unbeaten in ten, are two points behind Broughton with a game in hand, and have a difficult task at mid-table Rushmoor Community this time out..

In third, Crofton Saints are currently fourteen points behind the leaders but have six games still to play. On Saturday they host third-bottom Mob Albion.

Overton play Crofton at the end of April so a win for Broughton tomorrow would guarantee a top two place.

Hayling United play Upham at home and only a seven-goal win would move them ahead of Silchester into fifth place. AFC Netley, not playing this weekend, need two big wins to do the same.

Headley United still have five games to play and could reach mid table if they win most of them. This weekend they travel to last-placed Twentyten who could still yet overtake Whiteley Wanderers. But Twentyten have lost their last five, some of them heavily.

Written by: Paul Harris

WEEKEND PREVIEW - MARCH 29

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:02:43 GMT

By the end of Saturday we should know the identity of the fourth of our cup finalists - the second George Mason Memorial Shield semi-final sees a potential cracker between Liss Athletic and Andover Town, both top seven in the Senior Division with games in hand on those above, both losing last weekend to end decent unbeaten runs.

Liss won 1-0 at Andover in the league match at the start of February. The winners play Denmead in the final.

In the Senior Division , leaders Colden Common, after a midweek win, are four points clear with games in hand on those below them. They face a quick return to Whitehill & Bordon this weekend, having won there 1-0 only last Saturday in the League Cup.

Locks Heath moved back into second in midweek and have a difficult trip to sixth-placed Hook, who have won their last two games after a poor run. Bishops Waltham Dynamos are third and this time travel to mid-table Stockbridge, who haven't won in three games. Hedge End Rangers are fourth from top and host fourth from bottom Moneyfields Res.

Liphook United host second-bottom Sway, where they won 2-1 in early February. Sway and Paulsgrove are now assured of finishing in the bottom two places. Denmead host Harvest at Front Lawn in a mid-table clash .

If leaders Broughton win their last three games then they will be champions of Division One , regardless of what happens elsewhere. The first game of those three is this Saturday, at home to fourth-bottom Headley United, who beat them 4-1 in the reverse fixture earlier this month.

Second-placed Overton United, five league wins on the spin, travel to fifth-bottom Mob Albion. Hedge End Town, in third, have recently had defeats against the current top two, this time they have a tough trip to AFC Netley, who still have chances of a top five place. It was 3-2 to HET in the reverse fixture recently.

Crofton Saints, twelve unbeaten in all competitions, are fourth, and with games in hand can still catch the top two - this weekend they host Rushmoor Community, who should give them a good game.

Silchester Village's run of eight unbeaten was ended at Broughton on Saturday and they are another club chasing a top five place as they host Upham.

Near the bottom there is a massive fixture at the Hive - if third-last QK Southampton beat second-bottom Whiteley Wanderers then they cannot be caught. QK have won their last two games, Whiteley's winless run continues at twelve.

Written by: Paul Harris

WEEKEND PREVIEW - MARCH 22

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:58:08 GMT

This Saturday there is a semi-final of the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup, an interesting Senior Division clash at the BOSC as Whitehill & Bordon host leaders Colden Common.

The hosts are third-bottom but have many games still to play thanks to their cup exploits this season.

RESULTS

The Senior Division sees a chance for teams just below the top two, who are not in league action, to catch up as they all play mid-table sides. Bishops Waltham Dynamos could move into second if they win at home to out-of-form Liphook United.

Hedge End Rangers are only two points behind them and travel to unpredictable Stockbridge.

TABLES

Andover Town are level with Rangers with games in hand and play at Harvest. Liss Athletic have the most games still to play of the chasing teams but have a tough task at the weekend as they are at Hook, who are just below them. Denmead host Meon Milton in a battle of two mid-table sides.

In Division One leaders Broughton host sixth-placed Silchester Village, a team they play again in a fortnight. Good news for them is that two of their closest rivals play each other at the Norman Rodaway, it's third versus second as Hedge End Town host Overton United.

Crofton Saints are fourth, but have a number of games in hand due to their cup success, and they have an interesting home game against Hayling United, six wins in a row and just a place behind them.

FIXTURES

At the bottom there is a big game at the Hive as third-last QK Southampton play bottom club Twentyten. Whiteley Wanderers lie between these two and need to start winning as they are running out of games; they are currently on an eleven-match winless run, despite several draws.

A trip to Rushmoor Community won't be easy for them. Headley United are currently fourth from last but have games in hand, this weekend they visit an out-of-form, Upham.

Written by: Paul Harris

WEEKEND PREVIEW - MARCH 15

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:13:47 GMT

This weekend we have the remaining uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup quarter final, a local derby between Liphook United and Whitehill & Bordon. The winners will host Colden Common.

In the Senior Division, leaders Colden Common have an interesting trip to Meon Milton, who, under caretaker management, beat Bishops Waltham Dynamos last weekend.

RESULTS

Locks Heath, in second, host mid-table Harvest, always capable of a good result, and after their defeat to Meon, Bishops Waltham Dynamos could go back to third if they beat fourth-bottom Moneyfields Res at home.

Hedge End Rangers are still fifth and this time out are at home to second-bottom Sway, and Liss Athletic, in sixth and with games in hand - look to get their sixth league win in a row at home to bottom club, Paulsgrove.

TABLES

Hook will be looking to get back on track after a poor run, as they host Denmead.

In Division One, after a good point at Crofton last weekend, leaders Broughton have another tough away assignment, as this weekend they are at third-placed Hedge End Town.

Second placed Overton United are at home to out-of-form Upham so could draw to within a point of top spot if results go their way, Crofton will regain fourth place if they win at bottom team Twentyten.

FIXTURES

Silchester Village are now sixth after a good run - unbeaten in seven - they face an intriguing trip to Headley United, who have won their last two as they look to climb the table with their games in hand.

There is an important bottom four clash as Mob Albion entertain Whiteley Wanderers - the visitors seeking a first win in ten. Two teams in mid-table who will be looking to improve after recent poor form meet as Rushmoor Community are at home to AFC Netley.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: @vi_shooter

WEEKEND PREVIEW - MARCH 8

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:32:00 GMT

A weekend with three cup games and a lot of important league games.

In the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup, the quarter-final sees Senior Division leaders Colden Common, unbeaten since mid-Oct in the league, but who lost on penalties in the Hampshire Saturday Trophy last weekend, at home to Hook, who have slipped to mid-table after a run of four defeats in the last five, but who are still dangerous opposition.

RESULTS

In the George Mason Memorial Shield, the semi-final sees Overton United, going well in third place in Division One, host Denmead of the Senior Division, who had a 9-1 win last weekend. This could be a close one.

And in the Aldershot Intermediate Cup, Whitehill & Bordon play Midhurst and Easebourne Res in a bid to set up a meeting with Rushmoor Community in the final.

In the Senior Division the top two are not in action, so Bishops Waltham Dynamos could go second with a win at mid-table Meon Milton, not an easy task. There is a big game at the Portway as fifth-placed Andover Town, back in form and with games in hand, are at home to fourth-placed Hedge End Rangers.

TABLES

The bottom three are all in action as last-placed club Paulsgrove play Liphook United, who are not in great form either, second-bottom Sway travel to Harvest, and third-bottom Moneyfields Res host Stockbridge, who are four games unbeaten in seventh.

In Division One, leaders Broughton need to put last week's defeat at Headley behind them as they are at Crofton Saints, in fourth, who have games in hand, going well in the cups, and are ten games unbeaten.

FIXTURES

Some crucial games for the teams placed fifth to seventh, who all host teams in the bottom three. Hayling United play Whiteley Wanderers, the reverse fixture ended in an exciting 4-3 win for the Humbugs recently; Silchester Village play Twentyten, and AFC Netley play QK Southampton.

Just above the bottom three, Headley United, fresh from their win over Broughton, host Mob Albion, who had a vital win at Upham last time out. Upham are firmly mid-table now after just one win in six and are at home to the team just below them, Rushmoor Community, who beat Liphook to reach the ADFA Cup Final last time out.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: @vi_shooter

WEEKEND PREVIEW - FEBRUARY 27

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:17:57 GMT

Hopefully the weather will improve and allow us to complete another interesting set of fixtures as things start to hot-up in both the league and cup.

In the Hampshire Saturday Trophy we have 'our' semi-final, one that promises a great deal as Division One Crofton Saints, who have had a great debut season, entertain Colden Common, leaders of the Senior Division.

The winners will play either Ringwood Town Dev or Tadley Calleva Res in the final at AFC Stoneham on May 13th.

FIXTURES

We also have an Aldershot Intermediate Cup semi-final, another Senior Division versus Division One clash where Liphook United will have to be on top form as they host Rushmoor Community

In the Senior Division the top four are not in league action so the teams just behind them, all of whom have games in hand, could make up ground on them with some good results. Andover Town, in fifth, had been on poor form but have won their last three, and they are at home to fourth-bottom Moneyfields Res.

TABLES

Liss Athletic are in even better form and travel to second-bottom Sway, who gave Locks Heath a good game last weekend. Stockbridge have also won three in a row after some inconsistent form but face a tricky trip to Meon Milton.

Hook have fallen away a bit after a couple of defeats so will be looking to change that at home to third-bottom Whitehill and Bordon. Bottom club Paulsgrove travel to Denmead.

In Division One, leaders Broughton travel to third-bottom Headley United, who will need to start capitalising on some of their games in hand soon. Hedge End Town moved back to second last weekend and host a potentially cracking game against in-form AFC Netley, who are in sixth.

RESULTS

If they don't win then third-placed Overton United will be poised to take advantage as they are home to bottom team Twentyten. Hayling United are another team in form and have risen to fifth, they travel to second-bottom QK Southampton this weekend.

Two teams in the bottom five have difficult trips to mid-table sides: Whiteley Wanderers are at Silchester Village, and Mob Albion are at Upham.

Written by: Paul Harris

WEEKEND PREVIEW - FEBRUARY 20

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:50 GMT

This coming Saturday we have the remaining two uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup quarter-finals scheduled, both all-Senior Division affairs. Leaders Colden Common travel to Hook, in seventh but with games in hand, in what should be a game well worth watching.

And in addition we have an appetising local derby as Liphook United host Whitehill & Bordon, both teams in the bottom six after poor runs, but again with games in hand on those above them.

TABLES

We have one other cup game, a North Hampshire Intermediate Cup semi-final with the top two in Division 1 meeting as Broughton host Overton United, The league game a couple of weeks ago finished 1-1 in what was by all accounts a close game.

In the Senior Division Bishops Waltham Dynamos moved up to second last weekend, but this time they have a tricky trip to Stockbridge, who have just won three games in a row.

If BW slip up then Locks Heath can overtake them by winning at second-bottom Sway, who haven't won since the end of October but have had a few useful draws recently. In-form Liss Athletic moved in to fifth last Saturday with a big win against Hedge End Rangers, this time they are home to Denmead. Rangers themselves host Meon Milton.

FIXTURES

At the bottom, Paulsgrove will be looking get that massive defeat at Common last weekend out of their system but they face another difficult game, at home to Andover Town, who have had a couple of wins recently, ending a poor run. Moneyfields Res are currently well clear of the bottom two and will be looking to improve on that as they play Harvest at the JJ.

In Division One, with the top two in cup action. the teams behind them will be looking to catch up. Third-placed Hedge End Town will be looking to end a run of three successive defeats as they travel to fourth-bottom Headley United.

There is a very good game in prospect as Crofton Saints, in fourth, travel to fifth-placed AFC Netley, both teams in good form. Crofton have played fewer games than those above them so a top two place for them is still very possible.

RESULTS

Another big game is at the foot of the table where the bottom two clash at Lordshill, hosts QK Southampton are currently only one point ahead of Twentyten but with two games in hand.

Just above them, Whiteley Wanderers face a resurgent Hayling United side who reached the top seven last weekend. Mob Albion are above the zone but have played more games than the rest, they therefore need to get something out of a tricky trip to sixth-placed Upham.

Two teams who are comfortably mid-table in their first season/return to Division One play each other as Rushmoor Community are at home to Silchester Village.

Written by: Paul Harris

WEEKEND PREVIEW - FEBRUARY 15

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:15 GMT

We have several cup games scheduled for this weekend, but also plenty of important league games.

In the Hampshire Saturday Trophy, our remaining two teams in the quarter final travel to reserve/development teams hoping to join Colden Common and Crofton Saints in the semis.

TABLES

Hook travel to Tadley Calleva Res and Whitehill & Bordon travel to Ringwood Town Dev.

We have a cracking uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup quarter-final match in prospect as the top two sides in Div One meet at the NormRod, where Hedge End Town entertain Broughton. The league game at Broughton a couple of weeks ago resulted in a hard-fought 2-1 win for the home side. The winners will play Crofton Saints in the semis.

There is also the remaining George Mason Memorial Shield quarter final game with Senior Division Andover Town hosting QK Southampton, second-bottom of Div One.

RESULTS

In the North Hants Intermediate Cup, Silchester Village entertain Twentyten in an all-Div One clash in the first semi-final, and in the Aldershot Intermediate Cup Rushmoor Community go to Hartley Wintney Dev.

Lots of league action too: in the Senior Division, it's top v bottom as Colden Common are at home to Paulsgrove, second-placed Locks Heath play mid-table Stockbridge, unpredictable as ever, and third-placed Bishops Waltham Dynamos host second-bottom Sway.

There is a very important clash between seventh-placed Liss Athletic, with games in hand, and Hedge End Rangers, in fourth, with both teams on excellent runs. In midfield, Meon Milton are at home to Harvest in what is now a local derby.

FIXTURES

In Division One, with the top two in cup action, Overton United could go second if they win at Headley United, who are third-bottom but with games in hand on those above.

Crofton Saints, in fourth, have a fairly local game at fourth-bottom Whiteley Wanderers. There is an appetising encounter at Ray's Farm as sixth-placed Upham play AFC Netley, in fifth, with the visitors in better recent form, although they lost last week.

A congested mid-table section means that Hayling United, also in good form, could get into the top six if they win at Mob Albion and other results go their way, a great recovery from their poor start to the season. Mob need to start picking up points to avoid being dragged down into a basement battle, having played more games than those below them.

Written by: Paul Harris

WEEKEND PREVIEW - FEBRUARY 8

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:09:06 GMT

Almost a full league programme awaits us this Saturday before we hit the cup trail again next weekend.

In the Senior Division, we have a big game at Locks Heath where the top two clash - visiting leaders Colden Common have a four point lead with two games in hand.

We also have two more top games - one at Newman Collard, as third-placed Bishops Waltham Dynamos, level on points with Locks, have a difficult trip to Liss Athletic, one league defeat in nine and on the way up in seventh; and the other at the Hook KGV, where it's fifth versus fourth as Hedge End Rangers, fresh from an 8-2 win last weekend, are the visitors.

TABLES

At the other end of the table, bottom side Paulsgrove travel to Moneyfields Res, only two places above them, and Sway entertain Denmead.

In midfield, two teams that ended poor runs last time out face each other as Stockbridge play Liphook United, and both Andover Town and Meon Milton will be looking to get back on track as they meet at the Portway. Harvest host Whitehill & Bordon at Langstone.

RESULTS

In Division One, leaders Broughton, who had an important home win over nearest rivals Hedge End Town last weekend, are this time at home to another title challenger, Overton United, in third, who are twelve points behind but with two games in hand. Another closely-fought game awaits. HET look to maintain their title push as they face a tricky trip to Silchester Village.

Another team who, with games in hand, must still be considered in the hunt, are Crofton Saints, who are at home to bottom side Twentyten. AFC Netley are still on a good run in fifth and have an interesting trip to Hayling United. Upham are only a couple of points behind Netley and host QK Southampton, who need a result as they are only a point off last place, despite ten points in their last five games.

FIXTURES

Headley United are well behind with their games and they are at home to mid-table Rushmoor Community in a local game this weekend, hoping to get some points and move up the table.

The one cup game this week is a remaining second round match in the Portsmouth Senior Cup where Meon Milton Res host Mob Albion. The winners play the Royal Navy in the quarter-finals.

Written by: Paul Harris

WEEKEND PREVIEW - FEBRUARY 1

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 09:37:01 GMT

Hopefully the second half of the week will see some drier weather, as there are some important matches coming up at the weekend.

In the Hampshire Saturday Trophy, six of the eight quarter-final places are taken by HPFL teams, which must be one of our best ever (add to that two of our teams being in the semi-finals of other important local competitions).

Four of them play each other this weekend, a cracker is in prospect at Seafield Park as Division One Crofton Saints entertain Senior Division Locks Heath - a local derby, and both teams high in their respective leagues. Another Division One outfit, Headley United, who beat Andover Town in the last round, entertain Senior Division leaders Colden Common in another attractive tie.

With the top two in the Senior Division in cup action, the teams behind them have the opportunity to make up some ground. Third-placed Bishops Waltham Dynamos will be hoping to get over a big home defeat by Harvest last Saturday as they host Whitehill and Bordon.

Hook, in fourth, have games in hand on those above them but have a tricky home game against seventh-placed Meon Milton, another team looking to atone for a poor result last time out against bottom team Paulsgrove. The Grove travel to Hedge End Rangers, who are fifth after a good recent run, so this could be interesting. Andover Town are now sixth after no wins in their last four games and they play Liss Athletic, another team with games in hand on those above and on a good run.

Harvest and Stockbridge are now firmly mid-table and play each other at the Langstone. Level on points at the bottom with Paulsgrove are now Sway, and they are at home to Liphook United, who are now fifth-bottom having shipped 30 goals in six league defeats since mid-October. Finally, third-last Moneyfields Res entertain Denmead, only three places but 10 points above them.

In Division One, leaders Broughton are at home to second-placed Hedge End Town in what is clearly a massive game. Both teams have won their last three. Behind them, Overton United will be looking to make up for their heavy defeat at Silchester with a trip to fourth-bottom Whiteley Wanderers, without a win in five but with some decent performances.

AFC Netley moved into fifth last weekend and hope to continue their seven-match unbeaten run as they play Silchester. Upham are just below Netley and they go to last-placed Twentyten.

QK Southampton are just above Twentyten at the bottom and face a trip to Mob Albion, three points and seven points better off then they are. Hayling United are near to mid-table after a decent run and they face Rushmoor Community, just one place above them.

Written by: Paul Harris

WEEKEND PREVIEW - JANUARY 25

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:49:05 GMT

Just a couple of cup matches for our teams this weekend, as we're back to league action.

In the Senior Division leaders Colden Common, two points ahead of the field with two games in hand, have a tricky task away to fifth-placed Andover Town, although the Bluebirds are winless in three.

Common will need to get a result as nearest challengers Locks Heath have a home game against third-bottom Moneyfields Res, and Bishops Waltham Dynamos are at home to Harvest.

FIXTURES

Only one point separates four teams in positions 6-9, and three of those teams are in league action this weekend - Meon Milton host bottom club Paulsgrove, there is an attractive matchup at the Deer Park as Hedge End Rangers host Hook, who had that great win over Whitecroft & Barton in the Trophy last weekend, and Stockbridge travel to Denmead.

In Division One leaders Broughton entertain fifth-bottom Mob Albion, and second-placed Hedge End Town are at home to mid-table Rushmoor Community. Overton United, who, on the back of three wins in a row are third, face an interesting trip to Silchester Village, and fourth-placed Crofton Saints, five games unbeaten, have a tough-looking game at fifth-placed Upham.

RESULTS

Whiteley Wanderers are fourth from bottom and will be looking to pull further away from the basement as they play at second-bottom QK Southampton, but the hosts have had some decent results recently, and are dangerous opponents.

Bottom club Twentyten travel to AFC Netley, who still have an eye on the top five as their unbeaten record currently stands at six games.

TABLES

The Aldershot Intermediate Cup has served up two attractive local derbies for our teams: Senior Division Liphook United, four games without a win, are at home to Division One Headley United, who had that great win over Andover Town in the Trophy last Saturday.

Whitehill and Bordon, who followed up an excellent Trophy win over Bournemouth Sports a couple of weeks ago with a 6-5 win over Sway last Saturday, host in-form Liss Athletic.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: @vi_shooter

WEEKEND PREVIEW - JANUARY 18

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:17:45 GMT

Hopefully the weather will be better this weekend, as several of our teams try to play rescheduled Hampshire Saturday Trophy matches.

There is one third round game outstanding as Stockbridge entertain IOW side Vectis, who are in the lower half of their table.

In the fourth round unbeaten IOW top dogs Whitecroft & Barton have another go at playing their game at Hook, who are doing well in our Senior Division, of course.

TABLES

Crofton Saints host an unknown quantity in US Portsmouth Res. There are two all-HPFL ties - one involves two Senior Division teams in decent form, Harvest playing leaders Colden Common, and the other one pits Division One Headley United against Andover Town.

Plenty of league games too - in the Senior Division, the big game is at Locks Heath Rec as the second-placed hosts, who beat Wessex League Romsey Town to reach the semi-finals of the Russell Cotes Cup in midweek, play third-placed Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

FIXTURES

Hedge End Rangers, in sixth, will be looking for their fourth win in a row as they travel to Denmead. Three of the bottom four are in action, and will be looking to catch up on teams above them; second-bottom Sway will be looking to build on two recent draws as they go to fourth-bottom Whitehill and Bordon, and third-last Moneyfields Res host Liss Athletic, whose good run was ended last weekend at Hedge End.

Two teams in mid-table play each other, Liphook United are at home to Meon Milton.

In Division One leaders Broughton have a tricky-looking trip to Rushmoor Community. Hedge End Town moved into second last weekend and are at QK Southampton, who are unbeaten in three, including a win over Upham last Saturday. Overton are three points behind HET with two games in hand and have an interesting-looking home game against Hayling United, who are in good form.

RESULTS

AFC Netley, in sixth, are five games unbeaten and make the trip to face third-bottom Whiteley Wanderers. There is a bottom-four clash as Twentyten host Mob Albion, a team they beat 4-2 away last weekend. Upham are still in fifth and will look to get back on track after last weekend's defeat as they play Silchester Village, who also conceded four last weekend.

Written by: Paul Harris

WEEKEND PREVIEW - JANUARY 11

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:28:10 GMT

A number of our teams have Hampshire Saturday Trophy games to catch up on, postponed either from before Christmas or from last week.

Locks Heath, joint leaders of the Senior Division, have a tough trip to the Island to play West Wight. Harvest have an equally difficult trip, travelling to Brading Town. Both opponents are top four in their league.

TABLES

Stockbridge also have IOW opposition but are at home, to Vectis, in the lower half of their table. Hook are also at home to undefeated IOW leaders, Whitecroft & Barton Sports.

Whitehill and Bordon also host a top side from another league, this time, Bournemouth Sports from the Dorset Premier League, who lost for the first time just before Christmas.

Crofton Saints welcome US Portsmouth Res and there is one all-HPFL clash as Senior Division Andover Town host Division One Headley United.

RESULTS

There are still several league games - in the Senior Division, joint leaders Colden Common are at home to Denmead, who shocked Bishops Waltham Dynamos in the GMMS last weekend. Dynamos are third on the back of a good run and host bottom side Paulsgrove.

Liss Athletic have games in hand and look to continue their good run at home to mid-table Hedge End Rangers, who had an excellent win at Meon Milton last Saturday. Meon themselves travel to second-bottom Sway. Just above Sway are Moneyfields Res, who travel to Liphook United who, after three big league defeats in a row, will want to start their New Year with a win.

FIXTURES

In Division One leaders Broughton have a tricky trip to Rushmoor Community, who have done well in their first season at this level. There are three teams level on points behind Broughton, and two are in league action - Overton are at home to AFC Netley, who are six league games undefeated, including a win over Broughton, and Hedge End Town are at third-bottom Whiteley Wanderers.

Hayling United are improving rapidly and could draw level with mid-table Silchester Village if they beat them. The bottom two also play: last-placed Twentyten are at Mob Albion, who will want to win themselves to get out of the bottom five; and QK Southampton host fifth-placed Upham.

Written by: Paul Harris

Photo: Paul Paxford

WEEKEND PREVIEW - JANUARY 4

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:28:06 GMT

A mixed bag of fixtures on the first Saturday of the new year - no Division One games, several Senior Division games and a few cup games.

We start with three Hampshire Saturday Trophy games that were postponed in December - there are two very interesting ties featuring our teams against leading teams from other leagues.

Whitehill & Bordon host Bournemouth Sports, top of the Dorset Premier League. Mob Albion travel to Hart United, top of the Aldershot League, having won all ten league games and having scored 54 goals.

TABLES

The other tie sees Senior Division Andover Town at home to Headley United of Division One, who beat Crofton Saints in November.

There is one uhlsport League Cup match scheduled, which sees an all-Senior Division top four clash as Hook play Colden Common. Hook won the corresponding league fixture 4-2 in October.

FIXTURES

Another all-Senior Division tie, in the George Mason Memorial Cup, sees in-form Bishops Waltham Dynamos host Denmead. The league fixture in September finished 3-0 to the home side.

Finally, in the Senior Division, with some sides in cup action, there is a chance for others to catch up on those above them. Second placed Locks Heath could draw level on points with Common at the top if they win at bottom team Paulsgrove in what is usually a pretty competitive fixture.

RESULTS

There is an attractive fixture at Liss where the in-form home team will be looking to overtake opponents Stockbridge with a win, although the Robins did win at Andover Town last time out. Liphook United and Meon Milton are currently mid-table but could challenge the top six if they win home games against Harvest and Hedge End Rangers respectively.

Neither game will be easy though. Further down the table, second-bottom Sway, six defeats in a row, are at home to third-bottom Moneyfields Res, the visitors are not in bad form at the moment. Sway did win the reverse fixture 4-3.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: @vi_shooter

WEEKEND PREVIEW - DECEMBER 21

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:42:09 GMT

As we wind down to Christmas, we still have a few league games this weekend.

In the Senior Division, leaders Colden Common aim to extend their lead when they play second-bottom Sway at Winchester. Of the three teams who are locked together three points behind them, Locks Heath have a tricky game at Whitehill & Bordon, and Andover Town have a home derby with unpredictable Stockbridge.

RESULTS

Bishops Waltham Dynamos are not far behind this trio in fifth, and they travel to Harvest who are still on a good run, despite suffering penalty shootout heartbreak in the League Cup last weekend.

There is also an attractive match at the Cockleshell between two sides currently mid-table, but capable of challenging the leaders with a good run of form, as Meon Milton host champions Liphook United.

TABLES

Three games scheduled in Division One - leaders Broughton, who lost their unbeaten league record last weekend, but had that great Southampton Senior Cup win on penalties over Romsey in midweek - will be looking to get back to winning ways in the League as they host third-bottom, Whiteley Wanderers.

Broughton are still six points clear of the field, and will be happy to see fourth play third in a potential cracker as Overton United host Hedge End Town. Broughton's conquerors AFC Netley could enter the top five if they win at QK Southampton, who climbed off the bottom with a draw last week.

FIXTURES

There are no planned fixtures over the festive season, the next games are on January 4, 2025. May we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Written by: Paul Harris

WEEKEND PREVIEW DECEMBER 14

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:02:50 GMT

Thanks to the storm and postponements last weekend, a very mixed bag of games coming up this weekend, in five different competitions!

Firstly, several Hampshire Saturday Trophy ties have been rolled over from last Saturday.

At the time of writing these are the ones coming up this weekend - but check Full Time, as more may have been rearranged!

Senior Division leaders Colden Common entertain Southampton Prem AFC Shirley, who had a big win at Broughton in the last round - this could be a good one.

TABLES

There are two all-HPFL matchups and they see teams from the top half of the Senior Division all play each other - it's Hook v Meon Milton and Liphook United v Andover Town.

Finally, QK Southampton Reserves play Division One Headley United.

Our own domestic cup games were also scheduled for tis weekend, but because of rearrangments we only have three:

In the uhlsport League Cup it's an interesting matchup between in-form Senior Division Harvest against Crofton Saints, going well in Division One.

FIXTURES

In the George Mason Memorial Shield it's a local derby as Liss Athletic, on a great run (although they did lose on penalties in the HST last weekend), entertain Rushmoor Community, dangerous Division One opponents.

The other game is no less attractive as it sees Overton United, fourth in Division One, host Stockbridge, mid-table in the Senior Division and very unpredictable.

We also have several league games:

In the Senior Division , Locks Heath can pull level with Common at the top if they beat Hedge End Rangers, who have one win in eight games, including a 2-1 home defeat to the same opposition recently. Locks are one of three teams on 31 points and Bishops Waltham Dynamos, in a rich vein of form, five wins in a row, scoring 27 goals in the process, can join them with a win at Denmead, who got a good 0-0 with Hook last weekend.

RESULTS

The bottom four all play each other - Moneyfields Res, third from last, host Whitehill & Bordon, one place but seven points ahead of them, and bottom club Paulsgrove host second-bottom Sway.

In Division One , unbeaten leaders Broughton travel to AFC Netley, who have risen to sixth after a run of five undefeated in the league. Hedge End Town could go back into second if they beat third-bottom Mob Albion. Lower down the table, QK Southampton dropped to last place again last weekend without playing and they travel to Whiteley Wanderers, only three places above them.

Twentyten's point against Whiteley last weekend took them off the bottom but they face a difficult trip this weekend to fifth-placed Upham, although Upham haven't win in their last seven league and cup games. Hayling United, having hit some form, are now fourth-bottom, and travel to mid-table Silchester Village.

Written by: Paul Harris

image by: Paul Paxford

WEEKEND PREVIEW DECEMBER 7

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:40:42 GMT

The weekend sees the third round of the Hampshire Saturday Trophy, as usual there some interesting and attractive ties to look forward to.

Two of our clubs face IOW opposition: in-form Harvest face a trip over to the island to play Brading Town, who are third in their league and have pedigree in the competition. Stockbridge have a home game against Vectis, who are fourth-bottom.

Two of our clubs have difficult games against teams from neighbouring leagues: Paulsgrove travel to Bournemouth Sports, undefeated leaders of the Dorset Premier League; and Colden Common entertain Southampton Prem AFC Shirley, who had a big win at Broughton in the last round.

There are four all-HPFL matchups: three big Senior-Division clashes see teams from the top half of the table all play each other - it's Hook v Meon Milton, Liphook United v Andover Town, and Liss Athletic v Locks Heath. Whitehill and Bordon against Overton United, going well in Division One, could be an interesting one too.

Finally, QK Southampton Reserves play Headley United.

There are a couple of early games in our own cup competitions too: in the uhlsport League Cup, the top two in Division One meet at the NormRod as Hedge End Town entertain Broughton.

In the George Mason Memorial Shield, in-form Bishops Waltham Dynamos play Denmead.

Some league action too:

There is just one game in the Senior Division, and it's an important bottom-three clash as Sway host Moneyfields Res.

There are several games in Division One: Crofton Saints could go back to second if they win at home to fifth-placed Upham. Two teams who had good wins last weekend face each other as Hayling United play AFC Netley, who have risen to sixth place.

Rushmoor Community, just below Netley, got a good point at Broughton last time out and now host QK Southampton, who climbed off the bottom of the table last Saturday with a win at Overton. Mob Albion are just above QK and play mid-table Silchester Village. Twentyten are now at the bottom and they host Whiteley Wanderers, who had a good win at Headley last time out.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: @vi_shooter

WEEKEND PREVIEW - NOVEMBER 23

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:11:14 GMT

Weather permitting (he said, for the first time this season) - almost a full league programme this weekend, with just a couple of cup games for our sides.

In the Senior Division, leaders Colden Common, now three points clear of the field, face a tricky trip to Harvest, undefeated in five league games.

TABLES

As for their two nearest rivals: Locks Heath host Whitehill & Bordon, and Andover Town are at home to Meon Milton - neither are easy games. Hook are only a point behind those two after a good run and they entertain second-bottom Sway. Also well in touch with the top four are champions Liphook United, they have a home game against in-form Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

RESULTS

A team in even better form in Liss Athletic, host Stockbridge who ended Andover Town's long unbeaten league record last Saturday in the Test Derby. Last-placed Paulsgrove are at home to Hedge End Rangers, who have lost their last four league games.

Prior to kick-off, The Grove will pay tribute to Louis Bell, who sadly passed away this week.

In Division One, the top four all have home games. Broughton, after their great win at Hythe & Dibden in midweek, are at home to Hayling United, Crofton Saints play last-placed QK Southampton, Overton United host Upham, still in fifth, but on a winless run of six league and cup games, and Hedge End Town take on Silchester Village.

FIXTURES

Just behind the top five, Rushmoor Community, hosting Twentyten, and Headley United, at home to AFC Netley, will both be hoping to make up ground with victories if there are any slip-ups by those above them.

The cup games are in the Portsmouth Senior Cup - one is an all-Senior Division clash between Denmead and Moneyfields Res, and the other sees Mob Albion travel to Meon Milton Reserves.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: Stockbridge FC

WEEKEND PREVIEW - NOVEMBER 16

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:58:12 GMT

Once again, coming up is a weekend with a mixture of league games and cup games, this time round more of the latter.

The Senior Division sees six games scheduled, with new leaders Colden Common having a trip to third-bottom Sway. Andover Town are below Common only on goal difference and they have a potentially difficult game at Stockbridge, although the Robins are wildly inconsistent and without a league draw this season.

Hook have risen to third after six successive league wins, and this time they are at second-bottom Moneyfields Res.

TABLES

Locks Heath are in fourth and are at Hedge End Rangers, who would like to end a run of four league and cup defeats on the spin. Meon Milton are just behind the top six with a game in hand and they could close the gap with a home win over Denmead. Harvest have also pulled themselves up into mid-table after a good run and they will be looking to continue that as they entertain last-placed Paulsgrove.

There are even more cup ties for our Division One clubs, leaving just three league games, but they are all of some sginificance.

FIXTURES

One, however, pits undefeated leaders Broughton against Upham, in fifth. Neither team has had a good run recently, the home side without a win in their least three league and cup games, the visitors winless in five. Crofton Saints were knocked off second spot last weekend and face a tricky trip to Hayling United this time, with the hosts having climbed off the bottom of the table with a god recent run.

Whiteley Wanderers had a great win at Upham last weekend, and moved above this weekend's opponents Mob Albion by doing so, so both sides will have something to play for.

In the cups, the Southampton Senior Cup sees a very interesting matchup as Hedge End Town, on a great run in Division One, travel to Southampton League side AFC Shirley, who had that big Hampshire Trophy win at Broughton a couple of weeks ago.

RESULTS

In the North Hants Intermediate Cup we have three of our Division One sides against U23 opposition - Silchester travel to Andover New Street, Twentyten host North Waltham, and Overton host a rescheduled match against Romsey Town U23.

There are no less than five ties in the Aldershot Intermediate Cup - Senior division sides Liphook United and Whitehill & Bordon are at home to Frimley Green Reserves and Woking Vets respectively, and a team in red-hot form, Liss Athletic, travel to Woking United Sports Club.

Two Division One sides travel to face reserve opposition - Rushmoor Community are at Bagshot Res, and Headley United are at Fleet Town Res.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: Paul Paxford

WEEKEND PREVIEW - NOVEMBER 9

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:34:55 GMT

After the Hampshire Saturday Trophy dominated last weekend's fixtures, it's very much back to league action this weekend, although four of our teams are still in cup action.

In the Senior Division, there are three teams at the top level on 25 points. Two of them play each other as Locks Heath host Andover Town (who have a game in hand) in what is clearly a massive game, firstr v third. Hardly any less important is the game at Winchester as second-placed Colden Common host Liphook United, just a point behind in fourth.

TABLES

Hook have risen to fifth on the back of five league wins in a row, all at home. They travel to Sway, who won a big bottom four game last weekend at Moneyfields Res to end a poor run.

Moneys Res visit in-form Harvest this time round. Liss Athletic are in sixth after five league wins (some big scores amongst them) in a row and they travel to Denmead who are on the up against after a poor run.

In mid-table, Bishops Waltham Dynamos have climbed above Hedge End Rangers after contrasting form in the last few weeks; the two meet this weekend at Mountbatten. Meon Milton, who knocked out the Hampshire Trophy holders last weekend, travel to Whitehill & Bordon, who beat the Hampshire Trophy finalists the weekend before.

FIXTURES

In an delayed George Mason Memorial Shield first round tie, Stockbridge are at home to bottom of the table Paulsgrove in an all-Senior Division match-up.

In Division One, leaders Broughton are in cup action, so second-placed Crofton Saints could move to within a point of them if they win at mid-table Headley United, who are in decent form in the league. Three teams are just behind Crofton - Upham, who have had tough trips to Whitecroft & Barton and Millbrook in the last week, have a home game this coming Saturday against third-bottom Whiteley Wanderers, who also came unstuck on the Island last weekend.

Hedge End Town, who lost their HST crown last Saturday, can concentrate on the league this time round, and have an entertaining-looking away match against Rushmoor Community, who are only a place below them. Hayling United have climbed away from the foot of the table recently, and will hope for something at AFC Netley, who are just ahead of them and are also showing signs of improvement.

RESULTS

QK Southampton are still bottom despite some new players and some better form, and they have a difficult trip to Silchester.

There are also two games in the North Hampshire Intermediate Cup for our Division One clubs; leaders Broughton will look to get back to form after their unbeaten run was rudely ended by AFC Shirley in the HST last weekend, they are to home to Overton United U23; and Overton's first team, in good form, host Romsey Town U23.

Written By: Paul Harris

Image: Andrew Ormerod

WEEKEND PREVIEW - NOVEMBER 2

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:01:15 GMT

This weekend is dominated by the second round of the Hampshire Saturday Trophy, with only a couple of league games scheduled.

As ever, our clubs face a variety of opposition, with some interesting ties among them.

Don't forget, after the clocks went back, kick-off times from now will normally be 1400, but see our fixture list for details!

Four of our teams face IOW opposition in the Trophy. Two face trips over to the Island - Upham have the toughest task as they travel to Whitecroft & Barton - eight league wins out of eight so far - and Whiteley Wanderers go to mid-table West Wight.

Two are at home - Liphook United host Osborne Coburg, who are in the lower reaches of the league, but Locks Heath have an attractive tie against Shanklin, whom they've met a couple of times before.

TABLES

We have two matches between Senior Division and Division One clubs - Trophy holders Hedge End Town are at Meon Milton, which should be a good one to watch, and the bottom teams of each division play each other as QK Southampton host Paulsgrove.

Four of our teams have opposition from other local leagues: Broughton, doing so well in Division One, are at home to AFC Shirley, who have good form in the Southampton Premier League; as do BTC, who travel to Stockbridge, themselves looking to put last weekend's heavy defeat to Liss Athletic behind them.

Crofton Saints travel to Michelmersh & Timsbury, who are struggling in the Southampton Premier League, having been relegated from the HPFL at the end of last season.

Andover Town - fresh from their midweek local derby at Andover New Street in front of more than 500 supporters - will fancy their chances at a Fleet Spurs outfit who are struggling at the foot of the Thames Valley Division One, having plied their trade in the HPFL last season.

RESULTS

Several ties involve our teams against various reserve teams, which are always hard to call. Two are against our own teams' reserve sides: Hook travel to Colden Common Reserves (at Colden Common Park), and Headley United host Meon Milton Reserves.

