The Isle of Wight played host to an exhilarating round of midweek football matches in Division One and Combination One and Two, treating football enthusiasts to a display of skill and determination. In Division One, West Wight emerged victorious with a 3-2 win at home against Bembridge, with Jez Conway and Ash Brett contributing to the home team’s goals, while Lewis Wetherick and Graeme Bast found the net for Bembridge. Binstead COB also secured a 3-2 win over Vectis, and Bembridge claimed an away win against relegated High Park.
In the realm of Combination One, the dominance of West Wight Reserves, currently in 2nd place, was evident as they secured a resounding 7-1 home win against Osborne Coburg Res, with Charlie Smeeton delivering an exceptional performance by scoring four goals. West Cowes Sports Res also displayed their prowess with a hard-fought 1-0 away victory against Brading Res, and Whitecroft & Barton Res won 7-0 away at Ventnor Res thanks to goals from Barney Snaith, Fin Kalaker, Louis Biles, and Brad Cantelo.
The excitement of the midweek fixtures continued as Shanklin Res and Sandown Res battled it out in a thrilling 1-1 draw in the seaside derby. Additionally, Northwood Res secured a 3-1 win at home against Bembridge Res, with goals from Toby Lauder, Kian Mooney, and Tom Rogers.
In the competitive realm of Combination Two, High Park Res demonstrated their prowess with an impressive 12-0 away win against Seaview Res, and Niton Res claimed a 3-1 victory at home against Wootton Res, with Tony Potts netting two goals and Brandon Epps adding another to the tally.
The midweek football action left fans eagerly anticipating the next round of matches as the local football scene on the Isle of Wight continues to captivate and inspire both players and fans alike.