Football

East Cowes Vics lost the only Wessex League match to survive the atrocious weather conditions on Saturday in a game in which they managed only 1 attempt at goal in 90 minutes of play. The Vics welcomed Verwood Town to...

A Wessex League fixture had to be abandoned at the weekend after players from the visiting team allegedly directed obscene ‘racial’ abuse towards Island players and supporters. The match between East Cowes Vics and Alton FC at Beatrice Avenue had...

When you place a bet, you're not going to win at all times. There are days when you’re just lucky. However, one thing's for sure: you don't want to lose as much as you can. Aside from your reputation as...

Gurnard Youth FC U12s have been handed a cheque for £500 towards the cost of new kit and equipment. The donation was organised by Co-op Member Pioneer Lee Churchward and was presented to the club's coach and manager Jon Munt....

Just as local emergency service teams have started their own football league on the Isle of Wight, the top-flight clubs have also sprung back into action with the start of the 2020/21 season. However, things haven’t gone quite as most...

The Isle of Wight may not be the first place you think of when it comes to producing professional footballers, but there are more players from places on the island than you realise. All of these names were born on the...

Members of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, Hampshire Constabulary, HM Prisons and the Isle of Wight NHS are to compete in a new, dedicated football league. It's been a tough time for everyone recently and especially so...

High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight, Mrs Caroline Peel, recently presented representatives from Shanklin FC with grants to help fund new goal posts, pitch improvements, provide COVID-19 safety facilities and help develop a new youth football team. The High...

Cowes Ladies FC signed a historic agreement with Cowes Sports FC earlier this month, bringing together women’s and men’s football in Cowes under one banner. Founded in January 2017 and playing on public and community grounds around Cowes, the ladies...

Newport IW FC Reserves have been accepted to play in the new Hampshire Combination/Development League for the forthcoming season. The Reserves team will more than likely be placed in the Saturday West Division, which will see players travelling around the...