Football

New Milton Town struck late in Gosport to secure a vital victory in the Wessex League Division One and see them move one step closer to glory.

Three local sides featured in midweek action: Ringwood beat Ash United, Totton & Eling drew with Newport, and Brockenhurst lost to Cowes.

Ringwood Town and Fawley AFC played a highly competitive, back-and-forth contest that saw both sides lead before the dust settled on a 2-2 draw.

Lymington’s excellent mid-season form has dried up since the New Year, so the last thing they needed was to visit promotion-chasing Hamworthy United.

Relegation-threatened Portland United secured three crucial points in their fight for survival, leaving Brockenhurst empty-handed.

New Milton Town moved closer to winning the league after coming from behind to win, while second-placed Frimley Green dropped points.

Bashley will feel they deserved more, but after coming from behind at the Veho Community Stadium on Saturday, they had to settle for a point.

AFC Totton felt they deserved the late leveller from Scott Rendell, who ensured the spoils were sides against Merthyr Town.

An “incredibly brave” Jordan Chiedozie has revealed his playing days as a footballer are over after he suffered life-changing injuries in a car crash.

CNC Christchurch boxer Gemma Ruegg says holding the Commonwealth Silver title after beating Charlotte Powell in Manchester was a “surreal experience”.

Christchurch dispelled any notion of a loss of form with a resounding demolition of neighbours Blackfield & Langley away from home on Saturday.

A clinical Bashley rounded off a run of three long-distance away trips in style with an excellent win, beating Bideford 2-1 on Saturday.

AFC Totton had to settle for a point after a red card and a hard-fought battle with Swindon Supermarine at the Webbswood Stadium.

New Milton Town tasted defeat in the league for the first time in almost six months to Romsey Town on Saturday in a 4-1 defeat.

AFC Totton boss Jimmy Ball’s message after they closed in on top spot in the race for title glory.

AFC Totton kept the pressure on Southern League Premier South leaders Merthyr Town on Tuesday night.

New Milton Town manager Matt Maybury insisted his team haven’t won anything yet – despite a key dramatic victory on Saturday.

One of Bashley FC’s “most loyal” volunteer ground staff suffered a suspected heart attack at the team’s match on last night against Thatcham Town.

Hythe & Dibden lost a back-and-forth nine-goal thriller, with their injury-time leveller outdone by Laverstock & Ford’s even later injury-time winner.

Christchurch kept up their remarkable recent form with a win over local rivals Brockenhurst after a rapid start that left them three goals up.