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 manager Steve Brougham has called on his leg-weary players to make ‘one final push’ in tomorrow’s (Saturday) Wessex League Division One play-off final showdown, against Laverstock and Ford.
Newport are just two steps away from fulfilling their dream of playing in the Wessex League, Premier Division next season. They take on Folland Sports in a Division One play-off semi-final at Smallbrook Stadium tonight, with the winners going through to face Laverstock and Ford on Saturday (23) for a place in the top flight.