Football

Christchurch sent former manager Ollie Cherrett home empty-handed, beating relegation-threatened Downton FC 4-1 at Hurn Bridge on Saturday.

Lymington Town returned to winning ways the hard way, coming back from a goal down to defeat a promotion-chasing Fleetlands 2-1 on Saturday.

Two goals in each half were enough for Brockenhurst to see off a spirited bottom-of-the-league United Services Portsmouth on a freezing cold Saturday.

AFC Totton left it late, scoring twice in the final nine minutes to defeat Gosport Borough and keep pace with league leaders Merthyr Town.

New Milton came up against an inspired Gosport & Fareham, who piled more misery upon the heads of the bottom-of-the-league side on Saturday.

New Milton Town extended their club record unbeaten run in the league against Amesbury Town on another bitterly cold Saturday afternoon.

New Milton Town debutant Dan Bartlett shone as the table toppers cruised to victory over Verwood Town, who struggled to create goal-scoring chances.

In the latest round of midweek fixtures, AFC Totton drew with table-topping Merthyr Town, while Bashley lost and Ringwood Town drew.

Hythe & Dibden shared the spoils with Downton after an entertaining 2-2 draw on Saturday, despite playing the last 20 minutes with only 10 players.

Blackfield & Langley secured a vital victory in their bid for league survival, beating Baffins Milton Rovers to escape the relegation zone.

Lymington Town had second-placed Alresford Town on the ropes, but as in a game of two halves, the visitors roared back to seal all three points.

New Milton Town have bid a fond farewell to one of their standout players this season, defender Louis Moore.

Lymington Veterans and AFC Pennington gathered on Boxing Day to play a charity football game in memory of Jamie Clark, who played for both teams.

The Brickmakers began 2025 with a commanding 4-0 victory over Cove, pulling five points clear at the top of the Wessex League Division One table.

Hythe & Dibden secured a 1-0 win over neighbours Blackfield & Langley, leaving the losers languishing in the relegation zone.

AFC Totton suffered just their second league defeat of the season after a late winner from Walton & Hersham sealed a 3-2 victory on Saturday.

Bashley’s miserable December form continued against Larkhall Athletic on Saturday, leaving the New Forest side with two points from a possible 12.

Ringwood came out on top with a 5-4 victory against Totton & Eling, climbing to within one point of the Velocity Wessex Division One play-off places.

AFC Totton’s Tony Lee scored in the 81st minute to increase his side’s unbeaten league run to a remarkable 12 games against Poole Town on Saturday.

New Milton Town extended their lead at the top of the Wessex League Division One with a 2-0 victory over local rivals Lymington Town on Saturday.