Verwood Town Football Club News 2023

20-Apr-24

"Homepage Headline - Hit by Whitchurch"
Verwood and Whitchurch both win their away encounters together this season, unfortunately for us Whitchurch return home with 3 points from a 3-0 win at Potterne today. Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Callum McHale

17-Apr-24

"Homepage Headline - Five Star"
After many postponements this season, we eventually get to play Aldermaston away, a good result too with a Hockey Hat-Trick. Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Sam Hockey

13-Apr-24

"Homepage Headline - 13th Proves Unlucky at Frimley"
Despite Verwood having much possession, it's the home side who hit the net as we lose 1-0 at Frimley Green. Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Sam Danvers

11-Apr-24

"Homepage Headline - Difficult Evening at Fleetlands"
It proved a difficult and disappointing evening at Fleetlands as we go down 6-0. Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Harry Buggey

08-Apr-24

"200 Club Winners" - The Monthly draw brought winnings to Roy Mortimer £50, John Potter £25, and Linda Antell £15. The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win cash prizes. See the Club 200 page.

07-Apr-24

"Homepage Headline - Verwood Town U18 vs Ridgeway"
Our U18 side were back in action at Potterne on Sunday in a league match vs Ridgeway. Just one first half goal deceded it in favour of our visitors.

06-Apr-24

"Homepage Headline - Into the Headwind"
A very windy away day today with Verwood unable to make impact on play-off chasing Millbrook who take the win 3-0. Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Reece Mitchell

03-Apr-24

"Wet Wet Wet"
Last nights postponement at Fleetlands due to the wet weather and all those others affected last night adds to the league fixture congestion which for some means playing three times a week through to the end of (the now) slightly extended finish date. We are not as worse off as some in this respect, but it got your webmaster thinking about how weather related postponements had affected us in previous seasons. Here is the table after a quick examination of our records and covering those as a result of weather related postponement's or abandonment's such as rain or snow.

Season	Home	Away	Total	Last Match
2023/24	1	8	9	30-Apr
2022/23	2	5	7	18-Apr
2021/22	0	4	4	09-Apr
2020/21	3	0	3	19-Dec
2019/20	6	4	11	10-Mar
2018/19	2	1	3	20-Apr
2017/18	3	3	6	01-May
2016/17	1	1	2	22-Apr
2015/16	3	3	6	07-May
2014/15	1	3	4	25-Apr
2013/14	6	9	15	26-Apr
2012/13	8	6	14	30-Apr
2011/12	1	1	2	28-Apr
2010/11	4	6	10	25-Apr
2009/10	3	9	12	28-Apr
** 2019/20 includes 1 away abandonment, 2019/20 and 2021/22 were Covid terminated seasons

23-Mar-24

"Homepage Headline - Second Half Goal Tips it in Verwood's Favour"
Romsey strike first but Verwood equalise to go in 1-1 at half-time. A second half strike by Callum Whitelaw, his second of the game wins it for Verwood
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Liam Ferguson

16-Mar-24

"Homepage Headline - Verwood Crash Against Ash"
Not a good afternoon for the Potters as Verwood are defeated 4-1 by Ash United at Potterne. Jack Broad scores for Verwood with the last kick of the first half to go in 2-1 down but the team can't orchestrate a second half recovery conceding further to our visitors.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Matt Pope

09-Mar-24

"Homepage Headline - Verwood Flypast Follands"
Verwood claimed their second win this season against 'The Planemakers' with a 1-0 win at Potterne.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Reece Mitchell

06-Mar-24

"Homepage Headline - Midweek Draw at New Milton"
In the match moved from Tuesday to Wednesday to help drying and escape yet more rain, Verwood and New Milton finish 1-1. In order it was a penalty save by Verwood keeper Reece Mitchell, a Verwood goal by Jack Broad and a Connor Ford equaliser for New Milton all in the first half.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Callum McHale

27-Feb-24

"Homepage Headline - First Half Goals Again"
As was the case in our last match here at Potterne (vs Cove) all the goals came in the first half. Verwood twice cancelling out a Fleetlands lead to send the teams in 2-2 at half-time. It stayed that way!
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Matt Pope

19-Feb-24

"Homepage Headline - Girls Wildcat Sessions"
Starting Thursday 18th April Verwood Town Youth will be offering Girls only wildcats sessions from 5pm-6pm at Potterne Park. This is aimed at all girls regardless of experience aged 5-11. Sign up at: https://faevents.thefa.com/sessions We will be running free taster sessions from 7th March 5pm to 6pm for four weeks, just turn up and have a go. No sign up required

17-Feb-24

"Homepage Headline - Verwood Come Alive with Five"
Verwood having hit the framework twice themselves and seen visitors Cove take the lead could have thought the afternoon wasn't to be. However a quick response and a blistering first half saw them score five goals. No more goals in the second half.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Callum McHale

10-Feb-24

"Homepage Headline - Island Excursion Ends In Defeat"
A close contest but a narrow defeat for Verwood who had levelled early in the second half and were taking the match to Newport. It was our hosts however who scored the winner to take all the points
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Adam Brazier

03-Feb-24

"Homepage Headline - Millbrook Maintain Push with win at Potterne"
Another tough test this afternoon with the visit of Millbrook who were lying top going into this game. Millbrook keep their push for one of the top spots going with a win. A good second half from Verwood but a late goal for our visitors makes it a 3-0 defeat
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Reece Mitchell

30-Jan-24

"David Leigh honoured with Life Vice President award "
David Leigh was recently awarded Life Vice President position within the club joining previously appointed Life Vice President's Bernard Scott and Michael Fry. The position is awarded for outstanding services to the club. A club Committee member for many years, many will be aware of the tremendous dedication and hard work he has given to the club. This includes of course our 200 Club, the Lee Simmonds Tournaments in the 2000’s, and all the hard work he puts in around the ground at Potterne and much much more over nearly 30 years.

28-Jan-24

"Homepage Headline - Under 18 match finishes 5-5"
Our U18's played Merley Cobham U18 at the weekend in a fixture played at Cranborne. The match ended in a high scoring 5-5 with the lead changing hands on several occasions during the match

27-Jan-24

"Homepage Headline - Second Half Goals Definitively Decide It"
A goal just before half-time gives Downton the lead but their second half goals make it a comfortable win and help move them to third in the table.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was George Richardson

27-Jan-24

"A get together and thank you with Sponsors MEM-ET - Forest Kebab"
Before the game today, some of our team went to visit one of our sponsors MEM-ET - Forest Kebab. While there we were kindly gifted some Mem-et discount vouchers.. and Verwood Town FC Manager Joe White presented them with a gift as a thank you for their support. Forest Kebab been a proud sponsor of this local team for over a year now, and it was a lovely moment to share smiles and laughs with members of the team and the organisers.

18-Jan-24

"Aldermaston Match Off" - we have been advised that Saturday's away match on 20th January vs Aldermaston has been postponed due to health and safety issues at the ground caused by electrical problems as a result of flooding - The match has now been rescheduled for Saturday 2nd March

16-Jan-24

"200 Club Winners" - The Monthly draw brought winnings to Steve Yerby £50, Rachel Gosden £25, and Jenny Dashwood £15. The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win cash prizes. See the Club 200 page.

14-Jan-24

"Verwood Town U18 and Gillingham Town U18"
Met in the winter sunshine at Potterne Park. Verwood emerge the winners with a 3-2 scoreline

13-Jan-24

"Homepage Headline - Verwood Victory vs Vics"
It was a return to winning ways with a 3-1 score against East Cowes Victoria at a cold Potterne Park. Broad, McHale and King the Verwood Scorers. Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Callum McHale

13-Jan-24

"Reserves Withdraw from League"
The Club have made the very difficult decision to withdraw the Reserve Team from the HAmpshire Combination & Development league Premier devision with immediate effect. This decision has been taken as a result of the Reserve Team Manager struggling throughout the season to get a team together each week and being let down by players who are showing little desire to play.

07-Jan-24

"Verwood Town U18 meet top of the table Shaftesbury"
A close game with Verwood always in it, a late goal provides Shaftesbury with a decisive 3-1 win

06-Jan-24

"Homepage Headline - The Late Show"
We were well into added time at the end of the second half when George Richardson hit the equaliser for Verwood at Andover Town in a 1-1 draw. Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was George Richardson

30-Dec-23

"Homepage Headline - Clanfield Clear Winners in Last Game of 2023"
Visitors Clanfield proved the clear winners today hitting five without reply. Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Callum McHale

23-Dec-23

"Homepage Headline - Rec Go top after Win"
The Hamworthy Recreation win at Potterne on Saturday puts them top of the league once again. A cracking Cam Smith free kick levels Rec's opener but Two second half goals dash Verwood hopes of a comeback having trailed in 2-1 at half-time. One more on the final whistle resulted in a 1-5 scoreline. Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was George Richardson

19-Dec-23

"200 Club Winners" - The Monthly draw brought winnings to David Leigh £50, Peter Barham £25, and Ricky Young £15. The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win cash prizes. See the Club 200 page.