The others see Moneyfields Reserves at Tadley Calleva Reserves, Mob Albion at Fawley Reserves, Silchester are at US Portsmouth Reserves, and in-form Overton United are at home to Follands Sports 'A'.

Finally, there are all-HPFL match ups, two all-Senior Division games as Colden Common play Denmead (at Winchester City) and Harvest play Hedge End Rangers. Both home teams had good results last weekend. Liss Athletic, in great form at the moment having scored ten last weekend, play mid-table Division One side, Rushmoor Community in what should be a competitive encounter.

FIXTURES

In the league, there's a solitary game in each division - in the Senior, Sway - who won for the first time in a while last weekend - host Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who struck seven without reply at Paulsgrove.

In Division One it's a bottom four clash as Twentyten host Hayling United; both teams will be encouraged by their results last Saturday.

Written By: Paul Harris

Image By: Ian Grainger

WEEKEND PREVIEW - OCTOBER 26

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:40:00 GMT

Almost a full league programme this weekend, the exception being an early second round Hampshire Saturday Trophy match. This involves a tough trip for Whitehill & Bordon to last year's beaten finalists, Southampton League side, Winsor United Green - who saw off several HPFL sides on their way to the final.

The Senior Division, with leaders Locks Heath not in action, sees the opportunity for the teams below to overtake them at the top. Only a point behind Locks are Liphook United, and they have a difficult trip to Hook, who are seventh and have won their last five (all home) games in all competitions.

RESULTS

Seven league games in a row have seen Andover Town rise to third, level on points with Liphook, and they have a home game with Harvest, who are also climbing up the table after winning their last three. Just behind them are Colden Common, who face Meon Milton in their first home game on the new Winchester City 3G pitch.

Stockbridge are fifth and they host an in-form Liss Athletic (pictured) in what should be an interesting game.

Two teams needing a good result after poor recent league form face each other at the Deer Park as Hedge End Rangers host Denmead. At the bottom Paulsgrove have a home game against Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who have picked up a bit recently (and who also won big in the cup at the weekend), and it's third-bottom v second bottom as Moneyfields Reserves are at home to Sway; the visitors are not in good form but put up a spirited performance in midweek at Wessex League side, Hythe & Dibden in the Southampton Senior Cup.

FIXTURES

In Division One Broughton look to continue their 100% record with a trip to third-bottom Hayling United, who are showing a few signs of recovery.

Three teams are now level on points behind them; Crofton Saints, in second, have a tricky trip to Silchester, fourth-placed Overton United, fresh from a big win at higher-league opposition in the cup last weekend, host Headley United, and there is another big game at the Norman Rodaway as Hedge End Town, now up to fifth, look to build on their derby win with a game against third-placed Upham.

TABLES

Lower down the table, the bottom two meet at Winklebury as Twentyten play QK Southampton, the visitors are definitely on the up after a few good signings. Two out-of-form sides just above the bottom three play each other at Station Road as AFC Netley host Whiteley Wanderers, and, slightly above them, Mob Albion travel to Rushmoor Community.

Written By: Paul Harris

Image by: Simon Jasinski

WEEKEND PREVIEW - OCTOBER 19

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:05:26 GMT

This coming weekend is devoted to our own cup competitions.

Colden Common and Rushmoor Community have byes, otherwise all teams are in action.

The uhlsport League Cup is at the second round stage, with several ties between Senior Division and Division One sides, none bigger than another episode of El Hedgio at the Norman Rodaway. Hedge End Rangers will not be taking neighbours Town (who won the GMMS last season) lightly, both teams are doing well in their respective leagues. Another intriguing one is at Seafield Park where Crofton Saints host Meon Milton, again both sides doing well.

FIXTURES

In-form Upham, going well in Division One, are at home to Whitehill & Bordon, another one which could be a close one to call. Senior Division Liphook and Harvest have home advantage against Division One clubs, Mob Albion and Silchester, respectively.

There is also one all-Senior Division match where Hook, who are doing well this season, are at home to Moneyfields Res, and one all-Division One clash, where all-conquering Broughton host last-placed Twentyten.

TABLES

In the George Mason Memorial Shield, designed for clubs knocked out in the first round of the League Cup, we are at the first round stage.

There are two all-Senior Division clashes, one definitely worth watching here is leaders Locks Heath, winners at Clanfield in midweek in the Russell Cotes, taking on Andover Town, who have risen to third on the back of seven league wins in a row. Stockbridge are at home to bottom side Paulsgrove.

RESULTS

There are four Senior Division versus Division One matchups - League Cup holders Bishops Waltham Dynamos (now in the GMMS), host Headley United, and in-form Liss Athletic, who took AFC Portchester to penalties in midweek, host Whiteley Wanderers.

Sway, second bottom in the Senior Division, have a tough tie against Overton United, going well in Division One, and Hayling United, who gained their first Division One win of the season last weekend, host Denmead.

The all-Division One game sees AFC Netley, who ended a poor run last weekend with a draw at Crofton, at home to QK Southampton.

Written By: Paul Harris

Image By: Andrew Ormerod

WEEKEND PREVIEW - OCTOBER 12

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:54:34 GMT

This weekend sees a mixture of league and cup games for our teams.

The Senior Division sees a battle of the top two as Locks Heath are at home to Liphook United. Colden Common are just behind them and could take advantage if they win at Bishops Waltham Dynamos. Andover Town are in fifth but are on the up after six league wins in a row and they travel to third-bottom Moneyfields Res - Moneys under new manager of former Infinity boss, Rich Bessey.

RESULTS

Stockbridge are just ahead of them in fourth on goal difference and have a tough-looking home game against Meon Milton. Bottom club Paulsgrove travel to Hook, who had a good win against Common last time out, and Harvest travel to second-last Sway having won at the Grove last weekend to move out of the bottom places.

In the cups, Hedge End Rangers host BTC Southampton in the Southampton Senior Cup, Denmead travel to Division One Whiteley Wanderers in the Portsmouth Senior Cup, and there are two Aldershot cup games involving Whitehill & Bordon; their first team travel to Wey Valley of the Aldershot & District League, whereas their development team travel to our own Liss Athletic, who are in great form with four successive wins.

TABLES

In Division One, Crofton Saints, in second, will be looking to bounce back from last week's defeat and close the gap on leaders Broughton, who are in cup action. They have a home game against AFC Netley, who have lost their last eight league and cup games, conceding a fair few goals in the process. Only two points behind Crofton are Upham, who travel to Mob Albion, and Overton United, who host Silchester Village.

Neither game will be easy against promoted clubs.The bottom two meet at Front Lawn as last-placed club Hayling United look for their first win against Twentyten, who conceded double figures last weekend in the HST. Two teams looking to challenge the top five meet as Rushmoor Community play Headley United.

FIXTURES

In the Southampton Senior Cup, Broughton look to extend their great run with a home game against Southampton League Dynamo Dockside, who lost at Whitehill & Bordon last weekend, and Hedge End Town host Southampton League Comrades.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: @PitchSidePhoto

WEEKEND PREVIEW - OCTOBER 5

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:54:44 GMT

It's the first round of the Hampshire Senior Trophy this weekend, and a lot of our Division One teams are involved, some against non-HPFL opposition, which is always interesting. We do not appear to have any games against IOW teams in this round.

We have one all-Senior Division clash, which sees Meon Milton at home to Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

There is one Division One v Senior Division game, and it looks like a tough one for Hayling United, winless so far, as they host high-flying Hedge End Rangers.

TABLES

Two of our teams have home draws against the top two Southampton League sides, which could be interesting: Whitehill & Bordon play Dynamo Dockside, and Silchester Village play Braishfield.

There are also three HPFL v Aldershot League matchups: Whiteley Wanderers travel to Four Marks, who used to be in our League; Headley United play Rushmoor Community Select (not the RC first team); and Overton United are at home to Woking United Sports Club.

RESULTS

Finally, four of our teams play Wessex League reserve teams, always hard to predict: Sway travel to Millbrook Res, Broughton aim to continue their great start to the season as they host Lymington Res, AFC Netley go to Tadley Res, and Twentyten are at home to AFC Stoneham Res, past winners of this competition.

In the Senior Division, five games are scheduled, with new leaders Locks Heath hosting a big game as they host in-form Liss Athletic, who knocked Colden Common off the top last weekend.

Common themselves have a tricky-looking trip to Hook. Third-placed Liphook United taking on Stockbridge, who are fourth after having won their last three, is another potential cracker. Fifth-placed Andover Town will be looking to make it six wins in a row as they host out-of-form Denmead. And there is a clash of two teams in the bottom three at KGV Cosham as Paulsgrove play Harvest.

FIXTURES

There are two Division One games; the first one, at the NormRod, should be one to watch as Hedge End Town - our Hampshire Senior Trophy holders - who have moved up to fifth, host second placed Crofton Saints. Bottom club QK Southampton will be looking for points from their home game against Mob Albion.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: Stockbridge FC

WEEKEND PREVIEW - SEPTEMBER 28

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:35:31 GMT

A complete league programme coming up this weekend, weather permitting.

Senior Division leaders Colden Common have won seven in a row in the league, but this time out face a tricky trip to Liss Athletic, who have won their last two, including an excellent win at Meon Milton last weekend.

Locks Heath got back on track and rose to second in midweek after a good 5-1 win at Moneyfields Res, and they are home to bottom club Paulsgrove, who ended their losing run last weekend.

Liphook didn't play last Saturday and will be looking to make up for that as they travel to fifth-placed Hedge End Rangers, who have lost their last two after a run of seven wins in a row.

RESULTS

Stockbridge are now in the top four and have a home game against Harvest, who may be third bottom, but have been hard to beat recently. Andover Town are a team on the up; four league games won in succession now, and they face an interesting trip to Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who had a good win last time out.

Second-bottom Sway have a couple of games in hand on those above them and they are at Meon Milton this weekend. Teams that around the lower mid-table region but will be looking to improve on it all play each other as Denmead host Whitehill & Bordon and Hook play Moneyfields Res.

TABLES

In Division One, leaders Broughton will be looking to make it eight wins out of eight with a home game against Twentyten, who have only won one league game so far. Nearest challengers Crofton Saints, fresh from an excellent win at Rushmoor last weekend, will have to be on top form again as they travel to Mob Albion.

The teams behind the top two are in decent form too, and both have opponents who have had some poor results recently; Upham have a trip to AFC Netley and Overton host Whiteley Wanderers. The bottom two have difficult trips this weekend; bottom club QK Southampton, who gained their first point last weekend, travel to Hedge End Town, who are getting into gear and have risen to fifth, and Hayling United are at Headley United.

FIXTURES

Finally, two 'new boys' who are nicely placed just behind the top five play each other as Silchester Village entertain Rushmoor Community.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - SEPTEMBER 21

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:36:40 GMT

A fairly full programme of league games this weekend, starting with a Friday night special in the Senior Division, a good one too, as Hedge End Rangers, whose seven match winning run was ended last weekend, take on Andover Town.

On Saturday, new leaders Colden Common will be looking to stay top of the table as they entertain mid-table Whitehill & Bordon, especially since closest challengers Liphook United don't have a game. Locks Heath, in third, travel to Stockbridge. who had a good win at Hedge End Rangers last weekend.

TABLES

It's all pretty close in the bottom half of the table, and there are a few games between teams in that region: bottom club Paulsgrove play Moneyfields Res at KGV Cosham.

Liss Athletic, who had a good win at Bishops Waltham in midweek, face a tricky trip to Meon Milton, who are sixth; Hook entertain Harvest, and Bishops Waltham Dynamos host seventh-placed Denmead, who beat Liphook last time out.

Sway have a weekend away from league action as they have an away game against QK Southampton Reserves in the Southampton Senior Cup.

RESULTS

In Division One, leaders Broughton, having beaten nearest challengers Crofton Saints last Saturday, have another home game this time around as they host AFC Netley. Crofton are still in second and have an attractive game at Rushmoor Community, who have moved into fifth.

The two teams immediately below the top two are also in action, they play against opposition in the bottom four, who can be dangerous on their day: Upham travel to Headley United, and Overton host Twentyten. It's a battle of the bottom two as Hayling United are at home to QK Southampton, neither team having registered a win yet.

FIXTURES

Two teams who are looking to challenge the top five face each other at the Norman Rodaway as Hedge End Town play Whiteley Wanderers. and two teams new to the Division who are going well battle it out as Silchester Village host Mob Albion.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: Ian Grainger

WEEKEND PREVIEW - SEPTEMBER 14

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:09:40 GMT

After an exciting League Cup weekend, and some great cup results for some of our teams in midweek, we're back to normal next weekend with a full league programme scheduled.

The top two in the Senior Division are away to clubs who are on poor runs and who lost to Division One sides in the League Cup - leaders Liphook United visit Denmead, and Colden Common are at Paulsgrove.

RESULTS

The two teams below them played a lot of away games in August, so have a few home fixtures to catch up on: Hedge End Rangers, in third, have won six in a row and play Stockbridge. Locks Heath, in fourth, having beaten Hythe & Dibden in midweek, play Sway. Level with Locks are Meon Milton, who should expect a hard game at Harvest.

A couple of teams nearer the bottom have tricky-looking matches: Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who won at Follands in midweek, travel to Hook, and Liss Athletic, who won at New Milton Town, host improving Andover Town. Finally, two teams hoping to rise out of the mid-table zone are in action as Whitehill & Bordon entertain Moneyfields Reserves, who also won in midweek.

FIXTURES

In Division One, all eyes will be on Broughton versus Crofton Saints as the top two clash in the undoubted match of the day. Broughton have won all five, Crofton have drawn one of their five, and both are a long way ahead of the field already after only five games.

Upham lead the chasing pack and travel to Whiteley Wanderers, having won there in the League Cup last Saturday by the little matter of 9-3. Overton are level with them, they lost only on penalties to Liphook in the cup, and have an attractive-looking matchup with a team doing well in their first season, Mob Albion - they beat Denmead 6-3 in the cup last weekend.

TABLES

Rushmoor Community have also made a decent start to life at the new level and they host Hayling United, who will be hoping for their first win in the Division after relegation last season. Teams currently in mid-table but hoping to move up are Silchester Village and AFC Netley, who face each other, and Hedge End Town, who face Twentyten, who shocked higher-level Sway on their own ground in the cup last Saturday.

Finally, Headley United will be looking to get out of the bottom four as they face QK Southampton, still to get off the mark this season.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: Paul Paxford

PLAY SAFE 2024

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:00:40 GMT

Play Safe is a year-round campaign that champions the importance of safeguarding in football. It encourages leagues and clubs at every level of the game to play their part in making the game safe, fun, and enjoyable for everyone, everywhere, every time.

This year, everyone involved in football to know their role in safeguarding. This means whether you’re a DSO/CWO, parent/carer, committee member, coach, referee/match official, spectator or player, you should know your responsibilities in keeping the game safe for all.

On 28/29 September, all of football will unite to celebrate our collective safeguarding effort throughout the season.

Your club have access to free merchandise, like pin badges and armbands. New for this year, you can also purchase brand new Play Safe-branded pitchside banners, to show your support for Play Safe throughout the season.

Visit www.playsafe.teamgrassroots.co.uk to register your club and claim your free resources.

For even more information head to: www.englandfootball.com/playsafe

WEEKEND PREVIEW - SEPTEMBER 7

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:44:28 GMT

It's League Cup weekend, and there are fifteen ties to look forward to, with some possible upsets on the horizon...

There are several ties where Division One teams play Senior Division teams, the Senior Division teams have home advantage in most cases.

There are three exceptions: Hedge End Town may fancy their chances against Paulsgrove, who are bottom of the Senior Division; Mob Albion take on Denmead, both teams are mid-table, but Mob have only lost one of their last four and Denmead have lost their last two; and AFC Netley entertain Hook - both teams have had decent starts to the season.

FIXTURES

Division One teams travelling to Senior Division opposition bring up a fascinating tie with Broughton, flying high at the top of their league with five wins out of five, going to Andover Town, who were in Wessex Division One last season, and are improving after a slow start to life in the HPFL. Silchester Village have had a decent start to life in Division One but must travel to Cup holders Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

Neither Sway nor Twentyten have enjoyed the best of starts to the season and they meet at Jubilee Field. Several Division One teams face tough journeys to teams in the top five of of the Senior Division: Hayling United, yet to win in Division One, travel to Colden Common; Headley United go to Hedge End Rangers; Overton United are at leaders Liphook United; and Rushmoor Community travel to Meon Milton.

RESULTS

There are some close-looking ties between teams in the Senior Division: Liss Athletic are at home to Harvest, Locks Heath play Whitehill & Bordon; and Stockbridge entertain Moneyfields Res.

There are also two matches between Division One sides: Whiteley Wanderers play Upham in what promises to be a good game, and second-placed Crofton Saints are at home to QK Southampton, who have no points and have shipped 31 goals in their five games so far.

A reminder that teams losing on Saturday will still have a chance of cup glory as they will take their place in the George Mason Memorial Shield.

Image by: Ian Grainger

Written by: Paul Harris

WEEKEND PREVIEW - AUGUST 31

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:14:25 GMT

Another pretty full programme this coming Saturday, with some big games in both divisions, even though we're only at the end of August.

In the Senior Division, leaders Liphook United host an important clash with fancied Colden Common, who have won their last three games and have risen to second. The two promoted sides have had an excellent start to the season and are currently level on points with Common.

RESULTS

They are both at home this weekend - Hedge End Rangers play Bishops Waltham Dynamos, and Meon Milton play Andover Town, who beat Locks Heath last time out. Locks have lost two in a row after starting with four wins and will be looking to get back on track at Harvest, who beat Liss in midweek.

Denmead have a game in hand on those above them and entertain Moneyfields Res, who have lost 4-5 and 3-6 in their last two games, so there might be some goals in this one. The bottom two (it's early days yet) clash at KGV Cosham as Paulsgrove host Liss Athletic. Two teams looking to climb the table play each other at Jubilee Field as Sway play Stockbridge.

TABLES

In Division One, the 100% record of leaders Broughton will face a severe test as they travel to undefeated third placed Upham. We can also look forward to a second v fourth clash as Crofton Saints are at home to Overton United - both sides undefeated so far.

Whiteley Wanderers, with two big home wins behind them, host Silchester Village. Two more teams new to the division must travel this weekend - Mob Albion have a tough-looking trip to AFC Netley, whereas Rushmoor Community are at QK Southampton, who have lost all four games so far.

FIXTURES

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: Stockbridge FC

WEEKEND PREVIEW -AUGUST 24

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:19:32 GMT

No midweek games this week, but a pretty full programme this coming Saturday and plenty of Senior Division matches on Bank Holiday Monday.

TABLES

On Saturday, in the Senior Division. Locks Heath will look to defend the division's only 100% record at Andover Town, who won their first game at this level but have lost the last three. Liphook United are their nearest challengers and are at home to Paulsgrove, who have won only one of their first five. With Meon Milton and Denmead not playing, Colden Common will go third if they beat another team who have only won once, Harvest. Hedge End Rangers can also move up if they continue their good start by winning at Sway. Stockbridge host Hook in what is currently a mid-table matchup, and Whitehill & Bordon entertain Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

Depending on results at the weekend, Monday sees a potential cracker at Oakwood Park as Colden Common are at home to Locks Heath. Meon Milton and Denmead, both in the leading pack, are in action at home to Moneyfields Res and away to Stockbridge respectively. Liphook United have another home game, this time against Hook. The other games promise to be close affairs, as Sway play Paulsgrove, Whitehill & Bordon host Hedge End Rangers, and, on Tuesday, Harvest play Liss Athletic, who managed to win their first game at the fifth attempt last weekend.

FIXTURES

In Division One, Broughton, the only team to have won their first three games, travel to new boys Mob Albion, who won their first game last weekend. Teams still unbeaten, all with seven points from three games, are in action: two of them play each other in an interesting-looking match at Ray's Farm as Upham entertain Overton United, Crofton Saints are at home to Headley United, AFC Netley travel to Twentyten, without a point so far.

RESULTS

Whiteley Wanderers got off the mark with a big win last weekend and are at home to new boys Rushmoor Community, who suffered their first defeat last weekend. Hedge End Town, who suffered a heavy defeat last time out, will be looking to get back on track at relegated Hayling United, who haven't won in the three games they've played. QK Southampton will looking to improve on a run of three heavy defeats as they entertain new boys Silchester Village.

Witten by: Paul Harris

Image by: Paul Paxford

RUSSELL-COTES BENEVOLENT CUP - 2024/25

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:12:13 GMT

The Russell-Cotes Benevolent Cup is back for the 24/25 season - with the first round draw now available:

Russell Cotes Benevolent Cup - First Round Draw

The competition hosts our top-placed sides from the previous season - Liphook United, Colden Common, Locks Heath and Liss Athletic - all of whom have Wessex League opposition in the first round, ties of which take place on September 10 and 17.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - AUGUST 17

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:26:54 GMT

Locks Heath are now the only team in the Senior Division with a 100% record. They travel to Bishops Waltham Dynamos at the weekend, maybe with memories of last season's League Cup final defeat still in their minds. Liphook United have three wins out of four and host Andover Town AS do Denmead, who travel to Sway.

RESULTS

Liss Athletic, no points after four games, will be looking to get their season started as they entertain Moneyfields Res. Two teams that have started quite well, promoted Meon Milton, and Whitehill & Bordon, meet at the Cockleshell. Other new boys Hedge End Rangers are still on the road as they travel to Harvest who won their first game of the season last weekend.

Two talented teams who are hoping to climb the table are at home this weekend, Colden Common play Hook and Stockbridge play Paulsgrove.

TABLE

In Division One, the only team to have won both games so far, Broughton, travel to QK Southampton, who have lost their first two games heavily. Upham v Hedge End Town should be a good game between two teams unbeaten so far and who should both do well this season.

It's a clash of the new boys at Seafield Park as unbeaten Crofton Saints host Silchester Village. Another new team, Rushmoor Community, had a good away win last time out and have another trip, this time to AFC Netley, who have yet to taste defeat. Relegated Hayling United have yet to win and they host unbeaten Overton United.

FIXTURES

Both Whiteley Wanderers (played one) and Twentyten (played two) are yet to gain a point and they meet at Oasis Mayfield, so something will have to give. Mob Albion got their first point at this level last time out and this weekend entertain Headley United.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: @vi_shooter (Instagram)

WEEKEND PREVIEW - AUGUST 10

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:58:48 GMT

In the Senior Division , the two teams who have won both games so far have challenging encounters, as Denmead entertain Locks Heath, who had a good win at Liss last weekend, and Whitehill & Bordon, who also won at Liss in midweek, travel to Sway.

Bishops Waltham Dynamos won 6-0 at Andover Town in their first game and this weekend host promoted Meon Milton, who have made a decent start to the new campaign.

Andover themselves host a strong Colden Common team, whose big win on the first day was followed by a last-minute draw with Hedge End Rangers in midweek. Rangers have another tough trip, this time to champions Liphook United, who lost at Moneyfields Res in midweek.

FIXTURES - COMING-UP

Liss Athletic are at home to Harvest in a clash of two teams who have lost both of their opening fixtures, so there will be a lot to play for there. Paulsgrove, who have also lost their opening two matches, play Hook - who got a good draw a Meon Milton last Saturday; while Stockbridge host Moneyfields Reserves, fresh from that win over Liphook.

There are a lot of midweek games to follow, one of the highlights is another A3 derby as Liphook United travel to Whitehill & Bordon. Locks Heath (at Meon Milton), Colden Common (at Stockbridge) and Denmead (at Paulsgrove) face some difficult away trips.

LATEST TABLES

In Division One , all teams have now played, apart from Whiteley Wanderers, who begin their campaign at home against Broughton, who had a good win last weekend at Twentyten.

New boys Crofton Saints had a spectacular start to the season with a 6-0 away win, and make their home debut this weekend with an attractive game against Hedge End Town, who also won their first game.

Rushmoor Community got a good point at Upham with two goals in the last seven minutes to get off the mark at the new level, and this time they travel to Twentyten. Relegated Hayling United drew in midweek with Mob Albion, and they now travel to Upham. Headley United began their campaign with a win at Silchester and they now have another tough trip to AFC Netley.

QK Southampton will be looking to put last weekend's result behind them as they host Overton United, who started off with a draw at Netley.

Photo: Ian Steele

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 3 AUGUST

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:46:33 GMT

A new season begins on Saturday, with several changes, several ground moves - and several new teams to look forward to.

In the Senior Division , Andover Town join us from the Wessex League, and they begin their campaign with a home game against Paulsgrove. A team that have strengthened well in the close season is Colden Common - the Stallions begin with a home game against Moneyfields Reserves.

FIXTURES - COMING UP

Liss Athletic also finished their last campaign well and host Locks Heath, who finished an excellent second last year, and start this season under new management.

Champions Liphook United (pictured, in blue) have a tricky first game, a trip to Harvest, now at the University of Portsmouth Langstone Sports Ground.

Whitehill & Bordon and Stockbridge both finished in the top half of the table last year, and they play each other on the 3G at Oakmoor School. The only promoted club playing on Saturday is Meon Milton, who host Hook, another team to improve in the second half of last season, at Cockleshell Gardens.

Finally, two teams who finished bottom five last season, who will doubtless be looking to improve this time around, face each other as Denmead entertain Sway.

In Division One , an intriguing matchup sees Hedge End Town, who eventually finished fourth after the 'distraction' of two cup wins last season, travel to the new KGV facility at Cosham to face new boys Mob Albion, who have done well in the Mid-Solent League for a little while and now make the step-up.

Another new arrival, Rushmoor Community from the Aldershot League, have a tough journey to Upham, who finished fifth last season.

Fellow newcomers, Crofton Saints were impressive in winning the Southampton League in 2023/24 - they travel to QK Southampton, who faded badly towards the end of last season and will be looking to improve this year.

There's also a re-entry in Silchester Village, with an attractive home game to start off with against Headley United.

Two teams with potential that finished mid-table last season meet at Station Road as AFC Netley play Overton United, while Twentyten face Broughton at Winklebury to round off our opening day.

Meanwhile on Tuesday, Colden Common host new boys Hedge End Rangers, last seen at this level seven years ago.

Liss Athletic have an early derby game as they host Whitehill & Bordon, while Andover Town entertain Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who came up last season, comfortably finished mid table, and won the League Cup.

Harvest play Denmead, and Moneyfields Res play Liphook United at the new John Jenkins Stadium.

Paulsgrove make their league debut on Wednesday at their new home, the KGV in Cosham, with an attractive game against Meon Milton. In Division One on Wednesday, Hayling United play Mob Albion at Front Lawn.

Photo: Ian Grainger

LEAGUE CUP DRAW - 2024/25

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:00:58 GMT

The draw for the first round of the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup has been made, with holders, Bishops Waltham Dynamos with a home tie against Division One re-entrants, Silchester Village.

The full draw is as follows, with t ies to be played on September 7:

FIRST ROUND

AFC Netley v Hook

Andover Town v Broughton

Bishop Waltham Dynamos v Silchester Village

Colden Common v Hayling United

Crofton Saints v QK Southampton

Hedge End Rangers v Headley United

Hedge End Town v Paulsgrove

Liphook United v Overton United

Liss Athletic v Harvest

Locks Heath v Whitehill & Bordon

Meon Milton v Rushmoor Community

Mob Albion v Denmead

Stockbridge v Moneyfields Reserves

Sway v Twentyten

Whiteley Wanderers v Upham

*Clubs defeated in the first round will gain automatic qualification to the George Mason Memorial Shield .

FIXTURES - 2024/25

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:57:21 GMT

August and September fixtures have been released for both Divisions, which get under way on August 3.

Opening day fixtures are as follows (3pm unless stated) :

SENIOR DIVISION

Andover Town v Paulsgrove

Colden Common v Moneyfields Reserves

Denmead v Sway

Harvest v Liphook United (2pm)

Liss Athletic v Locks Heath

Meon Milton v Hook

Whitehill & Bordon v Stockbridge

DIVISION ONE

AFC Netley v Overton United

Mob Albion v Hedge End Town

QK Southampton v Crofton Saints

Silchester Village v Headley United

TwentyTen v Broughton (2pm)

Upham v Rushmoor Community

Full list of August and September dates for the Senior Division and Division One can be found within the links.

MANAGERIAL CHANGES

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:07:07 GMT

There's some new - and familiar - faces in the dug-outs of our clubs with numerous managerial changes announced during the close season.

Louis Bell (pictured) - who assisted Johnny Willett at Paulsgrove last season - has now stepped-up as no.1, easing the load on Willett who is also Secretary at the Portsmouth-based club. The former Fareham Town, AFC Portchester and Baffins Milton Rovers manager will be assisted by ex-Harvest boss, Steve Harris, as the club look forward to new beginnings at the King George V Football Complex.

Carl Harris has departed last season's champions, Liphook United, with long-serving player, Phil Moore taking over at the Recreation Ground.

Locks Heath have announced former Dartford, Bromley and Croydon player Kwabena Amaning as their new boss, having most recently been in charge at Warsash Wasps. This follows Calum Britton and Jon Whitfield stepping down, with Britton since joining the new first team management at Fareham Town.

Simon Woodley has joined Ron Bertie and Mark French to add to the management team at Senior Division newcomers, Andover Town, while Sway have appointed Rob Blandford, who joins the New Forest side after stepping down from rivals, Stockbridge at the end of last season; Stockbridge naming goalkeeper, Kieran Wilson as their new boss.

Meanwhile, former Hayling United boss, Dan Greenwood has become Joint Manager at Moneyfields Reserves, teaming up with Harrison Dunk. Greenwood replaces Jordan Cheung who has decided to focus on playing.

CONSTITUTION - 2024/25

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:33:19 GMT

We welcome two new and one returning side to the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League for 2024/25, after the constitution was agreed at Sunday's AGM (June 9).

Crofton Saints (Southampton League), Rushmoor Community (Aldershot League) and a return for Silchester Village (Basingstoke League) are all in-bound to a 14-club Division One, alongside Fleet Spurs and Hayling United, relegated from our Senior Division. Lyndhurst and Michelmersh & Timsbury - who finished in the bottom two of Division One last season - are relegated to local district football.

Meanwhile in the Senior Division, Division One champions, Meon Milton are promoted alongside runners-up Hedge End Rangers, with Andover Town adding to the 16-club line-up following their relegation from the Wessex League Division One.

Finally, our congratulations to Infinity, who have secured back-to-back promotions and a return to Step 6 football in the Southern Combination League, after their third-placed finish in the Senior Division.

The start date of the new season is Saturday, August 3, 2024. Fixtures are expected mid-July once Leagues within the NLS are confirmed, in respect of ground sharing.

Update: Following Fleet Spurs withdrawal and move into the Thames Valley Premier League, Mob Albion have been accepted into Division One as a direct replacement.

Main Photo: Paul Paxford

TOWN ADD HAMPSHIRE TROPHY

Fri, 17 May 2024 08:06:38 GMT

Hedge End Town came from a goal behind to beat Winsor Green United 3-1 at AFC Stoneham, and lift the PTS Compliance Hampshire Trophy.

GET IN! Hedge End Town celebrate scoring in the Hampshire Trophy final (Photo: Graham Scambler)

It's been quite a season for Wes Skinner's side, who finished fourth in their debut campaign in the HPFL Division One, while triumphing in the George Mason Memorial Shield earlier at AFC Totton earlier in the month.

The Norman Rodaway-based side continue the rich vein of form HPFL sides have in the County competition, following Colden Common's treble-winning efforts in 22/23.

Our congratulations to all at Hedge End Town!

MEON MILTON CHAMPS/ LIPHOOK DOUBLE-UP

Sun, 12 May 2024 04:32:31 GMT

Meon Milton got the point they needed at Upham to lift the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Division One title.

The Portsmouth-based side fought back from a goal behind to take a 1-1 draw to pip Hedge End Rangers at the summit, with both sides having already secured a top-two promotion berth.

LEAGUE TABLES

Meanwhile, Liphook United made it a league-and-cup double, as they swept aside Hartley Wintney Development 4-1 in the Aldershot Intermediate Cup final at the EBB Stadium.

Above: Liphook United celebrate with their silverware (Photo: Liphook United).

A Billy Allcock hat-trick was supplemented by a Sam Devlin strike to ensure Carl Harris' side added the competition to their Senior Division title.

Our congratulations to both sides!

Main Photo: Paul Paxford/ PitchSidePhoto

LIPHOOK CLAIM SENIOR DIVISION TITLE

Sun, 05 May 2024 13:19:22 GMT

Liphook United are champions of the Senior Division. Carl Harris' side claimed the crown seven days earlier with an unfortunate home walk-over against basement side, Fleet Spurs, with the cup presented after their 4-3 victory over Hook at the Recreation Ground.

LEAGUE TABLES

Twenty-two wins from their 29 games meant the Recreation Ground side could not be caught with one to go. Nearest challengers, Locks Heath seven points behind with long-time leaders, Infinity - who had already wrapped their season - in third, and look set for a return to Step 6 football.

Liphook will be hoping to make it a league and cup double on Saturday (May 11) as they face Hartley Wintney Development in the Aldershot & District Intermediate Cup Final at the EBB Stadium (3pm).

Meanwhile, the Division One title is set to be decided on the same day, with Meon Milton needing a point to oust Hedge End Rangers at the summit - both sides already securing a top two finish.

Photo: Liphook United FC

DYNAMOS & HEDGE END TOWN LIFT CUPS

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:32:58 GMT

Bishops Waltham Dynamos have won the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup after defeating Locks Heath 3-1 at AFC Totton's Snows Stadium.

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS - BISHOPS WALTHAM DYNAMOS 3 LOCKS HEATH 1

I t's the third year in a row that Heath have been denied the silverware, with Dynamos full value for their triumph, in their first season in the HPFL.

CUP FINALS DAY - PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD

Meanwhile, Hedge End Town were victorious in the George Mason Memorial Trophy earlier in the day, defeating fellow Division One outfit, Upham.

Our thanks to AFC Totton for their hospitality in hosting our cup finals day for the first time.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 27 APRIL

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:03:59 GMT

It's Cup Finals day this coming weekend!

At 1100 we have the George Mason Memorial Shield, an all-Division 1 clash as Upham play Hedge End Town - fifth against fourth, so it should be a close game.

At 1500 we have the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup final, with two Senior Division teams facing each other, as Bishops Waltham Dynamos, in seventh after a poor recent run, face Locks Heath, currently doing well in second; however, Locks have lost the last two finals, so anything could happen!

Please note that the venue for the finals is now AFC Totton.

FIXTURES

We also have several league games - the situation at the top of both leagues should be much clearer after Saturday. In the Senior Division, Liphook United could clinch the title with four games to spare if they beat bottom club Fleet Spurs at home. The battle for fourth is on after Colden Common's 4-0 win over Liss Athletic in midweek, especially when Liss must travel to fifth-placed Stockbridge this weekend, and Common, now in sixth with games in hand over the other two, travel to Hayling, who also need the points urgently, as they can still be caught by Moneyfields Res, who are second-bottom with games in hand over Hayling. Moneys Res play Hook in another game at the new Cosham facility. Two teams stuck in mid-table play each other at Marsden Road as Paulsgrove take on Whitehill & Bordon.

TABLES

In Division 1, leaders Hedge End Rangers, already guaranteed a top-two place, play their last game, at home to third-bottom Broughton. Meon Milton can still pip them to the title if they win all their games in hand, and on Saturday they host QK Southampton at the Cockleshell. If Meon win they are also guaranteed a top two place. If they lose and HER win, then HER will be champions. Whiteley Wanderers, in third, travel to Twentyten looking to avenge the 2-1 home defeat by the same team in midweek, but that victory was Twentyten's seventh win in their last ten matches, so they are in fine form. Lyndhurst, second bottom, entertain mid-table Headley United.

Written By: Paul Harris

Image by: Paul Paxford

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 20 APRIL

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:21:20 GMT

In the Senior Division, all three of the teams chasing leaders Infinity are again in action. Second-placed Locks Heath, who won in midweek, are now only two points off the top with two games in hand, and they must travel to Denmead, who also need the points as they are fourth-bottom having played more than the teams below them.

TABLES

Liphook United also won in midweek and they are still title favourites with seven games still to play and are only six points behind Infinity. They are at home to Hayling, who are in the bottom five. Stockbridge, in fourth, go to Colden Common, whose recent form have enabled them to climb away from the basement area, and the Robins are now being challenged by Liss Athletic, on a great run of form in fifth and only two points behind.

RESULTS

Liss host Hook who have also been in good nick recently. Two teams who have slipped out of top five contention after recent defeats face each other as Bishops Waltham Dynamos are at home to Paulsgrove. Bottom club Fleet Spurs host third-bottom Sway, who will be looking to break a run of four successive defeats and move away from the danger zone.

In Division One, leaders Hedge End Rangers play their final game next weekend, so it's another chance for the chasing pack to make some inroads into their lead. We have a big game at the Cockleshell as second-placed Meon Milton, with six wins in a row, host fourth-placed Hedge End Town, whose recent run of one win on six has severely damaged their prospects of catching their rivals.

FIXTURES

Third-placed Whiteley Wanderers travel to North Hants Intermediate Cup winners Overton United. Upham are only four points off fourth place with a game in hand, and they travel to QK Southampton. Further down the table, Lyndhurst are at home to fourth-bottom Twentyten, and if the home side don't win then they will be confirmed as finishing second-bottom. Third-bottom Broughton play Headley United in an attractive-sounding game with both teams in quite good form.

Written By: Paul Harris

Image By: Paul Paxford

NORTH HANTS CUP GOES TO OVERTON

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:58:06 GMT

Overton United have won the North Hampshire Intermediate Cup after coming out on top against their HPFL Division One rivals, TwentyTen.

Cole Oates and Owen Slynn were on target for Louis Macey's side in their 2-0 final success, played at Andover New Street.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 13 APRIL

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:00:59 GMT

A full league programme is scheduled for this weekend, and there is a lot to play for!

TABLES

In the Senior Division, Infinity completed their league programme on Wednesday with a draw against Whitehill & Bordon, and now must wait to see what the three teams behind them can do. All can overtake Infinity if they win their games in hand. Second placed Locks Heath have a trip to bottom side Fleet Spurs, and third place Liphook United, who are best placed with nine games still to play (they won this midweek), face a big A3 derby game at Liss Athletic. Liss' form recently (including an 8-0 win at Bishops Waltham Dynamos last weekend) could take them into the top five if they continue.

Fourth-placed Stockbridge, who cannot afford any more slip-ups, face a trip to Sway, who are slipping down the table after three successive defeats. It's tight at the other end of the table, with five teams within two points of that second-bottom position. Third-bottom Harvest, who have games in hand on those around them, face a journey to Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who will be looking for a reaction after two heavy home defeats, and Hayling United are at home to in-form Hook.

Fourth-bottom Denmead, who have played more than the rest, are at home to Whitehill & Bordon. Colden Common's win last weekend has taken them a little away from the danger zone, and they will be hoping to keep clear as they face Paulsgrove, who still have a good chance of that fifth spot.

FIXTURES

In Division One, leaders Hedge End Rangers were in action midweek, winning at rivals Town in the El Hedgio derby game to extend their lead at the top. They do not have a game this weekend (only one to play now), meaning that the teams in pursuit have a chance to catch up on them. Second placed Meon Milton have a trip to second-bottom Lyndhurst this weekend. Third-placed Whiteley Wanderers also do not have a game.

