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Again, a pretty full league programme is scheduled for this coming weekend, let's hope the weather is better this time. In the Senior Division, the top two are at home against teams who are underachieving, so they will have to be careful; new leaders Hook play reigning champions Locks Heath, who are mid-table at the moment. Unbeaten second-placed Moneyfields Res host Crofton Saints, who are currently in the bottom three. Behind them, 2 in-form sides meet at Priory Park. Bishops Waltham Dynamos are at home to seventh-placed AFC Netley, who have won their last five league games. The bottom two both line up against other teams in the bottom six - Broughton host Liphook United, and Denmead travel to Meon Milton. Two teams who are not far off a top-five place play each other as Whitehill & Bordon host Southsea Sports. Two teams who were relegated from the Wessex last season face each other as US Portsmouth play Blackfield & Langley, the latter in the higher league position, and Liss Athletic, who have won their last two home games 6-0, entertain Overton United. In Division 1 , leaders Nursling & Shirley, still with a 100% record, have a tricky trip to Stockbridge, Sporting Wessex, in second, travel to Twentyten and third-placed BTC Southampton host Whiteley Wanderers, in sixth but with games in hand. In one of the matches of the day. Lyndhurst are fourth and play North Waltham, and Hedge End Town, who have won seven games out of eight so far, and have matches in hand on those above them, are at home to Headley United. At the other end of the table, bottom club Paulsgrove only lost narrowly last weekend but have a difficult task away at Andover Town this time out. Hayling United are just above them and also have a hard task as they travel to Sway, who are in good form. Third-bottom play fourth-bottom as Mob Albion host Horndean United. There is one cup match - an early one in the Hampshire Saturday Trophy , where AFC Shirley host Fareham Town Development, last season's finalists, at Miller Park. Don't forget of course that The Owls knocked the Creeksiders first team out of the Russell Cotes Cup earlier this season. Finally now Autumn and Winter has arrived - a reminder to all clubs that if your game is postponed, it is the fixture secretary Alan Gower you need to advise. Good luck to all teams!

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: