Promotion chasing Newport travel to Wiltshire to face 7th-placed Laverstock and Ford this Saturday (19th March).
The Bulldogs have taken maximum points in their last 4 league games, the last 3 of which have been on the road, so they will be keen to be back on home soil again.
The Port come into the game having secured 6 points from 2 games last week, and ready to upset Laverstock’s recent run of form. Both teams have a realistic chance of securing a play-off place.
For supporters wishing to make the away trip, travel costs £15 return. The coach leaves St George’s at 11:00 for the 12:00 ferry, returning on the 18:00 crossing.
East Cowes Vics travel to North Hampshire to face 2nd-from-bottom Fleet Spurs.
Victory would practically ensure Wessex League football at Beatrice Avenue next season.
Vics manager Richie Woodburn says:
“This is a winnable game on a tricky pitch against an improving side. 3pts would go a long way to ensuring our Wessex status. We have beaten them twice this season 5 nil and 3 nil, so they will be more determined to ensure we don’t complete a hat trick of victories over them.”
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In the only Wessex League game to be played on the Island this Saturday, Cowes Sports – who are already safe from relegation from the Wessex Premier – face 3rd-from-bottom Christchurch at Westwood Park.
The Yachtsmen have already beaten Christchurch twice this season, winning the corresponding fixture 0-1 at Hurn Bridge and knocking them out of the Hampshire Senior Cup 5-3.
Brading Town’s Isle of Wight Gold Cup tie against Whitecroft & Barton has been postponed to next Saturday due to a waterlogged pitch.
Wessex League Fixtures for Saturday 19th March
Premier Division:
Cowes Sports v Christchurch (15:00)
Division 1
Fleet Spurs v East Cowes Vics (14:45)
Laverstock & Ford v Newport IoW (15:00)
Isle of Wight fixtures for Saturday 19th March 2022
The Ken Morris Isle of Wight Junior A Cup – Semi-Final
Pan Community v Adgestone
Harwoods Renault IOW Saturday League Division 1
Northwood St Johns v Binstead & COB
Ryde Saints v Bembridge
Sandown & Lake v Shanklin
Vectis v Oakfield
No Fixture: Cowes Sports Reserves; Niton Community; West Wight
Harwoods Renault IOW Saturday League Division 2
AFC Wootton v Newchurch
Carisbrooke United v Yarmouth & Calbourne
East Cowes Sports v High Park
East Cowes Vics Reserves v Wroxall
Ventnor v Seaview ko 13:30
No Fixture: Osborne Coburg Newport Reserves have completed their fixtures
Harwoods Renault IOW Saturday League Combination Division 1
Bembridge v Northwood St Johns
Oakfield v West Wight
Ryde Saints v Brading Town
Shanklin v Osborne Coburg
Whitecroft & Barton Sports v Binstead & COB
No Fixture: Sandown & Lake
Harwoods Renault IOW Saturday League Combination Division 2
Bembridge v Pan Community
Newchurch v East Cowes Sports
Ventnor v AFC Wootton ko 15:45
No Fixture: Carisbrooke United; Vectis
Fixtures courtesy of Isle of Wight DFA
All Isle of Wight fixtures to kick off at 14:00 unless otherwise shown
Fixtures correct as of 09:00 Friday 18th March