Hedge End Town, in fourth, have not won in four now, and are losing touch with the teams above despite their games in hand - they are at home to AFC Netley. At the other end of the table, two teams looking for points are fourth-bottom Broughton, who travel to out-of-form QK Southampton, and third-bottom Twentyten, whose unbeaten run came to an abrupt halt in midweek; they entertain bottom side Michelmersh and Timsbury. Sixth play eighth at Headley Rec, where Overton United, who have won their last three games, visit a team coming off the back of that 8-3 win at Twentyten.

RESULTS

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: Paul Paxford

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 6 APRIL

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:03:33 GMT

A pretty full league is programme scheduled for this weekend as we start to approach the business end of the season.

In the Senior Division, leaders Infinity only have one more game left to play - not this weekend - so the focus is on the teams chasing them, all of them with games in hand. Locks Heath, in second, travel to Sway, whom they beat 4-1 at home a couple of weeks ago. Liphook United, in third, have the most games still to play (eleven, in fact) and one of those is this weekend, a big one at home to fourth placed Stockbridge. In the battle for fifth place, Bishops Waltham Dynamos are a point ahead of Paulsgrove; BW are at home to Liss Athletic, who had a good win at the BOSC on Monday, and the Grove are at home to Hook. who had a good win over BW last week.

RESULTS

There is a bottom-two clash as Moneyfields Res host Fleet Spurs, who ran Liphook close on Monday, and a bottom-six clash as Colden Common are at home to Hayling United. Harvest are only one place above Moneys, but have several games in hand, they are at home to Whitehill & Bordon.

TABLES

It's a similar situation in Division One, as leaders Hedge End Rangers have played more than the teams below them, and don't have a game this weekend. The big game is Hedge End Town, who still have the most games to play (eight), at home to second-placed Whiteley Wanderers. The reverse fixture last weekend finished 3-2 to Whiteley, and another close game is in prospect. Meon Milton are in third, and entertain Headley United, who beat the leaders last time out.

FIXTURES

At the bottom, last-placed Michelmersh & Timsbury host Overton United, who have won their last two, and Broughton host Twentyten, both sides in decent form despite still being in the bottom four. In middle of the table, AFC Netley host QK Southampton. The visitors have lost their last five, conceding 23 goals, including a seven-goal defeat at Upham on Monday.

Written by: Paul Harris

Image by: Paul Paxford

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 30 MARCH

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:08:40 GMT

Easter weekend brings nearly a full programme of league games on Saturday and there are several more scheduled for Monday.

TABLES

On Saturday, leaders Infinity, after their loss at Locks Heath in midweek, look to increase their lead at the top of the Senior Division as they travel to Hook. Their main challengers, Liphook United, with those many games in hand, are at Sway. We have another top four clash at Locks Heath Rec, where Stockbridge are the visitors. Sixth play seventh as it's a battle of the long names as Bishops Waltham Dynamos host Whitehill & Bordon. It's still very tight in the lower reaches of the table, and two of the teams who are now in the bottom five meet at Front Lawn, Denmead being the designated home team against co-habitants Harvest. Colden Common could actually rise to ninth if results went their way and they beat bottom side Fleet Spurs, who had a good draw at Liss last weekend, at Oakwood Park.

FIXTURES

On Monday Liphook play one of their games in hand on the leaders as they travel to Fleet Spurs. Stockbridge entertain Paulsgrove in a top 5 battle, and the other three games are between teams in the congested mid/lower mid table area, with Colden Common at home to Denmead, Bishops Waltham Dynamos playing at Hook, and there is a local derby at the BOSC as Whitehill & Bordon play Liss Athletic. On Saturday, we also have the other Aldershot Intermediate Cup semi-final as Liss Athletic travel to Hartley Wintney Dev, hoping to set up a derby final with Liphook United, who won the other semi-final last week.

RESULTS

In Division One, on Saturday, leaders Hedge End Rangers face a tricky task at Headley United. Meon Milton, in second, are seven points behind with two games in hand and also have a difficult game at fifth-placed Upham. The big game is at the Oasis where third placed Whiteley Wanderers are at hime to fourth placed Hedge End Town, who are 14 points behind the leaders with six games in hand. The bottom three are all in action - third-bottom Twentyten are at home to QK Southampton, whom they beat at the Hive last weekend, second-bottom Lyndhurst have a difficult trip to AFC Netley, so do bottom club Michelmersh & Timsbury who are at Overton United. On Monday fourth-bottom Broughton travel to AFC Netley, and Upham play QK Southampton.

Written By: Paul Harris

Image by: Paul Paxford

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:51:51 GMT

After another wet week, if all goes well, two cup matches and a fairly full league programme await us this weekend.

The first of the uhlsport League Cup semi-finals is due to take place, and it's between two teams in mid-table in the Senior Division as Bishops Waltham Dynamos play Harvest, who are also in the semi-final of the Hampshire Saturday Trophy.

We also have a semi-final in the George Mason Memorial Shield, an all-Division One affair as high-flying Hedge End Town entertain Headley United. The two sides played last weekend at Headley in a league game, Town winning 3-0.

TABLES

In the Senior Division, leaders Infinity have had two good home wins in four days to get back on track, and now they must travel to mid-table Denmead. Liphook United, in second, have several games in hand on Infinity, but have a tricky local derby at Whitehill & Bordon. Third-placed Stockbridge must also take care as they face a trip to Hook, who climbed out of the bottom two last weekend, and are three unbeaten in the league. Two teams that are not in great form face each other as Locks Heath (fourth) entertain Hayling United (seventh). Just below Locks are Paulsgrove, who could overtake them with a win, but they will face a big test at Liss Athletic. Sway are fourth from bottom and will look to improve on that as they are home to bottom side Fleet Spurs , who have only won one league game all season. Second from bottom play third from bottom as Moneyfields Res play Colden Common; the fixture is at Oakwood Park, where the teams drew 2-2 at the end of January.

RESULTS

In Division One, leaders Hedge End Rangers, who have just suffered two away defeats in a row, must travel to Twentyten. One of those defeats was at AFC Netley, who host second-placed Meon Milton this weekend. Whiteley Wanderers, in fourth, have picked up one point from their last four games and cannot afford any more slipups as they play Broughton, who beat Hedge End Rangers last weekend. The bottom two face each other, Michelmersh & Timsbury hosting Lyndhurst, who had that win at Whiteley last weekend. Finally, QK Southampton play Upham in a mid-table clash, with both teams looking to challenge the top four.

FIXTURES

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 10 FEBRUARY

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:11:48 GMT

A full programme of league games is planned for this weekend, with one exception - the remaining Hampshire Saturday Trophy quarter-final game, another all-HPFL Senior Division game at Front Lawn as Denmead take on Liphook United. the winner will join Harvest, Hedge End Town and Southampton League giantkillers Winsor United Green in the semis.

In the Senior Division, leaders Infinity will be looking to bounce back after last week's defeat as they are at home to Sway. With second-placed Liphook in cup action, Stockbridge, in third, need to win at Colden Common to draw level with them, but for Common, at the wrong end of the table, a win could also make a big difference, as only four points separate places 9-15.

TABLES

Locks Heath at home to Paulsgrove is fourth v fifth; the hosts haven't won in five league games and the Grove are on a good run of form, so this could be interesting. The bottom two play each other as Fleet Spurs entertain Hook, but the visitors are 14 points ahead of their opponents and could climb up the table with a win. Moneys Reserves are fourth-bottom and also in dire need of points, but they will find it hard at in-form Bishops Waltham Dynamos.Two matches involve teams that could be termed 'mid-table' but all have hopes of a top six place - Liss Athletic are at home to cup specialists Harvest, and Whitehill & Bordon host Hayling United, who are currently in that sixth position.

RESULTS

In Division One, leaders Hedge End Rangers will be looking to put their big defeat at Netley last week behind them as they travel to fourth-bottom Broughton. If they slip up then Meon Milton could overtake them, but they have a tricky home game against QK Southampton. Whiteley Wanderers, in third, will be also be looking to capitalise on any slip-ups as they host bottom club Lyndhurst.

RESULTS

Cup heroes Hedge End Town, with games in hand on all of these, are in league action this week with a difficult-sounding game at Headley United. AFC Netley could consolidate fifth place as they entertain Michelmersh & Timsbury, and two teams now in mid-table clash at Ray's Field as Upham play Overton United.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 3 FEBRUARY

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:42:08 GMT

It's the quarter-finals of the Hampshire Saturday Trophy this weekend, and six of our teams make up the last eight, a tremendous achievement.

Three cracking ties are on the agenda - holders Colden Common face a tricky trip to Front Lawn to face Harvest. Both teams knocked out top two Isle of Wight teams in the previous round.

Hedge End Town are at home to Crofton Saints, who are top of the Southampton League and are a very good team (the editor has seen them recently) - this should also be well worth watching. And no less interesting is the game at Hook, who are at home to Southampton League giant-killers Winsor United Green, who have already beaten HPFL opposition in this competition.

FIXTURES

We also have the final quarter-final game in the George Mason Memorial Shield, an all-Senior Division affair as Sway host Stockbridge.

And there is an interesting cup tie in the Aldershot Intermediate Cup, where Senior Division Whitehill & Bordon are at home to Division One Headley United

The league games also have some keenly-anticipated matchups - in the Senior Division, leaders Infinity are at home to Paulsgrove, who have risen to fifth after some good recent performances. There's another attractive game on the list as third placed Liphook United host fourth-placed Locks Heath.

Both Hayling United and Denmead, who meet at Hayling College, will be looking for the win that enables them to put pressure on the top four. And Bishops Waltham Dynamos, another form team, will be looking to climb the table as they travel to bottom club Fleet Spurs.

TABLES

In Division One leaders Hedge End Rangers face a difficult task as they go to AFC Netley, who have won their last two games. Second-placed Whiteley Wanderers, who have lost their last two, also have a tricky trip to Upham. It won't be easy for third-placed Meon Milton either as they travel to an improved Overton United, who are on a winning run of four games in all competitions. There's a clash of bottom-four teams as Twentyten.

Image: Paul Paxford

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 27 JANUARY

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:32:53 GMT

Now the frost has gone (for the moment) and the storms have gone (for the moment), maybe we'll get a full set of matches played this weekend!

First off, there is a big local derby for the first of our League Cup quarter-finals this year, as Liphook, third in the Senior Division and with eight wins in all competitions (scoring 32 goals in the process) host Liss Athletic, who scored eleven last Saturday in the Aldershot Intermediate Cup.

FIXTURES

The Senior Division sees leaders Infinity have a tricky away assignment at mid-table Sway, and both Stockbridge, in second, (home to Bishops Waltham Dynamos) and Locks Heath (away to second-bottom Hook), both with games in hand, will be looking to gain ground on them if they slip up. Paulsgrove climbed to sixth after their 4-1 win over Harvest last weekend, and this time out host fifth-placed Hayling United. Only five points separate places 6-14 and either of Colden Common (two good wins in succession) or Moneyfields Res could move up the table as they meet at Oakwood Park. The same applies to Whitehill & Bordon and Harvest, who meet at the BOSC. Bottom club Fleet Spurs face a visit to Denmead, who are also in the mid-table logjam.

TABLE

Whiteley Wanderers were knocked off the top of Division One last weekend after a home defeat to AFC Netley; this weekend it doesn't get easier as they must travel to the Cockleshell to face third-placed Meon Milton. New leaders Hedge End Rangers are at home to Twentyten, who only lost 1-2 at Hedge End Town last week. HET are fourth, with games in hand, and they host bottom side Lyndhurst, who were well beaten by HER last weekend. Fifth-placed Headley United have a difficult task at mid-table Upham. AFC Netley are at home to third-bottom Michelmersh & Timsbury, and second-last Broughton face an improving Overton United.

RESULTS

Image: Paul Paxford

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 20 JANUARY

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:01:39 GMT

Weather permitting, there are mostly league games scheduled for this coming weekend, with a smattering of cup encounters.

In the Senior Division, leaders Infinity, after their defeat at Paulsgrove last weekend, travel to Hook, who may be third-bottom but have won their last two games.

None of the teams immediately below them are playing, the next highest-placed club in action are Hayling United, in fifth, who host Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who won well at at Locks Heath last time out.

Below Hayling, eight teams are separated by just three points, and two of those play each other when Paulsgrove host Harvest. The bottom two are in action - Colden Common, who have games in hand on the rest due to cup exploits, travel to Denmead, and Fleet Spurs face Moneyfields Res at Kennels Lane.

FIXTURES

In Division One, a full complement of games are scheduled. Leaders Whiteley Wanderers are at Oasis Mayfield again, this time facing AFC Netley.

Hedge End Rangers took over second place last weekend and can consolidate on that with a win at bottom club Lyndhurst, although the latter gained a remarkable 7-7 draw at Meon Milton last time out. Meon dropped to third as a result of that and now have a tricky game at Upham.

Hedge End Town, another team with cup success, have many games in hand on those above them and are in league action this week as they host Twentyten. Sixth play fourth as QK Southampton play Headley United, and third-bottom Michelmersh & Timsbury are at home to Overton United, who are pulling away from the danger zone.

In the George Mason Memorial Shield, the first of the semi-finals is being played as Stockbridge play Sway. This is at Stockbridge Rec as cup semi-finals are being played at home grounds this season.

TABLE

There are two ties in the Aldershot Intermediate Cup, Liphook United face Aldershot Senior Division Ropley, while Liss Athletic travel to Aldershot Division One side, Woking United.

Broughton travel to Colden Common Reserves in the North Hants Intermediate Cup.

Image: Paul Paxford

WEEKEND PREVIEW - 13 JANUARY

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:10:09 GMT

We start with four Hampshire Saturday Trophy matches involving our clubs, three which are carried over from last Saturday.

All clubs face interesting opposition from different leagues. Holders Colden Common host the top team on the island, Whitecroft & Barton Sports, in the tie of the day. Liphook face a difficult-sounding trip to Rushmoor Community of the Aldershot League, Hedge End Town face Aldershot Town's U23 Suburban League side, who won well at Hedge End Rangers in the last round, and Denmead host US Portsmouth Res, who have already beaten Locks Heath.

FIXTURES

Another big cup tie sees AFC Netley take on Bashley in the Southampton Senior Cup at Station Road, with kick-off at 2pm.

In the Senior Division, leaders Infinity face a potentially tricky game at Paulsgrove. Stockbridge have climbed into second after a run of five league wins in a row, and will be tested at fifth-placed Hayling United.

Locks Heath, in fourth, will be looking to challenge the leaders, and have a home game with Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who need the win to keep clear of the relegation zone. Hook are just above Dynamos and at home to Sway, while Liss Athletic face Moneyfields Reserves. Bottom club Fleet Spurs face Whitehill & Bordon.

CURRENT LEAGUE STANDINGS

In Division One, leaders Whiteley Wanderers have another attractive home game at Oasis Mayfield as they face fourth-placed Headley United, who disappointed at Overton last time out. If Whiteley slip up then Meon Milton, in second, can overtake them at the top by beating bottom side Lyndhurst. Hedge End Rangers, in third, can do the same, but they would have to win at Upham. Second-bottom Michelmersh & Timsbury are at home to QK Southampton, looking to catch up on the top 5.

We also have an all-Division One clash in the North Hants Intermediate Cup, as Twentyten take on Overton United.

Photo: Paul Proctor

WEEKEND PREVIEW - JANUARY 6

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:41:25 GMT

The New Year kicks off with a strong HPFL presence featuring in the last 16 of the Hampshire Trophy.

Two of our teams have attractive home games against the top two IOW sides - Colden Common play Whitecroft & Barton, and Harvest facing West Wight.

Hedge End Town host Aldershot Town's U23's Suburban League side, who produced a good performance in winning at Hedge End Rangers in the previous round. Liphook United have a tricky trip to face Rushmoor Community of the Aldershot League. We also have an all-HPFL tie as Senior Division Hook are at home to Upham of Division One.

HAMPSHIRE TROPHY - DRAW IN FULL

Plenty of League action is scheduled alongside, too - in the Senior Division, the match of the day is at Locks Heath Rec, where it's second versus first as Infinity are the visitors.

Stockbridge have moved up to third place with three consecutive clean sheets, and face a tricky match away at Liss Athletic, who got back to winning ways over another title chaser, Locks Heath last time out.

FIXTURES - COMING-UP

Hayling United, in fifth, play third-bottom Moneyfields Res at Westleigh Park. Two teams currently in mid-table but hoping to challenge the top five meet at Jubilee Field as Sway host Denmead.

Whitehill and Bordon are at home to Paulsgrove, both teams looking for points to keep them away from the bottom two. Basement club Fleet Spurs entertain Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

LATEST TABLES

In Division One, we have another first versus second clash as Whiteley Wanderers host Meon Milton at Oasis Mayfield 3G.

Fourth-placed Headley United could move up to as high as second if Meon lose and they win at Overton United.

Bottom club Broughton could overtake Michelmersh & Timsbury, three places above them, if they beat them. Other teams in the bottom four face mid-table teams: Lyndhurst travel to QK Southampton and Twentyten are at home to AFC Netley.

Photo: Paul Paxford

WEEKEND PREVIEW - DECEMBER 15

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:57:41 GMT

Let's hope for better weather this weekend! Again, a few cup games interspersed with some important league games is what is on the agenda.

In the Hants Saturday Trophy, Denmead now have home advantage against Sway, so the match should be played to conclusion as it's at Front Lawn. With the teams separated by two points in the league, this is a hard one to call.

A George Mason Memorial Shield quarter-final is scheduled to be played at Ray's Farm, where Upham host AFC Netley in another close-looking tie.

There are North Hants Intermediate Cup ties, as Overton United play North Waltham U23 and Broughton host Twentyten, and there are two matches in the Aldershot Intermediate Cup as Liphook host Abbey Rangers Development and Headley United are at home to Midhurst and Easebourne Res. As you can see, the Aldershot Intermediate Cup covers a wide geographic area.

In the Senior Division, new leaders Infinity face a potentially tricky visit to Mountbatten to face Bishops Waltham Dynamos. If they slip up then Locks Heath can overtake them with a win at Liss Athletic, who have fallen away recently.

Fourth-placed Hayling United will be looking to continue their great run, but face a difficult task as they visit Colden Common, who are five places below them but only two points behind and with games in hand. Bottom club Fleet Spurs are at home to Harvest and second bottom Hook are away to Whitehill & Bordon. Moneys Res have to travel to Stockbridge to play their home game.

In Division 1 only two matches are scheduled. Meon Milton, after their shock home defeat to bottom team Twentyten, could go back to the top of the table if they win at second-bottom Lyndhurst, and Hedge End Town, with games in hand, can move closer to the top four with a win at Michelmersh & Timsbury.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - DECEMBER 9

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:19:21 GMT

A mixture of cup games and league games once again this weekend - if the weather co-operates.

There are two Hampshire Saturday Trophy matches planned, with Liphook United hosting Cowes Sports Res, and Locks Heath travelling to US Portsmouth Res to replay the match abandoned due to fog last Saturday.

In the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup, we have two quarter-final matches, Harvest hosting holders Colden Common should be a matchup worth watching, and Division 1 Overton United, who have had two good wins recently, host Senior Division Bishops Waltham Dynamos.

In the Senior Division, Hayling United, who have risen to fourth on the back of four league wins in a row, will be looking to get closer to the top three as they are at home to Liss Athletic, who have been sliding down the table after five league defeats in a row. With the teams around them in cup action, second-placed Infinity could go top with a home win over Moneyfields Res. The bottom two are both at home, Hook play Paulsgrove, just one place above them with the same number of points, so this could be quite a battle, and Fleet Spurs play Whitehill & Bordon.

Division One has five games - leaders Meon Milton are at home to bottom club Twentyten. If they slip up then Whiteley Wanderers, with games in hand, could take over at the top with a win at second-bottom Broughton.

Also right up there are Hedge End Rangers, who are are only two points behind Whiteley, and are home to AFC Netley, and Headley United, who host third-bottom Lyndhurst. Finally, two teams in mid-table, but with eyes for a higher placing, clash at Ray's Farm as Upham host QK Southampton.

Photo: Paul Paxford

WEEKEND PREVIEW - DECEMBER 2

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:22:28 GMT

This weekend's fixtures are dominated by the third round of the Hampshire Saturday Trophy . Somehow all second round games were resolved in time, despite the weather.

FIXTURES

It is Bishops Waltham Dynamos' turn this time to face a trip to the Island to face West Wight, conquerors of Fleet Spurs in the last round (eventually).

Several of our sides travel to Southampton League opposition - Hook to BTC Southampton, Upham to Dynamo Dockside, Colden Common to Warsash Wasps (they faced each other in this competition last season too) and Liss Athletic go to Senior 1 Winsor United Green, who won 5-1 at Twentyten in the last round.

Two of our clubs travel to face reserve teams of higher-ranked opposition - Whitehill & Bordon are at Tadley Calleva, and Locks Heath are at US Portsmouth. One also plays a reserve side at home, Liphook United playing Cowes Sports.

There is one all-Senior Division clash as Sway host Denmead, and two Senior Division sides face potentially tricky Division 1 opposition at home - Harvest play AFC Netley, and Infinity face Hedge End Town.

TABLES

There are several league games too - in the Senior Division, Hayling United, who have risen to fourth place on the back of four successive wins, will look to extend that sequence as they host third-bottom Paulsgrove, and Stockbridge will similarly be looking to climb the table as they entertain Fleet Spurs.

In Division 1 leaders Meon Milton have an attractive home game against third-placed Headley United. It's second bottom against second top as Michelmersh & Timsbury play Hedge End Rangers. Fourth-placed Whiteley Wanderers are at home to QK Southampton in another promising-looking matchup.

Four of the bottom five play each other - third bottom Broughton play bottom club Twentyten, and Lyndhurst are at home to Overton United, who won 3-1 in the home game against the same opposition last week to put a bit of breathing space between them and the rest.

Photo: Paul Paxford

VACANCY - WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:02:47 GMT

The uhlsport Hampshire Premier League are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Website & Social Media Manager.

ABOUT THE ROLE

* Fundamentally, the successful individual will continue to positively promote the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League through digital means on the website and across social media.

* Add the weekly Hog Post newsletter to the website (copy provided)

* Promotion of the weekend's fixture preview (copy provided) both on the website and via social media

* Create a consistent brand identity across all messaging

* Ensure cup competition scores are maintained and latest draws displayed

* Promote initiatives from both within the league and via outside bodies - for example the FA's 'Play Safe' weekend.

* Manage season change-over HTML feeds across the website Match Centre using Full-Time

* Work with our design partner in administering content for the season Directory and Cup Final programme, with digital editions available on the website.

* Supporting ad hoc member club enquiries (for example, change of Secretary within our online Club Directory)

* Support the continued growth of our social media audiences

* Provide a short activity report for the monthly committee meeting, held in person (either in Winchester or Southampton)

This is a voluntary role (aside reasonable expenses) which would make for a great portfolio builder for either a (sports) media student, or someone who is currently undertaking a similar role within a Club. Handover training will be provided.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

* Experience in WordPress or similar web design software would be advantageous

* A familiarity with basic SEO techniques

* Experience in creating social media posts across Twitter (X), Facebook & Instagram

* Familiarity with Canva graphic design tool and LinkTree

* A passion for football in general and/ or non-league/ the grassroots game

* Strong written communication skills and attention to detail

* An understanding of the FA's Full-Time platform

* Organised, reliable and responsible with an ability to make regular online updates in a timely manner

* Ability to work collaboratively in obtaining relevant information from various non-league stakeholders, such a committee members, County FA's, District FA's, photographers, news outlets and sponsors

ABOUT THE uhlsport HAMPSHIRE PREMIER LEAGUE

The uhlsport Hampshire Premier League is an FA Accredited League, with its Senior Division a Regional Feeder League to the Wessex League.

Comprising of 29 sides across two Divisions with fixtures mostly played on a Saturday afternoon, the League provides competitive football for clubs across Hampshire and its immediate surrounds, alongside two of its own cup competitions - the uhlsport League Cup and George Mason Memorial Shield.

INTERESTED?

All applicants should send an email in the first instance to Secretary, Paul Crocker - paulcrocker71@gmail.com outlining their relevant experience.

MANDATORY DBS CHECKS - SEASON 24/25

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:40:37 GMT

In line with FA Safeguarding requirements, all Managers, Assistants, Coaches and Welfare Officers within the Club Portal must have a completed and in-date Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, in readiness for the 2024/25 season.

In addition, they will be required to take the FA's free Player Welfare course .

This is to ensure the ongoing safeguarding of Under 18 players within the Hampshire Premier League. Failure to comply will impact a club's ability to apply/ renew its annual membership.

Within their applications, Clubs should note individual DBS certification should have both the 'Employer' and 'Position Applied For' as related to the (Hampshire Premier League) football club concerned. Existing DBS certificates (i.e. relating to professional employment or other interest) will not be accepted.

DBS checks can be initiated via club Welfare Officers. Guidance notes via Hampshire FA can be found HERE.

We encourage Clubs to address this important matter in a timely fashion, with an increase in demand on courses expected nearer the start of 2024/25 season.

For further information, please contact our Safeguarding Officer, Tim de Trafford - timdetraff@gmail.com

HAMPSHIRE TROPHY - SECOND ROUND DRAW

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:39:30 GMT

The draw for the second round of the PTS Compliance Hampshire Trophy has been made.

Last season's winners - our own, Colden Common - have been drawn at Sholing Reserves after starting their defence with a win at Vectis on the Isle of Wight, while there are four all-HPFL fixtures amongst the 32 ties:

(Ties to be played Saturday, November 4)

Alton Reserves v AFC Netley

Baffins Milton Rovers Development v Liss Athletic (*tie reversed to Liss Athletic)

BTC Southampton v Infinity

BTC Southampton Reserves v Ropley

Brading Town v US Portsmouth Reserves

Brockenhurst Development v AFC Stoneham Reserves

Bishops Waltham Dynamos v Paulsgrove

Botley Village v Warsash Wasps

Cowes Sports Reserves v Shanklin

Crofton Saints v Bournemouth Sports

Denmead v Bishops Waltham Dynamos Reserves

Dynamo Dockside v Braishfield

Harvest v Folland Sports Development

Hayling United v Ringwood Town Reserves

Hedge End Rangers v Fleet Town Reserves or Aldershot Town Development

Hedge End Town v Hayling United Reserves

Hook v Michelmersh & Timsbury

Infinity U23 v QK Southampton Reserves

Locks Heath v Meon Milton

Moneyfields Reserves v Bembridge

North Waltham U23 v Liphook United

Northwood St Johns v Clanfield Reserves

Rushmoor Community v Overton United

Sholing Reserves v Colden Common

St Francis v Whitehill & Bordon

Sway v High Park

Tadley Calleva Reserves v Lymington Town Development

Twentyten v Winsor United Green

Ventnor v East Cowes Victoria Reserves

West Wight v Fleet Spurs

Whitecroft & Barton Sports v Stockbridge

Whiteley Wanderers v Upham

WEEKEND PREVIEW - OCT 7

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:15:18 GMT

Liphook United look to continue their lead at the top of the Senior Division with a home game against Moneyfields Reserves.

The teams behind them have some tricky fixtures; second-placed Denmead travel to Whitehill & Bordon, Locks Heath travel to Harvest - which sees fifth face third.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Fourth-placed Infinity are at home to Liss Athletic, who have just dropped out of the top five, and Stockbridge head to Paulsgrove.

Colden Common, fresh from their Hampshire Trophy victory on the IOW, host Sway in what is currently a mid-table match. Bishops Waltham Swifts will be looking to climb out of the bottom two with a home game against Hayling United, who had that good win at Liss last weekend.

In Division One , Hedge End Town are in cup action, so Meon Milton will be hoping to overtake them - but they have a difficult task as they travel to unbeaten QK Southampton in the standout match in this division.

TABLES

Behind them, Hedge End Rangers (home to Lyndhurst, unbeaten in their last three league games); Headley United (away to Michelmersh & Timsbury), and the only team with a 100% record, Whiteley Wanderers (home to Overton United) will all be looking for wins to put pressure on the top two.

The bottom two face mid-table teams - Twentyten go to AFC Netley, and Broughton host Upham.

We also see the first game in this season's George Mason Memorial Shield - it's an interesting one as Fleet Spurs, bottom of the Senior Division, are at home to Hedge End Town, leaders of Division One.

Finally, Hook travel to Wessex League side, Romsey Town in the North Hampshire Senior Cup .

Photo: Paul Paxford | @PitchSidePhoto

WEEKEND PREVIEW - SEPT 30

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:55:46 GMT

This weekend see the start of the Hampshire Saturday Trophy which usually throws up some interesting and entertaining ties.

IT'S THE FA'S PLAY SAFE WEEKEND - MAKE SURE YOU PLAY YOUR PART!

Two of our Senior Division clubs were drawn against Isle of Wight opposition - Trophy holders Colden Common face an exacting trip over the Solent to face Vectis, but Whitehill & Bordon (pictured in red) won't be playing, as they already have been awarded their home tie against Binstead COB.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Three of our Division One sides face reserve sides: high-flying Whiteley Wanderers travel to Fawley, Lyndhurst face AFC Stoneham, who won the competition two seasons ago, and QK Southampton host Tadley Calleva. Overton United face a difficult away tie at reformed Southampton League side Tendown Athletic, and there are two all-Division One clashes as Headley face Upham and Broughton are at home to Michelmersh & Timsbury.

There are still plenty of league games to catch alongside - in the Senior Division , match of the day is at the Lumicon Arena as fourth-placed Infinity, on a good run of form, host second-placed Denmead.

Leaders Liphook United host sixth-placed Sway in what should also be a good game. Third-placed Locks Heath will be looking to get back on track after their first league loss, travelling to Bishops Waltham Dynamos (pictured, in green).

LEAGUE TABLES

Teams looking to catch up on the top four with what they may consider to be winnable home games are Harvest - seeking to improve after last week's heavy defeat at Sway - who face Paulsgrove, and Liss Athletic, who welcome Hayling United to Newman Collard. The bottom two are both at home, with Fleet Spurs playing Stockbridge and Hook hosting Moneyfields Reserves.

There are a couple of games in Division One too, with both Hedge End teams in action. Second-placed Town face a tricky trip to AFC Netley, fresh from their first league win of the season last week, and Rangers play high-scoring leaders Meon Milton at the Deer Park.

Photo: Casey Photography

WEEKEND PREVIEW - SEPT 23

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:43:44 GMT

Look no further than Locks Heath Recreation Ground for 'match of the day' as the third-placed hosts - still unbeaten in the Senior Division - are playing leaders Liphook United.

Second-placed Denmead face a tricky trip to Paulsgrove; Liss Athletic have a game against Moneyfields Reserves - reversed to Newman Collard - and Harvest, in fifth, head to the New Forest to take on Sway.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Infinity travel to Fleet Spurs who are continuing to seek their first win, while Stockbridge host Colden Common - a win for the Robins could see them end the day in the top five.

Hook versus Hayling United is an intriguing bottom-five clash. A rejuvenated Whitehill & Bordon will be looking to making home advantage count once more as they welcome Bishops Waltham Dynamos to BOSC.

In Division One , the game of the day is leaders Hedge End Town, fresh from a 9-1 win, at home to third-placed Headley United, who suffered their first league defeat last week.

TABLES

Meon Milton, in second - who like HET are undefeated - will hope to put the pressure on the leaders with a trip to Michelmersh & Timsbury.

Whiteley Wanderers, with a 100% record in fourth, and fresh from a big Southampton Senior Cup win last weekend, host Twentyten, who gained their first league win last time out.

Hedge End Rangers will be looking to continue from their impressive midweek cupset at Locks Heath as they host Overton United at Deer Park, meet at the Deer Park.

Lyndhurst currently prop-up the rest but looking to build on two recent draws as they face mid-table Upham, who will be looking to get back on track after last week's heavy loss at Hedge End Town. Finally, two teams in the bottom four, Broughton and AFC Netley clash at The Sports Field.

Photo: Paul Paxford | PitchSidePhoto

HPFL ON FUTBOLOGY!

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:06:42 GMT

We're delighted to announce the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League has been added to the futbology app!

futbology is the leading app for football fans to find matches both globally and in their local area; log their stats for going to games, and connect with other fans.

We would like to extend our thanks to Jack Boswell and futbology co-founder, Lars Erik Bolstad for their support with the addition of the Senior Division.

HPFL Media Officer, Simon Jasinski, said: "In the last year or so we've made a number of improvements to the branding and visibility of the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League, and we hope that featuring within the futbology app will further increase the appeal of our League, and with it bring more support to games and increased revenue opportunities for our clubs."

The uhlsport Hampshire Premier League is one of a number of Step 7 Leagues new to the app, alongside the likes of the Surrey Premier League and Thames Valley Premier League.

You can download the futbology app on both iOS and Android .

WEEKEND PREVIEW - SEPT 16

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:21:44 GMT

We start in the Senior Division , where leaders Liphook United have a tricky trip to Sway, who have had a decent start to the season.

Second-placed Denmead have an attractive-looking home game against Stockbridge. There is an exciting top five battle in prospect as Liss Athletic travel to Harvest. Locks Heath - still unbeaten after their midweek draw with Liss - will be looking to pick up points at Hayling United.

FIXTURES - COMING-UP

Infinity are within striking distance of the top five, and will be looking to put pressure on the teams above as they play Moneyfields Res, especially as the match has been switched to Sidlesham.

Paulsgrove entertain Sway in a battled of two teams that are currently mid-table. Nearer the bottom, both hosts Whitehill & Bordon and visitors Fleet Spurs will be looking for a result from their clash to move up the table, as will Bishops Waltham Swifts and Colden Common, who meet at Mountbatten.

TABLES

In Division One , the big match is at Headley United, as the home side play Meon Milton, fresh from a big League Cup win last weekend. Both teams are undefeated in the league so far, and this is first versus third.

Another game between teams in the top six is at the Norman Rodaway, where Hedge End Town entertain Upham. The two relegated sides play each other as Overton United play unbeaten QK Southampton.

There are also two games between teams in the bottom five as Broughton play Lyndhurst and Michelmersh & Timsbury face Twentyten.

Photo: Paul Paxford | @PitchSidePhoto

UHLSPORT LEAGUE CUP & GEORGE MASON DRAWS

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:11:45 GMT

Draws for the second round of the uhlsport League Cup and first round of the George Mason Memorial Shield have taken place, with details as follows:

uhlsport LEAGUE CUP - SECOND ROUND

Colden Common v Infinity

Harvest v Paulsgrove

Hook v Liphook United

Lyndhurst v Bishops Waltham Dynamos

Meon Milton v Liss Athletic

Overton United v Whitehill & Bordon

QK Southampton v Locks Heath

Bye: Whiteley Wanderers

GEORGE MASON MEMORIAL SHIELD - FIRST ROUND

Denmead v Hedge End Rangers

Fleet Spurs v Hedge End Town

Headley United v Broughton

Stockbridge v Michelmersh & Timsbury

Sway v Hayling United

Twentyten v Moneyfields Reserves

Byes: AFC Netley, Upham

Clubs defeated in the first round of the League Cup are automatically placed into the George Mason competition.

All ties provisionally scheduled for Saturday, October 14.

Photo: Steve Ross/ Those White Lines

FA PLAY SAFE WEEKEND - SEPT 30

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:03:49 GMT

English football is set to unite again on the weekend of September 30 to promote ' Play Safe ' – a countrywide campaign to focus attention of the vital importance of safeguarding in our national game.

Led by The Football Association, the Play Safe campaign is endorsed by the NSPCC and will be supported this weekend across every level of English football, including the Premier League, EFL, Barclays Women’s Super League and Barclays Women’s Championship, and across the grassroots game.

This season we are asking EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE – clubs and leagues at every level of the game, (and individuals if they wish) – to tell us what they are planning to do to make a difference over the Play Safe weekend and to share this via an online Play Safe Pledge .

The FA’s Survivor Support and Safeguarding Advisory Group (FASSSAG) continues to support Play Safe: “Creating safe environments in every football setting is a collective responsibility. It’s really important that every single person in football – no matter if they’re actively involved or on the sidelines – understands that they have an ongoing role to play. Knowing how to act on any concerns is vital and Play Safe is a key way to raise awareness so that everyone is vigilant and knows what to do if they become aware of any inappropriate behaviour.”

This year’s Play Safe weekend focuses on the safeguarding role EVERYONE has to play – coach, player, parent/carer, spectator or volunteer – to keep children and young people safe, no matter what the football setting. EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, EVERYTIME is encouraged to WATCH, LISTEN, TALK and ACT if they have any safeguarding concerns.

It’s all part of football in England uniting to create an ever-safer culture across the game at every level.

PORTSMOUTH SENIOR CUP DRAW

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:50:58 GMT

Five of our clubs have been included in the Portsmouth Senior Cup draw, details as follows:

**UPDATE: 15/09 - The below draw is a re-draw after Gosport Borough's original omission.

FIRST ROUND (Ties to be played midweek commencing Oct 9)

Locks Heath v Denmead

Havant & Waterlooville U23 v Royal Navy Development

US Portsmouth Reserves v Harvest

Infinity v Paulsgrove

SECOND ROUND (Ties to be played midweek commencing Oct 30)

Baffins Milton Rovers v Portsmouth

Fleetlands v US Portsmouth Reserves or Harvest

Havant & Waterlooville U23 or Royal Navy Development v Fareham Town

Locks Heath or Denmead v Horndean

Petersfield Town v US Portsmouth

Royal Navy FA v Infinity or Paulsgrove

Clanfield v Moneyfields

Gosport Borough v AFC Portchester

WEEKEND PREVIEW - SEPT 2

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:58:37 GMT

The last full league programme before the cups begin next week, and in the Senior Division new leaders Liphook United are at home to Paulsgrove.

Denmead moved into second in midweek and they host Hook, who gained their first win of the season last weekend. Liss Athletic, now third, are back in action with an attractive-looking visit to Sway, who are only below them on goal difference.

FIXTURES - COMING-UP

Another match that promises much is Infinity's trip to Stockbridge. Locks Heath will attempt to retain the only unbeaten team in the division as they play Moneyfields Res at the Rec.

Last season's champions Colden Common are in bottom place and host an important-looking game against Bishops Waltham Dynamos. Harvest will be looking to move up the table as they play Fleet Spurs, and Hayling United host Whitehill & Bordon.

TABLES

There are two teams in Division One who have won both games and they are both at home this weekend - Headley United host the resurgent Michelmersh & Timsbury, and Whiteley Wanderers have an intriguing clash with unbeaten Upham.

Two more unbeaten teams face tricky away trips - QK Southampton are at Hedge End Rangers, and Hedge End Town are at Twentyten.

The two teams at the foot of the table will be looking to get their first points of the season as Lyndhurst are at home to AFC Netley and Broughton travel to Overton United (pictured in blue), who won that remarkable 8-5 match at Twentyten in midweek.

Article Photo: Andrew Ormerod | Hopping Around Hants

SMS RESULTS & FULL-TIME REPORTING

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:04:26 GMT

Club officers with FA Full-Time SMS results service access are reminded to send their match results promptly, by 5.30pm at the latest for a 3pm kick-off, and by 10pm for a midweek fixture.