16-Dec-23

"Homepage Headline - F-oiled by the Framework"
That's how it felt today at Fawley, as we seemed to hit the 'Oilers' framework regularly throughout the match. A first half penalty and a second half strike put Fawley in the lead with Verwood pushing hard having reduced it to 2-1 through a Callum McHale goal
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Jack Broad

13-Dec-23

"Homepage Headline - Thank You Verplas"
The club would very much like to thank Verplas for their kind support to our Youth teams. Verplas are seen here hosting a fun Christmas get together and tour at their local headquarters for our under 8's
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02-Dec-23

"Homepage Headline - Alresford Too Strong Today"
Verwood travelled to Alresford as the fog rolled in and out. Alresford score three second half goals to add to their first half tally inflicting a 5-0 defeat and demonstrating their potential as play-off contenders moving to third position in the table.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Dillon King

25-Nov-23

"Homepage Headline - Return to Follands"
Verwood return to Folland Sports having lost in the Wessex league Cup at the end of October. A better result this time with a 2-0 win. Both goals scored in the first half by Harrison Whitelaw Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Reece Mitchell

19-Nov-23

"First Team Management" - Verwood Town FC are very pleased to announce the appointment of a new management team consisting of Joe White (Manager), assisted by coaches John Hanna and Carl Rolfe. Their tenure started on Saturday with an excellent win against Frimley Green

18-Nov-23

"Homepage Headline - Fine Team Effort in Frimley Win"
With several matches postponed in the area, it was an entertaining match for all watching. It was also a fine team performance from Verwood resulting in a 4-2 victory against Frimley Green. Carswell and McWilliams shared the goals in a 4-2 Verwood win in what was a first meeting between Verwood and Frimley. Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Louis McWilliams

14-Nov-23

"Homepage Headline - East Meets West in Senior Cup"
East and West Dorset of course with Verwood traveling to Bridport on Tuesday evening in the Dorset Senior Cup. A late Bridport goal ties it up following Verwood pressure to capture an equaliser in the last quarter of the game after Harrison Whitelaw had pulled one back for Verwood
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Louis McWilliams

11-Nov-23

"Homepage Headline - Fleetlands Dash Ressies Hopes"
Having been behind twice Verwood Town Reserves equalised at 2-2 and were starting to put more pressure on our visitors. It looked like the game might turn, but a long range shot from Fleetlands gave them a 3-2 win to take back to Gosport

04-Nov-23

"Homepage Headline - Super second Half Recovery"
On a heavy but playable pitch at Ash United, and having gone in at half-time a goal down, the players put in a commanding second half performance to overcome the deficit and take the game 2-1. Verwood scorers being Matt Pope and Dillon King.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Matt Pope

05-Nov-23

"Vacancy - First Team Manager" - It is with regret that Verwood Town FC announce the First Team Management Team have decided to step away from the club for personal reasons. Everyone involved with VTFC would like to thank Darren and Danny for their efforts over the last few seasons. They leave the club in a strong position with an excellent squad of players.
The club are now seeking to recruit a suitably qualified First Team Manager. Please apply in writing to Club Chairman Martin Gilham. email at chairman@vtfc.co.uk

02-Nov-23

"Homepage Headline - Potterne Pitches Closed this weekend"
Following on from storm Ciarán, we have been informed today that the grounds maintenance staff at Potterne park have taken the unprecedented step of postponing all football at Potterne this weekend. Therefore the site will be locked up and no access to any pitches or the changing rooms. This obviously includes the scheduled Reserve team match vs Petersfield

02-Nov-23

"200 Club Winners" - The Monthly draw brought winnings to Richard Young £50, Steve Yerby £25, and Susan Scott £15. The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win cash prizes. See the Club 200 page.

31-Oct-23

"Verwood Exit " - the Velocity Wessex league Cup at a damp Folland Sports on Tuesday evening going down 5-1.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Callum McHale

24-Oct-23

"200 Club Winners" - The Monthly draw brought winnings to Paul Reeves £50, Steve Leigh £25, and Matthew Rake £15. The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win cash prizes. See the Club 200 page.

