Football

All 3 Isle of Wight Wessex League sides start their 2026 fixtures today (Saturday), with Port and Vics having home ties on opposite banks of the Medina, while the Yachtsmen sail across the Solent to face Downton.

Wight Eagles FC has appointment of Sammie Mumford as ladies team manager for the remainder of this season.

East Cowes Vics were victorious in the Boxing Day derby at Westwood Park - the first festive league meeting between the two clubs since 2014.

Cowes Sports and East Cowes Victoria will meet for the first time in the Wessex Premier Division on Boxing Day at 11:30.

Former Cowes High School student Gary Rowett has parted company with Championship side Oxford United this morning (23rd December).

Cowes Sports have continued their momentum under Mark Woodhouse, claiming a second successive Wessex Premier victory this afternoon (20th December).

In the only Wessex League game on the Isle of Wight today, 11th-placed Newport welcome 4th-placed Folland Sports at the Zilch Waste Stadium at 15:00.

Newport IW brushed aside Bembridge & Vectis last night (Tuesday) at the Zilch Waste Stadium to reach the Isle of Wight Gold Cup semi-final.

Wight Eagles FC have confirmed that Dan Verstraeten has stepped down from his role as Ladies Manager following Sunday’s 2–2 home draw with league leaders Rushmoor.

East Cowes Sports comfortably saw off fellow Division 2 side Ryde Saints in an all-Island clash at the GKN Sports Ground on Saturday (13th December).