Football

Newport IW FC edged closer to the promotion places in Wessex League 1 by comfortably beating 6th placed Alton, to extend their unbeaten run to 10 games. Newport made just one change to the side that beat Whitchurch United a...

Footballers and officials playing in the Sydenhams Wessex League have been banned from shaking hands over coronavirus fears. Newport IW FC, Cowes Sports and East Cowes Vics have been hit by the suspension of handshakes, which has come into effect...

It isn’t a case of if Liverpool win the league this season, but more a case of when they win it. Fans of the club are on the cusp of a huge celebration and we don’t blame them. However, while...

Cowes Sports FC remained becalmed in second-from-bottom position in the Wessex Premier after failing to win for the 14th game in succession. The Island side made just 1 change to the starting line that had lost 3-2 at Fareham Town...

Photo: Simon Dear Newport IW FC's 9 games unbeaten run has now taken them to within 6 points of a promotion place in Wessex League One after a comprehensive 2-0 victory against Whitchurch United. Port made 3 changes to the...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity Football Team - the Spartans - will take on the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service in their second bout on Sunday 1st March. This follows a thrilling 6-5 win for the...

All Saturday’s Wessex League games involving Isle of Wight teams have been postponed due to the uncertainty caused by Storm Dennis. In a statement issued last night, the Wessex League said: “Having taken soundings from the clubs involved, looking at...

East Cowes Vics lost at home to a high flying Andover New Street side in a game marred by controversial refereeing decisions. Vics made 3 changes to the starting line up that had put up a creditable performance against league...

Despite a very promising performance, Cowes Sports FC failed to win for the 11th game in succession and remain second-from-bottom in the Wessex Premier League. The Yachtsmen made a total of 3 changes to the starting line-up that drew 3-3...

Photo: Graham Brown Newport’s drive for promotion misfired after only managing an unlucky draw against Ringwood Town, a side 7 places below them in the Wessex League One table. The Port made 2 changes to the side that had won...