Club Secretary's should ensure their Full-Time Team Administrators - including SMS results recipients - are kept up to date through Whole Game/ Club Portal. Details on how to add/ remove a results service contact, can be found HERE .

A request to change existing SMS results contacts (each club can have up to two) should be made in writing to hpflmedia@gmail.com , to enable us to complete the amendment through Full-Time.

There have been a number of instances where Full-Time post-match reporting has not been completed with squad lists, goal scorers and referee marks, by the deadline of 3 (three) days following a fixture (ie by the Tuesday following a Saturday match).

Please ensure your club has its Full-Time administration up-to-date to avoid sanction from the League.

A video tutorial on how to add match stats on Full-Time can be found HERE .

Further administration support and tips can be found via our Committee Corner page, and within the League Handbook .

HAMPSHIRE TROPHY FIRST ROUND

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:45:42 GMT

The draw for the first round of the PTS Compliance Hampshire Trophy has taken place, with holders Colden Common (pictured) starting the defence of their title on the Isle of Wight at Vectis.

The full draw is as follows...

FIRST ROUND (Ties to be played September 30)

Brading Town v Compton

Broughton v Michelmersh & Timsbury

ECS v Baffins Milton Rovers Reserves

Fawley AFC v Reserves v Whiteley Wanderers

Fleet Town Reserves v Aldershot Town Development

Headley United v Upham

Lyndhurst v AFC Stoneham Reserves

Tadley Calleva Reserves v QK Southampton

Tendown Athletic v Overton United

Vectis v Colden Common

Whitehill & Bordon v Binstead & Cob

Winsor United Green v Comrades

Byes: AFC Netley, Alton Reserves, Bembridge, Bishops Waltham Dynamos, Bishops Waltham Dyanamos Reserves, Botley Village, Bournemouth Sports, Braishfield, Brockenhurst Development, BTC Southampton, BTC Southampton Reserves, Clanfield Reserves, Cowes Sports Reserves, Crofton Saints, Denmead, Dynamo Dockside, East Cowes Victoria Reserves, Fleet Spurs, Folland Sports Development, Harvest, Hayling United, Hayling United Reserves, Hedge End Rangers, Hedge End Town, High Park, Hook, Infinity, Infinity U23's, Liphook United, Liss Athletic, Locks Heath, Lymington Town Development, Meon Milton, North Waltham U23's, Northwood St Johns, Paulsgrove, QK Southampton Reserves, Ringwood Town Reserves, Ropley, Rushmoor Community, Shankin, Sholing Reserves, St Francis

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:51:32 GMT

We start the Bank Holiday weekend on Friday with Senior Division under the lights at Front Lawn, as Hayling United - fresh from their first win last week - face unbeaten Sway (8pm), writes Paul Harris .

On Saturday there are five more games, with Locks Heath, also unbeaten, hosting Whitehill & Bordon at Bay House.

Colden Common, who finally got off the mark last week with a great win at Liss Athletic, are home to Harvest; Fleet Spurs play Paulsgrove, and Bishops Waltham Dynamos meet unbeaten Stockbridge at Mountbatten School. It's also a battle of the promoted sides as Infinity are at home to Hook, still looking for their first win of the season.

BANK HOLIDAY FIXTURES

More games on Bank Holiday Monday as three-wins-out-of-four Liphook United, have a local derby with Whitehill & Bordon.

Another fairly local game sees Paulsgrove at home to Moneyfields Reserves, who collected a useful three points at Denmead in midweek. Infinity against Harvest should be a good game, and Colden Common (v Hook), Stockbridge (v Hayling United) and Sway (v Bishops Waltham Dynamos) are all games where the home team are currently higher in the league and will be looking to pick up points, but will have to be at their best against dangerous opponents.

LEAGUE TABLES

Next Tuesday sees Fleet Spurs host Denmead, who with a fairly new team have made a good start to the season.

Division One sees nearly all teams in action too. The only team with two wins out of two, Whiteley Wanderers, do not have a game, so Meon Milton will be looking to overtake them with victory over Hedge End Rangers (who scored seven in their first game, but have since lost to Whiteley) at the Cockleshell; Meon Milton opening with an emphatic 12-0 victory.

Two teams who won their only game so far are both at home this Saturday, as Headley United host AFC Netley, and QK Southampton host M ichelmersh & Timsbury, fresh from their first win in 18 months last time out.

The team M&T beat, Lyndhurst, face a difficult game at home to Hedge End Town. Upham play Broughton, who had that heavy defeat at Meon Milton in their first outing.

Twentyten and Overton United have to wait until Wednesday evening to meet on the 3G at Winklebury.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - AUG 19

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:18:34 GMT

The Senior Division sees in-form Liss Athletic - fresh from their excellent 4-1 midweek win at Liphook United (pictured) in the 'A3 Derby' - host last season's champions Colden Common, whose new team has suffered three defeats so far.

Liphook themselves face a tricky trip to Paulsgrove, who were narrowly beaten by a solitary goal at Denmead last time out.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Three teams still have 100% records; Locks Heath play Fleet Spurs (at Bay House) - who shipped seven to Bishops Waltham; Stockbridge host Whitehill & Bordon - who got off the mark at Common last time out - and Sway face Hook, still looking for their first points in the top flight.

Also seeking to get off the mark are Hayling United, who host Infinity - Rich Bessey's side having that remarkable 4-4 draw at Liss last weekend with an injury time leveller.

LEAGUE TABLES

New boys Bishops Waltham Dynamos will be looking to build on last Saturday's big win as they host Denmead, and Harvest host Moneyfields Reserves.

A full programme is also scheduled in Division One , where Hedge End Rangers marked their return to the league with a 7-0 home win last Saturday - this weekend they are at home to the other team who won on the opening day, Whiteley Wanderers.

The two relegated teams face each other as QK Southampton entertain Overton United, who got a good 2-2 draw at Meon Milton last Saturday. Meon themselves are at home to Broughton.

Last season's bottom two also face each other as Lyndhurst play Michelmersh & Timsbury - both lost last weekend. Two teams who did well last term oppose one another on Saturday, as Upham host Hedge End Town. Finally, Headley United play Twentyten as both teams begin their campaigns.

SOUTHAMPTON SENIOR CUP - DRAW

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:35:59 GMT

The draw for the 2023/24 Southampton Senior Cup has taken place, with details as follows:

FIRST ROUND (Dates to be confirmed)

BTC Southampton v Downton

Follands Sports Res v Whiteley Wanderers

Hamble Club v Blackfield & Langley

Locks Heath v Hedge End Rangers

Sholing v Romsey Town

Totton & Eling v Millbrook

Byes: AFC Netley, AFC Stoneham, AFC Totton, BTC Southampton Res, Bashley, Bishops Waltham Dynamos, Bishops Waltham Dynamoes Res, Botley Village, Braishfield, Brockenhurst, Colden Common, Compton, Comrades, Dynamo Dockside, Fawley AFC, Follands Sports, Hedge End Town, Hythe & Dibden, Michelmersh & Timsbury, QK Southampton, QK Southampton Res, Ringwood Town, St Francis, Tendown Athletic, Warsash Wasps, Winsor United Green

SECOND ROUND

AFC Netley v BTC Southampton Res

AFC Totton v BTC Southampton or Downton

Bashley v Ringwood Town

Botley Village v St Francis

Colden Common v Hamble Club or Blackfield & Langley

Compton v Comrades

Fawley AFC v Warsash Wasps

Follands Sports v Dynamo Dockside

Hedge End Town v Bishops Waltham Dynamos Res

Hythe & Dibden v Locks Heath or Hedge End Rangers

Michelmersh & Timsbury v Bishops Waltham Dynamos

QK Southampton v Brockenhurst

QK Southampton Res v Totton & Eling or Millbrook

Tendown Athletic v Follands Sports Res or Whiteley Wanderers

Winsor United Green v Braishfield

AFC Stoneham v Sholing or Romsey Town

WEEKEND PREVIEW - AUG 12

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:11:01 GMT

One fixture that catches the eye in the Senior Division on Saturday, is early leaders Liss Athletic - who have had two emphatic 7-0 wins so far - at home to last season's Division One champions, Infinity, who beat Hayling 3-0 in midweek (photo) to make up for their opening day defeat against Stockbridge.

Champions, Colden Common have suffered two four-goal defeats, host Whitehill & Bordon, who have also lost their first two, and shipped seven in midweek at Liss.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Hayling United have also lost their first two, and visit Liphook United, who opened with a good win over Denmead in midweek. The Mead entertain Paulsgrove at Petersfield School - conquerors of Common last weekend.

Two fancied clubs, with a win apiece so far, meet at the Rec as Stockbridge play Harvest. Locks Heath won at Common in midweek to open their account and play Hook, two defeats in their first season at this level, at Bay House on Saturday.

Fleet Spurs also won their first game, and travel to Mountbatten School to play Bishops Waltham Dynamos, who conceded seven on their debut last weekend. Finally, Moneyfields Reserves play their first game when they travel to Sway, who won their first game at home to Whitehill & Bordon.

TABLES

Division One starts this weekend with four games; it's a welcome return for Hedge End Rangers, who entertain last season's bottom club, Michelmersh & Timsbury, in the opening game at Deer Park.

Two teams who will be hoping for better seasons this time round, having finished in the bottom five, meet at Coles Mead as Lyndhurst host Whiteley Wanderers. An interesting game sees Meon Milton, who missed promotion by a single point last season, play relegated Overton United, and two top half teams from last year meet at Ray's Farm as Upham play AFC Netley.

Photo: Paul Paxford | PitchSidePhoto

WEEKEND PREVIEW - AUG 5

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:33:38 GMT

A new season brings with it new hopes and new teams - with a full-set of fixtures to look forward to in the Senior Division curtain raiser, writes Paul Harris .

Champions Colden Common have a new-look squad and are under new management, with Baffins Milton Rovers coach, Steve King now at the helm after many of the Stallions title-winning squad followed Connor Doswell and Nathan Morgan to Wessex League side, Alresford Town over the summer. They face a tough test at Paulsgrove, who have gone well in pre-season.

The only other of last season's top-four teams still around are Locks Heath, who also face a tricky test at Liphook United, who will be looking to build on their impressive form from the second half of last term.

FIXTURES - COMING-UP

Promoted from Division One - and hoping to make a big impact in the higher league - are Infinity. They host Stockbridge who faded towards the end of last season but are always well fancied from the outset, and will once again be going in search of that elusive top-five berth.

Division One runners-up, Hook, will no doubt be looking forward to starting life in the County top-tier, with a visit to Harvest, who finished a good fifth last time out and could be amongst the favourites this season.

Fleet Spurs are welcome new entries following their relegation from the Wessex Division One - Dave Matthews' side start life in the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League at Kennels Lane, with Moneyfields Reserves their opponents.

Bishops Waltham Dynamos are also back at this level after being promoted as champions of the Southampton League Premier Division - they face a trip to Liss Athletic (pictured, in blue), who similarly to neighbours Liphook United, will be aiming to continue their strong end-of-season form.

Denmead have had a summer of change, but are back with a new squad and host Hayling United, who will hope to improve this time around, on the 3G at Petersfield School. Sway, who faded badly towards the end of last season, are at home to Whitehill & Bordon, who finished mid-table in their first season at Step 7.

We also have some appetising fixtures the following midweek, the highlights probably being Paulsgrove v Harvest on Tuesday, and Colden Common versus Locks Heath on Wednesday (now at Romsey Town FC, 7.45pm).

There is also a local derby on Wednesday as Liss Athletic entertain Whitehill & Bordon. Fleet Spurs host Hook on Tuesday, and it's Liphook United v Denmead, and Infinity v Hayling United on Wednesday.

Division One commences a week Saturday, on August 12.

Photo: Stuart Tree

FA MISCONDUCT UPDATE

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:38:28 GMT

From the start of the 2023/24 season, The FA will introduce point deductions for teams across the grassroots game if their players or coaches commit repeated offences of serious misconduct, making clear to clubs that this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated.

Point deductions will apply to clubs at Step 7 and below of the men’s game, and clubs across Tier 3 and below in the women’s pyramid, which commit cumulative incidents of serious misconduct. This could include acts of discrimination and assault or attempted assault, and physical contact or attempted physical contact against a match official.

Deductions will range from 3 to 12 points depending on the amount and severity of offences committed within a 12-month period.

To find out more about how points deductions will be implemented, take a look through our FAQs below:

MISCONDUCT & POINTS DEDUCTION - FAQ'S

HANDBOOK - 2023/24

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:29:44 GMT

The digital handbook for the 2023/24 uhlsport Hampshire Premier League season, is now online, via the link below:

uhlsport Hampshire Premier League - Handbook 2023/24

Club Secretary's will receive a hard copy version in due course, and should be aware to primarily check our online Senior Division and Division One directories for the latest club details throughout the season, as information may be subject to change.

Our thanks to FootiePrint for their help with design and print of the handbook.

Photo: Paul Paxford

NEW LEAGUE SPONSOR

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:08:12 GMT

The Hampshire Premier League are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with uhlsport to become its title sponsor and official match ball provider.

A three-year deal has been agreed between the League and the German-founded football manufacturer, to commence from 2023/24 campaign.

uhlsport will support the League through a number of partnership initiatives which will benefit member clubs across its two Divisions, as well supplying match and training balls.

Working titles for the competitions have been agreed as the ‘uhlsport Hampshire Premier League’ and the ‘uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup’.

The tie-in extends uhlsport’s portfolio within the non-league game, which includes sponsorship of the Hellenic, United Counties and Somerset County Leagues, while locally, they are teamwear provider for Havant & Waterlooville and official match ball partner for the Wessex League.

Mike Morgan, Sales & Partnerships Manager for uhlsportUK, added: “It’s exciting to have yet another league under our umbrella and underlines our commitment to continue our growth within non-league football.”

Colin Phillimore, Chairman of the Hampshire Premier Football League, said: “Having the backing of an internationally-recognised football brand such as uhlsport is a big step forward for our League and one that will help take us to a new level, while helping us to support our clubs further by recycling uhlsport’s investment.”

Club Secretary’s will be contacted shortly with further details of the partnership.

AUGUST FIXTURES - DIVISION ONE

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:16:54 GMT

Opening day fixtures for Division One have been released, which includes a home start for Hedge End Rangers, last season's Southampton League Premier Division runners-up.

Dates will appear on Full-Time in due course, with fixtures , results and tables also available through the website.

Full run down for August as follows:

Saturday, August 12 (3pm k.o unless stated)

Hedge End Rangers v Michelmersh & Timsbury

Lyndhurst v Whiteley Wanderers

Meon Milton v Overton United

QK Southampton v Broughton

Upham v AFC Netley

Spare: Headley United, Hedge End Town, TwentyTen (*due to ground availability)

Saturday, August 19

Headley United v TwentyTen

Hedge End Rangers v Whiteley Wanderers

Lyndhurst v Michelmersh & Timsbury

Meon Milton v Broughton

QK Southampton v Overton United

Upham v Hedge End Town

Spare: AFC Netley

Saturday, August 26

Headley United v AFC Netley

Lyndhurst v Hedge End Town

Meon Milton v Hedge End Rangers

TwentyTen v Overton United

QK Southampton v Michelmersh & Timsbury

Upham v Broughton

Spare: Whiteley Wanderers

August fixtures for the Senior Division - which kicks-off seven days prior on August 5 - can be found via the link below:

SENIOR DIVISION - AUGUST

The first round of the HPFL Cup takes place on Saturday, September 9 - draw below:

HPFL CUP - FIRST ROUND DRAW

LEAGUE CUP DRAW - 23/24

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:34:54 GMT

The draw for the first round of the Hampshire Premier League Cup has taken place, details as follows:

Broughton v Colden Common

Denmead v Infinity

Hayling United v Whitehill & Bordon

Headley United v Hook

Hedge End Rangers v Liphook United

Locks Heath v AFC Netley

Lyndhurst v TwentyTen

Michelmersh & Timsbury v Paulsgrove

Moneyfields Reserves v Whiteley Wanderers

Meon Milton v Fleet Spurs

QK Southampton v Hedge End Town

Sway v Harvest

Stockbridge v Liss Athletic

Upham v Bishops Waltham Dynamos

Bye: Overton United

Ties to be played on Saturday, September 9.

*Clubs defeated in the first round will gain automatic qualification to the George Mason Memorial Shield.

Colden Common begin the defence of the HPFL Cup at Broughton

Photo: Steve Ross

AUGUST FIXTURES - SENIOR DIVISION

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:31:12 GMT

Senior Division fixtures have been released for the month of August.

The opening day on August 5 sees Fleet Spurs - relegated Wessex League Division One - host Moneyfields Reserves, with Southampton League Premier Division champions, Bishops Waltham Dynamos visiting Liss Athletic.

Division One champions, Infinity, welcome Stockbridge to their newly-named Lumacon Arena, with fellow promoted side, Hook travelled to Harvest.

The full list can be seen below. As usual, fixtures will be added to Full-Time in due course, with updated feeds on our Fixtures and Results pages on the website throughout the season.

Division One fixtures are pending release, however we are awaiting news of the Southern League dates due to TwentyTen's ground share at Basingstoke Town. We anticipate this to be around July 15. The Division One season commences a week later than its Senior counterpart, on August 12.

Bishops Waltham Dynamos begin their Senior Division season at Liss Athletic on August 5.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 (all 3pm unless stated)

Denmead v Hayling United (2pm)

Fleet Spurs v Moneyfields Reserves

Harvest v Hook

Infinity v Stockbridge

Liphook United v Locks Heath

Liss Athletic v Bishops Waltham Dynamos

Paulsgrove v Colden Common

Sway v Whitehill & Bordon

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

Fleet Spurs v Hook (7.45pm)

Paulsgrove v Harvest (6.45pm)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

Colden Common v Locks Heath (@ Romsey Town FC, 7.45pm)

Infinity v Hayling United (7.45pm)

Liphook United v Denmead (6.45pm)

Liss Athletic v Whitehill & Bordon (6.45pm)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

Bishops Waltham Dynamos v Fleet Spurs

Colden Common v Whitehill & Bordon

Denmead v Paulsgrove (2pm)

Hayling United v Liphook United

Liss Athletic v Infinity

Locks Heath v Hook (2.30pm)

Stockbridge v Harvest

Sway v Moneyfields Reserves

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15

Liphook United v Liss Athletic (6.45pm)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

Bishops Waltham Dynamos v Denmead

Harvest v Moneyfields Reserves

Hayling United v Infinity

Liss Athletic v Colden Common

Locks Heath v Fleet Spurs (2.30pm)

Paulsgrove v Liphook United

Stockbridge v Whitehill & Bordon

Sway v Hook

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

Denmead v Moneyfields Reserves (7pm)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

Hayling United v Sway (@ Front Lawn, 8pm)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

Bishops Waltham Dynamos v Stockbridge

Colden Common v Harvest

Fleet Spurs v Paulsgrove

Infinity v Hook

Locks Heath v Whitehill & Bordon (2.30pm)

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY, AUGUST 28

Colden Common v Hook

Infinity v Harvest

Liphook United v Whitehill & Bordon

Paulsgrove v Moneyfields Reserves

Stockbridge v Hayling United

Sway v Bishops Waltham Dynamos

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

Fleet Spurs v Denmead (8pm)

The first round of the League Cup has also been drawn - ties of which to take place on September 9.

WINCHESTER CASTLE

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:25:09 GMT

We have unfortunately received notice of resignation from Winchester Castle for the 2023/24 season.

The Senior Division side finished in twelfth spot last season, having earlier put together a run that saw them as one of the League's form sides mid-way through the campaign.

Formed in 1958, Castle were also a founder member of the HPFL in its current format.

The Senior Division will now comprise of 16 teams for 2023/24.

May we wish players, management and volunteers at the club well with whatever comes next in their season ahead.

BRYAN CLARKE HONOURED

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 21:51:42 GMT

Bryan Clarke has received a Life Vice Presidency of the HPFL, following his decision to retire as our Vice Chairman.

It's not just the HPFL where Bryan has given valuable service over the years, as he also holds Life Vice Presidency as a Member of the Hampshire FA Council (25 years), Member Southampton Divisional Football Association (36 years), Member Southampton Football League (36 years), Vice Chair of the Southampton Football League (26 years), and Vice Chair of the HPFL for the last eight years.

Bryan's football journey started in 1962, when after leaving school, he joined British Rail in the Hampshire Premier League, before joining Fair Oak in the Eastleigh, Southampton Junior and Senior Leagues until 1970.

Pirelli General was where he moved into team management - including Pirelli Reserves in the Wessex League Division Three - and physio roles with the club. Subsequently he became Secretary, as Bryan's time playing came to an end.

It was during Bryan's time with Pirelli that he was elected to the Southampton Football Association and later, the Southampton Football League - both roles of which he continues today. Election to the Hampshire Football Council and Discipline Committees then followed.

A meeting in 2006 saw Bryan help with the formation of the Hampshire Premier League, and has been a committee member ever since, and have been Vice Chair since 2016.

It was perhaps fitting that Bryan should make the Senior Division title presentation at the end of the 2023/24 season - his last as Vice Chairman (see main photo) - prior to receiving an award of his own in recognition, at the recent League AGM.

Thank you for your your incredible service to both the Hampshire Premier League, and your commitment to local grassroots football, Bryan.

Article Photo: Ian Steele

CONSTITUTION - 23/24

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:55:55 GMT

The Hampshire Premier League constitution for 2023/24 has been confirmed, following the League's AGM, held at Winchester City FC, on Sunday.

It comprises once more of 30 clubs split across our respective two Divisions - with the addition of some new names to replace those departing.

Southampton Premier League champions, Bishops Waltham Dynamos are *promoted in to our 17-club Senior Division, while Fleet Spurs are welcomed into the HPFL, following their relegation from the Wessex League Division One.

**Note: Winchester Castle subsequently withdrew , giving a 16-team Senior Division.

Last season's Division One top-two, Infinity and Hook take their place in the top-tier - Infinity of course no strangers to the level as previous runners-up in 2019, prior to their Wessex League promotion in 2021.

Having retracted their earlier withdrawal, Denmead are continuing under new management. Departing us are Andover New Street Swifts who unfortunately folded, and last season's runners-up Clanfield, who we congratulate on their promotion to the Wessex League Division One.

The 13-team Division One takes on a new look too, with Hedge End Rangers - runners-up in the Southampton Premier League - given a *lateral move. Last season's bottom two from the Premier Division in QK Southampton and Overton United, are relegated, while there are reprieves for both Lyndhurst and Michelmersh & Timsbury. Meanwhile, we say farewell to AFC Petersfield, who withdrew towards the end of 2022/23.

The AGM also confirmed the start of season dates, being August 5 for the Senior Division and August 12 for Division One.

There was also recognition to long-standing Vice Chairman and Ground Grading Officer, Bryan Clarke, who is standing down. John's service was recognised in being made Life Vice President. We would like to pass on our sincere thanks to Bryan for all his help in running the HPFL over the years. In addition, John Moody becomes Life President.

Acting Secretary, Paul Crocker, was also thanked for his work in taking on the role mid-season, and was voted in as Secretary per se.

* Denotes as approved by the Hampshire Inter Leagues Committee

AGM NOTICE

Sat, 27 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT

The Hampshire Premier League AGM will take place on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at The Charters Community Stadium, Winchester City FC, Hillier Way, Winchester, SO23 7SU from 11am.

All continuing and new clubs must have representation at the meeting, or be liable to sanction.

The AGM agenda will be as per League Rule 8a, as follows:

Confirm the minutes of the last AGM.
Adopt the annual report, balance sheet and statement of accounts from the previous season or accounting period.
Election of Clubs to fill vacancies.
Constitution of the Competition for the ensuing Season.
Election of Competition Officers and Management Committee members.
Appointment of auditors/verifiers.
Alteration of Rules, if any (see Rule 14).
Agree the date for the beginning of the Playing Season and kick off times applicable to the Competition.
Agree the date for the end of the Playing Season (save for Regional NLS Feeder League which shall be determined by The FA).
Other business of which due notice shall have been given and accepted by the Chair as being relevant to an AGM.

FRIENDLIES - IMPORTANT NOTICE

Thu, 25 May 2023 12:09:46 GMT

Clubs are reminded that County FA's will not sanction pre-season fixtures in June for insurance purposes, and are strongly advised not to commence their schedules until July 1.

It is the 'home' club's responsibility to seek sanction of pre-season friendlies from their respective County FA.

Supporters should check with the home club prior to making travel arrangements, as games may be subject to short notice change or cancellation.

CHANGE AT COMMON

Tue, 23 May 2023 09:44:33 GMT

Colden Common have announced their Managerial team of joint bosses, Connor Doswell, Nathan Morgan and coach, Jamie Nash (main photo, l-r), have stood down from their roles at the club.

The treble-winning trio have brought a huge amount of success to The Stallions, in retaining the HPFL Senior Division title this season; claiming the League Cup - while also triumphant in the Hampshire Trophy.

Colden Common celebrate with the Hampshire Trophy - one of part of a coveted treble brought to Oakwood Park this season (Photo: Graham Scambler)

On Thursday, it was announced the management team will be taking on their next challenge at Wessex League Division One side, Alresford Town .

Common later announced former Baffins Milton Rovers first team coach, Steve King, will be taking over as Manager for 23/24 .

Nathan Morgan said: "It was an absolute pleasure managing this brilliant football club for three years. Some real highs, lows, four trophies - and so many laughs along the way with a group you just can't describe - I've made friends for life."

Connor Doswell added: "(It's a) great club made up of great people. We won the lot this year which wasn't easy, but so glad we can leave on a high."

Common have two remaining League fixtures, starting tonight (Tues) at home to Winchester Castle (6.45pm), and finishing on Saturday (27th) at Stockbridge.

*Applications for a new management team to take the reigns at Colden Common ahead of the 2023/24 campaign are now being sought - interested parties should contact Dave Riddell on: 07725 712988 or email: coldencommon1956@sky.com

There is also a change in the dugout at Stockbridge, with Fran Mathers stepping down, and Rob Blandford taking charge.

Main Photo: Steve Ross/ Those White Lines

STALLIONS ACHIEVE TREBLE

Sat, 20 May 2023 23:32:34 GMT

Colden Common completed a remarkable treble as their swept away opponents, Whitehill & Bordon at Oakwood Park on Saturday.

The Stallions had already secured the Hampshire Trophy and L4 Teamwear League Cup - but four second half goals without reply ensured Connor Doswell and Nathan Morgan's men achieved back-to-back Senior Division titles - repeating their feat of 2008/09 and 09/10.

Goal mouth action between Colden Common (red) and Whitehill & Bordon. Photo: Steve Ross/ Those White Lines

This time, they did it with two to spare - surpassing their points tally (69) from 2021/22, with one more win (23) and two fewer defeats (5), while smashing 95 goals from their 30 games played, compared to 83 the previous term.

Elsewhere, Liss Athletic concluded their season with an impressive win at Stockbridge by four goals to nil - a third victory from their last four for Mark Glazier's side.

TABLES

Moneyfields Reserves showed no mercy against a beleaguered Sway - a 12-0 romp for the hosts at Westleigh Park - including hat-tricks for both Max Allen and Will Porter; while Denmead claimed the three points against Liphook United, with a 3-0 victory at Front Lawn.

Just six Senior Division fixtures remain - with games to be played on Tuesday (23rd) and Saturday (27th).

CLANFIELD PROMOTED

Mon, 15 May 2023 16:10:20 GMT

Our congratulations to Clanfield who have gained promotion back to the Wessex League, following the release of the FA's provisional club allocations on Monday.

Lee Blakely's side currently occupy second spot in the Senior Division heading into their final game of the campaign on Wednesday night (May 17) at Liphook United (6.45pm), having already guaranteed the top-five finish they required, while sailing through the ground grading process in sharing at Havant & Waterlooville's Westleigh Park.

Clanfield will feature in a 21-team Division One in 2023/24, re-joining the Wessex League having last played in the now defunct Division Two in 2006/07.

Following the FA's announcement, The Hampshire Premier League - a Regional Feeder League - is now in a position to consider its own constitution, details of which will be released at the AGM on June 11, to be held at Winchester City FC.

Step 5-6 - Club Allocations In Full - 2023/24

Step 1-4 - Club Allocations In Full - 2023/24

Article Photo: Richard Murray

TOP TWO TOPPLED!

Sun, 14 May 2023 11:35:00 GMT

It was an afternoon to forget for the Senior Division's top two with both Colden Common and Clanfield defeated on the road.

Common let a two-goal lead slip at Liss Athletic in a preverbial game of two halves at Newman Collard - Dan Clark (main picture) with a brace before Harry Stanbridge slotted the winner near the end for Mark Glazier's improving side.

The Stallions remain on-course for back-to-back titles in continuing to head the pack with games in hand on second-placed Clanfield - and can do it on Wednesday evening at Westleigh Park against Moneyfields Reserves (8pm), should they better Clanfield's result at Liphook United the same evening (6.45pm).

TABLES

Only Clanfield have beaten Colden Common in the League this season - yet Lee Blakely's promotion contenders were beaten in a local derby at Paulsgrove - Joe Boxall with the only goal of the game at Marsden Road.

Dan Clark rises highest to head home the equaliser for Liss Athletic against leaders, Colden Common. Liss went on to win the game 3-2 (Photo: Stuart Tree)

FIXTURES

Elsewhere, Denmead enjoyed a 4-1 home success over Hayling United, while Locks Heath will finish fourth after completing their campaign with a 1-2 victory at Winchester Castle.

Liphook United found Hartley Wintney's U23's too strong in the Aldershot Mark Coombs Intermediate Cup final, going down 3-0 in the showpiece at Aldershot Town's EBB Stadium, but will have no doubt enjoyed the experience of playing at a National League ground.

Meanwhile Division One is now completed, with Whiteley Wanderers handing hitting eight against basement side Michelmersh & Timsbury who had one in reply, in the only remaining fixture, played at Oasis Academy.

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COMMON AT THE DOUBLE/ SWIFTS CLAIM SHIELD

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 09:03:14 GMT

Colden Common are toasting their double-delight after adding the L4 Teamwear League Cup to their trophy cabinet on Saturday.

The Stallions beat Locks Heath 3-1 in the final at Winchester City to claim the cup, and alongside their Hampshire Trophy success against runaway Thames Valley Premier Division champions, Yateley United, at the start of the month.

HPFL CUP FINALS - PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD

Nathan Morgan and Connor Doswell's side now have the opportunity for a remarkable treble in 22/23, with back-to-back Senior Division titles very much up for a grabs.

Meanwhile Andover New Street Swifts (pictured above) came out on top against Division One opponents, Upham, by 4-1 in the George Mason Memorial Sheid final, played just prior.

Our congratulations to both Colden Common and Swifts on their victories, and thanks to Winchester City FC for their hospitality in hosting another HPFL Cup Finals Day.

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Article Photos: Steve Ross | ThoseWhiteLines

CUP FINAL PROGRAMME - 22/23

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:30:00 GMT

If you missed out on a printed copy of our Cup Finals Day programme, you can download the issue for free, via the link below:

HPFL CUP FINALS - PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD

Andover New Street Swifts claimed the George Mason Memorial Shield, with a 4-1 victory over Upham, while Colden Common collected their second trophy of the season in the L4 Teamwear League Cup final, with a 3-1 triumph over Senior Division rivals, Locks Heath.

CUP FINALS SUMMARY

Our thanks to FootiePrint for their support once again with design and print, and to Winchester City FC's hospitality in hosting another HPFL Cup Finals Day.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - APRIL 29

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:36:45 GMT

The Bank Holiday schedule sees Cup Finals Day at Winchester City (pictured) take centre stage on Saturday.

We start with a morning kick-off in the George Mason Memorial Shield (11am) , where high-flying Senior Division Andover New Street Swifts will be favourites against Division One side Upham, but will have to be careful against a side who have beaten both promoted sides this season in Infinity and Hook, and come into the final with four wins from their last five.

This is then followed by the L4 Teamwear Hampshire Premier League Cup Final at 3pm , which promises to be a cracker between two Senior Division top-four sides. Current leaders, Colden Common have an excellent chance to become champions for the second successive season, but opponents Locks Heath - beaten finalists last year - saw off another title challenger in Clanfield last Saturday, which makes for an intriguing contest.

Admission is £5 for adults, £3 concessions, with a full-colour printed programme included. The bar and refreshment kiosk serving hot and cold food will be available throughout the day.

In the Senior Division , Clanfield have the chance to keep up the pressure on Colden Common - who are now five points clear at the top after their midweek win at Liphook - if they can win a tricky game at Denmead - themselves, winning during the week, 1-5 against Hayling United.

FIXTURES - COMING-UP

Hayling could overtake Liss Athletic if they beat them at home, with a victory for either giving them certainty from the drop. Fourth-bottom Moneyfields Reserves could also ensure safety if they beat Stockbridge, whose fortunes look to be turning, having won the last two after previously going eight without victory.

Winchester Castle entertain fifth-placed Harvest - the visitors coming out on the wrong end of a nine-goal thriller against Stockbridge last week.

Liphook United - who still have a chance of the top six despite losing their long unbeaten record to Common in midweek - are at home to Sway.

TABLES - HOW THEY STAND

In Division One , Whiteley Wanderers host AFC Netley at Meadowside in both side's penultimate games of the season. Netley need a point from their last two games to confirm sixth position.

Moving on to Bank Holiday Monday , and there's three Senior Division fixtures taking place (all 3pm). Clanfield host Hayling United at the Draper Tools Community Stadium; current leaders, Colden Common welcome Denmead to their temporary home at Mansel Park, and QK Southampton will be looking to make home advantage count at the bottom, with Whitehill & Bordon the visitors.

CUP FINALS DAY

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:14:18 GMT

The Hampshire Premier League cup finals day takes place at Winchester City FC on Saturday, April 29 - with both the League Cup and George Mason Memorial Shield to be decided.

The George Mason Memorial Shield is up first at 11am, as Andover New Street take on Division One side, Upham.

ROUTE TO THE FINAL - GEORGE MASON MEMORIAL SHIELD

Then at 3pm, The L4 Teamwear League Cup Final takes place between Senior Division sides, Colden Common and Locks Heath.

ROUTE TO THE FINAL - LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP

Admission is £5 for adults, £3 for concessions (covering both fixtures/ cash preferred, card available).

A full-colour souvenir programme is also being produced, included with admission.

Parking is available at the ground, with the clubhouse bar and hot and cold refreshments available throughout the day.

We hope to see you there!

WEEKEND PREVIEW - APRIL 22

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:50:37 GMT

And so to the last full programme of the season across both Divisions, with some key fixtures taking place.

We start at the top of the Senior Division , where the big match is at Locks Heath, where Clanfield (pictured) - who inflicted Colden Common's first league defeat since August last time out - are the visitors. At the moment, Heath are third, and Andover New Street Swifts (who are spare this weekend) are top, but they have both played several more games than second-placed Clan and fourth-placed Common.

Common themselves are at Sway this weekend - the New Forest side defeated by Overton in midweek.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Fifth play sixth as Harvest entertain Stockbridge at Front Lawn. Lower down the table, bottom club QK Southampton - with games in hand - are at home to Winchester Castle, while fourth-bottom play third-bottom in the late match as Moneyfields Res entertain Hayling United at Havant (6.30pm).

Finally, there is the little matter of an A3 derby, as Liphook United - on a thirteen-match unbeaten run, and fresh from a superb cup win at Yateley United in midweek - are a home to Liss Athletic.

LEAGUE TABLES

In Division One , the title race was decided last week with Infinity taking the crown , but Hook can clinch second place this weekend if they win at basement side, Michelmersh & Timsbury.

Hedge End Town, in third, and Meon Milton in fourth, will be looking to take advantage of any Hook slip-up, as they look to keep their promotion hopes alive. Hedge End travel to mid-table Headley United for their last game of the season, and nearest challengers Meon Milton entertain second-bottom Lyndhurst.

It's also fifth versus sixth as Upham are at home to AFC Netley - a win for Upham would clinch fifth place, but any other result would mean that Netley could still catch them, if they won their games in hand.

Article Photo: Richard Murray

INFINITY AND BEYOND!

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:05:46 GMT

Infinity are the Division One champions for 2022/23, after Rich Bessey's side defeated Hook 2-1 at Sidlesham on Saturday.

Harry Osman and Fil Terzidis were on target for the hosts, whose triumph comes at the first time of asking since returning to the HPFL.

MASON PEDDLE

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:38:37 GMT

The Hampshire Premier Football League joins the wider football family in mourning the loss of AFC Portchester U23's captain, Mason Peddle.

Peddle captained AFC Portchester’s under-23's side, and the team will be coming together to pay tribute to him at The OnSite Group Stadium on Saturday.

The sad news of Mason’s passing has seen an outpouring of moving messages and support from across the footballing community.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help support Mason’s family and raise funds to cover the costs of his funeral - it has already raised more than £27,000:

To make a donation, please click HERE .

The first match AFC Portchester's under-23s will play in since the sad news broke, is this Saturday (15th) at home to Liphook United, kick-off 3pm.

In a message release on behalf of the under-23s squad, the players are calling on people to join them at the game on Saturday as “we celebrate the memory of our beloved friend and captain Mason.”

The statement continued: "As we continue to mourn the passing of our beloved captain and friend Mason Peddle, we are comforted by the outpouring of support and love shown by the local and wider footballing community.

“With this in mind we intend to honour Mason at our forthcoming league fixture on Saturday with a moment’s applause and the laying of a special commemorative wreath.

“We invite all friends, loved ones and well wishers to join us at The OnSite Group Stadium to celebrate the life of a great young man, gone from us all too soon.

“There will be a collection taking place and all proceeds, as well as all gate receipts, will be split between Mason’s family and a donation to Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire in Mason’s name.

“Please join us for what will be a solemn occasion but one where we are all united by our love for, and fondest memories of, a wonderful young man who was loved by all who knew him.”

Entry to the Hampshire Combination and Development League East Division fixture, is £5.

A further fundraising fixture has been arranged at AFC Portchester on Friday, May 12 , with proceeds split between Mason's family and Portsmouth Samaritans.

It's good to talk. You're not alone. If you feel you are struggling, there are organisations that can help:

Original article courtesy AFC Portchester

Article Photo: Dave Bodymore

WEEKEND PREVIEW - APRIL 15

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:02:16 GMT

After a wet week, let's hope the pitches have recovered in time for the weekend, as it is a crucial time of the season.

In the Senior Division, all eyes will be on Colden Common at their temporary home of Mansel Park, as they face nearest challengers, Clanfield (pictured), who are only two points behind The Stallions, having played a game more.

Common just came out on top 2-1 in the Hampshire Senior Trophy semi-final and another close, competitive game is expected.

The other teams in the top four, who have played several games more than Common and the Clan are also in action against teams currently out-of-form - Andover New Street Swifts, currently in second, travel to bottom side, QK Southampton, who are looking to end a run of sixteen successive league defeats.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Locks Heath, currently in second, travel to Stockbridge, who have lost their last six. Fifth-placed Denmead entertain fourth-bottom Moneyfields Reserves.

Sixth-placed Denmead travel to third-bottom Hayling United. Two teams in good recent form meet each other in mid-table as Liphook United play Winchester Castle, and Sway look to halt a run of three losses as they host Whitehill & Bordon.