21-Oct-23

"Homepage Headline - Rescue Remedy"
A late second half charge to help recover a three goal deficit results in a point apiece in yet another exciting encounter with Newport IOW. Dillon King (left) celebrates after scoring the leveler with Matt Davis.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Matt Davis

14-Oct-23

"Homepage Headline - No Repeat"
In our second visit to Cove this season (we won our cup match there) it's the home team that win comfotbaly this time with a 3-0 win.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Matt Davis

07-Oct-23

"Homepage Headline - Ups and Downs"
After the fine 7-0 win in the midweek away match at Whitchurch we return to earth with a 2-1 defeat at home to AFC Aldermaston.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was George Richardson

04-Oct-23

"Homepage Headline - Super Seven"
We can't say we were expecting the scoreline just a month and a bit after we lost there in the FA Vase, but Verwood score seven goals and win at Whitchurch on Wednesday evening. Verwood goals Shepherd(3), Hockey(2) Smith and King. A great night, rounded off by Jack Knott making his 1st team debut having played for our U18’s
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Sam Hockey

30-Sep-23

"Homepage Headline - Derby Day vs Ringwood"
Jake Carswell (left) hits the Verwood opener in the local derby encounter with Ringwood at Potterne Park. A match where Ringwood recovered Verwood's early two goal with a penalty prior to half time sending the teams in level at 2-2. With both sides searching for a winner, a penalty for Verwood clinched the win in the second half' Verwood scorers Carswell, Hockey and Shepherd
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Sam Danvers

29-Sep-23

"Homepage Headline - Sun Shines for Golf Day"
A fine day for the annual Verwood Town FC Golf Day on Friday where the team winners were the 'Bandits at Beer O'Clock' team with Craig Revitt, Shaun Gale, Jeff Boland,and Simon Guy. Shaun Gale also picked up the Individual Winners prize on the day.
Team placings were
1. 'Bandits at Beer O'Clock', 2. 'Grip it and Slip It' - Matt Gilham, Alex Eaton, Joe Kimber, Declan Quinn 3. 'GMW' Gary Martin, Phil Manning, Steve Leigh, Lewis Gale
Individual Winner: Shaun Gale
Nearest the pin prizes (2 holes): Phil Manning, Alan Cummings
18th hole nearest the pin second shot: Gary Martin
Long Drive (2 holes): Craig Revitt, Gary Martin

23-Sep-23

"Homepage Headline - A Pair of Hat-Trick's"
Pictured after the game, Louis McWilliams (left) and Aiden Shepherd who both collected hat tricks with three and four goals respectively in the high scoring encounter with New Milton Town which finished 8-2. The othre scorer for Verwood was George Richardson.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Aiden Shepherd

16-Sep-23

"Homepage Headline - Reset at Romsey"
After a run of three wins, it was defeat today at Romsey Town as the hosts take a 3-0 victory
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Jake Carswell

09-Sep-23

"Homepage Headline - Upward Trend following home win"
Another three points with a 5-2 win at Potterne against Andover Town helps move us up the table.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Matt Pope

05-Sep-23

- New Tracksuit Sponsor for Verwood Town Reserves
We welcome Roofing Supplies as the new tracksuit sponsor for the Verwood Town second team. Shown here with Reserve Team Player/Manager Lee Tabor (right)

05-Sep-23

"Homepage Headline - Reserves Turn for Downton Derby"
It was our second teams who met in this cross county border derby with our Wiltshire neighbours Downton. Downton returned home with the win in this Hampshire Combination Challenge cup tie 3-1

02-Sep-23

"Homepage Headline - September Starts Better"
A 3-1 victory away at Clanfield starts September following up the 6-1 midweek cup win. A better start to our second month of league football this season. The Verwood goals all coming in the second half from Lowes and Shepherd(2).
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Aiden Shepherd

29-Aug-23

"Homepage Headline - League Cup win at Cove"
It was smiles all round at the finish following Jake Carswell's cracking shot, the last kick of the game, hitting the target. A long evening trip to Farnborough team Cove, a damp evening at times too and an eventful match and one which saw three penalties being awarded against Verwood. However, an emphatic win at last for Verwood taking this Velocity Wessex League Cup tie 6-1.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Jake Carswell

