Football

Island sides marked Non-League Day with goals, drama and frustration as Newport ran riot, Cowes were pegged back and Vics slipped to a narrow home defeat.

East Cowes Victoria take on the Bulldogs, Cowes Sports host Wincanton Town, while Newport continue their play-off push on North Island this afternoon (Saturday).

Shanklin Ladies marked their return to home action with an impressive victory over table-topping AFC Portchester Reserves this afternoon.

Vics secured an impressive home win, while Cowes Sports and Newport were both forced to settle for draws on Tuesday evening.

Scott McFarlane has reached 300 appearances for Cowes Sports at just 24 years of age, underlining his importance to the Yachtsmen in recent seasons.

Shanklin produced a clinical display to overcome Osborne Coburg at Victoria Rec in Division 1 on Saturday (21st March).

Newport boosted their playoff push with a win this afternoon (Saturday), while East Cowes Victoria came unstuck and Cowes Sports were beaten.

Organisers of the Saints Legends vs Isle of Wight Legends charity match have confirmed a strong Scandinavian presence in the Southampton Legends squad ahead of the highly anticipated fixture in May.

In the only Wessex League game to be played on the Isle of Wight today (Saturday), in Wessex Division 1, Newport take on Ash United at the Zilch Waste Stadium.

Cowes Sports were left to reflect on a night of missed opportunities as Hamworthy Recreation took the points at Westwood Park on Thursday evening.