Isle of Wight Hockey Club teams experienced a weekend of highs and lows, with the Men’s 1XI securing a 3–2 victory over Havant 3XI, the Mixed XI narrowly losing on shuffles, and the Ladies 1XI fixture cancelled due to a medical emergency.
Men’s 1XI 3–2 Havant 3XI
The Isle of Wight Men’s First Team returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Havant 3s at Smallbrook, keeping them at the top of the table.
After a bright start, the Islanders fell behind against the run of play but hit back through Antonio Ferreira, who controlled an aerial ball superbly before finishing low into the corner. The second half saw the Island dominate possession, with goals from Finn Woodford and Aaron O’Hanlon-Hoare giving them a deserved 3–1 lead.
Havant pulled a goal back late on, but disciplined defending and strong goalkeeping ensured the points stayed on the Island.
Scorers: Ferreira, Woodford, O’Hanlon-Hoare
Wightlink Player of the Match: Aaron O’Hanlon-Hoare
Ladies 2XI 2–6 Havant
The Ladies 2s showed real attacking threat in their home fixture against a strong Havant side, despite a 6–2 defeat.
Goals from Megan Bridger and Alice Aldridge-Snell kept the Island in the contest, while several league debutantes impressed with confident performances. The team continued to push throughout, but Havant proved clinical in front of goal.
Men’s 2XI 1–4 Trojans 5XI (Away)
The Men’s 2s travelled to Trojans 5s and began the match brightly, creating several early chances. Trojans led 2–0 at half-time after a strong first half. The Islanders dug in after the break and pulled a goal back when Barry Lloyd finished at the back post following neat build-up play from Nathan Phillips, Carl Joyce and Thomas Young. Despite a spirited second-half performance, Trojans sealed the game with 2 late strikes to win 4–1.
Scorer: Barry Lloyd
Wightlink Player of the Match: William Dall-Whittall
Mixed XI Draw 1–1 vs Southampton (Lost on Shuffles)
The Isle of Wight Mixed XI delivered an exciting performance away at Southampton, drawing 1–1 before being edged out on shuffles.
Antonio Ferreira opened the scoring with a skilful solo run, and goalkeeper Bluebell made a stunning penalty-flick save to keep the scores level. After a tense end-to-end match, the result went to shuffles, where the hosts narrowly took the win.
Wightlink Player of the Match: Bluebell
Ladies 1XI Fixture Update
On Saturday, our Ladies 1s away match at Basingstoke Hockey Club was cancelled due to a medical emergency on the pitch before our game.
The incredible speed and care shown by players, supporters, and emergency services was truly humbling — a real reminder of the strength and kindness within our community.
As a club, we will be donating our match fees from the cancelled fixture to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance in recognition of their vital work.
Sending our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved.
