for the first time. Sitting 13 Points clear at the top of the table this could be the year for their much AFC Porchester to sought after automatic Today we welcome League Leaders promotion; let’s hope we can pause that momentum for one Test Park for the first time. Sitting 13 Points clearSaturday only …Table this could at the Top of the be the Year for their much sought after Automatic Promotion, let’s hope we can pauseto the semi finalfor the Tuesday Night we progressed that momentum of one Saturday only … Southampton Senior Cup, after 90 Minutes of what can only be Tuesday Night we game goalkeeper Alex lit up the considered a very dull progressed to the Semi Final ofthe place with 2 Southampton Senior Cup, after 90 Minutes of what can fantastic penalty saves, although we scored all our kicks taken, only be considered a very dull game Goal Keeper Alex lit credit must go to Alex for getting us through on the night. up the place with 2 Fantastic Penalty saves, although we scored all our Kicks taken credit must go to Alex for The semi final will be played Thursday Night. vs Brockenhurst at 3 April getting us through on the the neutral ground of Hythe & Dibden. The Semi Final will be played Thursday 3 April vs The First Team have another 3ground of Hythe & this month one of Brockenhurst at the neutral Games at home Dibden. which sees Porchester revisiting 3 Games Semi Final in the League The First Team have another us for a at Home this Month one of which sees we NEED revisiting us for a Cup, therefore, as always, Porchestermatch day volunteers for Semi duties the reward for therefore, as always, we various Final in the League Cup, which is working alongside our NEED Match Day Volunteers for various duties the wonderful Committee members and a refreshments. reward for which is working alongside our wonderful Committee Members and a refreshments. Please contact me or Vice Chair Matt if you would like to become Please contact me or Vice Chair Matt if you would like a Club Volunteer. Your involvement with the club is pivotal as we to become a Club Volunteer, your involvement with the continue our progress across all our across all Club is pivotal as we continue our progress age groups. our Age Groups. I thank you for your continued support. I Thank You for your continued support. Up The Dockers! Up The Dockers
merging with Castle Royals in 2002-03. Originally known as Wicor Mill FC, the club began Saturday football in 1988, evolving from a successful Sunday league side under managers Dave Long and Paul Summers. Joining the Hampshire League in 1998, they quickly excelled, finishing Division 2 runners-up in 1999-2000 and winning Division 1 in 2001-02. Today, the club is one of Hampshire's largest, with 40 teams across youth, adult, walking football, and tiny-tots sessions. This inclusivity caters to players from age two to over 80. Significant milestones include earning The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2011 and the first team’s promotion to the Sydenhams Wessex Premier Division that same year. The reserves also gained promotion and won the Hampshire Intermediate Cup. Under Graham Rix, whose credentials include England caps and managing Chelsea, AFC Portchester flourished in professionalism and ambition. Chairman Paul Kelly’s leadership has enhanced facilities, with the On-site Group Stadium now boasting four bars, function rooms, and seating for over 250 people. The club’s trophy cabinet has steadily filled, highlighted by winning the Hampshire Senior Cup in 2023. Other notable achievements include Sydenhams Wessex League Cup victories (2014-15, 2017-18) and the Russell Cotes Cup (2013-14, 2016-17). Additionally, homegrown talent Andy Rinomhota progressed to a professional career, now playing for Cardiff City. With its rich history, strong community ties, and ongoing development, AFC Portchester stands as a cornerstone of local football and a testament to the game’s enduring spirit.
significant role in Hampshire football. Portsmouth Royal Navy FC (PRNFC) was established in 1962 by Dennis Probee to elevate the standard of football among Royal Navy players. They competed in the Hants League until 1986, becoming a founding member of the new Wessex League and moving to the Victory Stadium at HMS Temeraire. The mid-90s were a golden era for PRNFC, finishing in the top half of the Wessex League and reaching the semi-finals of the Wessex Cup in 1994/95 and 1995/96. In 2002, the club was relegated to the Hampshire League but made an impressive comeback, rejoining the Wessex League in 2004/05 and rebranding as United Services Portsmouth FC (USPFC). Throughout the years, USPFC has seen numerous achievements, including reaching the semi-finals of the Hampshire FA Senior Cup and finishing 3rd in the league in 2008/09. The club introduced a youth section, and in 2011/12, USPFC won the Portsmouth FA Senior Cup. Recent successes include reaching the FA Vase semi-final in 2020/21, gaining promotion to the Wessex Premier League, and finishing 17th in their debut season. The women’s team also achieved promotion to the Southern Region Women’s League. USPFC continues to develop its youth teams and looks forward to future challenges with a new group of players and management.
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