TABLES

Division One reaches its climax with a massive clash at Sidlesham where the top two do battle as Infinity play Hook.

Infinity are already assured of a top two place but a draw here would give them the title as well. A win for Hook would confirm a top two place for them as well, and a good shot at the title too, as their last match is at bottom club Michelmersh & Timsbury.

Third placed Hedge End Town will be looking to keep the pressure on the two automatic spots as they visit bottom-side, Michelmersh & Timsbury; Meon Milton in fourth will seek to do likewise at Twentyten - whom Milton beat 7-1 at the Cockleshell last Saturday.

Upham will consolidate fifth with a win over second-bottom Lyndhurst, and AFC Netley have five games still to play, so they can push for a top-five finish with a win at Headley United. Whiteley Wanderers can overtake Broughton in ninth place if they beat them at *Oasis Academy 3G (*venue change).

Article Photo: Richard Murray

INFINITY PROMOTED

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:50:22 GMT

Infinity have confirmed a promotion spot from Division One after they beat AFC Netley 3-1 at Station Road on Saturday.

Rich Bessey's side have won 18 of their 23 fixtures since their return to the Hampshire League this term, and they will be crowned champions on Saturday (15th) in avoiding defeat at home to Hook in their final fixture of the campaign.

Hook themselves will be looking to rubber-stamp runners-up spot as a minimum - and with a final fixture at basement side, Michelmersh & Timsbury on April 22, they would be odds-on favourites to achieve this.

TABLES

Hedge End Town in third - five points adrift of Hook with two to play - and fourth-placed Meon Milton - seven behind with three to play (and a significant goal difference) - will be hoping Hook slip up to take advantage.

FIXTURES

Article Photo: Paul Paxford

WEEKEND PREVIEW - APRIL 8

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:14:34 GMT

Hopefully the worst of the weather is now behind us, with this Easter weekend full of important games, as we start to reach the business end of the season.

In the Senior Division on Saturday , second-placed Colden Common visit Paulsgrove - the Stallions first League outing since March 22 due to the weather and recent cup exploits, meaning they have games in hand on all their title rivals.

Andover New Street Swifts overtook both Common and Locks Heath to hit the top of the table on Wednesday, and travel to Winchester Castle. Locks Heath are also on the road, at Liss Athletic.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES (inc Easter Monday)

Clanfield - perhaps best placed to challenge Common on paper - play Moneyfields Reserves at West Leigh Park on Saturday evening (6.30pm k.o).

Sixth play fifth as Stockbridge try to get back on track as they entertain Harvest. At the other end of the table, the bottom three all have difficult away games, last-placed QK Southampton are at Denmead, second-bottom Overton United (pictured, in blue and white) visit Liphook, third-bottom Hayling United go to Sway - the New Forest side with a new manager, David Delves.

In Division One , leaders Infinity have a potentially tricky visit to AFC Netley. Second-placed Hook entertain Whiteley Wanderers (*fixture moved to Everest Community Academy). If Infinity do better than Hook, then Infinity will clinch the title. Otherwise the rescheduled Infinity versus Hook game on April 15 will carry greater significance.

TABLES

Hedge End Town, in third, can consolidate their position there if they win at home against Broughton, who have lost six league games in a row. They will be helped by their nearest challengers playing each other as Meon Milton host Upham at Cockleshell, in a match between fourth and fifth, while there's a battle of the bottom two as Michelmersh & Timsbury are at home to Lyndhurst.

Article Photo: Paul Paxford | @PitchSidePhoto

COMMON INTO L4 FINAL

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:19:20 GMT

Colden Common marched into the L4 Teamwear League Cup final with a 5-0 victory over Moneyfields Reserves at Cams Alders on Tuesday evening.

Joe Ryan struck twice with Liam Hiscock, Leon Course and Aaron Blaxall also on target - Common with a 4-0 cushion at the break.

The Stallions will face a title rival in Locks Heath in the final at Winchester City FC, on April 29 (3pm k.o).

Elsewhere, Andover New Street Swifts went top of the Senior Division with a 4-0 victory over Paulsgrove at Foxcotte Park.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Article Photo: Steve Ross/ Those White Lines

STALLIONS CLAIM HAMPSHIRE TROPHY

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 07:09:07 GMT

A Hampshire Premier League name proudly adorns the Hampshire Trophy for 2022/23, after Colden Colden beat Yateley United 2-1 at Havant & Waterlooville on Saturday evening.

The Stallions had to do it the hard way - coming from behind with a goal in either half from captain, Aaron Blaxall and then Leon Course, to secure the silverware. They were also indebted to goalkeeper, Jon Webb, who saved an early penalty prior to Yateley going ahead.

Our congratulations to Colden Common on their achievement, in a competition that saw three of our Senior Division sides reach the quarter-final stage - both Denmead and then Clanfield ousted by Common en route to their final success.

It's exciting times for Connor Doswell and Nathan Morgan's side - the Senior Division champions are in the hunt for back-to-back titles, currently perched at the top of the table once more - with their re-scheduled L4 Teamwear League Cup semi-final against Moneyfields Reserves taking place at Fareham Town on Wednesday evening (April 5), for the right to face Locks Heath at Winchester City on April 29.

Article Photo: Graham Scambler

WEEKEND PREVIEW - APRIL 1

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:19:47 GMT

Saturday sees League kick-off's return to 3pm after the clocks sprung forward - let's hope the weather plays its part to deliver a full calendar.

The game of the day should have few issues on Havant & Waterlooville's 3G, as Senior Division leaders, Colden Common, face Thames Valley table-toppers, Yateley United in the Hampshire Senior Trophy Final (7.30pm).

In Common chasing cup silverware, there are several teams just behind them at the top of the table who will be trying to make up ground.

Pick of the bunch in the Senior Division is Liphook United, currently unbeaten in eight, at home to second-placed Clanfield (pictured, in blue), on a good run and unbeaten in the league since mid-Sept.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Third-placed Locks Heath are not playing, so Andover New Street Swifts can move above them with a home win over Liss Athletic. There is a clash of two teams just behind them as Stockbridge will be looking to end their poor run as they face Denmead, who have games in hand on the top four.

Harvest are currently fifth and can stay there with a home win over bottom team QK Southampton, who can move to within a point of second-bottom Overton - who also have games in hand - with a win. An improving third-bottom Hayling United host mid-table Paulsgrove.

In Division One, leaders Infinity can clinch the title at the first attempt if they avoid defeat at home to nearest rivals Hook, who themselves need just four points from their remaining four to secure a top-two finish.

LEAGUE TABLES

Hedge End Town, who beat Infinity last Saturday, will need to pick up points at Headley United to maintain their own promotion interests, with fourth-placed Meon Milton at TwentyTen, while Upham travel to the New Forest to face second-bottom Lyndhurst.

Whiteley Wanderers could overtake out-of-form Broughton into ninth place of they beat them at Meadowside.

Article Photo: Richard Murray

WEEKEND PREVIEW - MARCH 25

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:42:23 GMT

As we mark Non-League Day , the coming weekend sees both Divisions with some very important games. Hopefully the weather will allow...

In the Senior Division , the top four are all at home against teams lower than them in the table. Leaders Colden Common - who extended their lead to four points in midweek - host seventh-placed Stockbridge at their temporary home of Mansel Park. Visitors Stockbridge have hit a poor run of form just at the wrong moment - Fran Mathers' side without a win in their last six.

Locks Heath (pictured, in red) moved up to second in midweek and face Liphook United, who are in great form, seven unbeaten.

Andover New Street Swifts, now in third, host bottom club QK Southampton, and fourth placed Clanfield - with games in hand on Swifts - have a tricky-looking home game against another form side in Winchester Castle.

COMING-UP - NON-LEAGUE DAY HPFL FIXTURE LIST

It's also the Front Lawn derby as sixth-placed Denmead, with games in hand on most teams above them, host fifth-placed Harvest (pictured, in yellow).

At the other end of the table. second-bottom Overton United, who picked up a useful point in midweek, are away to Paulsgrove, and there is a mid-table clash as Whitehill & Bordon play Sway.

Those of you wanting to watch two games on Non-League Day could then travel to Havant and Waterlooville for a 6.30pm kick-off, as third-bottom Moneyfields Reserves will aim to move further away from the bottom two as they play Liss Athletic. This and the Denmead match (3pm) are both on 3G, in case the weather is a problem.

Another big game in Division One , as leaders Infinity play at third-placed Hedge End Town. A win would be a decisive step in the direction of the title.

LEAGUE TABLES - HOW THEY STAND

Second-placed Hook, who lost 2-3 to Infinity in last week's showdown, are at Headley United, and simply must win to keep any interest in top spot. Upham are in fourth, and can challenge for third place if they win at second-bottom Lyndhurst.

Teams who have games in hand on the top four, and who won well last weekend, have away games at teams who are out of form: Meon Milton travel to Broughton, and AFC Netley go to bottom club Michelmersh & Timsbury.

Article Photo: Keith Woodland

NON-LEAGUE DAY - MARCH 25

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:47:36 GMT

Non-League Day returns on Saturday, March 25, providing a platform for clubs to promote the importance of affordable volunteer-led community football, while giving fans across the country the chance to show support for their local non-league side.

It has grown to become an annual part of the football calendar, backed by Premier League and Football League clubs, MPs, celebrities, media organisations, charities and most importantly the non-league clubs themselves and the fans who turn up on the day.

Many non-league clubs are almost exclusively volunteer run, with match day income often funding thriving youth set-ups, projects and facilities which are of benefit to the whole community.

Whether you’re a Premier League or Championship fan without a game due to the international break; a League One or League Two supporter who can’t make an away trip, or just someone who is curious about what their local club has to offer, there is sure to be something to interest everyone.

There's an opportunity to capture two HPFL games on the day, with Moneyfields Reserves hosting Liss Athletic at the Draper Tools Community Stadium at 6.30pm, directly after Clanfield versus Winchester City at the same ground at 2pm; or for 'hopping' aficionados, a further five games kick-off at 2pm, with Denmead versus Harvest at Front Lawn from 3pm. Meanwhile, Division One weighs-in with five games starting at 2pm:

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Keep an eye out on Twitter for any individual club initiatives, but moreover, please support non-league.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - MARCH 18

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:52:11 GMT

It's another important weekend of League action in both of our Divisions...

In the Senior Division , leaders Colden Common have another tricky home game, this time against Denmead.

FIXTURES - COMING-UP

The four teams below them all have away games, none of them easy. League Cup finalists Locks Heath are at Harvest, Andover New Street Swifts travel to Liss Athletic, Clanfield go to Whitehill & Bordon, and Stockbridge are at Paulsgrove.

The bottom two play at teams who are just above the bottom four, so will be looking for some points - QK Southampton go to Liphook United (pictured), and Overton United go to Sway.

Fourth-bottom Moneyfields Reserves will be looking to build on their recent improvement as they travel to Winchester Castle.

LEAGUE TABLES

Probably the HPFL match of the day is the Division One clash between the top two, as leaders Infinity travel to Hook. Both teams are eleven points ahead of the field.

It's also third against fourth at The Norman Rodaway, as Hedge End Town host Twentyten.

Below them, Headley United face a difficult trip to AFC Netley. With games in hand, Upham are very much in the mix for a top three place, and they are at home to second-bottom Lyndhurst.

Meon Milton also have games in hand, and they play Broughton. Bottom club Michelmersh & Timsbury are at fourth-bottom Whiteley Wanderers.

Article Photo: Paul Paxford | @PitchSidePhoto

LOCKS SECURE FINAL SPOT

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:18:24 GMT

Locks Heath are our first finalists in the L4 Teamwear Hampshire Premier League Cup, after they saw off Liss Athletic on a wet evening at Cams Alders.

LEAGUE CUP SEMI-FINAL - PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD

Goals from Conner Johnson, Jake Smith and Max Shergill put Ben Buckland's men into the April 29 final at Winchester City, with Dan Clark's header making a fist of the encounter, replying for Liss to bring them back into it at 2-1.

The remaining semi-final tie between Moneyfields Reserves and Colden Common takes place on April 5, also at Cams Alders (7.45pm).

* Hayling's mini-revival continued on Wednesday evening, as they stunned promotion-chasers, Stockbridge in the Senior Division, winning 3-0 away from home.

LEAGUE TABLES

Check out our Weekend Preview , as we look ahead to another important Saturday in both Divisions - game-of-the-day arguably in Division One as the top two in Infinity and Hook meet.

SUPER SATURDAY!

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:57:00 GMT

Saturday produced the unusual scenario of the Senior Division's top six meeting, which produced three home wins. Leaders Colden Common came from behind to get the better of second-placed Locks Heath by the odd goal in five at Sherfield English, and go six points cleare at the top.

The Stallions had further bonus, with third-placed Andover New Street Swifts losing 1-0 at fourth-placed Clanfield to a goal by Gouge. The Clan moved three points clear of promotion rivals Stockbridge, who lost 1-2 at Denmead, for whom Chandler and Hammond scored, and as a result the Mead draw level with the Robins in fifth.

At the bottom, the clash of the bottom two saw a vital 3-1 win for bottom club Overton United at QK Southampton (two of them from Hargood) who now fall below them.

LEAGUE TABLES

Moneyfields Reserves and Hayling United pulled further clear of the bottom two with good wins, 4-1 over Paulsgrove in the late kick-off at Havant & Waterlooville - and 3-1 at Liss Athletic respectively. Both losing teams have played more than the teams below them, so may well start to look over their shoulders.

In mid-table, Sway lost 4-1 at home to Harvest, for whom Read scored a hat-trick, and the victors move to within a point of the top six. There was also an entertaining 3-3 draw between Whitehill & Bordon and Liphook United in a local derby.

Action from the top-of-the-table clash between Colden Common (red) and Locks Heath, in which Common prevailed, 3-2. (Main Photo and above courtesy Steve Ross/ ThoseWhiteLines)

In Division One, the top two both won, leaders Infinity won 4-0 at bottom club Michelmersh & Timsbury - two of those from Osman - and Hook had a good 4-1 home win over Upham.

The top two meet next week at the King George V Playing Field. Hedge End Town are back in third after a big 4-0 win at Broughton as Twentyten lost 1-2 at Headley United. These two teams are now level on points, just one behind Hedge End.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Looking ahead to Wednesday night, Locks Heath face Liss Athletic in the L4 Teamwear League Cup semi-final at Cams Alders (7.45pm), while Stockbridge will be looking to get back on track in the League with a home fixture against Hayling United (7.45pm).

LEAGUE CUP SEMI-FINALS

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:50:39 GMT

UPDATE: New date for Moneyfields Reserves v Colden Common is Weds, April 5, 7.45pm at Cams Alders

The L4 Teamwear League Cup semi-finals take centre stage over the next two Wednesday evenings, at Cams Alders.

First up sees Moneyfields Reserves take on League champions, Colden Common on March 8 (7.45pm).

Having been involved in the Senior Division title race last season - a battle that Colden Common ended up prevailing in - Moneys have experienced a more challenging time in 22/23 at the wrong end of the table, but back-to-back wins at Whitehill & Bordon and QK Southampton, will give Simon Hayes side renewed optimism coming into this tie.

Common will no doubt be perceived favourites - reaching the Hampshire Trophy final with victory over League rivals Clanfield in the semi-final on Saturday (pictured), and with an interest in the League Cup and currently top of the Senior Division - the treble is on for Nathan Morgan and Connor Doswell's men.

Then on Wednesday, March 15, Locks Heath take on Liss Athletic (7.45pm).

Under the stewardship of Ben Buckland, Locks Heath are again putting in a title challenge of their own, currently residing in second spot behind Colden Common. They have already demolished cup semi-final opponents, Liss Athletic 9-0 in the Senior Division, and will have one eye on making amends on last season's League Cup final, where they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Sway.

Liss meanwhile reach the final four of the League Cup for the first time since 2015/16 - where they were defeated finalists to Hamble Club. Ironically since that away-day drubbing at Locks Heath in October, Mark Glazier's side have been unbeaten on the road - including back-to-back victories at Sway and QK Southampton, while have also taken maximum points at Denmead, and look to set for an improved finish on their 21/22 campaign.

Entry for each tie is £5 adults, £3 concessions (seniors/ students/ U18's), with printed programme included with admission.

Article Photo: Richard Murray

WEEKEND PREVIEW - MARCH 4

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:58:06 GMT

There's an all-Senior Division Hampshire Saturday Trophy semi-final clash to whet the appetite, as Colden Common host Clanfield (pictured) at Sherfield English playing fields.

In the Senior Division there is also a crucial encounter at Foxcotte Park, as third-placed Andover New Street Swifts host second-placed Locks Heath.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

The teams behind the top four can apply pressure on the teams above if they win their games - Stockbridge travel to Liphook United, and Denmead host Sway.

At the wrong end of the table, bottom club Overton United travel to unpredictable Harvest, and second-bottom QK Southampton host Liss Athletic.

As for the teams just above them, Moneyfields Reserves have a difficult trip to Whitehill & Bordon, and Hayling United host a resurgent Winchester Castle.

TABLES

In Division One, leaders Infinity's game at AFC Petersfield is already off, so Hook can regain top spot - for the time being - if they can beat Meon Milton at home, not an easy task.

Third-placed Hedge End Town have a trip to AFC Netley (being played at Folland Sports), they are level on points with Upham, whose game against bottom-placed Michelmersh and Timsbury is off with the hosts unable to raise a side.

Teams above M&T also have difficult tasks, as second-bottom Lyndhurst travel to Twentyten, and third-bottom Whiteley Wanderers travel to Broughton.

Article Photo: Richard Murray

WEEKEND PREVIEW - FEB 25

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:49:33 GMT

The George Mason Memorial Shield reaches its semi-final stage, and one eagerly-awaited tie is Andover New Street Swifts at home to Denmead, both being leading teams in the Senior Division. The other tie could be pretty exciting too, as Upham, doing well in Division One, host another Senior Division side, in Liphook United.

Hook host Twentyten in the semi-finals of the North Hants Intermediate Cup, an appetising clash between two teams in the top five in Division One, with Broughton awaiting the winners in the final, and Headley United play Petersfield Town Reserves in the Aldershot Intermediate Cup.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Turning back to League matters - in the Senior Division it's still very tight at the top, with the leading six all fighting it out and jockeying for position.

Colden Common are our new leaders, having recorded a crucial 1-0 at erstwhile top dogs Andover New Street Swifts last Tuesday, and they have a tough trip to Whitehill and Bordon, fresh from their win over Stockbridge last Saturday.

LEAGUE TABLES

Locks Heth are back in third after a 2-0 home win over Hayling United on Tuesday, and they will hope to keep the pressure on with an away trip to bottom club Overton United. A big meeting of the two clubs who have applied for promotion sees fourth-placed Clanfield play fifth-placed Stockbridge at Westleigh Park.

Down near the bottom, there is a vital game too, as second-bottom Moneyfields Reserves play third-bottom QK Southampton, this fixture reversed to the Hive.

Hayling United will be looking to move further away from the bottom three, but they have a tough trip to Harvest, and the four clubs clustered around the middle of the table all play each other as Winchester Castle play Paulsgrove and Liss Athletic travel to Sway. All bar Paulsgrove lost last weekend.

In Division One, leaders Hook are in cup action, so Infinity have a chance to overtake them again with a home win over AFC Netley. The bottom two clash as Lyndhurst host Michelmersh and Timsbury (pictured). The visitors are eight points behind the hosts, with three games in hand. Meon Milton are at home to AFC Petersfield knowing that a win would put pressure on the top six.

Article Photo: Paul Paxford | @PitchSidePhoto

WEEKEND PREVIEW - FEB 18

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:54:24 GMT

The top of the Senior Division saw a few changes last weekend - leaders Andover New Street Swifts are involved in arguably the 'match of the day' as they travel to Locks Heath, a point behind them in second, with two games in hand.

Third-placed Colden Common - with six wins on the spin - could overtake both if they win their games in hand, and they face a difficult game at the vastly-improved Winchester Castle, who themselves have four-in-four.

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Clanfield, in fourth, on a four-game winning streak, also have a tricky trip to Sway. Stockbridge were at the top recently but have fallen to fifth, but still very much in touch with the teams above them as they are away to Whitehill and Bordon.

Denmead are also still there or thereabouts and they need to win at QK Southampton to continue this, but their opponents are only a point ahead of the bottom two, so cannot afford to slip up.

LEAGUE TABLES

The only way is up for Moneyfields Reserves, with a couple of games in hand on teams above them at the bottom - they face an inconsistent Harvest team who lost 1-7 to a ruthless Liphook United last weekend. Liphook themselves host Hayling United, where fifth-bottom meets fourth-bottom.

Finally, Paulsgrove, who have ten points from their last five matches, and have moved away from the basement, travel to Liss Athletic,

In Division One , leaders Infinity hope to be back in action after last week's postponement when they host Upham.

Hook are only one point behind them, having played a game more, and they travel to Whiteley Wanderers. Third-placed Headley United have a tricky task away at Meon Milton (pictured, in yellow), and just behind them are Hedge End Town, who look to push their challenge with a home game against basement side, Michelmersh and Timsbury.

Twentyten, in fifth, are also looking to put pressure on the teams above if they win at second-bottom Lyndhurst. AFC Netley, with games in hand, will be looking to do the same as they host AFC Petersfield.

The one cup match is in the North Hants Intermediate Cup , where Broughton host Stockbridge U23.

Article Photo: Nathan Lipsham

23/24 APPLICATIONS

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:17:11 GMT

The Hampshire Premier League are pleased to invite applications for new and existing clubs for the 2023/24 season.

Clubs should complete the below online form and submit - alongside the relevant fees - no later than April 30, 2023 . Information on fees can also be found within the form.

APPLICATION & RENEWAL FORM - 2023/24

New clubs should note they must finish in the top two of their respective feeder League, and meet the necessary ground grading criteria.

GROUND GRADING REQUIREMENTS

The HPFL's recommended constitution for 2023/24 will be announced at the AGM, on Sunday, June 11 at Winchester City FC (time TBC)

WEEKEND PREVIEW - FEB 11

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:56:44 GMT

We start in the Senior Division , where leaders Andover New Street Swifts host promotion hopefuls Clanfield, currently in good form in fifth place and in the semi-finals of the Hampshire Saturday Trophy.

The other Hampshire Saturday Trophy semi-finalists, Colden Common, in fourth, travel to second-placed Stockbridge, the other promotion hopeful.

COMING UP - FIXTURES

Locks Heath, in third, host Moneyfields Reserves (reversed fixture), who are now second bottom after a poor run of form.

There's a big game at the bottom of the table too as Hayling United, who climbed out of the bottom two last Saturday, host last-placed Overton United.

LEAGUE TABLES

Just behind the top five, Harvest (home to Liphook United) and Denmead (who travel to Liss Athletic - pictured, in blue) will be looking to make up ground against lower-placed sides. QK Southampton host Paulsgrove needing the points as they sit just above the bottom two, and Winchester Castle will be looking to build on three away wins and move further up the table as they host Sway (pictured, in red).

In Division One , leaders Infinity's game at home to Broughton is already off with the visitors unable to raise a side, so Hook can make up ground on them if they beat Twentyten, who are in fourth.

Headley United, in third, travel to bottom club Michelmersh and Timsbury. Hedge End Town and Meon Milton can challenge the top five as they play each other at the Norman Rodaway.

AFC Netley's game at home to Upham is another battle of teams hoping to move up the table, whereas third-bottom Whiteley Wanderers' visit to second-bottom Lyndhurst is an important battle at the wrong end of the table.

RIVALS MEET IN TROPHY SEMI-FINAL

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:05:06 GMT

It's the semi-final draw many may have been hoping would grace this year's final, as Senior Division rivals, Colden Common face Clanfield in the last four of the Hampshire Trophy.

Fourth plays fifth at Oakwood Park on March 4 in what is set to be the biggest occasion for both sides so far this season, as they bid to face either Hartley Wintney U23's or run-away Thames Valley Premier Division leaders, Yateley United, in this season's showpiece final.

Lee Blakely's improving Clanfield side have gained momentum in recent weeks in the League, and reach this stage of the competition following an impressive 1-2 win at Bournemouth Sports on Saturday, coming from a goal behind at the Dorset Premier League side.

Connor Doswell and Nathan Morgan's Common meanwhile defeated fellow HPFL side, Denmead 3-1 to earn their spot in the semi-finals.

League champions, Common are set to come into the tie on the back of five consecutive away fixtures - including dates at all three sides immediately above them in Andover New Street Swifts, Stockbridge and Locks Heath. Clanfield also have a challenging run-in prior, also travelling to leaders Swifts, next on February 11 - before hosting second placed Stockbridge on February 25.

The sides have met once so far this season in the League - back in August (pictured) with Clanfield claiming the points by the odd goal in three at the Draper Tools Community Stadium.

Article Photo: Richard Murray

HAMPSHIRE FA COMMUNITY TRUST - EVENTS

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:21:46 GMT

We would like to inform you all that the Hampshire FA Community Trust is hosting two events in the coming months (March and May).

All proceeds go to the Hampshire FA Community Trust (Foundation) in support of our three key objectives including: disability football, community coaching and inclusion and cohesion.

Hampshire FA Community Trust (virtual) Race Night

Please find details on the poster attached for an upcoming charity race night being held on Saturday 4th March at Everest Cuisine with various packages available to purchase. If you would like to attend, please register via this link and we will be in touch to invoice you for the selected packages.

Hampshire FA Community Trust Match Day Experience: Southampton Vs Fulham

You can now book tickets for the next Hampshire FA Community Trust Matchday Experience, featuring Southampton vs Fulham on 13 May 2023, by emailing Neil.Cassar@HampshireFA.com

The Matchday Experience is an afternoon of great food and exciting live sport, all to raise money for the Hampshire FA Community Trust; a not-for-profit charity supporting various football related projects and programmes within Hampshire’s local community. Hampshire FA Community Trust is currently in the process of transitioning into a new Hampshire FA Foundation – for further details of the charity please visit the link below:

HAMPSHIRE FA COMMUNITY TRUST - ABOUT US

The next Matchday Experience will take place on Saturday 13th May 2023 and will feature Southampton vs Fulham.

The experience will start with a buffet meal at Everest Cuisine in Southampton; the ideal opportunity to relax, socialise with family, friends, clients or colleagues and then enjoy for what promises to be an exciting Premier League clash.

After you have enjoyed your delicious buffet meal, lots of pre-match chat and a short walk to St Mary’s Stadium, it’s time for the main event: Southampton vs Fulham. The last time these two sides met at St Mary's, goals from Che Adams, Nathan Tella and Theo Walcott was enough to see Saints over the line for a 3-1 win.

Tickets for the Matchday Experience are priced at £60 per person. This includes your buffet meal and match ticket. All proceeds go to the Hampshire FA Community Trust, our not-for-profit charity helping to support causes within the football community.

Tickets are selling fast and availability is limited, so hurry and book your tickets now. Don’t miss out!

To book your tickets, please email Neil.Cassar@HampshireFA.com . Group bookings are welcome.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - FEB 4

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:34:39 GMT

With a promising forecast, we're looking forward to an action-packed weekend...

The Hampshire Senior Trophy has reached the quarter-final stage, and we have three teams left in it. Two of them play each other, and Colden Common versus Denmead should be a cracking match, with the tie moved to Sherfield English Playing Fields.

In the other quarter final involving our clubs, Clanfield have a difficult trip to Bournemouth Sports, but the Clan are in good form with two consecutive 7-0 wins under their belt.

FIXTURES - COMING UP

In the Senior Division , there is a massive game at the top as Stockbridge, who were knocked from second place by Common last weekend, host leaders Andover New Street Swifts.

Locks Heath are in fifth, but can catch up on the top three if they win at Sway, not an easy task. Lower down the table, Liss Athletic will be hoping to get back on track at home to bottom club Overton United, while QK Southampton travel to second-bottom Hayling United. The hosts will want to avoid being dragged into the relegation mix, as will Paulsgrove, who are at Whitehill and Bordon.

Moneyfields Reserves face Liphook United at the Draper Tools Community Stadium in another crucial battle of teams right above the bottom two. Finally, Winchester Castle will be looking for their third away win in a row as they travel to Harvest.

TABLES - AS THEY STAND

In Division One , leaders Infinity are scheduled to be in action at last, having not kicked a ball since mid-December - and face a visit to Whiteley Wanderers, who had a superb 6-0 win over Meon Milton last weekend.

Hook are four points behind in second, and have a home game against Broughton. Twentyten (pictured - in purple) play Headley United at Winklebury in an encounter between fourth and third.

Upham and Hedge End Town are just behind the top four with games in hand, and will hope to put pressure on the teams above them with games at home to AFC Petersfield and away at second-bottom Lyndhurst respectively.

Two more teams with games in hand on the top six are Meon Milton and AFC Netley, who meet at the Cockleshell.

Article Photo: Paul Paxford | @PitchSidePhoto

HOG POST - NEWSLETTER

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:47:31 GMT

Catch-up with all the latest HPFL news, fixtures, results and tables in our weekly newsletter, the Hog Post.

Simply click the link below to download your copy!

HOG POST - NEWSLETTER

WEEKEND PREVIEW - JAN 28

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:44:25 GMT

With the frosty nights over (for now), hopes are for a fuller set of games to be played at the weekend, all in the league this time.

In the Senior Division , it's leaders Andover NS Swifts' turn to be without a game this weekend, so Stockbridge will be hoping to draw level on points again with them if they beat Moneyfields Reserves in a game reversed to Stockbridge.

Locks Heath and Colden Common will hoping to be keeping up the pressure on the top two with games at home to Liphook United and QK Southampton respectively (*Colden Common switched to Fleming Park).

COMING-UP - FIXTURES

Teams also involved in the race for the top five include Clanfield (away at second-bottom Hayling United), Whitehill and Bordon, home to Winchester Castle, and Denmead, home to Paulsgrove.

The Grove and Castle pulled away from the nether regions of the table after vital wins last Saturday. Bottom club Overton are at home to fifth-placed Harvest, and Liss Athletic host Sway in a mid-table clash.

LEAGUE TABLES

In Division One, leaders Infinity have the weekend off, so Hook have a chance to make ground in second, if they can win a tricky-looking game at Broughton.

Below them Twentyten are at bottom placed Michelmersh and Timsbury, and fifth play fourth as Upham host Headley United.

AFC Netley also have games in hand, and they are at home to second-bottom Lyndhurst. Hedge End Town travel to AFC Petersfield - a fixture that has been switched to the 3G at The Petersfield School.

Article Photo: Paul Paxford | PitchSidePhoto

WEEKEND PREVIEW - JAN 21

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:24:23 GMT

Let's see how many games beat the frost with forecast to end on Saturday! An almost full league programme is scheduled.

*For the latest updates for games ON this weekend, please see our Fixtures page.

The only cup game scheduled is a Hampshire Saturday Trophy matchup at the Cockleshell, as Meon Milton try to make it third time lucky in taking on Hartley Wintney U23s.

In the Senior Division, leaders Andover New Street Swifts can go three points clear of Stockbridge, who aren't playing, with a win at Liphook United. Third-placed Locks Heath will be looking to get back on track after two defeats as they travel to Liss Athletic, which may not be an easy task.

Fourth play fifth at Front Lawn as Harvest host Colden Common, who haven't played a league game since Dec 3, and have games in hand on the leaders.

LEAGUE TABLES

Just below them, Denmead have a difficult game at Whitehill and Bordon, but Clanfield will be hoping to pick up points at home to second-bottom Overton United, and boost their aim of at least a top five place.

Further down the table, bottom club Winchester Castle play Moneyfields Res, only one point and three places above them,

Hayling United travel to mid-table Sway, and Paulsgrove host QK Southampton, with both teams looking to keep away from the lower echelons, having played more games than some of their rivals.

In Division One, leaders Infinity face a tricky-looking task at Hedge End Town, only one league defeat in 11 games this season. Second-placed Hook travel to bottom team Michelmersh and Timsbury, a team they only beat 2-1 at home last Saturday.

Third-placed Twentyten are at home to Broughton, and Upham, level with them on points but with two games in hand, travel to Headley United. At the other end of the table, second-bottom Lyndhurst travel to AFC Petersfield, who will be looking to put more points between them and the strugglers.

Article Photo: Paul Paxford | @PitchSidePhoto

STEP 6 PROMOTION APPLICATIONS

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 19:46:24 GMT

The FA have confirmed applications for promotion into the Wessex League (Step 6) from Stockbridge and Clanfield for the 2023/24 season.

Stockbridge currently sit second in the Senior Division table , level on points with leaders, Andover New Street Swifts, while Clanfield lie seventh, following their 2-2 draw with local rivals, Harvest, at the weekend.

Three further applications have been received for consideration into the Wessex League, from Thames Valley Premier Division run-away leaders, Yateley United - recent victors over Locks Heath in the Hampshire Trophy; and Wiltshire Premier League duo, Devizes Town and Trowbridge Town. However, the latter two may be more geographically suited to the Western League, while Yateley could also feed into the Combined Counties.

Both Stockbridge and Clanfield would meet Wessex League ground grading criteria - Clanfield ground sharing at Havant & Waterlooville's Draper Tools Community Stadium - with a top five finish also required, prior to the FA's final decision and release of the NLS constitutions over the summer.

Speaking to the Portsmouth News , Clanfield boss, Lee Blakely said: " It’s no secret that the Wessex is the level we want to get to.

" The structure is in place - we’ve got an under-23s and a reserve team now. We’ll need a bigger squad if we go up.

"The club is in a great position, probably the best it’s been in for a long time.

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‘When I first took over (in the summer of 2019) we only had seven players, and that was for the first team and reserves. We’ve come on massively in the last few seasons.

"There’s a few teams that had the ambition, and we’re no different. We want to become a big club in the local area."

Stockbridge Manager, Fran Mathers, commented (on Twitter): "The players are working so hard behind the scenes and the whole group have never been stronger or more together.

"What will be will be, but with hard work and commitment we can achieve."

Three clubs, under FA Rules, are liable for relegation from the Wessex League this season.

The HPFL is simplifying its own on-boarding process for 2023/24, with renewals and new team applications to be completed solely online, for the first time.

Details will be released shortly, with an application deadline of April 30.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - JANUARY 14

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:56:47 GMT

An almost full League programme this weekend, weather permitting.

UPDATE: As of Friday lunch time, we have lost a few games due to waterlogged pitches - to check the games which are still ON , please visit our Fixtures page.

The one cup match sees Meon Milton take on Hartley Wintney U23's in the Hampshire Saturday Trophy , having beaten Eversley & California Reserves in the previous round last Saturday.

In the Senior Division, leaders Andover New Street Swifts travel to bottom club, Winchester Castle, who carry games in hand on those sides immediately above them.

Hot on their heels are Stockbridge, who have a tricky trip to Paulsgrove - the hosts staging a great comeback to beat Sway 6-5 last weekend.

Third-placed Locks Heath, who will be looking to bounce back from their heavy cup defeat, also have a difficult task, facing Denmead on the 3G at Front Lawn.

Harvest went into fourth place last weekend and have a difficult game, too, at sixth-placed Clanfield, in an early-evening 6.15pm kick-off at the Draper Tools Community Stadium.

Colden Common, in fifth, also travel to Liphook United (Update: OFF ). The remaining games involve teams near the bottom hosting mid-table teams: Hayling United visit Whitehill and Bordon in a reversed fixture; Moneyfields Res play Liss Athletic (also reversed to Newman Collard), and Overton United face Sway.

In Division One, leaders Infinity travel to AFC Petersfield (Update: OFF ). Closest challengers Hook travel to bottom club Michelmersh & Timsbury.

As for teams just behind them, Twentyten play at second-bottom Lyndhurst, and AFC Netley visit Headley United.

Upham's fixture with third-bottom Whiteley Wanderers, and Hedge End Town versus Broughton were both postponed on Friday afternoon.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - JAN 7

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:09:20 GMT

Hopefully the weather will allow an appetising-looking set of fixtures to be played this weekend.

The Hampshire Saturday Trophy reaches the last 16 , with several of our teams seeking a place in the quarter-finals.

Tough tasks await Locks Heath, who visit Yateley United - opponents who carry an immaculate 100% record into the tie, winning all their 13 games in the Thames Valley Premier League.

Our own Senior Division leaders, Andover New Street Swifts, cross the water to meet Whitecroft & Barton Sports, and Hedge End Town visit Bournemouth Sports.

Colden Common face a tricky trip to Warsash Wasps, who are going well in the Southampton League.

COMING UP - FIXTURES

Two of our sides face reserve teams, including Clanfield at Fawley Reserves, and Meon Milton who entertain Eversley & California Reserves.

There is also one all-HPFL Senior division clash, with Denmead at home to Winchester Castle.

There are also quite a few league games scheduled. In the Senior Division , Stockbridge can overtake Andover New Street Swifts at the top with a win at Liphook United.

TABLES

Teams in need of the points near the bottom include Hayling United, home to Liss Athletic, Paulsgrove, who host Sway, and QK Southampton, who host Overton United. Harvest can put pressure on the top four if they win at Whitehill and Bordon.

In Division One, the stand-out game at the top is fourth-placed AFC Netley at home to leaders Infinity (pictured).

At the other end of the table there is a clash of the bottom two at Lyndhurst, where Michelmersh & Timsbury are the visitors. Upham, at Broughton, and Twentyten, at home to Whiteley Wanderers - who could put pressure on the teams above them with victories, but neither game is a foregone conclusion. Finally, AFC Petersfield host Headley United at West Meon.

Article Photo: Paul Paxford | @PitchSidePhoto

CUP SEMI-FINALS DRAW

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:57:23 GMT

The draws for the semi-finals of our two cup competitions has been made, as follows:

L4 TEAMWEAR LEAGUE CUP (Both ties at Cams Alders, Fareham Town FC, 7.45pm k.o)

Moneyfields Reserves v Colden Common (08/03)

Locks Heath or Harvest v Liss Athletic (15/03)

GEORGE MASON MEMORIAL SHIELD (Ties to be played February 25 at the 'home' drawn club)

Andover New Street Swifts v Denmead

Upham v Liphook United

MEON MILTON NET PORTCHY TASK

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 21:27:11 GMT

Meon Milton have landed a plum tie in the quarter-finals of the Portsmouth Senior Cup, at Wessex League Premier Division leaders, AFC Portchester.

Milton - under the guidance of new boss, Wayne Grant - will go about their task of defying a three-tier gap at the OnSite Group Stadium, with the tie scheduled the week of January 30.

GRANT TAKES OVER AT MEON MILTON (Portsmouth News)

Portchester - who are yet to taste League defeat this season - reached the last eight with a 4-1 victory against another HPFL side in Harvest in November.

Meon meanwhile won 0-3 at Division One rivals, AFC Petersfield to become the last remaining HPFL side in the draw, prior to their meeting with Brett Pitman and co, which is sure to be a hugely valuable experience for Grant and his side.

PORTSMOUTH SENIOR CUP - QUARTER FINAL DRAW

Fareham Town v Gosport Borough

AFC Portchester v Meon Milton

Fleetlands v Fareham Town U23

Moneyfields v US Portsmouth Reserves or Horndean

We are also represented in the final eight of the Southampton Senior Cup, with Locks Heath's reward for beating Wessex League Premier Division outfit, Blackfield & Langley, is a trip to Hythe & Dibden on January 24.

