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.
Newport have moved closer to a Wessex League Division One play-off place, while East Cowes Vics are assured to Division One survival - but there was Premier League disappointment for Cowes Sports.