In today’s Wessex League match, Cowes Sports will be facing Shaftesbury on their artificial pitch. Shaftesbury, currently in 2nd place in the league, has strengthened their team this season with the signing of former Portsmouth player Brett Pitman. Cowes Sports manager, Max Draper, is optimistic about the game but acknowledges the challenge of playing at Shaftesbury. He emphasizes the importance of approaching the next few days with the right mindset and being ready to give their all. Draper also highlights the need for ruthlessness in both boxes and welcomes back George Colson from suspension. In another Wessex Division 1 match, East Cowes Vics will take on Frimley Green. The game is subject to a pitch inspection. East Cowes Vics manager, Alex Smith, is hopeful that the game will go ahead and praises the condition of the pitch. He acknowledges that there are no easy games in the league and emphasizes the need for his team to be at their best to secure a win. Smith mentions the absence of Callum Chase and Alex Ram, who are away, and looks to other players to step up. He also mentions the progress of Charlie Marsek in terms of fitness. In another Wessex Division 1 match, Newport will travel to Andover Town. Newport is currently without a win in 7 games and will be looking to secure their first 3 points since September. The game is subject to a pitch inspection. In other news, most of the Hampshire Cup games involving Island League clubs have been postponed due to waterlogged pitches. Overall, it promises to be an exciting day of football for the Wessex League and the Isle of Wight clubs.