SOUTHAMPTON SENIOR CUP - QUARTER FINALS

Fawley AFC or Sholing v Folland Sports or Bashley

Hythe & Dibden v Locks Heath

Hamble Club v Brockenhurst

Alresford Town or Totton & Eling v AFC Totton

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:15:19 GMT

The L4 Teamwear Hampshire Premier Football League would like to wish its member clubs, sponsors, committee, volunteers and supporters a very Merry Christmas, and a prosperous New Year!

We're back on January 7, with action in the Senior Division and Division One, alongside the last 16 of the Hampshire Trophy, where we have notable involvement.

FIXTURES - COMING-UP

Thank you for your continued support!

The HPFL

CLUB ACCREDITATION

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:13:27 GMT

The Hampshire Premier Football League is proud to be an England Football Accredited League.

As a condition of membership, all new and existing clubs must renew their Club Accreditation (formerly known as the Annual Health Check) via the FA's England Football portal, by April 30th of the current season.

England Football Accreditation is the new framework for Club and League accreditation and replaces FA Charter Standard.

England Football Accreditation helps clubs and leagues create the experiences and environments where players, coaches, officials, referees, volunteers and spectators can thrive.

Club accreditation is available to access via the FA's Club Portal - clubs.thefa.com .

You club's dashboard keeps everything in one place. Within it, you can:

* Check the status of coaches qualifications

* Make sure DBS checks are up-to-date

* Upload and accept your club policies

Further resources are available via the link below, or by contacting Hampshire FA.

STAY ACCREDITED - ONLINE SUPPORT

#StayAccredited

WEEKEND PREVIEW - DEC 17

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:00:14 GMT

The last round of f ixtures for 2022, and we're expecting it to be hit by cold snap, so please do check with the home club if you are planning to travel.

Games currently ON can be viewed HERE

In the Senior Division , the top two, separated by goal difference, are in action against the bottom two. Andover New Street Swifts are at home to Overton United, and Stockbridge visit Winchester Castle.

Fourth-placed Colden Common will be hoping to make up ground on the top three as they travel to Liss Athletic (pictured, in green), as will sixth-placed Clanfield, as they make the journey to Paulsgrove. Hayling Athletic host in-form Sway, and Whitehill and Bordon have a local clash with Liphook United.

In Division One , leaders Infinity are in cup action, so second-placed Hook will be hoping to reduce the ten-point gap at the top with a home game aganst Broughton.

Twentyten are now third and they will be hoping to consolidate their position with a tricky trip to Headley United. Teams in mid-table but with a couple of games in hand looking to move up are Upham, who play at bottom team Michelmersh & Timsbury, and Hedge End Town, home to AFC Petersfield. And it's second-bottom versus third-bottom as Lyndhurst play Whiteley Wanderers.

TABLES

In the League Cup , we have the remaining two quarter-finals, one an all-Senior Division clash as Locks Heath are at home to Harvest, and the other sees a chance of an upset as Division One leaders Infinity host Senior Division Moneyfields Res.

In the Hampshire Saturday Trophy , one that was left over is due to be played on Saturday, as Meon Milton travel to Eversley and California Reserves.

In the George Mason Memorial Shield , there is an attractive-looking fixture at Front Lawn as Denmead (pictured, in blue) of the Senior Division entertain AFC Netley, going well in Division One and conquerors of Clanfeld (on penalties, also on 3G) in the previous round.

Article Photo: Martyn White Sports Images

WEEKEND PREVIEW - DEC 10

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:34:41 GMT

It promises to be a cold weekend, but there is a pretty full programme of league matches, plus the odd cup game, to get everyone warmed up before some match or other that's on TV on Saturday evening.

In the Senior Division, leaders Andover New Street Swifts are at home to Liphook United, and second-placed Stockbridge are at Overton United, so both teams will be hoping to pick up points from opponents who are in the bottom five to keep up their title challenge.

Locks Heath - fresh from their midweek victory in the Southampton Senior Cup at Wessex Leaguers, Blackfield & Langney - have games in hand on these two, hosting Moneyfields Reserves in a reversed 'home' game for the visitors, who are one of three teams level on points in the bottom four.

Also with games in hand are fourth-placed Colden Common, who play at Hayling United, whose win last weekend lifted them off the bottom. Teams hoping to put pressure on the top four are Harvest, who are at Winchester Castle, while Whitehill & Bordon entertain Paulsgrove.

Two 3G's who will be looking to beat the freeze are at Front Lawn, where Denmead are at home to Liss Athletic, and at the Draper Tools Community Stadium, where Clanfield (pictured) host Sway - the visitors beating Stockbridge 4-1 last time out.

FIXTURES

In Division One , leaders Infinity have a home game against Headley United, and second-placed Hook travel to Whiteley Wanderers.

AFC Netley, in third, have games in hand on the top two and visit the 3G at Winklebury to face TwentyTen. Hedge End Town could climb into the top five if they win at bottom club Michelmersh & Timsbury, and Broughton host the inconsistent AFC Petersfield.

There are also two cup games : in the George Mason Memorial Shield, in these, Senior Division QK Southampton have a potential banana skin at home to Division One, Upham, and in a Hampshire Saturday Trophy encounter, Meon Milton travel to Eversley and California Reserves.

TABLES

*Please do check before making travel arrangements if you're out supporting this weekend.

Article Photo: Richard Murray | @MurraySportsPics

WEEKEND PREVIEW - DEC 3

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:21:12 GMT

We enter December with several Hampshire Saturday Trophy ties taking place, complimented with the continuing League schedule in both Divisions.

In the Hampshire Trophy, Locks Heath leave the mainland to face Vectis, who are near the bottom of the Isle of Wight First Division.

HAMPSHIRE TROPHY - DRAW

We have two all-Senior Division clashes, with Colden Common (pictured) at home to Whitehill & Bordon, and Liphook United hosting Clanfield.

Our Senior Division sides will also be looking to avoid potential banana skins in facing Division One opposition who are doing well in the league - Moneyfields Reserves travelling to Hedge End Town, while Denmead are also on the road at Hook. Meanwhile, Andover New Street Swifts welcome Sporting Wessex to Foxcotte Park.

Finally, three of our teams make the journey to face reserve sides - Winchester Castle are at Fleet Spurs Res; AFC Netley are at Hartley Wintney Res, and Meon Milton travel to Eversley & California Res.

COMING UP - FIXTURES

The Senior Division sees second-placed Stockbridge away at an improving Sway side, knowing that a draw or better will enable them to go top, with leaders Andover New Street Swifts involved in the cup.

Otherwise the focus is on teams in the lower half of the table - Paulsgrove play at seventh-placed Harvest, bottom club Hayling United are at QK Southampton, and second-bottom Overton host Liss Athletic.

In Division One, leaders Infinity can extend their lead with a home game against AFC Petersfield, who lost heavily at Twentyten last time out.

TABLES

Twentyten themselves travel to Broughton, and there's a battle near the bottom as Whiteley Wanderers are at home to the team directly below them, Lyndhurst. Basement team Michelmersh and Timsbury visit Headley United.

Article Photo: Steve Ross/ @ThoseWhiteLines

WEEKEND PREVIEW - NOV 26

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:58:23 GMT

We have a near-full League programme to look forward to this weekend.

The exception comes at West Leigh Park in The George Mason Memorial Shield where Division One's in-form AFC Netley visit Senior Division side, Clanfield.

In the Senior Division itself, it's getting tighter at the top, and Andover New Street Swifts are now leaders only on goal difference. They can afford no slip-ups on their trip to Marsden Road to face Paulsgrove, never an easy fixture.

Second placed Stockbridge will be looking to take maximum points at home to QK Southampton to maintain their charge, while Locks Heath, in third, have a tricky-looking trip to Whitehill & Bordon. Fourth-placed Colden Common also travel, this time to Overton United, and with a game or two in hand on the teams above them, can also put on the pressure with a victory.

FIXTURES

Harvest, who are at home to in-form Sway - and Denmead, who face an away game at Winchester Castle, are not far behind the top group, either. At the other end, Liphook United host Moneyfields Reserves in a proverbial 'six-pointer'.

Bottom side, Hayling United's clash with Liss Athletic was called off on Friday, with the Hayling College pitch waterlogged.

In Division One, new leaders Infinity have a trip to second-bottom Lyndhurst and nearest challengers Hook have a difficult-looking home game against Hedge End Town, who have been only beaten once in the league this season.

TABLES

Fourth-placed Meon Milton will be looking to get back on track with a home game against bottom club Michelmersh and Timsbury.

Below them, Upham face a trip to third-bottom Whiteley Wanderers, and teams in midfield facing each other and looking to move up include Broughton, hosting Headley United, and Twentyten, at home to AFC Petersfield.

HAMPSHIRE FA TROPHY - THIRD ROUND

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:15:09 GMT

The draw for the third round of the Hampshire FA Trophy has taken place - producing some intriguing all-HPFL clashes.

Hedge End Town - will be looking for a repeat of their efforts over Senior Division side, Liss Athletic in round two - as they entertain Moneyfields Reserves.

Much fancied Colden Common host Whitehill & Bordon in an-all Senior Division clash, while Liphook could meet Clanfield, if the latter overcome Southampton-based Comrades first.

Hook - in great form in Division One - will be looking for a cupset with Denmead their opponents. Locks Heath travel to the Isle of Wight to take on Vectis:

THIRD ROUND (HPFL selected ties only) Ties to be played on December 3

Eversley & California or Oakfield v Meon Milton

Vectis v Locks Heath

Hedge End Town v Moneyfields Reserves

Headley United Reserves or Andover New Street Swifts v Sporting Wessex

Colden Common v Whitehill & Bordon

Fleet Spurs Reserves v Winchester Castle

Liphook United v Comrades or Clanfield

Pan Community or Hartley Wintney U23's v AFC Netley

Hook v Denmead

DRAW IN FULL

WEEKEND PREVIEW - NOV 19

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:27:22 GMT

This weekend sees a mixture of league fixtures and 'domestic' cup games.

In the L4 Teamwear Hampshire Premier League Cup we have an appetising clash of the Senior Division big boys as Stockbridge (pictured) host Colden Common. Another all-Senior Division match sees Liss Athletic host Winchester Castle. Both of these are quarter-final ties.

In the second round, Senior Division clubs who may have tricky ties against Division One sides include Harvest, who entertain Headley United, and particularly Moneyfields Reserves, who travel to Division One leaders, Hook.

COMING UP - FIXTURES

The George Mason Memorial Shield , intended for teams knocked out of the first round of the HPFL Cup above, also has some interesting ties: an all-Senior-Division matchup sees leaders Andover New Street Swifts at home to bottom team Hayling United, and an A3 derby as Whitehill & Bordon play Liphook United. Both of these are quarter-final ties.

In Round One, two Division One teams play each other as Meon Milton are at home to Upham, which should make for a good game.

As for the League itself, the Senior Division sees Clanfield - with games in hand on most of the top five - looking to bridge the gap with a home game against Paulsgrove - buoyed by their 7-0 victory against Hayling United seven days ago;

Denmead, another team in a similar position to the Clan, travel to second-bottom Overton United, and two teams looking to pull away from the nether regions play each other as Sway host QK Southampton.

In Division One, Infinity could overtake leaders Hook at the top if they beat Lyndhurst at home. The visitors have just won two games in a row, however under new manager, Alisdair Pugi.

Hedge End Town versus AFC Netley is a meeting of two teams who could challenge the top two if they win their games in hand.

Whiteley Wanderers have already ensured that their game goes ahead as they play AFC Petersfield in a bottom-of-the-table clash on the 3G at Brookfield School.

Another match between teams in the lower half of the table takes place at Broughton, where bottom club Michelmersh & Timsbury are the visitors.

TABLES

Article Photo: Dave Webb

WEEKEND PREVIEW - NOV 12

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:41:01 GMT

We had surprisingly few games called off last weekend despite the weather, so this coming Remembrance Saturday sees mainly league games, as planned.

There are three Hampshire Saturday Trophy games to conclude, however, with all of our teams travelling.

Clanfield go to Southampton League Comrades in a game that was rained off last weekend. The other two games involve trips to Wessex League reserve sides. with Colden Common at Alton Reserves, and Moneyfields Reserves at Ringwood Reserves.

The Senior Division has some interesting games, with leaders Andover New Street Swifts facing a tricky journey to Front Lawn to play Denmead. If they slip up, then second-placed Stockbridge can catch them at the top if they beat Winchester Castle at home. Third-placed Locks Heath are also at home, to QK Southampton.

Harvest will also be looking to move up the table if they can win at Liss Athletic, as will Sway, who, with games in hand, face second-bottom Liphook United. Bottom club Hayling United travel to Paulsgrove, who are only two points - although five places - above them. Overton United are just above the bottom two and are also in need of some points as they go to Whitehill and Bordon.

Division One leaders Hook are not playing, so Infinity will be looking to reduce the gap at the top (they are four points behind, but have two games in hand) with a win at Twentyten, which may not be an easy task.

The teams in third and fourth, Meon Milton and AFC Netley, will be looking to pick up points to put pressure on the leaders with trips to Lyndhurst and Broughton respectively.

Hedge End Town v Upham sees a battle of two teams in midfield, both capable of mounting a push for the top five, and Headley United, who also fall into that category, will be hoping for a good result at home to improving Whiteley Wanderers - this could be an interesting clash.

Headley will also be wanting to get a cup defeat to Warsash Waaps out of their system. AFC Petersfield v Michelmersh and Timsbury is a battle of two teams near the bottom who desperately need the points.

COMING UP - FIXTURES

Clubs are reminded to hold a minutes' silence ahead of their fixtures on Saturday, as The Hampshire Premier League remembers the service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives to defend our freedoms.

REMEMBRANCE

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:36:35 GMT

WEEKEND PREVIEW - NOV 5

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:13:52 GMT

This weekend's fixtures are dominated by the second round of the Hampshire Senior Trophy - and potentially the weather, so please check if you are travelling.

The cup games see the usual mix of opposition from other leagues, reserve teams, and there are a couple of all-HPFL matchups too.

One of our teams already through is Andover New Street Swifts, whose opposition have already pulled out.

There are a couple of tough clashes for our teams, with good Isle of Wight opposition - Stockbridge are at home to Brading Town, semi-finalists last season, in arguably the tie of the round, and Infinity (pictured in yellow) travel to Whitecroft & Barton.

Wessex League reserve sides guesting at our clubs include Fareham Town Reserves at Hook, Baffins Milton Rovers Reserves at Liphook United, and the reserve side of Liss Athletic travel to Whitehill & Bordon in another kind of A3 derby.

Teams from our league who are playing Southampton League sides include AFC Netley, who entertain Braishfield; Clanfield, who travel to Comrades, and Headley United, who make the journey to Warsash Wasps.

Teams from our league play each other too - two Senior Division teams had better be careful as they are at home to good Division One sides, as Liss Athletic host Hedge End Town, and Winchester Castle host Twentyten at King George V, Winchester. Denmead also face a Division One side as they travel to West Meon to play AFC Petersfield.

CUP DRAWS

There is an all-Senior Division clash as Locks Heath, who beat holders AFC Stoneham in the previous round, at home to Sway. Meon Milton play Whiteley Wanderers in an all-Division One fixture that usually produces lots of goals.

In the league, t he Senior Division sees midweek cup heroes Colden Common host Paulsgrove, as the Stallions bid to keep pressure on the leaders.

Harvest aim to get their campaign back on track as they are at home to Overton United, and a close game could be in prospect as bottom side Hayling United play QK Southampton.

Two games in Division One see Lyndhurst play Broughton, while Michelmersh & Timsbury play Upham. In both games the visiting sides will be looking for points to move further up the table.

COMING UP - FIXTURES IN FULL

Article Photo: Paul Paxford | @PitchSidePhoto

ANOTHER CUPSET FOR STALLIONS

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:43:11 GMT

Colden Common produced a second cup upset of the season on Tuesday night, defying a three-Step deficit to win at Southern League side, Lymington Town in the Southampton Senior Cup .

Hot on the heels of their recent Russell Cotes Cup penalty success at Fareham Town only a fortnight ago, the Stallions marched into the Third Round with a 0-2 victory at The Sports Ground, courtesy of strikes from Leon Course and Liam Hiscock.

Connor Doswell and Nathan Morgan's in-form side visit Wessex Premier Division outfit, Hythe & Dibden in the last 16, and host Paulsgrove back in the HPFL Senior Division on Saturday (2pm).

FIXTURES

Article Photo: Richard Murray

NEWSLETTER - OCT 29

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:26 GMT

Catch-up with all the weekend's action and look ahead to the next seven days in the HPFL, by downloading our latest Newsletter - The Hog Post.

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WEEKEND PREVIEW - OCT 22

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:39:28 GMT

After cup escapades both last weekend and in the Russell Cotes during midweek, it's back to league action this weekend for the majority of our sides.

In the Senior Division, the standout game seems to be leaders Andover New Street Swifts at home to Denmead, who, although in sixth, have games in hand and could overtake Swifts if they won them all.

Second-placed Stockbridge and third-placed Locks Heath will be looking to win their home games against lower-placed opposition in Liphook United and Moneyfields Res respectively to keep up the pressure at the top.

Colden Common - fresh from their Russell Cotes Cup success at Fareham Town in the week (pictured) - have a tricky-looking match at Liss Athletic, and fifth-place Harvest take on Clanfield at Front Lawn, which could also be a close encounter.

Lower down the table, bottom team Sway host Winchester Castle, while Overton United versus QK Southampton appears another important fixture at the wrong end of the table.

Mid-table Whitehill & Bordon host second bottom Hayling United, who will be looking for points after poor recent form.

Back in the Russell Cotes Cup, Paulsgrove welcome Wessex League neighbours, Moneyfields to Marsden Road, looking to add to the positive performances from fellow HPFL sides during the week.

In Division One, leaders Hook have a tough away assignment at Hedge End Town, and second-placed Infinity - with games in hand on the leaders - have no easier a task as they travel to third-placed Meon Milton. The two clubs just behind them will be looking to make up ground, as AFC Netley travel to AFC Petersfield (at West Meon), and Headley United travel to Lyndhurst.

Two clubs in mid-table but also looking to move up clash as Twentyten host Upham. Second-bottom are at home to third-bottom as Michelmersh & Timsbury are at home to Whiteley Wanderers.

In the North Hampshire Intermediate Cup, Broughton travel to Whitchurch United U23.

Photo: Steve Ross/ Those White Lines

VACANCY | LEAGUE SECRETARY

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 07:22:18 GMT

The Hampshire Premier Football League are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Secretary.

The Hampshire Premier Football League is a grassroots competition comprising of two Divisions, with a direct pathway into Step 6 (Wessex League) of the Non-League Structure (NLS).

The League seeks a motivated, organised – and ideally, experienced - sports administrator to be part of our volunteer committee, and help maintain the very highest standards across the League structure.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

· Acting as the first point of contact for our Member Clubs

· Responding to inbound enquiries directly and/ or delegating to the wider committee where applicable

· Attend monthly committee meetings (at Winchester City FC) and our AGM, organising agendas and taking/ distributing minutes in a timely fashion.

· Work alongside fellow volunteer committee members to ensure the League is managed and maintained to the highest standards across its structure

· Supporting the League’s Ground, Discipline and Club sub-committees, alongside Fixtures, Referees, Finance and Media officers where necessary.

· Ability to liaise with Hampshire FA, The FA and Divisional Leagues on League business where required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

· The successful candidate should have strong planning and organisational skills.

· Previous administrative experience preferred, ideally within grassroots/ non-league football, although not essential as experienced colleagues can mentor

· Proficiency of MS Word, Excel and Gmail is required, alongside strong written and oral communication skills

· Be able to demonstrate an attention to detail

· Be able to work unsupervised when carrying out duties

· Previous knowledge/ experience of the FA’s Whole Game and Full-Time platforms would be advantageous (training can be provided)

REMITTANCE:

· This is a voluntary role, however it is tradition for the League to award an annual honorarium at the end of each season.

· All legitimate expenses will be paid, to support the candidate in this role as required.

This is the ideal opportunity to gain experience within football administration or to support an individual’s progression within football administration.

APPLICATIONS:

Please direct all applications to President, John Moody – johnmoody45@gmail.com - with a current CV, including football experience.

Interviews will be held with applicants before being accepted into the role.

We look forward to hearing from you.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - OCT 15

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:49:06 GMT

Cup action dominates the fixture list this weekend, with a couple of league games thrown in for good measure.

In the League Cup, it's second round time, and high-flying Senior Division sides Colden Common and Locks Heath have winnable home ties against Overton United and Broughton respectively.

Stockbridge also have a home tie, against Division One side Twentyten, which may not be as easy as it might look - the visitors won at Paulsgrove last week.

FIXTURES

It could be a close game at the Cockleshell where Division One outfit, Meon Milton entertain Senior Division opposition in Harvest, and Liss Athletic will also have to be careful at Whiteley Wanderers.

There is an all-Senior Division clash at Sway, where Winchester Castle are the visitors, and an all-Division One meeting at the Norman Rodaway, where Hedge End Town host second-placed Infinity (pictured, in yellow).

L4 LEAGUE CUP DRAW

It's also the first round of the George Mason Memorial Shield, which this season comprises of teams who were knocked out at the first round stage of the League Cup. Senior Division clubs travelling to Division One clubs include Denmead at AFC Petersfield, Liphook United at Lyndhurst, and Whitehill & Bordon at Michelmersh & Timsbury. QK Southampton host Paulsgrove.

GEORGE MASON MEMORIAL SHIELD DRAW

As for league action, there's an attractive clash in the Senior Division as Hayling United are at home to second-place Andover New Street Swifts.

In Division One, leaders Hook look to increase their lead further as they are home to AFC Netley (also pictured, in blue), but the visitors would move into third with a win, with games in hand on most teams around them. Upham could move above Infinity into second if they beat Headley United at home by more than two goals.

TABLES

Article Photo: Paul Paxford | @PitchSidePhoto

WEEKEND PREVIEW - OCT 8

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:25:11 GMT

In the HPFL Cup, Stockbridge face Clanfield in a repeat of their 0-0 Senior Division encounter last Saturday (pictured).

Paulsgrove host Division One side Twentyten, who are playing well, so this could provide to be a tricky tie. An all Senior Division clash sees Liphook United host Winchester Castle, and Division One leaders Infinity travel to AFC Netley, who have also enjoyed a good start to the season.

Denmead welcome IOW side Bembridge to Front Lawn in what should be an entertaining Hampshire Saturday Trophy tie.

FIXTURES

In the Senior Division, unbeaten Locks Heath look to make up ground on leaders Stockbridge with a home game against Harvest, who are under new management, and who have a point to prove after their defeat in the Hampshire Saturday Trophy last weekend.

Third placed Andover New Street Swifts face a difficult game at Whitehill & Bordon. Fourth placed Colden Common have a home game against Hayling United, and will also be looking to put pressure on the teams above. Lower down the table QK Southampton travel to Liss Athletic, and Overton United host Moneyfields Res.

In Division One, leaders Hook will be hoping to increase their lead at the top with a home game against Lyndhurst. Third-placed Upham have a tricky home game against Meon Milton. Hedge End Town v Headley United sees a clash of teams who are not far off the top five.

AFC Petersfield have lost four in a row and will try and improve on that with a trip to Michelmersh & Timsbury, who will also see this as an opportunity to improve on their own difficult start to the campaign.

TABLES

Article Photo: Richard Murray

WEEKEND PREVIEW - OCT 1

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:51:53 GMT

The spotlight falls this weekend on the first round of the ever-entertaining Hampshire Saturday Trophy, as our sides have the opportunity to play clubs from other local leagues.

Moneyfields Res are already through to the next round, as opponents Lymington Town Reserves have withdrawn - the second time Moneys have advanced in a cup competition without playing, after League Cup opponents Chamberlayne Athletic's recent resignation.

Locks Heath are at home to last season's winners, AFC Stoneham Reserves which is a local tie that on paper holds much promise.

UP COMING FIXTURES

HPFL teams playing Isle of Wight teams include Hayling United, at home to Shanklin - last season's beaten finalists - and Harvest, who host Northwood St.Johns at Front Lawn.

Meanwhile Southampton League opposition is provided for Winchester Castle (at Bishops Waltham), and Sway, who visit Compton. Hedge End Town have a home tie against Dynamo Dockside.

All-HPFL ties include QK Southampton v Infinity, Liphook United v Broughton, and Whiteley Wanderers v Lyndhurst.

CUP DRAWS

HPFL teams have also been drawn against various Wessex league (and other) reserve teams, these include Bournemouth Res v Twentyten, Colden Common (pictured) v Tadley Calleva Res, Eversley & California Res v Upham, Michelmersh & Timsbury v Sway Res, and Paulsgrove v Baffins Milton Res - who also met last week in the Portsmouth Senior Cup, Baffins winning 4-1 at The PMC Stadium.

Andover New Street Swifts host Ropley, while Overton are home to Sandhurst Social - both visiting sides of the Aldershot League.

The weekend's schedule also includes some important league fixtures. In the Senior Division, leaders Stockbridge host Clanfield, while a local derby ensues as Whitehill & Bordon face Liss Athletic. In Division One, Headley play Meon Milton, and Hook can move to the top of the table if they beat AFC Petersfield at home.

TABLES

Article Photo: Steve Ross/ Those White Lines

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 09:24:06 GMT

Our latest newsletter 'The Hog Post' is now online - featuring all the weekend's action, latest tables and looking ahead to the next seven days in the Hampshire Premier League.

To download yours, simply click on the link below:

HOG POST NEWSLETTER

WEEKEND PREVIEW - SEPT 24

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:58:47 GMT

Once again cup games come to the fore this weekend, mainly with our own League Cup, whose first round matches were all postponed a fortnight ago.

In the Hampshire Premier League Cup this weekend, we have some high-level clashes, and the chance of some upsets, as our Senior and Division One teams do battle.

The Senior Division top two from last season - both currently doing well this season, too - meet in potentially the tie of the day at Oakwood Park, where Colden Common take on Denmead. Other all-Senior Division ties include Hayling versus Sway and QK Southampton against Overton United.

Division One teams playing Senior Division teams at home, take place at Headley, where Whitehill and Bordon are the visitors in a massive local derby tie, and at Hook, where Andover New Street Swifts are the visitors.

All Division One ties include two teams near the top, AFC Netley versus Infinity, then we have AFC Petersfield playing Broughton, Hedge End at home to Michelmersh and Timsbury, and second-bottom Whiteley Wanderers entertain high-flyers Upham.

Not all HPFL Cup first round games will be played this weekend - look out for more in a couple of weeks.

There are three rearranged league games in the Senior Division: leaders Stockbridge entertain Moneyfields Reserves - who received a walkover in the cup after Chamberlayne withdrew from the league - and Harvest have an interesting home clash with an improving Liss Athletic side (pictured). Paulsgrove are also hosting Winchester Castle.

The Portsmouth Senior Cup also sees two games at the weekend, when Clanfield take on Liphook United in a tie reversed to be played at Liphook, and Meon Milton take on Locks Heath Reserves.

FIXTURES

TABLES

CLARENDON WITHDRAW

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:34:36 GMT

It's with regret that we have received the resignation of Clarendon Juniors from the Hampshire Premier League.

The Salisbury-based outfit had suffered five defeats from their opening Division One fixtures, citing player availability and challenges in fielding a competitive side.

Clarendon's withdrawal leaves our Division One competition with 13 sides, with their results to be expunged and tables adjusted, following ratification at the next League committee meeting later this month.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - SEPT 17

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:10:51 GMT

Attentions turn to the cup competitions this weekend, with Colden Common (pictured, in red) kicking things off, as they visit Hedge End Rangers under the lights at Deer Park on Friday evening.

On Saturday, both QK Southampton and Sway have home ties against Southampton League opposition - St.Francis and Durley respectively. Travelling to Southampton League clubs are Lyndhurst (at Comrades) and Hedge End Town (at Sporting Wessex).There is an interesting all-HPFL tie too, as Upham host Stockbridge. and an all-Division One clash as AFC Netley host Michelmersh and Timsbury.

SOUTHAMPTON SENIOR CUP DRAW

In the Senior Division, Locks Heath have a chance to overtake Stockbridge at the top if they beat Winchester Castle at the Rec.

Harvest at home to Andover New Street Swifts is a match-up between two teams who have made a good start to the season.

Denmead - who are continuing their prominence from last season - visit Hayling United, while Lee Blakely takes his progressing side to bottom team Overton United, who suffered narrow midweek defeat to front-runners, Stockbridge.

Finally, we have two matches where local pride is at stake: the A3 derby between Liss Athletic and Liphook United at Newman Collard, while Paulsgrove welcome Moneyfields Reserves to Marsden Road.

In Division One, Infinity look to take over at the top as Upham are in cup action - they travel to fifth-placed Broughton.

Hook could also take over at the top if Infinity slip up, as they host Headley United. Whiteley Wanderers look to gain their first win of the season as they hosts Twentyten

FIXTURES

TABLES

A reminder to all clubs, that they should wear black armbands and hold a minute's silence prior to the weekend's fixtures, as a mark of respect to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Article Photo: Steve Ross/ Those White Lines

RESUMPTION

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:25:57 GMT

Further to the postponement of all football following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, The Hampshire Premier League can confirm that fixtures can resume from Monday, September 12, 2022.

Clubs playing fixtures prior to the state funeral on Monday, September 19, 2022, are requested to wear black armbands, and hold a minute's silence prior to kick-off as a mark of respect.

There will be a further national suspension of all football fixtures on Monday, September 19, 2022.

FA STATEMENT - RESUMPTION OF FOOTBALL

FIXTURE LIST - WHAT'S COMING UP

Article Photo: Richard Murray

HAMPSHIRE FA TROPHY - DRAW

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 19:33:55 GMT

The draw for the first round of the Hampshire FA (Saturday) Trophy has been made, details below:

HAMPSHIRE FA TROPHY - 2022/23

FIRST ROUND (Ties to be played Saturday, October 1)

Andover New Street Swifts v Ropley

Bishops Waltham Dynamos v Winchester Castle

Bournemouth v Twentyten

BTC (Southampton) v Bournemouth Sports

Colden Common v Tadley Calleva Reserves

Compton v Sway

Comrades v Compton Reserves

Denmead v Bembridge

Durley v Vectis

Eversley & California Reserves v Upham

Hartley Wintney 'A' v Yateley United

Harvest v Northwood St Johns

Hayling United v Shanklin

Hayling United Reserves v Fawley AFC Reserves

Hedge End Rangers v Testlands

Hedge End Town v Dynamo Dockside

Liphook United v Broughton

Liss Athletic Reserves v ECS

Locks Heath v AFC Stoneham Reserves

Michelmersh & Timsbury v Sway Reserves

Moneyfields Reserves v Lymington Town Reserves

Overton United v Sandhurst Social

Paulsgrove v Baffins Milton Rovers Reserves

QK Southampton v Infinity

Rushmoor Community v Clanfield Reserves

Sandown & Lake v Petersfield Town Reserves

US Portsmouth Reserves v Alton Reserves

West Wight v Binstead & Cob

Whiteley Wanderers Eagles v Blackfield & Langley Reserves

Whiteley Wanderers v Lyndhurst

Byes: AFC Netley, AFC Petersfield, AMY Aldershot, Bishops Waltham Dynamos Sports Club, Brading Town, Braishfield, Brockenhurst Development, Clanfield, Fareham Town U23, Fleet Spurs Reserves, Folland Sports Development, Frimley Select, Hampshire Constabulary, Hartley Wintney U23, Headley United, Headley United Reserves, Hook, Kingsclere, Knightwood United, Liss Athletic, Meon Milton, Millbrook Reserves, Oakfield, Pan Community, Ringwood Town Reserves, Ryde Saints, Southbrook, Sporting Wessex, St Francis, Stockbridge, Tendown Athletic, Warsash Wasps Sports, Whitecroft & Barton Sports, Whitehill & Bordon

STATEMENT - QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:47:34 GMT

The Hampshire Premier Football League joins the rest of the United Kingdom in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

We send our deepest sympathy to the Royal Family at this time, and pay tribute to The Queen's extraordinary life of public service.

Further to The Football Association's statement , all Hampshire Premier Football League fixtures are postponed for the weekend of September 9-11, as football unites in paying its respects to Her Majesty.

Details regarding fixtures during the period of mourning thereafter will follow in due course, upon further guidance from The FA.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - SEPT 3

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 07:26:15 GMT

It's another jam-packed weekend of League action, before the L4 League Cup makes its first appearance.

In the Senior Division, Clanfield (pictured) versus Locks Heath at the Draper Tools Community Stadium looks the pick of the bunch - both teams undefeated with four w in s out of five.

The other two teams with similar records have winnable, but tricky games - leaders Stockbridge travel to QK Southampton, and Denmead entertain Whitehill and Bordon.

Residing champions Colden Common are second and also well in the mix, despite one defeat, and are at home to Sway.

Moneyfields Reserves have shipped six in two of their away games so far, and will be hoping to improve on that when they visit Hayling United. Improving Liphook United have a challenge as they host Harvest.

At the foot of the table, Overton United will be looking to make home comforts count against managerless Paulsgrove, while fourth-bottom Liss Athletic will be looking to build on their Bank Holiday victory at Grove, as they welcome Winchester Castle to Newman Collard.

In Division One, match of the day has to be leaders AFC Netley, who host Hook at Station Road - the visitors notching three away victories on the spin .

Upham will be seeking to make up for Monday's first defeat with a trip to AFC Petersfield, and Infinity will be looking to continue their challenge with a home game against Twentyten.

Bottom club Clarendon have a difficult-looking trip to Hedge End Town, but there are home games for the two teams just above them, with Whiteley Wanderers looking to get their first points of the season against Headley United, and Michelmersh and Timsbury hosting Meon Milton. Finally, Broughton will be looking to get back on track with a home game against Lyndhurst.

FULL FIXTURE LIST

TABLES

Article Photo: Richard Manning

PORTSMOUTH SENIOR CUP DRAW

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:25:39 GMT

The draw for the first round of the Portsmouth DFA Senior Cup has been made, with fixtures as follows:

PORTSMOUTH SENIOR CUP - 2022/23

First Round (Ties to be played w/c September 26)

Baffins Milton Rovers v Petersfield Town

Gosport Borough v Locks Heath

US Portsmouth v Fareham Town

Meon Milton v Locks Heath Reserves (to be played Sept 24)

Baffins Milton Rovers Reserves v Paulsgrove

Clanfield v Liphook United

Hayling United v Royal Navy U23

Byes: AFC Portchester, Fareham Town U23, Moneyfields, Moneyfields Reserves, Fleetlands, AFC Petersfield, US Portsmouth Reserves, Harvest, Horndean

Rules of the Portsmouth DFA Senior Cup

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PAR002_123@heg.com — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 06:56:12 GMT

At the top of the Senior Division , Stockbridge have two home games, against Sway and Whitehill & Bordon, who have started the season well. Locks Heath also play Whitehill & Bordon at Bay House in their only game of the long weekend.

Champions Colden Common continue their run of home games, against Overton United, and then an early Monday one against Harvest, another team yet to lose - and indeed, concede with three clean sheets to their name so far.

Also unbeaten are Denmead, who have tricky away games at Harvest and Sway, and Clanfield, home to Liss Athletic, then away to Winchester Castle.

Andover New Street Swifts have two home games, facing Hayling United and Moneyfields Reserves. Paulsgrove play two teams in the lower part of the table, visiting Liphook United, then entertaining Liss Athletic, whose second tough encounter of the weekend this is. Liphook also visit QK Southampton, who also travel to Winchester Castle on Monday.

In Division One, early leaders Upham visit Clarendon, and then host Infinity in an attractive-looking encounter on Monday. Broughton, level on goal difference, must visit unbeaten AFC Netley, and Headley United.

Before their visit to Upham, Infinity have another good-looking clash on Saturday when they host Meon Milton. AFC Petersfield have two home games, taking on Hook and Whiteley Wanderers, as do Clarendon, as, in addition to Upham, they face Michelmersh and Timsbury.

New boys Hedge End Town are only playing on the Monday, away to Meon Milton, and relegated Lyndhurst travel to Headley United and then host Hook. Twentyten firstly host Michelmersh & Timsbury, and then travel to AFC Netley.

FIXTURES - COMING-UP

TABLES

Article Photo: Richard Manning

RUSSELL COTES CUP DRAW

PAR002_123@heg.com — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 06:51:36 GMT

The first round draw of the Russell Cotes Cup has been made, featuring seven of our Senior Division clubs:

RUSSELL COTES CUP - 2022/23

FIRST ROUND (Ties to be played w/c October 17)

Alresford Town v Fawley AFC

Moneyfields v Paulsgrove

Eversley & California v Romsey Town

Clanfield v Cowes Sports

Andover New Street v Petersfield Town

Lymington Town v Totton & Eling

Bemerton Heath Harlequins v Whitchurch United

AFC Stoneham v Fleet Town

Folland Sports v Bashley

Fareham Town v Colden Common

Millbrook v Hayling United

US Portsmouth v Denmead

Hamble Club v Fleetlands

Sholing v Stockbridge

AFC Portchester v Brockenhurst

Ringwood Town v Locks Heath

WEEKEND PREVIEW - AUGUST 20

PAR002_123@heg.com — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 07:57:01 GMT

In the Senior Division , Stockbridge and Locks Heath, both unbeaten after three games, have home fixtures to contend with, against Paulsgrove and Overton respectively (Locks' game is at Bay House, starting 2pm).

Of the other teams unbeaten after three, Clanfield don't have a game, and Hayling have a home game against Liphook United, still looking to get off the mark after four games.

Whitehill and Bordon have made a good start, and their game at Moneyfields Res should be a good one. Two teams who recorded their first wins in midweek, Sway and Andover NS Swifts, meet at Jubilee Field.

QK entertain a team who is tipped to do well this season, Harvest. The same fixture was a cracking 3-3 draw in Division One SE last season. Finally, champions Colden Common will be looking to make up for defeat at Clanfield in midweek (pictured) as they are at home to Liss Athletic, and runners-up Denmead are at home to Winchester Castle.

In Division One, teams have only played one or two games so no real patterns emerging yet. Infinity have a tough-looking game at Headley United as they look to improve on the midweek home draw with Hedge End Town.

Town face a difficult trip too, to Twentyten, who beat Hook in midweek. Hook, no points so far, travel to Meon Milton, who put eight past Whiteley in their first game.

Lyndhurst, who won a league game for the first time since February, will try and get a second as they host AFC Petersfield, who have lost their first two. Broughton have had a good start and travel to Clarendon looking to build on that.

Michelmersh and Timsbury play their first league game of the season, not an easy one at Upham. Whiteley Wanderers look to bounce back from that mauling at Meon as they travel to AFC Netley, who had a good win at Lyndhurst in their first game.

FIXTURES - WHAT'S COMING UP

TABLES

Article Photo: Richard Manning

WARM WEATHER GUIDANCE

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:24:48 GMT

UPDATE: 12/08 - Further to the below guidance, The Hampshire Premier League are allowing the postponement of fixtures this weekend without penalty, in light of the weather conditions.

