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

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

The FA have released their Grassroots Discipline Guide for the 2026/27 season for Category 5 football - covering Steps 5-6 and club's competing outside the NLS. You can read the full guide HERE

Opening day fixtures on August 1 have been released across both our Divisions. Both new clubs from the Wessex League in Blackfield & Langley and US Portsmouth start at home, versus last year's champions, Locks Heath and Liss Athletic, respectively. Meanwhile, Division One champions, AFC Netley host Denmead with also-promoted Overton United visiting Southsea Sports. In Division One, relegated Andover Town face Hayling United at the Portway Stadium, with Stockbridge - also dropping a level - visiting Nursling & Shirley. Mid Solent champions, Horndean United begin life in the HPFL by hosting Lyndhurst who re-join us from the Southampton League. Another new side in North Waltham welcome Paulsgrove, while Sporting Wessex travel to Portsmouth-based, Mob Albion. The full list can be found below: SENIOR DIVISION AFC Netley v Denmead Bishops Waltham Dynamos v Hook Blackfield & Langley v Locks Heath Crofton Saints v Liphook United Moneyfields Reserves v Broughton Southsea Sports v Overton United US Portsmouth v Liss Athletic Whitehill & Bordon v AFC Shirley DIVISION ONE Andover Town v Hayling United BTC Southampton v Twentyten Horndean United v Lyndhurst Mob Albion v Sporting Wessex Nursling & Shirley v Stockbridge North Waltham v Paulsgrove Whiteley Wanderers v Headley United Please see Full-Time for the release of additional August dates in due course.

The opening rounds for the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup have been made, with details as follows:

The uhlsport Hampshire Premier League can confirm it's constitution for the 2026/27 season. Our congratulations to last season's Senior Division champions, Hedge End Rangers, who are promoted in the Wessex League Division One.

Job Title: Club Representative Organisation: Hampshire Premier Football League Reports to: League Management Committee Role Overview: To act as a key communication link between member clubs and the Hampshire Premier Football League Committee by proactively gathering, representing, and communicating the views, feedback, concerns, and ideas of clubs across the league. The postholder will help ensure that clubs feel engaged, listened to, and represented in league decision-making processes, while promoting collaboration, transparency, and positive working relationships throughout the league. You can read the whole job description and how to get in touch HERE

This coming Saturday sees our Cup Final day, with two matches, another cup final for one of our teams, and four scheduled league games. Our Cup Final day is at the ground of Baffins Milton Rovers, and comprises the following games. 1030: The George Mason Memorial Shield final, which is between two teams who have had contrasting fortunes this season; the Blues of Andover Town turned down a promotion to the Southern League less than ten years ago and this season they find themselves bottom of our Senior Division. BTC, on the other hand, came up as runners-up in the Southampton Saturday League last season and have clinched an excellent third place in our Division 1. They are in good form, having won their last five games. A good game is in prospect. 1400: The uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Cup final sees the Owls of AFC Shirley, who won the Southampton Saturday League last season, and who have finished in third place in a very competitive Senior Division this season, take on the Senior Division champions Locks Heath, who are therefore going for the double. Current form favours the Owls; they have won their last eight games, but Locks have proved overall to have been the most consistent side this season. From 2022 to 2024 Locks lost three League Cup finals in a row, so they would love to change their luck this year. Both teams have beaten good opposition on their way to the final. The other cup final on Saturday is the Aldershot Intermediate Cup Final, to be held at Aldershot Town at 1500, and Senior Division Whitehill & Bordon will be looking to lift the trophy for the second year in succession, having beaten Rushmoor Community on penalties in last year's final. They face Binfield Development, very much an unknown quantity. There are also four league games scheduled for Saturday: In the Senior Division , Liphook United could finish eleventh if they win by more than two goals against second-bottom Stockbridge. Liphook have won four out of their last five games, thereby escaping a bottom three place, and would doubless like to finish the season on a high. In Division One , Nursling & Shirley will clinch fourth place with a result against second-bottom Mob Albion. The Twentyten v Hayling United match will see the winner finish ninth, but a draw would see Sway remain ninth. Seventh play eighth at the NormRod as Hedge End Town host Headley United, either team could finish as high as sixth if results go their way.