Newport and East Cowes Vics were both among the points in their respective Wessex League Division One games on Saturday (3), but there was disappointment for Premier Division Cowes Sports.
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 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.