Games which continue to go ahead, can be found HERE

As we head into the weekend under an amber weather warning, we are asking clubs, players, officials and spectators to take sensible precautions throughout the course of their fixtures, to ensure games can be played safely.

This includes scheduled short drinks breaks at midway points in both halves, or as agreed by clubs and the match official.

NHS Guidance for all , recommends:

- Drinking plenty of fluids

- Try to keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm - whether this be covered shade at grounds or using umbrellas.

- Apply high protection sunscreen regularly

- Watch out for signs of heat related illness. Find out about the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and when to get help .

Other specific tips include:

- Ensure you drink plenty of hydrating fluids before and after the game (consider drinks with electrolytes for re-hydrating although water is fine).
- Ensure all players have water and consider having additional ready to drink and cool down
- Avoid players wearing layers and, if possible, wear light colours where possible
- Consider having snacks such as frozen fruit, ice cubes or homemade lollies as a rehydrating treat (ensure you check the dietary requirements of players first).

Young children can often find it more difficult to regulate their body temperature and there is some good guidance available HERE

Please, please do not leave dogs unaccompanied inside vehicles.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - AUG 13

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:35:13 GMT

Saturday offers another full programme in the Senior Division - while our Division One sides get their season under way.

Game of the day could well be at Oakwood Park, where last season's champions Colden Common play runners-up Denmead.

Two teams fresh from big victories in midweek play each other at Chilcomb, as Winchester Castle entertain Whitehill and Bordon.

There are two teams currently with two wins under their belt: Locks Heath have a home game (at Bay House 3G) against Andover New Street Swifts, and Stockbridge have a tricky-looking trip to Hayling United.

Harvest - fresh from a great win at Paulsgrove on their Senior Division debut in midweek - are at home to Sway.

Liphook United, without a point after two games, have a difficult trip to Clanfield. QK Southampton also have a tough trip, away to Paulsgrove, as do Overton United, who travel to Petersfield School to play Moneyfields Reserves.

Further fixtures follow in m idweek once more , with a new variation on the A3 derby to look forward to, as Liphook United host Whitehill and Bordon (pictured) . With these two and Liss Athletic, we should have some entertaining local games in the area.

Colden Common face their only away game in the first seven - a trip to Clanfield - which they lost convincingly last season.

Division One starts this Saturday with five games. We welcome Infinity back to the HPFL, and they open their fixtures at their new Sidlesham home with a game against Michelmersh and Timsbury.

Two teams who finished top four in Division One South East last season - Upham and Hook (who, of course, also won the Challenge Cup) - play each other at Ray's Farm, and another one of interest is Lyndhurst, who have come down from the Senior Division, and begin their campaign with a home game against AFC Netley, bottom of Division One South East last season.

Meon Milton have a home game against Headley United, both teams finishing in third in their respective Division One leagues last season, while AFC Petersfield host Broughton.

This is followed by a fuller midweek fixture list, in which Clarendon, Whiteley Wanderers, Twentyten and new boys Hedge End Town, who make their league debut at Infinity, also begin their seasons.

FIXTURE LIST - WHAT'S COMING UP

SOUTHAMPTON SENIOR CUP - DRAW

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:08:57 GMT

The draw for the first and second rounds of the Southampton Senior Cup has taken place, details below:

SOUTHAMPTON SENIOR CUP - 2022/23

FIRST ROUND (Ties to be played by Saturday, September 17)

AFC Netley v Michelmersh & Timsbury

AFC Stoneham Reserves v Compton

Bishops Waltham v Compton Reserves

Braishfield v Testlands

Comrades v Lyndhurst

Hedge End Rangers v Colden Common

Knightwood United v Whiteley Wanderers Eagles

QK Southampton v Saint Francis

Sporting Wessex v Hedge End Town

Sway v Durley

Upham v Stockbridge

Warsash Wasps v Dynamo Dockside

Byes: AFC Stoneham, AFC Totton, Alresford, BTC Soton, Bashley, Blackfield & Langley, Brockenhurst, Fawley AFC, Folland Sports, Folland Sports Reserves, Hamble Club, Hythe & Dibden, Locks Heath, Lymington Town, Millbrook, New Milton, Ringwood Town, Romsey Town, Sholing, Totton & Eling

SECOND ROUND (Ties to be played by Saturday, October 15)

AFC Stoneham v Bishops Waltham or Compton Reserves

Alresford v AFC Netley or Michelmersh & Timsbury

Bashley v Comrades or Lyndhurst

Blackfield & Langley v Sway or Durley

Brockenhurst v AFC Stoneham Reserves or Compton

Fawley AFC v Folland Sports Reserves

Folland Sports v Sporting Wessex or Hedge End Town

Hamble Club v Knightwood United or Whiteley Wanderers Eagles

Hythe & Dibden v QK Southampton or Saint Francis

Locks Heath v Braishfields or Testlands

Lymington Town v Hedge End Rangers or Colden Common

New Milton Town v Warsash Wasps or Dynamo Dockside

Ringwood Town v AFC Totton

Romsey Town v Upham or Stockbridge

Sholing v Millbrook

Totton & Eling v BTC Soton

PICK N SIX! VISITORS OFF TO FLYER

PAR002_123@heg.com — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:41:53 GMT

A full programme on the opening day in the Senior Division saw Locks Heath and Colden Common hit six on the road, while Overton and Denmead shared an eight-goal thriller...

Stockbridge (pictured) won 6-0 at Liss Athletic, with two for Chris Pye, and Locks Heath won 6-1 at Liphook United, two for Jake Smith.

Champions Colden Common were held to a goalless draw by new boys Andover New Street Swifts, and last year’s runners-up Denmead were held 4-4 at Front Lawn by Overton United, who ended third-bottom in 2021/22. Charlie Crook scored two of the Mead’s goals.

News of the other promoted teams - QK Southampton marked their return to the Senior Division with a creditable goalless draw at home to Clanfield, and Whitehill and Bordon were defeated 1-3 at Paulsgrove after leading at half time. For the Grove, the returning Shane Cornish bagged two of their goals.

Finally, Moneyfields Res, third last season, won 1-0 at Sway with a last-minute goal by Josh Bailey, and Hayling United achieved a similar result at Winchester Castle.

There's a bevy of midweek games in the top-tier on Tuesday and Wednesday - with Harvest taking their Senior Division bow at Paulsgrove - while Division One clubs start their campaign on Saturday (August 13).

SEE HPFL FIXTURES

TABLES

SENIOR DIVISION - PREVIEW

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:59:16 GMT

The Senior Division kicks-off the 22/23 season on Saturday (Aug 6) with three of the four new teams in action.

Last season's Division One North Hants champions, Andover New Street Swifts, start life in the top-tier with a challenging curtain-raiser at Senior Division champions, Colden Common.

Whitehill & Bordon will expect a tough game at Paulsgrove, and, although QK Southampton have a home fixture, Clanfield are their visitors, who improved dramatically during the second half of last season - and include victory over Wessex side, Baffins Milton Rovers during their pre-season.

Last season's runners up, Denmead, face a home clash with Overton United, while Moneyfields Reserves - third last term - face a tricky trip down to the New Forest to League Cup winners, Sway.

Liss Athletic will be looking for an improvement on last season - they welcome a Stockbridge side to Newman Collard who finished just outside the top five in 21/22. Meanwhile, Hayling United travel to Winchester Castle to complete the opening day line-up.

There are also a number of m idweek fixtures in the Senior Division on August 9/10, with Colden Common hosting Moneyfields Reserves on the Tuesday, while Division One South East runners-up Harvest take their Senior Division bow on Wednesday with a trip to Paulsgrove.

Liss Athletic also play Whitehill & Bordon on Wednesday in a new local derby, alongside QK Southampton who face Locks Heath in their first Senior Division outing. Stockbridge are on the road again to another new club, in Andover New Street.

Division One meanwhile gets under way on Saturday, August 13.

A full run-down of August's Senior and Division One fixtures can be found HERE

DOWNLOAD: PRE-SEASON HOG POST NEWSLETTER

Article Photo: Stockbridge (in white) against Selsey in pre-season at the weekend. Fran Mathers' side visit Liss Athletic on the opening day (Photo: Paul Ross | Those White Lines)

DIVISION ONE - OPENING FIXTURES

PAR002_123@heg.com — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:52:32 GMT

The L4 Teamwear Hampshire Premier League Division One commences on Saturday, August 13 with five fixtures on the opening day.

AFC Petersfield host Whiteley Wanderers; with new-boys, Infinity also starting at home against Michelmersh & Timsbury.

Last season's relegated Senior Division side, Lyndhurst will be looking to turn a corner as they welcome AFC Netley to Wellands Road, while Headley United travel to Portsmouth-based, Meon Milton. Upham - who narrowly missed out on a top-two berth in 21/22 - play Supplementary Shield winners, Hook.

Promoted Southampton League outfit, Hedge End Town start their campaign on August 17, with a midweek clash at Infinity.

A full run-down for August can be found via the link below, with the month rounded-off with a full schedule on Bank Holiday Monday, August 29.

As per the Senior Division, future fixtures will be made available through the FA Full-Time platform .

DIVISION ONE FIXTURES - AUGUST

And here's a recap on the Senior Division:

SENIOR DIVISION FIXTURES - AUGUST

SENIOR DIVISION - OPENING FIXTURES

PAR002_123@heg.com — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:38:13 GMT

August fixtures for the L4 Teamwear Hampshire Premier League - Senior Division, have been released.

Promoted side Andover New Street Swifts start off at last season's champions in Colden Common, with fellow newcomers, QK Southampton hosting Clanfield; Whitehill & Bordon visit Paulsgrove, while Harvest are the first 'spare' side and get underway also at Marsden Road, on Wednesday, August 10.

SENIOR DIVISION - OPENING DAY - SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 (3pm)

Colden Common v Andover New Street Swifts

Denmead v Overton United

Liphook United v Locks Heath

Liss Athletic v Stockbridge

Paulsgrove v Whitehill & Bordon

QK Southampton v Clanfield

Sway v Moneyfields Reserves

Winchester Castle v Hayling United

spare: Harvest

A full Bank Holiday Monday schedule rounds off a busy first month - the full list you can see by clicking on the link below:

SENIOR DIVISION - AUGUST FIXTURES - DOWNLOAD

Division One - which gets under way a week later on August 13 - will follow later this week, as we are currently awaiting Southern League fixtures to confirm pitch availability with a ground share of a member club.

Future fixtures for both League and Cup competitions will generally appear first on the FA's Full-Time platform ; the site has recently undergone maintenance ahead of the new season, and we hope to be able to update this soon.

CHAMBERLAYNE WITHDRAW

PAR002_123@heg.com — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:47:45 GMT

Unfortunately, Chamberlayne Athletic have taken the decision to withdraw from Division One, ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Naturally we're always disappointed to lose a member club, but wish Chamberlayne well and hope they can re-group and come back stronger in the future.

Division One kicks-off on Saturday, August 13, comprising of 14 clubs.

OFFICIAL MATCH BALL - 22/23

PAR002_123@heg.com — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 06:56:56 GMT

We are pleased to announce the Errea Stream Hybrid will be the official match ball of the Hampshire Premier League for the 2022/23 season.

The FIFA-quality ball has received fantastic user feedback, and we are excited to have it as our main match ball for the competition.

The match balls (x4) will shortly be dispatched to clubs in readiness for use in the new campaign, courtesy of League sponsor, L4 Teamwear .

Additional balls are available to league member clubs at a discounted price of £20.00 including VAT - please email:

orders@l4teamwear.com

THE GEORGE MASON MEMORIAL SHIELD

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:26:29 GMT

We are delighted to announce the introduction of the George Mason Memorial Shield for 2022/23.

League Secretary, Darren Lewis, said: "George was a hugely respected Chairman and pillar of the Hampshire Premier League, alongside his involvement with Fleetlands for many years."

George Mason - the HPFL are naming a competition after their former Chairman.

"We have a lot to thank George for in his support of the HPFL, and thought it only fitting that a competition be named after him."

The George Mason Memorial Shield replaces the L4 Teamwear Supplementary Shield, won by Hook last season (pictured). It will again form a straight knock-out, and be contested by the 16 losing sides of the League Cup first round.

The HPFL were additionally pleased to attend Fleetlands FC for the unveiling of a commemorative bench that was presented on behalf of members of the League, last month.

Main article Photo: Steve Ross

LEAGUE CUP DRAW

PAR002_123@heg.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:30:06 GMT

The draw for the first round of the 2022/23 L4 Hampshire Premier League Cup has been made.

Last season's winners Sway begin their cup defence at Hayling United, while both Division One newcomers Infinity and Hedge End Town, face fellow league opposition in AFC Netley and Michelmersh & Timsbury, respectively.

AFC Netley v Infinity

AFC Petersfield v Broughton

Chamberlayne Athletic v Moneyfields Reserves

Colden Common v Denmead

Hayling United v Sway

Headley United v Whitehill & Bordon

Hedge End Town v Michelmersh & Timsbury

Hook v Andover New Street Swifts

Liphook United v Winchester Castle

Liss Athletic v Clarendon

Locks Heath v Lyndhurst

Meon Milton v Harvest

Paulsgrove v TwentyTen

QK Southampton v Overton United

Stockbridge v Clanfield

Whiteley Wanderers v Upham

Ties to be played on Saturday, September 10.

Article Photo: Paul Proctor

AGM & CONSTITUTION - 22/23

PAR002_123@heg.com — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 13:10:48 GMT

The Hampshire Premier League has a new-look heading into 2022/23, after its constitution was approved at the AGM on Sunday (June 12).

A seventeen-team Senior Division welcomes four promoted sides from Division One in North champions, Andover New Street Swifts and runners-up, Whitehill & Bordon, alongside South East champions, QK Southampton, and runners-up, Harvest.

Fleetlands meanwhile - who finished third in 21/22 - had their promotion to the Wessex League already rubber-stamped.

UPDATE: 06/07/22 - Chamberlayne Athletic have withdrawn

The second-tier reverts back to a single, more uniform, County-wide Division - with Chamberlayne Athletic and Lyndhurst relegated from the Senior.

Hedge End Town are newcomers to Division One from the Southampton League, while Infinity return to the HPFL following their withdrawal from the Wessex League in 2021/22.

Last season's basement side, AFC Netley are reprieved in a 15-team Division. North Waltham, Silchester Village, Kingsclere and South Wonston Swifts have all withdrawn.

Prize money was awarded to 21/22 champions, Colden Common (£250) and runners-up Denmead (£150), with our Division One champions and runners-up collecting £150 and £100 respectively.

The Senior Division will kick-off on Saturday, August 6, with midweek fixtures to follow for the next fortnight.

Division One starts seven days later on Saturday, August 13, with both Leagues to conclude by the absolute latest of May 31, 2023.

All fixture information will be provided to clubs solely via the FA's Full-Time system (*duplicated on HPFL.co.uk), with details to follow in due course.

Meanwhile the L4 Supplementary Cup has been re-named to the George Mason Memorial Shield, in honour of our former President. Our sponsors, L4 Teamwear 's name will now adorn the League Challenge Cup.

AGM REMINDER

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:23:58 GMT

Clubs are reminded that the HPFL AGM will take place at Test Park Sports Ground, Lower Brownhill Road, Southampton, SO16 9BN on Sunday, June 12th, 2022 at 11am .

All continuing and new clubs must have representation at the meeting, or be liable to sanction.

The AGM agenda will be as per League Rule 8a, as follows:

Confirm the minutes of the last AGM.
Adopt the annual report, balance sheet and statement of accounts from the previous season or accounting period.
Election of Clubs to fill vacancies.
Constitution of the Competition for the ensuing Season.
Election of Competition Officers and Management Committee members.
Appointment of auditors/verifiers.
Alteration of Rules, if any (see Rule 14).
Agree the date for the beginning of the Playing Season and kick off times applicable to the Competition.
Agree the date for the end of the Playing Season (save for Regional NLS Feeder League which shall be determined by The FA).
Other business of which due notice shall have been given and accepted by the Chair as being relevant to an AGM.

CUP FINALS DAY - PROGRAMME

PAR002_123@heg.com — Sun, 15 May 2022 18:56:33 GMT

Missed out on a printed copy of our cup finals day programme? No problem, we've got you covered with our digital edition, which is now available for free, via the link below:

CUP FINALS DAY - PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD

Our thanks to FootiePrint for their support with design and print for both our semi-finals and Saturday's finals - we hope you enjoy the issue!

CUP TRIUMPHS FOR SWAY & HOOK

PAR002_123@heg.com — Sun, 15 May 2022 08:02:58 GMT

Sway collected their second Hampshire Premier League Challenge Cup on Saturday, after beating Locks Heath 3-0 at Winchester City.

MATCH GALLERY - LOCKS HEATH 0 SWAY 3 (Ian Grainger)

Jamie Craven, and a Clayde Roach penalty helped the New Forest side (pictured celebrating, above) into a two-goal advantage going into the break, before Joel Ghosh added a third in the second, after both sides were reduced to ten.

CUP FINALS DAY - PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD

The opening fixture of our Cup Finals Day saw Division One North, Hook claim the L4 Teamwear Supplementary Shield, upsetting the pre-match form book in defeating Division One South East side, Harvest.

Hook lift the L4 Teamwear Supplementary Shield, following their 4-0 victory over Harvest (Photo: Steve Ross)

Ash Wood (2), a rocket Dan Mellors free-kick and Jack McKee all on target for Hook.

MATCH GALLERY - HOOK 4 HARVEST 0 (Ian Grainger)

Our thanks to all those who attended the finals day; to our hosts, Winchester City for their fantastic hospitality, and to sponsors L4 Teamwear.

HOG POST - ISSUE 38 - DOWNLOAD

Main Article Photo: Steve Ross

FLEETLANDS PROMOTED!

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 12 May 2022 19:31:22 GMT

Our congratulations to Fleetlands, who have been promoted to the Wessex League Division One, following FA League Allocations announcement for Steps 3-6 in 2022/23.

The Coptermen finished third in our Senior Division - a top five berth required and the necessary ground grading, which they achieved.

FA allocations for Steps 5-6, can be viewed HERE .

The Hampshire Premier League constitution for next season will be available subsequent to our AGM, on Sunday, June 12, and subject to FA Council ratification of the Step 3-6 allocations, following any appeals made.

What we can confirm at this juncture, is that it is our intention to return to a two-tier pathway, comprising of the Senior Division, alongside a county-wide Division One.

FINAL TABLES

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 12 May 2022 15:37:06 GMT

HAMPSHIRE PREMIER LEAGUE - TABLE ADJUSTMENTS

The final tables for the Hampshire Premier League 21/22 have now been confirmed, following the resolution of outstanding fixtures by the league committee.

Senior Division:

Sway vs Paulsgrove (30/04/22) - Home walkover - Sway awarded 3 points

Liphook United vs Lyndhurst (30/04/22) - Home walkover - Liphook United awarded 3 points

Sway vs Winchester Castle (26/03/22) - Match Void - *Both clubs conclude the season on 29 games

Division One South East:

Meon Milton vs Clarendon Juniors (26/03/22) - Home walkover - Meon Milton awarded 3 points

The final tables can be viewed HERE .

SAFEGUARDING FOR OPEN AGE SIDES

PAR002_123@heg.com — Wed, 11 May 2022 13:48:46 GMT

Hampshire FA have released a presentation outlining safeguarding requirements for all clubs who have - or intend to - sign 16-17 year old players for their open age sides, ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Please kindly be familiarised with its content, and refer to your club safeguarding/ welfare officer with regards to any changes you may need to make ahead of the new season in order to be compliant.

HAMPSHIRE FA - SAFEGUARDING FOR OPEN AGE SIDES - DOWNLOAD

CUP FINALS DAY!

PAR002_123@heg.com — Wed, 04 May 2022 08:09:11 GMT

The curtain comes down on the Hampshire Premier League season on May 14, with back-to-back cup finals, at Winchester City FC.

First-up, it's the L4 Supplementary competition, as Division One North side, Hook, take on Harvest, of the South East.

ROUTE TO THE FINAL - L4 SUPPLEMENTARY CUP

Then at 3pm, The League Challenge Cup Final takes place between Premier Division sides, Locks Heath and Sway.

ROUTE TO THE FINAL - LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP

Admission is £5 for adults, £3 for concessions (covering both fixtures/ cash preferred, card available) - tickets to be distributed on entry for re-admission purposes.

A full-colour souvenir programme will be on sale at the turnstile, priced £2.

Parking is available at the ground, with the clubhouse bar and hot and cold refreshments available throughout the day.

We hope to see you there!

Locks Heath (red), take on Sway in the final of the Hampshire Premier League Challenge Cup, on May 14 (3pm).

CHAMPIONS!

PAR002_123@heg.com — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:24:05 GMT

Colden Common are the Hampshire Premier League Senior Division champions, completing their remarkable late run to hit the top of the table on the final day.

Connor Doswell and Nath Morgan's side struggled to reproduce the form that has seen eight wins from their last ten, from Saturday's 1-1 draw at Hayling United - but a point was all they needed to claim their first championship since 2009/10.

However, things weren't going to plan at the interval, with Dan Goodsell's opener putting the Humbugs ahead following a defensive mix-up - the first goal Common had conceded in their last six. At this stage, current leaders, Denmead, were in the driving seat to collect their first title.

Tactical changes followed in the second period as Common searched for that crucial break through - and they got it courtesy of a Ben White penalty with eighteen minutes remaining.

After a four week absence, Hayling competed well and nearly spoiled the party, stopping their own dismal end of season run which had six defeats from their previous seven. A performance amongst a young group of players which will appease boss, Dan Bishop, as he prepares for another go come August.

It's been a fiercely contested title race which saw the top four separated by just two points in the end. Moneyfields Reserves - under recently departed boss, Lee Mould - led for large parts and were odds-on favourites, with Denmead putting together their own run, only to be pipped by Colden Common on the final day - the only time this season the Stallions have hit the summit.

TABLES

Elsewhere, promotion-chasing Fleetlands finished in third spot after a convincing 4-1 away win at Winchester Castle. Two Senior Division fixtures were postponed - Paulsgrove unable to field a side at Sway, while basement outfit Lyndhurst likewise at Liphook United (matches to be awarded).

In Division One South East, Meon Milton won their final fixture 1-5 at Michelmersh & Timsbury to finish fourth, with the Portsmouth-based side expecting a further three points after Clarendon were unable to field a side earlier in the campaign.

CHAMPIONS! Colden Common celebrate winning the Senior Division title following their 1-1 draw at Hayling United

COMMON ON THE BRINK

PAR002_123@heg.com — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 22:06:01 GMT

Colden Common drew level on points with Denmead at the top of the Senior Division table on Wednesday evening, following their 3-0 victory at Paulsgrove.

The Stallions need just a point at Hayling United on Saturday (3pm) to take their third Hampshire Premier League title, to follow-up back-to-back triumphs in 2008/09 and 09/10.

SENIOR DIVISION TABLE

Photos: Steve Ross | @ThoseWhiteLines

COMMON STILL IN RACE/ L4 FINALISTS KNOWN

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:28:15 GMT

On Saturday, the Senior Division again provided the drama at the top of the league, with all three matches having some significance.

The identity of the champions is still not yet known as Colden Common achieved a superb result, 3-0 at Locks Heath, who denied Moneyfields Res their chance of the title last week, but this week Locks were well beaten with three goals in the last 25 minutes.

Common now need at least four points from their last two games, away at Paulsgrove on Wednesday and away at Hayling on Saturday, to pip Denmead to the title. If they lose one of these, then a huge win in the other would also give them a chance.

The other unanswered question was decided this weekend: Fleetlands will be the League’s highest-place club who have passed the ground grading – a 2-1 win over Sway clinched that.

Stockbridge’s 4-1 win over Liphook United mean they finished sixth.

TABLES

In Division 1 South East, Meon Milton won 11-1 at second-bottom Clarendon to move into fifth place. Just the six for ace striker Connor Mansfield!

The L4 Challenge Cup saw two exciting semi-finals, both in North Hampshire.

In the first game, home side Hook got through to the final after a dramatic 5-4 win over Div 1 South East side Upham.

The second semi-final saw Division One South East runners-up Harvest record a superb 1-0 win at Division One North champions Andover New Street Swifts (pictured), thanks to a Remi Cake goal ten minutes from time.

FIXTURES

Article Photo: Ian Grainger

WEEKEND PREVIEW - APRIL 23

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:37:20 GMT

In the Senior Division - and for the second week running - Locks Heath can destroy the title chances of an opposing team.

Having beaten Moneyfields Res last weekend, Locks now face Colden Common at the Rec, and a win for the home team would put Common out of the race and give Denmead the title. A draw would mean Common would need to win their remaining two games by a hatful to pip the Mead at the post.

Action from Colden Common's 1-0 victory over Paulsgrove in midweek (images courtesy of League Without Limits)

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Fleetlands and Stockbridge, the two teams who have passed the ground grading for promotion, are both in action at home this weekend, the Coptermen facing cup finalists, Sway - knowing a win will almost certainly see them finish ahead of the Robins, who face Liphook United.

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The two L4 Challenge Cup semi-finals are also being held, both Division One North versus South ties, as Hook host Upham and Andover New Street Swifts have a mouth watering tie at home to Harvest.

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Meon Milton are in action again in the Division One South East, and could climb to fifth with victory at Clarendon.

HEATH DENY MONEYS TITLE

PAR002_123@heg.com — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 07:15:16 GMT

There were more twists in the Senior Division title race on Saturday, as Moneyfields Reserves had their title hopes dashed after falling to a second defeat in a week.

After a heavy 5-1 loss at Stockbridge on Wednesday evening, Locks Heath claimed a 2-1 victory (pictured) in a reversed fixture to ensure Lee Mould's side missed out on the silverware.

Colden Common are the only side that can topple current leaders Denmead to the crown - Common with four to go after they beat Stockbridge 1-0 at Oakwood Park to maintain their excellent run of form and late charge for the trophy, while denting the visitors hopes of a top five berth.

Paulsgrove - without a fixture on Saturday - could play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the title - facing Common home and away in the next fortnight. Common also need results against Locks Heath and Hayling United.

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Fleetlands - who have eyes on the Wessex next season after passing their recent ground grading - did their top five chances no harm at all with a 3-1 victory at Liphook United.

Finally in the top flight, an Ollie Long hat-trick helped Clanfield see off league cup finalists, Sway 5-1 at West Leigh Park.

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In Division One South East, Meon Milton continue to claw back their games in hand with a 2-0 success over champions, QK Southampton at the Cockleshell Community Sports Ground.

In the L4 Teamwear Supplementary Cup, Hook progressed to the semi-finals with a 2-1 win at Broughton in their second leg, and will face Upham in the last four.

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Article Photos: TP Photography

SWIFTS COLLECT NORTH TITLE

PAR002_123@heg.com — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 06:53:52 GMT

Andover New Street Swifts received the Division One (North Hants) trophy, prior to their L4 Supplementary Cup draw with North Waltham.

Robbie Skeates side won ten of their twelve fixtures to finish top of the pile, and were presented with the league trophy by HPFL Secretary, Darren Lewis, pictured above with Swifts captain, Dean Carr.

Swifts will take their place in the Premier Division next season, alongside Division One South East winners, QK Southampton.

Congratulations to all at the club!

WEEKEND ROUND-UP - APRIL 9

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:17:55 GMT

This weekend saw main focus at the top of the Senior Division with Moneyfields Reserves edging closer to the title.

Moneys won 3-1 at Sway, and will be champions with victory in their remaining two. Fifth-placed Colden Common still have an outside shout with five remaining - they drew 0-0 at home to third-placed Fleetlands.

Locks Heath draw level in third, winning 2-0 against Chamberlayne Athletic - who are now confirmed as second-bottom.

Stockbridge lost 1-3 at Paulsgrove and are in danger of not making the top five, which the Robins need to maintain their promotion interests. Further down the table, Liss Athletic won 4-1 at Overton United to secure their Senior Division status in both side's final game - Overton having done likewise with a 3-0 home triumph over Sway in midweek.

Basement side, Lyndhurst shipped eight at a rampant Winchester Castle. The New Forest outfit no doubt keen to put this campaign behind them and re-group after their last fixture at Liphook, at the end of the month.

JUST CHAMPION: Division One South East champions, QK Southampton line-up for the camera with the cup.

There were another couple of games in Division 1 South East, where champions QK Southampton (pictured main, and above) had a good 3-1 win at Whiteley Wanderers, who finish fourth, and Meon Milton drew 1-1 at home to Michelmersh and Timsbury – the two sides meet in the reverse to end both their campaigns on April 30 - Meon with another four to go prior to that date.

The L4 Challenge Cup saw two semi-finalists confirmed after big home wins – Harvest beat Whitehill and Bordon 5-0 after a close first leg, and Upham scored eleven against Clarendon to march on.

A first leg match saw Hook notch a 2-0 home win over Broughton. Our man on the spot writes:

Hook welcomed Broughton to the 3G pitch at Robert May’s school for this first leg of the L4 Cup quarter final. Hook looked very much at home on the artificial surface in the early exchanges and took the lead on 11 minutes. Centre back Harry Patton brought the ball out from the halfway line, fed Josh James, and his reverse pass to Ricky Stephens allowed the wide man a shot on goal.

Zachariah Moss in the visitors’ goal was completely beaten by Stephens’ swerving effort that went in off the far post. Moss made a couple of decent saves as Hook dominated chances. He was beaten for a second time in the 25th minute. James found the ball at his feet on the edge of the area and showed Moss ‘the eyes’ leaving the keeper flat-footed and stroked the ball home for a 2-0 lead.

Broughton were relying on the long ball, whilst Hook favoured a more possession based approach, but despite creating chances they failed to capitalise on their opportunities. The visitors lost Moss to a hand injury before the hour and replacement Potter made some fine, if unconventional, saves.

Broughton were getting more chances on the break, and Sam Lovelock in Hook’s goal made a good stop when one v one with Josh Barnes. The visitors’ midfielder Josh Evans was seeing a lot of the ball and doing their best work, but it was Hook that take a two goal lead into the second leg next week.

They will feel they were value for a bigger advantage, but the tie is far from over before the visit to Broughton’s wide open spaces.

WEEKEND PREVIEW - APRIL 9

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:39:45 GMT

The battle for positions at the top of the Senior Division continues this weekend.

With leaders Denmead having completed their fixtures, a win for second-placed Moneyfields Res (pictured) at Sway would put them only a point behind, with two games still to play.

Match of the day, however, has to be fifth-placed Colden Common, who if they win all their remaining games can still win the league, at home to third-placed Fleetlands, who need to keep winning to become the league's top club with regard to promotion.

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Lower down the table, Overton United host Liss Athletic in both teams' last fixture of the season. Overton secured their Senior Division status with a 3-0 midweek victory against Sway, and Liss will do likewise in claiming all three points on Saturday.

They may however not need them - also avoiding a bottom-two berth should Chamberlayne fail to win at Locks Heath - themselves chasing a strong finish to go alongside their League Cup final appearance.

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Stockbridge - also in the promotion picture - have a tricky game at Paulsgrove; while Winchester Castle host bottom club Lyndhurst, who gained a creditable draw with Clanfield last time out.

Some important games in the L4 Challenge Cup quarter-finals, notably the second leg of the Harvest v Whitehill and Bordon tie - the Division One South East team leading 3-2. It's also the first leg of Hook v Broughton, and an all-Division One South East meeting between Upham and Clarendon.

Finally, Meon Milton continue to claw-back their games in hand in Division One South East, hosting Michelmersh and Timsbury.

Article Photo: Dave Bodymore

DENMEAD SLIP ON FINAL DAY

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 12:02:30 GMT

On Wednesday, the second League Cup semi-final was played at Fareham, an eagerly-awaited clash between two teams in the top five of the Senior Division, and it didn’t disappoint.

Locks Heath raced into a 3-0 lead just after the half hour mark, but Moneyfields Res had pulled two of those back by half time. Locks extended their lead after the restart, but Moneys scored again with 14 minutes to go to make it a nervy finish.

On Saturday, the battle at the top of the Senior Division took yet another twist.

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Leaders Denmead played their last game of the season against sixth-placed Stockbridge, and were beaten 1-5 at Front Lawn. Second-placed Moneyfields Res beat Winchester Castle 3-0 in a home game played at Petersfield School, and are now only four points behind with three games still to play, with a better goal difference.

The only other club still in the hunt are Colden Common, who won a tricky game 2-1 at Liphook United (pictured), and are still nine points behind Moneys, but have three games in hand on them.

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Third and fourth-placed Fleetlands and Locks Heath didn’t play, so the teams behind them caught up – we now have a three-way tie for fourth place as Locks are joined by Common and Stockbridge.

Below them, Paulsgrove move into seventh after a 2-2 home draw with Sway, thanks to Hayling United’s 1-4 home defeat by Liss Athletic, who, by virtue of that win, move out of the bottom three. At the bottom, Lyndhurst picked up their fourth point of the season thanks to a 2-2 draw at home to Clanfield.

There were a couple of games in Division 1 South East, where Meon Milton, still with six games to play, won 1-0 at Broughton. They are still seventh, but have a fair chance of fifth, and an outside chance of fourth if they win their games and other results go their way. Whiteley Wanderers have also ,not yet completed their games yet, and they won 6-2 at AFC Netley to consolidate their fourth spot.

The L4 Challenge Cup saw the two-legged quarter finals get under way, with two first leg games completed – the teams that finished second in the two Division 1 tables faced each other, with Harvest winning 3-2 at Whitehill and Bordon. In the other game Upham won 4-2 at Clarendon.

Article Photo: Ian Steele

CHARGES & TABLE ADJUSTMENTS

PAR002_123@heg.com — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:35:03 GMT

1. In accordance to league rule 6 (E) Moneyfields Reserves with reference to league rule 18L are charged with 2 separate breaches of rule 18 (N) of playing ineligible players vs Fleetlands on 03/11/2021. ACCEPTED CHARGE

The club Will be fined £25 x2 reduced from the standard £50 x2 for first offence of the season

Match awarded to Fleetlands

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2. In accordance to league rule 6 (E) Silchester Village FC are charged with a breach of rule 20 E (i) in failing to fulfil fixture at Whitehill & Bordon on 05 ^th March 2022. ACCEPTED CHARGE

The club will been fined £35 reduced from the standard £70 for first offence of the season

Match awarded to Whitehill & Bordon

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3. In accordance to league rule 6 (E) Whiteley Wanderers are charged with 2 separate breaches of Rule 18 (M) of fielding ineligible players vs Michelmersh & Timsbury on 29/01/2022 and vs Clarendon on 05/02/2022.

The club are further charged with 2 separate breaches of rule 21 (C) of providing incorrect result cards for both of these fixtures. ACCEPTED CHARGES with mitigation statement acknowledged by the HPFL

The club will be fined £25 x2 reduced from the standard £50 for first offence of the season for fielding ineligible players

The club will be fined £20 x2 for providing incorrect result cards

Match awarded to Michelmersh & Timsbury

Match awarded to vs Clarendon

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WEEKEND PREVIEW - APRIL 2

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:51:03 GMT

It's a big day at the top of the Senior Division table, as leaders Denmead play their last league match of the season, at home to Stockbridge (pictured).

This is a must-win game for both sides, the hosts need to keep their advantage over the teams below them, who all have games in hand, whereas the visitors need to win to keep up their hope of a top five place.

Second placed Moneyfields Reserves welcome Winchester Castle to their alternative 'home' at Petersfield School 3G, with Castle in improving form. Meanwhile Moneys will be looking to get their title challenge back on track following their League Cup semi-final exit at the hands of Locks Heath on Wednesday night, and a recent points deduction.

Colden Common have a tricky-looking game at Liphook United as they continue their challenge to the top three, Common have the most games in hand.

Elsewhere in the top-tier, Hayling United will be looking to turn around their disappointing recent form at home to Liss Athletic - who are in equal need of the points in their bid to avoid the drop.

Rock-bottom Lyndhurst face Clanfield, while Paulsgrove host League Cup finalists, Sway in a mid-table clash at Marsden Road.

In the L4 Challenge Cup, there are a couple of quarter-final first leg matches - one that promises to be a cracker is Whitehill and Bordon against Harvest, both teams having finished second in their respective Division One leagues.

Clarendon also play Upham in all Division One South-East tie.

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Article Photo: Stuart Tree

FUGE'S CUP AIMS FOR HEATH

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:46:13 GMT

Locks Heath boss Dave Fuge admits reaching the Hampshire Premier League Cup final has helped gloss over a disappointing league campaign.

Locks claimed a 4-3 victory over Moneyfields at Fareham’s Cams Alders on Wednesday night , shattering Moneys’ double hopes in the process.

For the second season running, Locks are through to the final. Last season, in the post-lockdown L4 Teamwear Challenge Cup, they lost 2-1 to Bush Hill at Westleigh Park. ]

Now they face Sway at Winchester City FC on May 7 aiming to win the club’s first HPL silverware since Fuge guided them to the title in 2012/13 in his first spell in charge.

Locks led 3-0 after 34 minutes last night before Moneys netted twice before the interval. Ryan Bath’s early second half penalty eased any Locks nerves, and they held on even after Moneys had grabbed a third.

‘At 3-0 I thought we were going to take them apart,’ said Fuge. ‘But two failed clearances made for a completely different team talk. At 3-0 up, it would have a different chat.

‘We dug deep in the second half, we worked hard, they all did themselves proud.

‘It was a really good result, and it shows what we can do when we have a strong side out.

‘We’ve beaten all the top teams this season - Denmead, we’ve beaten Moneyfields twice, Stockbridge, Fleetlands.

‘We’ve struggled with player availability for a few weeks, but it’s funny how availability is good for a cup semi-final at a Wessex League ground!’

Locks’ starting XI last night was as strong as they have fielded all season.

Only six of the XI started the recent 2-0 league loss to Fleetlands, while only four started a 1-1 draw with Winchester Castle last month.

One player who has returned to action recently is centre half Jamie Hall, who was playing only his second game in five months last night after a knee injury.

Locks slipped down to fourth in the Senior Division last season and will drop further if Colden Common and Stockbridge win their games in hand.

‘I’m not overly happy with the league table,’ declared Fuge. ‘We’ve slipped away a bit due to player availability.

‘That was our team talk last night - the league’s out of our hands, let’s try and reach a cup final.

‘It’s a Hampshire League commitment mentality … at the next level commitment is better, which is better for the coaches and managers.

‘When we played Fleetlands recently, we had nine players out and lost convincingly.

‘If player commitment improves next season, we could have a chance of winning the league and a cup.’

PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:30:03 GMT

Our match programme from Wednesday evening's Hampshire Premier Division Cup semi-final between Moneyfields Reserves and Locks Heath is now available for download!

The digital issue includes a few edits from the original printed version to bring it up-to-speed, with a supplementary insert added to the printed edition for supporters who attended on the night.

Have a look via the link below:

MONEYFIELDS RES v LOCKS HEATH - PROGRAMME

KIT DONATION TO AFRICA

PAR002_123@heg.com — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:20:02 GMT

We were delighted to hand over a number of old and unused kits to WearASportsShirt charity, as part of Non-League Day celebrations at our HQ, Winchester City FC.