26-Aug-23

"Homepage Headline - Whitchurch win Vase Tie"
Verwood pulled the early Whitchurch 2 goal lead back to 2-2 by half-time. Our hosts grabbed a second half winner to put them in the next round despite a late push by Verwood to grab an equaliser
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Oli Lowes

22-Aug-23

"Homepage Headline - Downton Derby ends in Defeat"
Second half goals eventually settle it in Downton's favour in the cross border derby with the Wiltshire side on Tuesday evening.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Matt Pope

19-Aug-23

"Homepage Headline - Late First Half Goal enough for Visitors"
For the second week, another frustrating 1-0 defeat as visitors Fawley take the win at Potterne with a late First Half goal.
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Sam Danvers

12-Aug-23

"Homepage Headline - Penalty Sinks Potters in Island Visit"
With little seperating the sides, it was a second half penalty for East Cowes Victoria that gave the home side the three points. Coincidentally, a visit to the Vics was our final game of last season back in April, unfortunately for us a similar scoreline!
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Reece Mitchell

08-Aug-23

"Homepage Headline - Score Draw"
Both sides had lost their opening games and went hard for the win with the score 1-1 at half time. Bue Bennet had opened the scoring for Verwood but a Totton leveller ensured we were in for an end to end finish but with no goals tonight
Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Sam Danvers

05-Aug-23

"Homepage Headline - League Season Opener"
The season kicked off in typical British Summer Weather with both Bright Sun and Torrential Rain at times. Verwood spiritis were dampened however as our visitors Alresford Town scored early with a pebnalty and went on to win. Verwood Town Supporters Matchman was Joe Kimber

31-Jul-23

"200 Club Winners" - The Monthly draw brought winnings to Paul Scott £50, Ryan Long £25, and Richard Young £15. The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win cash prizes. See the Club 200 page.

20-Jul-23

"Homepage Headline - Pre-Season matches continue"
Our first pre-season match at home was against Wessex League Premier Division Laverstock & Ford on Thursday evening. A competitive game with our visitors taking the win 3-1.

07-Jul-23

"2023 Annual General Meeting" - The Verwood Town Football Club AGM will be held Monday 17th July at the Verwood Hub, BH31 7QE starting at 7:30pm

10-Jul-23

"200 Club Winners" - The Monthly draws for May and June brought winnings to Chris/Vern Harris £50, Steve Webber £25, and Maureen Maidment £15 and Andy Barham £50, Rita Stella-White £25, and Nigel Watts £15. The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win cash prizes. See the Club 200 page.

29-Jun-23

Girls Youth U13s looking for players - U13 Girls (school year 7-8 2023/24) are looking for new players to add to the squad for next season. Training is on Monday evenings. If interested contact girls_secretary@vtyfc.co.uk - see image for all details.

24-Jun-23

Two Home matches - start the Wessex league season as fixtures are announced with matches against Alresford Town on Saturday 5th August followed by Totton & Eling on Tuesday 8th scheduled to start our league season. The full season's fixture list has been released by the league although as usual some fixtures will possibly change prior to their dates and as cup competitions progress, also this season the league has more clubs in ground sharing arrangements that will no doubt prove an additional complexity. See here for all our fixtures and results

11-Jun-23

Pre-season Fixtures - have been arranged with Shaftesbury, Blandford United, Laverstock & Ford, Dorchester Sports and of with Wimborne Town in the annual Stsve Moore Trophy match. Such fixtures can change at short notice so please re-check closer to the dates. The Draw for the early rounds of the Wessex League Cup has been made and we find ourselves starting with a Round 2 fixture away at Cove (date to be advised) (11-Jun)

08-Jun-23

Youth U11s looking for players - Our Verwood Town 'Sparten's U11's team are seeking 2/3 players as they move up from 7 to 9 aside. If your son is interested in coming to our training sessions contact Craig 07880 740680 select image for all details.

07-Jun-23

Vacancy for Goalkeeper Coach - With our keeper coach now working with the First team outfield players, an opportunity for a goalkeeper coach has become available. Applications to Danny Tabor, Joint Manager VTFC email danny.tabor@sky.com

01-Jun-23

Youth U14s looking for players - Our Verwood Town Youth U14's (moving to u15s [year 10] in 2023/24) are looking for 2/3 new players to join our team. We are seeking keen, committed, and enthusiastic players for the coming season. see image for all details

Earlier news available from Previous Season's news Page

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