There were fine wins for both Cowes Sports and East Cowes Vics in their weekend Wessex League matches, but disappointment for Newport, who were beaten by Folland Sports - one of their main rivals for promotion last season.
Newport and Cowes Sports return to Wessex League action tomorrow (Saturday), following morale-boosting victories for both teams in their respective FA Cup, extra preliminary round ties last weekend.
Newport and East Cowes Vics meet in the Isle of Wight Gold Cup semi-final tomorrow evening (Tuesday ), at Cowes Sports’ Westwood Park ground (7.30pm), but victory is not the only target for Newport in a busy week for both clubs.
Island rivals Newport and East Cowes Vics face a vital few days of football, both in the Wessex League, and when they meet in the semi-final of the Isle of Wight Gold Cup.
Newport picked up three more valuable Division One points from their trip to Fleet Spurs, the side next to bottom in the table, but were left counting the cost.