WearASportsShirt's organiser, Julian Chenery visited the ground on Saturday to collect our kit, pictured here (left) handing over with Hampshire Premier League Secretary, Darren Lewis.

The items will be sent to African nations such as Uganda, and distributed to those less fortunate to enable team sports participation.

Such was the positive response, Julian will be making a return journey soon to collect further items from Winchester City, themselves.

Any clubs looking to make kit/ goalkeeper glove/ boot donations can contact Julian via email: julian.chenery@hotmail.com

WEEKLY ROUND-UP - MARCH 26

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 08:14:17 GMT

On Tuesday, Liss Athletic exited the Aldershot Intermediate Cup, beaten 1-4 at Hartley Wintney Res.

On Wednesday, the first League Cup semi-final was played at Fareham. Senior Division Sway overcame Division 1 South East Meon Milton by 2-1, but ended up with ten men and were under pressure from the impressive visitors until the final whistle.

On Saturday, results meant that the top of the Senior Division is now getting very interesting.

Denmead completed a solid 3-1 home win over Clanfield, but closest challengers Moneyfields Res had a double blow – firstly having a result reversed in the week, and secondly losing 0-3 at Fleetlands at the weekend (pictured). They still have three games in hand on the Mead, but are now seven points behind.

With that win, Fleetlands move above Locks Heath into third. Colden Common continued their good run with a 5-0 win at Chamberlayne and are still fifth, but they could challenge the top three (or even better) if they won all their games in hand.

Stockbridge remain sixth after a 2-1 win at Liss Athletic, and Hayling United remain seventh despite a 1-3 loss at Overton United, who move above Liss into thirteenth with that win.

We had a goal-laden afternoon in what has now become a mid-table clash, Winchester Castle edged past Liphook United in a nine-goal thriller, with the hosts winning 5-4. At the bottom, Lyndhurst went down 1-2 at League Cup finalists Sway - who themselves are still yet to draw a Senior Division game this season, with eight to go.

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The L4 Challenge Cup saw a thriller before another big crowd between local rivals Headley United and Whitehill and Bordon. Headley had won the away leg 5-3, but their opponents turned the tables in this match, winning 3-1, and then eventually coming through 7-6 in the penalty shootout.

Whitehill and Bordon received another fillip during the week when the points were awarded to them in their final league game against Silchester, enabling them to finish above Headley in second place in Division 1 North.

The other tie was the return leg of the Hook v Whiteley Wanderers clash, where the North Hampshire side led 5-1 after the first game.

Our ‘man on the spot’ was there again: ‘Hook arrived at Whiteley holding a 5-1 first leg advantage and were met by the home club’s under-18 team. With the recent fine weather, the surface was bouncy, and a blustery cross wind made things difficult for both sides.

The visitors started comfortably, trying to retain possession and build attacks. This approach came to fruition on 19 minutes when Ben Morris sent in an in-swinging corner from the right flank. The ball reached Josh James, who volleyed in with his instep into the roof of the net. Whiteley had chances and Hook’s player manager Dan Mellors, filling in with the gloves, was forced to palm over a 35 yard lob and did the same with the ensuing corner.

Just before the hour Whiteley equalised when Harry Willmott volleyed in from 15 yards. The home team were much more in the game now and profiting from a higher press. As the game was petering out to a close the youthful Whiteley team got the result they deserved in added time. Firstly Ben Bryant took advantage of a Mellors blunder to shoot home from the edge of the box. Korben Ferguson then secured a 3-1 victory for the youngsters with Mellors again caught out.

Hook through to the quarter final of the L4 Teamwear Cup where they now meet Broughton.

L4 SUPPLEMENTARY CHALLENGE CUP - DRAW

Finally, there was more Cup action as Andover New Street Swifts won 6-1 at North Waltham in the North Hants Intermediate Cup.

Article Photo: Dave Bodymore

NON-LEAGUE DAY

PAR002_123@heg.com — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:54:45 GMT

What is happening on Non-League Day?

For an eighth year Prostate Cancer UK are teaming up with Non-League Day to raise crucial awareness of the most common cancer in men.

How can you support?

In the build-up to Non-League Day (March 26, 2022), Prostate Cancer UK is calling on grassroots football fans to find their fixture - and check their risk of prostate cancer.

The leading men’s health charity wants supporters across the UK to join forces and find the 14,000 men whose prostate cancer has gone undetected because of the pandemic. They will be encouraging supporters to better understand their risk by taking on the simple online 30-second risk checker

NON-LEAGUE DAY - HPFL FIXTURE FINDER

What we are providing...

• Suggested social media copy

• Web/programme copy

• Logo lock ups of Non-League Day and Prostate Cancer UK

• Risk checker assets

• Posters

• Programme advert

• Pin Badges (on request)

• Fundraising materials (on request)

Google Drive Link to downloadable assets

Want additional resources for your match day?

As well as promoting the risk-checker, we would love to hear about your plans and ideas for Non-League Day, and how you are looking to support Prostate Cancer UK.

As an overview, we can support with the following:

• We can supply fundraising packs, branding and resources for any matchday activity

• We can kit your gaffer and his staff out with our iconic man of men pin badges

• We can deliver lifesaving health awareness talks to staff and fans

For more information on how you can join our team on Non-League Day, share your matchday ideas, and to access all your resources, please email football@prostatecanceruk.org

PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:30:03 GMT

Our match day programme from Wednesday evening's HPFL Cup semi-final between Meon Milton (1) and Sway (2), is now available as a digital download!

Click on the link below to view the issue:

MEON MILTON vs SWAY - PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD

The second semi-final between Moneyfields Reserves and Locks Heath takes place next Wednesday (March 30), also at Cams Alders, 7.45pm k.o.

Our thanks to FootiePrint for their support with producing the programmes.

WEEKEND REVIEW - MARCH 19

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:44:32 GMT

Saturday saw wins for both of the Senior Division’s top two – leaders Denmead gained a 2-1 victory at Liss Athletic, while Moneyfields Reserves stay a point behind them - and with games in hand - following their 3-1 home success over relegation-threatened, Chamberlayne Athletic.

In the battle for third place, Fleetlands struck an important blow by winning 2-0 at Locks Heath, and can now overtake them if they win their games in hand. But even more menacing is the challenge of Colden Common, 4-2 winners over Overton United. They leapfrog Stockbridge into fifth, as the Robins could only draw 0-0 at home to Hayling United.

At the bottom, Lyndhurst’s 25th defeat in 26 was a 0-3 home reverse to Paulsgrove.

In Division 1 South East, the battle of the bottom two saw Clarendon beat AFC Netley 4-1 at home to ensure that the visitors have no points so far this season. Upham finished a good campaign with a disappointing 1-4 home defeat to Meon Milton, who now have only seven league games still to play and appear in the League Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

SENIOR & DIVISION ONE - TABLES

The L4 Challenge Cup saw the completion of one of the ties, with eight goals scored for the second time as Michelmersh and Timsbury and North Waltham drew 4-4. The visitors led 7-1 from the first leg so go through.

The draw also gave us the chance for another local derby between Whitehill and Bordon and Headley United, which was so entertaining in the league season. The first leg of this matchup was no less exciting with Headley notching a 5-3 win (Matt Brown hat-trick) at their close rivals.

Another interesting matchup was between two teams who have done well in their respective Division 1s this season, Hook and Whiteley Wanderers. The first leg was at Hook and the home side recorded a surprisingly high 5-1 victory. Our man on the sidelines, writes:

‘Hook blew away their southern region opposition Whiteley with a stunning first half performance. Ricky Stephens, a Ben Morris free kick and a Jack McKee tap in had the hosts 3-0 up in 17 minutes. Hook dominated possession and chances and kept Whiteley’s 18 goal leading scorer Matt Taylor to an ineffectual bystander.

On 39 minutes Ash Wood finally took advantage of a dallying Whiteley defence to hit the fourth for a decisive half time lead.

Whiteley were much more competitive in the second half, without creating too many opportunities but made the match more of a competition. Five minutes from time substitute Dave Colfer scored Hook’s fifth following a good team build up.

Whiteley’s consolation came two minutes from time when Alex Fitzgerald headed home. A comprehensive win for Hook….but it’s only half time.’

Article Photo: An aerial battle between Stockbridge (0) and Hayling United (0) (by Stuart Tree) - FULL GALLERY

SEMI-FINAL - NEW DATE

PAR002_123@heg.com — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:48:23 GMT

Tuesday night's HPFL Cup semi-final between Moneyfields Reserves and Locks Heath was unfortunately postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

The tie has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 30 at Cams Alders (Fareham Town FC), 7.45pm k.o

Sway take on Meon Milton in the other semi-final fixture, also at Cams Alders next Wednesday, March 23 (7.45pm).

Article Photo: Dave Bodymore

ROUND-UP - MARCH 12

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:40:31 GMT

Locks Heath have found cup form to compliment their efforts in the Senior Division, although faced a big challenge in competing twice in the space of 48hrs this week, both against Wessex Premier League opposition.

On Tuesday evening, Dave Fuge's side were defeated 0-4 at Moneyfields in the semi-final of the Portsmouth Senior Cup - three of the goals coming late on - and on Thursday they went down 0-2 at Alresford Town in the Southampton Senior Cup after again giving a good account of themselves.

Stockbridge also exited Southampton Senior Cup to end of our teams’ interest in this competition, losing 1-2 at home to AFC Stoneham Res, who have proved a real bogey side for our sides this season.

On Saturday, the Senior Division’s undoubted match of the day saw Denmead beat fourth-placed Fleetlands 2-1 to preserve their one point lead over Moneyfields Res, who have three games in hand.

Moneys (pictured) left it late against basement side, Lyndhurst, coming from behind to win by the odd goal in three. Locks Heath stay in third after a 3-1 home success over Hayling United, and Stockbridge - with a game in hand - move level on points with Fleetlands after an excellent 1-0 win at in-form Clanfield.

Sway have still failed to record a league draw this season, their twenty-first game ending in a 3-1 win over Liss Athletic.

In Division 1 North, just the one game again; a 1-3 defeat for Headley United at Hook means that if Whitehill and Bordon beat Silchester in the last game of the season, they will pip Headley for second place.

In Division 1 South East, both games were postponed, so Meon Milton still have some catching-up to do, largely thanks to their Cup prowess this season - with a semi-final in the League Cup to come in ten days’ time, against Sway.

Only one game played in the L4 Challenge Cup in a match-up between Harvest of Division One SE, seeing off Twentyten - of Division One NE, 6-1.

FA FULL-TIME ADMIN

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:00:30 GMT

Clubs are reminded to complete their FA Full-Time match returns promptly, to avoid sanction from the League.

The requirement is for clubs to complete team line-ups, substitutes used, goal scorers, and referee marks is three (3) days after the match (i.e by the Tuesday following a Saturday fixture).

A video tutorial and step-by-step guide is available via the link below, for any club administrators needing help to comply.

FA-FULL TIME - VIDEO TUTORIAL

QK SOTON CLINCH SE TITLE

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:19:11 GMT

It’s congratulations to QK Southampton (pictured) who beat the only team who could have overtaken them - Whiteley Wanderers - 4-0 at The Hive, to claim the Division One South East title.

Two of the goals coming from sub Harley Daish, the others from Leon Longhurst and John Nwoba. Harvest are looking favourites for second place now as they hit double figures for at home for the third time this season (they had a nine, too!) – 12-0 against Broughton this time.

Our sole remaining representative in the Hampshire Saturday Trophy exited at the semi-final stage, Meon Milton losing 0-2 at home to good IOW opposition in Shanklin. Well done to Meon on reaching this stage in their debut season in the HPFL, and they still have more Cup action to come!

In the Senior Division, three games postponed, including the one involving leaders Moneyfields Reserves, so Denmead’s 1-1 draw at Paulsgrove saw them move a point clear at the top, although Moneys have three games in hand. Colden Common, also with games in hand, move menacingly into fifth after a good 2-0 win at Winchester Castle.

At the bottom, Liss Athletic’s 1-0 home win over Hayling United enables them to move up a couple of places, whereas Chamberlayne Athletic’s 1-5 home defeat to fourth-placed Fleetlands sees them sink into the bottom two.

In Division One North, just the one game again, with Headley United’s 2-0 home win over Hook moving then back into second place.

Our man at Hook said: ‘A strong, disruptive wind and a bobbly surface prevented either team from playing decent football. A more robust approach by the home team allowed them to create more chances during the game.

They took the lead through on 24 minutes when Hook failed to clear the ball and Aaron Cresswell hooked the ball over Stu Clark in the Hook goal from eight yards.

Hook’s centre half pairing of Dan Mellors and Stan Currie thwarted many Headley raids. But it was Currie’s handball on 65 minutes that led to a penalty. Despite Clark diving the right, Matt Brown’s spot kick had more than enough pace, 2-0. Gillingham in the home goal had very few shots to save which highlighted Hook’s lack of thrust up front.’.

The first game of the L4 Challenge Cup, for Division One teams, was also played this weekend. North Waltham beat Michelmersh and Timsbury 7-1, including two for Colby Craig.

LEAGUE CUP - UPDATE

PAR002_123@heg.com — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:21:28 GMT

We can confirm that Colden Common have been removed from the League Cup competition following charges brought in relation to rule 4c of the cup regulations, which were upheld.

As such, Sway - Colden Common's opponents from the quarter-finals - have been reinstated, and will face Meon Milton in the last four; the date and venue to be confirmed in due course.

The other semi-final sees Moneyfields Reserves take on Locks Heath at Cams Alders, Fareham Town FC, on Wednesday, March 16, 7.45pm.

ROUND-UP - FEBRUARY 26

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:07:53 GMT

On Saturday, we had the remaining League Cup quarter final, which saw Senior Division leaders Moneyfields Res win 4-2 at DivIsion One North side Hook.

Moneys Reserves now play Locks Heath in the semi-finals at Fareham on March 16 - a week after Moneys first team host Locks Heath in the semi-finals of the Portsmouth Senior Cup.

In the Senior Division, Denmead missed the chance to overtake Moneyfields Reserves at the top as they lost 2-1 at Fleetlands. Denmead are still level with Moneys at the top, but have played two games more and have an inferior goal difference.

That win took Fleetlands into fourth, as Stockbridge and third-placed Locks Heath (pictured) shared a rare goalless draw at Stockbridge Rec.

Colden Common are still very much in touch with the top five after a good 3-0 win at Sway. At the bottom, Lyndhurst lost 2-3 at Clanfield, Chamberlayne lost 0-1 at home to Paulsgrove, and Overton lost 1-3 at Liphook United, so no change to the bottom four.

But Winchester Castle pull further clear of these teams, continuing their improved form with a 4-2 home win over seventh-placed Hayling United.

In Division One North, just the one game again, with Whitehill and Bordon now moving into second with a 5-1 win at North Waltham. Headley United are two points behind them with a game in hand.

In Division One South East, QK Southampton had a 2-0 home win over Broughton to continue at the top. Second-placed Upham suffered their third defeat in a week, this time 1-5 at third-placed Harvest, and now look to be out of the title race.

Apart from Harvest, Whiteley Wanderers, who beat Meon Milton 2-1, still have a chance of overtaking QK, especially since they have to play them home and away in the next two weekends. It could be a good finish to the league! Finally, a mid-table clash saw AFC Petersfield beat Michelmersh and Timsbury 3-1.

Article Photo: R. Bundy via Stockbridge FC

FA COVID-19 UPDATE

PAR002_123@heg.com — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 12:10:18 GMT

The Government has now removed all remaining COVID-19 Protocols

From Thursday 24 February 2022:-

• People will not be legally required to self-isolate if they test positive for COVID-19, however, the Government advises that they should stay at home if possible and avoid contact with other people.

• People will not have to take daily tests or be legally required to self-isolate following contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Government has also confirmed that sport specific COVID-19 Guidance is no longer required.

There are still steps you can take to reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19:

1. Get vaccinated

2. Let fresh air in if meeting indoors, or meet outside

3. Consider wearing a face covering in crowded, enclosed spaces

4. Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms, and stay at home if positive

The FA urges all participants to continue to follow this Government advice to protect themselves and others.

We also want to take this opportunity to thank all of our football family for their hard work and support over the last two years, through the pandemic and a number of lockdowns.

It's down to the tireless work of our volunteers, coaches and officials that the game has been able to come back as strongly as it has.

You can find further information on COVID-19 in the Government’s plan for Living with COVID.

L4 TEAMWEAR SUPPLEMENTARY CUP DRAW

PAR002_123@heg.com — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:03:00 GMT

The draw for the L4 Teamwear Supplementary Challenge Cup has been made.

The competition invite has been extended to Division One sides who wish to continue to play competitive football this season, following the shortened format of the League.

It will take the form of a two-legged knock-out (home/ away), with penalties determining the winner if clubs are tied at the end of both legs, in normal time; with the exception of the semi-final and final.

Semi-finals will be played at the ground of the club named first in the draw, over one leg and straight to penalties if required.

An unfulfilled fixture result will be investigated by the league and appropriate action issued.

Five substitutes can both be named and fielded (five from five)

Match fees remain as per regular Hampshire Premier League protocol.

Arrangements for the final will be announced by the League in due course.

L4 TEAMWEAR SUPPLEMENTARY CHALLENGE CUP - FIRST ROUND

North Waltham vs Michelmersh & Timsbury

Harvest vs Twentyten

Whitehill & Bordon vs Headley United

Whiteley Wanderers vs Hook

AFC Petersfield vs Upham

Byes: Broughton, Clarendon, Andover New Street Swifts

WHITELEY STUN UPHAM

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:02:57 GMT

Just four games survived the elements on Saturday, with Whiteley denting Upham's title charge in a seven-goal thriller at Stoneham 3G.

Whiteley had led 3-1 going into the final minutes, before the visitors got back into the Division One South East clash in finding the net in the 88th and 89th minutes - only for Fitzgerald to seal victory for Whiteley (pictured, celebrating) in injury time.

Meanwhile, Broughton did well to get their game on, and it paid dividends in beating AFC Petersfield 3-2.

In the Senior Division, Denmead beat Sway 2-1 on the 3G at Front Lawn to keep the pressure on leaders Moneyfields, while in Division One North, Whitehill

In Division 1 North, there was also just the one game, with Whitehill & Bordon moving into third with a 2-1 win at Twentyten.

LEAGUE TABLES

In other news, details of the L4 Teamwear Supplementary Challenge Cup have been released, and can be found HERE.

NEXT WEEK'S FIXTURES

Article Photo: Terrace Traveller

SOUTH WONSTON SWIFTS WITHDRAW

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:25:16 GMT

We can confirm that South Wonston Swifts have withdrawn from the Hampshire Premier League Division One North, with immediate effect.

The League received notification from the club on Wednesday, advising that despite best efforts, they are unable to field a side for their remaining fixtures.

With South Wonston having played less than 75% of their league campaign, all results involving them will be expunged. A revised League table will be updated in due course.

We are naturally disappointed to lose our second club of 2021/22, and wish South Wonston all the best for the future.

REMINDER - NEW CLUB APPLICATIONS - 2022/23

The Hampshire Premier League continue to invite new club applications for the 2022/23 season. Details on how to apply can be found HERE , and must be submitted by April 30.

LYNDHURST OFF THE MARK

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:33:16 GMT

It was a big afternoon at the foot of the Senior Division, as both the bottom two recorded impressive victories.

Credit to Lyndhurst, whose perseverance finally paid off - chalking up a 5-2 home win against Overton United to claim their first points of the season at the twenty third attempt.

Liss Athletic also secured three points, as they overcame fourth-placed Fleetlands 3-0 at Newman Collard to draw level with Chamberlayne Athletic just above them - defeated 3-2 at Colden Common, who keep in touch in sixth.

Moneyfields Reserves are now three points clear at the top as they had a 4-1 home win over Paulsgrove, while Denmead slipped to a 1-2 defeat to third-placed Locks Heath at Front Lawn, both Locks’ goals by Ryan Bath.

Stockbridge have Locks in their sights, with games in hand, after a 3-0 home win over Winchester Castle; Clanfield strengthened their position in mid-table with an excellent 2-1 win at Hayling United, as do Sway, 3-2 winners over Liphook United.

In Division One North, the battle of the Swifts was postponed, so just the one game, where Hook leapfrogged Silchester into third with a 3-1 home win.

In Division One South East, straightforward wins for the top two, who are therefore still only separated by goal difference – QK Southampton, who also have a game in hand, had a 3-1 home win over AFC Petersfield, and Upham won at Ray’s Farm 3-0 against Broughton.

They will be doubly happy, though, because their nearest challengers, Harvest and Whiteley Wanderers, drew 1-1 at Meadowside. AFC Netley, no points, were unable to gain inspiration from Lyndhurst finally getting off the mark in the Senior Division, as they went down 0-6 at home to Michelmersh & Timsbury.

Meon Milton meanwhile continued their impressive cup form - booking a second semi-final appearance in the space of seven days in seeing off Headley United of Division One North in the League Cup. They'll face Senior Division opposition in the form of Colden Common in the last four, at Locks Heath on Wednesday, March 2 (7.15pm).

SWIFTS SECURE NORTH HANTS TITLE

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:54:31 GMT

Andover New Street Swifts (pictured) wrapped-up the Division One North Hants title with a game to spare, by virtue of a 4-0 home victory against Silchester Village, as rivals Headley United lost 2-1 at neighbours, Whitehill & Bordon.

It was also Hampshire Saturday Trophy time again, with an HPFL side in each quarter-final. There were some tough ties for our teams, and the results bore this out.

Two trips to the Island led to defeats for Fleetlands (4-6 at holders Brading Town) and Stockbridge (0-3 at Shanklin). Hook also lost 0-5 at AFC Stoneham Res, who are proving to be very strong in this competition. However, we do have a representative in the last four in Meon Milton, who thumped Hartley Wintney A (Aldershot League) 7-1.

In the Senior Division, the top positions are relatively unchanged. Moneyfields Res didn’t play, and Denmead’s game against Clanfield was unfortunately abandoned due to player injuries – wishing both players concerned a speedy recovery.

Locks Heath lost ground in third place with a 1-1 home draw against improving Winchester Castle. Hayling United consolidated their sixth position with a 2-1 win at Liphook, and Paulsgrove were 3-0 home winners over Liss Athletic.

At the bottom, Lyndhurst's hopes of recording their first points of the season were dashed at home to Chamberlayne Athletic, who secured their first Senior Division victory since October, by a solitary goal to nil.

In Division One South East, the top two met at The Hive and it was a first defeat of the season for leaders QK Southampton who lost 1-2 at home to Upham. The teams are level on points, but QK have a game in hand and a better goal difference.

Harvest kept on their heels in third, with a big 6-0 away win at Michelmersh and Timsbury. Whiteley Wanderers are fourth, with games in hand, after an even bigger 11-0 win at Clarendon. AFC Netley played third-bottom Broughton, but are still yet to record their first point after a 0-2 home defeat.

Meanwhile, in the League Cup, Colden Common had a 3-1 home victory over Sway in their quarter-final, and will meet Meon Milton or Headley United in the last four at Fareham Town on March 9.

LEAGUE CUP SEMI-FINALS

PAR002_123@heg.com — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 21:26:05 GMT

UPDATE 22/02 - Meon Milton v Colden Common to be rescheduled

We are pleased to confirm arrangements for the Hampshire Premier League Cup semi-finals and final.

Locks Heath's Recreation Ground will host either Meon Milton or Headley United v Colden Common or Sway on Wednesday, March 2, 7.15pm k.o ;

Meanwhile, Fareham Town's Cams Alders stadium (pictured) will be the venue for the other semi-final fixture between Locks Heath and Hook or Moneyfields Reserves, on Wednesday, March 16, 7.45pm k.o .

The final of the competition will be staged at Winchester City FC on Saturday, May 7, 3pm k.o .

Outstanding quarter-final fixtures to be completed as follows:

12/02 - Meon Milton v Headley United (2pm)

26/02 - Hook v Moneyfields Reserves (2pm)

The Hampshire Premier Football League would like to extend its thanks to Locks Heath, Fareham Town and Winchester City for hosting the fixtures.

AS YOU WERE IN SENIOR DIVISION

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 21:10:51 GMT

In the Senior Division all the top five clubs claimed victories on Saturday, with leaders Moneyfields Reserves still just out on top after a 4-2 win at Clanfield.

The Westleigh Park clash between the two sides had added spice with a number of Moneyfields players signing for Denmead earlier in the season.

Denmead still trail Moneys' on goal difference, but they reduced the gap with a 7-1 win over bottom side Lyndhurst.

Locks Heath had a 4-0 win at second-bottom Liss Athletic and they occupy third, while Fleetlands held on to fourth after a 5-0 home win over Chamberlayne Athletic, who are sliding down the league after their eighth successive defeat in all competitions.

Stockbridge are still close on the Coptermens’ heels in fifth after a good 2-0 win at Sway. Hayling United moved further ahead of Paulsgrove in seventh with a 2-1 home win, and near the bottom Winchester Castle gained an important 3-1 win at Overton United.

In Division 1 North, only the one game, a mid-table battle as Hook lost 0-2 to Whitehill and Bordon. Our man on the spot said: ‘A good competitive game at Hook, where visitors W&B shaded the first half which saw very few clear-cut chances.

Hook had the better of the second period ,without testing Joe Choularton in the visitors’ goal, whereas home keeper Sam Lovelock made a couple of important saves. The game was won by W&B in the 78th minute when a cross from the right was tapped in from close range by unmarked substitute Ciaron Judd. The score line was completed in stoppage time when W & B were awarded a penalty which was calmly converted by leading scorer Ryan Davis. The drama was not complete as referee Astley showed a straight red card to Davis for over-exuberant celebrations.’

In Division 1 South East, the big match at the top lived up to expectations as leaders QK Southampton lost their one hundred percent league record with a 3-3 draw at home to third-place Harvest.

Whiteley Wanderers kept in touch with the top three, with games in hand, after a 3-2 home win over Michelmersh and Timsbury. With even more games in hand are Meon Milton, and they beat Broughton 5-0 at home. AFC Petersfield consolidated their fifth position with a 4-3 win at bottom club AFC Netley

There was one Cup game, in the Southampton Senior Cup, where Division One North's Upham caused an upset as they beat Senior Division side, Colden Common on penalties to progress into the last 16, after finishing all-square at 1-1 after ninety minutes.

Article by Paul Harris

Article Photo by Martyn White Sports Images

TWITTER FOLLOWER TABLES

PAR002_123@heg.com — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:37:57 GMT

Hampshire Premier League - Twitter Follower Tables (as of 24/01/22)

ROUND UP - JAN 22

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 19:13:37 GMT

In the Senior Division, joint leaders Moneyfields Reserves (9-1 over Liss Athletic) and Denmead (3-0 over Liphook United) enjoyed comfortable home wins.

Third-placed Locks Heath may have had a Cup hangover, as they lost ground with a 1-1 home draw with Paulsgrove.

Fleetlands move into fourth with a big 6-0 win at bottom club Lyndhurst (pictured), as rivals Stockbridge were defeated 1-3 at home in a local derby to Overton United, while Colden Common also stumbled with a 4-1 loss at Clanfield.

Apart from the win for Overton, another team near the bottom in need of points, Winchester Castle, recorded a 1-0 win at Hayling United, both Castle and Overton now pulling clear of the bottom three.

In Division 1 North, leaders Andover New Street Swifts notched their tenth league win at the season with a 2-0 home win over Whitehill and Bordon. Closest challengers Headley United kept up the chase with a narrow 3-2 win at Twentyten. Hook stay in fourth with a 3-3 draw at North Waltham.

In Division 1 South East, it was eleven wins out of eleven for QK Southampton at the top, with a 7-1 win at Michelmersh and Timsbury, and Upham are still in second after a 12-0 home win over second-bottom Clarendon. AFC Petersfield consolidated their mid-table position with a good 1-0 win at Cup specialists Meon Milton.

Sway progressed in the Southampton Senior Cup with a good 5-1 at Braishfield, but Whiteley Wanderers went down 2-1 at home to Follands Res and Chamberlayne Athletic were beaten 3-5 at home to Southampton League team Hedge End Town.

QK Southampton have a bye to the next round due to opponents Bishops Waltham unfortunately folding.

In the North Hants Cup, Silchester Village came through on penalties at South Wonston Swifts after finding themselves tied at 3-3 after 90 minutes - and Broughton beat Stockbridge U23's on penalties.

Article by Paul Harris

Article Photo by Ian Grainger

22/23 RENEWALS AND NEW CLUBS

PAR002_123@heg.com — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:24:03 GMT

Renewal and new club applications for the Hampshire Premier League 2022/23 season, are now being invited.

New member clubs will be considered for entry into Division One.

Clubs should complete the below form and return to the League Secretary (details within), no later than April 30, 2022.

Please also see the accompanying application guidance notes, and emergency plan, which must be completed alongside your application.

NEW CLUB/ RENEWAL APPLICATION FORM

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

GROUND GRADING CRITERIA

GUIDANCE NOTES

GRANT FUNDING

PAR002_123@heg.com — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:18:07 GMT

Goal posts seen better days? Pitch in need of some TLC? Considering changing room or clubhouse improvements? Planning floodlights...??

The Football Foundation’s Grants Under £50k can help!

Learn more via the guidance notes here .

HOOK STUN ISLAND LEADERS

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:38:26 GMT

Hook produced one of the performances of the weekend, ousting Isle of Wight league leaders Whitecroft & Barton on penalties in the Hampshire Trophy.

The feat perhaps even more praiseworthy given the Division One North Hants side travelled to the Island with only a bare eleven and no recognised goalkeeper - who kept a clean sheet as they earned a goalless draw to take the tie to spot-kicks.

Resolute defending and first-class organisation limited the prolific unbeaten hosts to few shots on target. In the penalty shootout stand in keeper Morgan Davis saved Whitecroft's first two penalties, with the third over the bar. For Hook, Ben Morris, Matt Comer netted then player/ manager Dan Mellors converted the winning spot kick to secure a place in the quarter-final.

Division One South East team Meon Milton also found glory on the Island with an excellent 4-2 win at Bembridge. Fleetlands qualified for the quarter-finals, too, with a 2-0 away win in a potentially tricky tie at Southampton Premier leaders Hedge End Town.

Unfortunately, Colden Common couldn’t make it four out of four, as they lost 1-4 at home to AFC Stoneham Reserves, thereby ending their long unbeaten run.

In the Senior Division, Moneyfields Reserves didn’t play, so Denmead drew level with them at the top after a 5-3 win at Overton United.

Stockbridge moved into fourth with a 4-1 win at home to Chamberlayne Athletic, whose sixth consecutive defeat this was, and the new-look Clanfield continued their march up the table with an impressive 3-0 win at Paulsgrove. Sway won 3-0 at Winchester Castle to make it eight wins and eight defeats (no draws) this season.

In Division 1 North, the gap at the top widened to nine points as leaders Andover New Street Swifts beat Twentyten 5-1 at home, and second-placed Headley United lost 3-4 to South Wonston Swifts, also at home. Silchester consolidated their third place with a 6-3 win at North Waltham.

In Division One South East, the top two were playing Cup games, so Harvest overtook Upham and are now second, on goal difference, after a 9-0 home win over AFC Netley. Fourth-placed Whiteley Wanderers lost ground on them after a 1-2 reverse at AFC Petersfield, and Michelmersh and Timsbury had a 5-3 win over Clarendon in a match switched to Barry’s Field.

Other Cup results saw Senior Division Locks Heath prevail 4-2 over Division One South East leaders QK Southampton in the only game played so far in the League Cup quarter-final – another hat-trick for Ryan Bath.

In the Southampton Senior Cup, Upham had a good 3-1 home win over Southampton Premier team Hedge End Rangers, but Lyndhurst’s season continued to get worse with a 0-1 defeat at Southampton Senior Division One leaders, Testlands.

Finally, in the Aldershot DFA Cup, Liss Athletic won 4-3 at Ropley, but Whitehill & Bordon lost 2-4 at home to Deepcut Community, both opposing teams from the Aldershot League.

Article by Paul Harris

Article Photo of Locks Heath (red) vs QK Southampton by Paul Paxford (@PitchSidePhoto)

ROUND-UP - JANUARY 8

PAR002_123@heg.com — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 21:24:30 GMT

Stockbridge produced a late, late show to see off Sway and progress into the Hampshire Intermediate Cup quarter-finals.

It was one of only a handful of fixtures that beat the torrential downpour on Saturday - Reece Daly giving the hosts the edge in the first minute of added time , before James Carrier netted three minutes later to see Stockbridge through 3-1.

In the Senior Division, Locks Heath consolidated their third place with a narrow 4-3 win at Clanfield at Westleigh Park.

Locks were 3-0 up, an improved Clan side equalised but fell to a late goal from Stone.

Fleetlands moved into fifth place with a 5-1 win against Overton United at Bay House School, and the only non-3G game in the division saw the seemingly indestructible Paulsgrove surface witness a 0-3 defeat for the homesters against Hayling United, who remain one place above the Grove in seventh.

In Division 1 North, the only game saw Twentyten lose 2-4 on their 3G to North Waltham, who now draw level on points with them, but stay seventh on goal difference.

In Division 1 South East, there were three games on. QK Southampton played in the league for the first time since the end of November, and they won 4-2 on the 3G at Norman Court School, this afternoon’s home of Clarendon.

Third placed Harvest maintained their placing after a 3-2 win at home to AFC Petersfield, and Whiteley Wanderers are still chasing them in fourth after a 6-1 win at Broughton.

Article copy: Paul Harris
Article photo: Stockbridge FC

STEP 6 APPLICATIONS - 2022/23

PAR002_123@heg.com — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:46:51 GMT

Stockbridge, Fleetlands and Denmead have made initial applications to The FA for promotion to Step 6 in 2022/23.

This is the first stage of acknowledgement only - with promotion subject to clubs finishing in a promotion position (max 2); meeting Wessex Division One ground grading standards, and being rubber stamped by The FA's constitution announcement over the summer.

We wish all three HPFL clubs the very best with their respective applications.

NEW LEAGUE SPONSOR - 20/21

hampshirelgesecretary@gmail.com (Paul Proctor) — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 21:06:02 GMT

We are delighted to welcome L4 Teamwear as new sponsors of the Hampshire Premier Football League.

L4 teamwear specialise in providing high quality branded sportswear and equipment to teams, clubs and associations.

They cater for every sport and as approved suppliers for brands such as Canterbury, Joma, Errea, Stanno and Hummel we ensure that their customers get the correct teamwear and equipment for their needs, each time, every time!

They can provide off the shelf items or an entire range custom made just for you. Their experienced and dedicated team will guide you through the whole process and ensure you get exactly what suits your individual requirements.

Get in touch today to discover the benefits of becoming an L4 partner club.

Partner Clubs

L4 is proud to be the teamwear partner to over 100 sports clubs and associations and the family is growing. They passionately believe in community sport and have developed packages to help clubs as they grow and develop. Everyone within the L4 team is involved in sport and as such we believe they are well placed to understand where we can help most.

As elite partners to some of the best-known sportswear brands in the business we can recommend club affiliate support programmes with a whole range of benefits and rewards. With club shops also available on request, get in touch today to discuss the benefits of becoming an L4 partner club.

Their entire team is passionate about sport and the community and are here to help.

Email: info@L4teamwear.com

Phone: 01252 477434 or 07788 823049

Website: l4teamwear.co.uk

League Chairman George Mason commented. “They’ve been a pleasure to deal with from the start. Our first conversation was on the Monday and by the Saturday, everything was agreed. They already are involved with other Leagues in the area, and we are delighted they see us and our clubs as a natural choice of getting more involved with community sport”

DBS CHECK UPDATES

hampshirelgesecretary@gmail.com (Paul Proctor) — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 12:11:49 GMT

Please click on the link regards the latest from Hampshire FA for DBS checks for your relevant management teams and volunteers

http://www.hampshirefa.com/news/2020/jun/26/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dbs-applications

AGM NEWS & 2019-20 PRIZE MONEY

hampshirelgesecretary@gmail.com (Paul Proctor) — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:21:43 GMT

Highlights from yesterdays AGM

Yesterday, the league held its 13th AGM in somewhat unusual circumstances.

Normally on the 2nd Sunday in June we would all meet up in person, but due to the current restrictions, that was a non-starter this year and with in excess of 50-60 people present, the logistics for a video conference were too much at too short a notice, so all votes were carried out via email.

Firstly details of the prize money we were able to award from 2019-20 were given to clubs.

With the FA deeming steps 3-7 as null and void, we were not able to award any prize money to our Senior Division clubs.

Division 1 however, clubs had previously voted on a Points Per Game basis and the prize money went as follows:

1st Place: Moneyfields Reserves £150

2nd Place: Denmead £100

3rd Place: Andover New Street Swifts £50

In the Fair Play Awards from the Hampshire FA Tables

1st Place: Kingsclere £125

2nd Place: Clanfield £100

3rd Place: Upham £50

From the referees' report forms for both respect shown to them by the players and management team as well as matchday hospitality, CLANFIELD were the winners of the £100 prize.

From the mystery supporter feedback received, STOCKBRIDGE were the winners of the £100 prize.

Congratulations to all of them.

Clubs and league officers than had the oppportunity to vote on various issues and the voting went as follows. (It is important to note that the proposed new clubs as they were not members of the league at that point, were not able to vote on items 2-6 on the AGM)

2. Minutes from last seasons AGM - were agreed 32 in favour, 0 against, 8 Abstentions

3. Secretary's Annual report was agreed - 33 in favour, 0 against and 7 abstentions

4. Finances and Balance Sheet was agreed - 33 in favour, 0 against and 7 abstentions

5. Election of new clubs (Clarendon, Harvest Home and Silchester all for Division 1) was agreed. 32 in favour, 1 against and 7 abstentions.

6. Constitution of League was agreed - 31 in favour, 2 against and 7 abstentions.

With that Clarendon, Harvest Home and Silchester were all able to vote

7. League officers - rather than on an individual basis and as has been done the past few seasons the committee were voted en bloc and all who stood were re-elected. Roger Allen has stood down as welfare officer, so we do require someone to take on that role, whilst Paul Crocker of Bush Hill was elected on as the 3rd club representative.

Votes went as follows: 36 in favour, 0 against and 7 abstentions

8. The League acccounts verifer was then agreed upon. Votes for 36, against 0, Abstentions 7

9. Alterations to the rules were then agreed. 35 in favour, 1 against and 7 abstentions

Finally the date of next years agm was agreed for Sunday 14th June 2021. 36 in favour and 7 abstentions.

1 club failed to vote and they will be dealt with as a non-attendee as per the rules.

Going back to no 9 the main changes to the rules are as follows:

Clubs can now register players up to mid-day on the day of the game in question.

Clubs who "cant raise a team" for their first team game but subsequently play their reserve or 'A' team matches the same day with registered first team players, can expect an additional charge for failing to adhere to Hampshire FA's fixture precedence list.

All clubs need to phone their result through to both the Full Time SMS code and Result and Scorers to the fixture secretary by 5:30pm for Saturday fixtures or 10pm for midweek matches.

The league will be holding a subsequent Special General Meeting as soon as it is practical and a vote will be taken on a seconded proposal to potentially amend the constitution if for whatever reason, spaces become available in the Senior Division.