Following Saturday’s great results for our first team, veterans and U7's we received another excellent set of results today into Purple HQ for this weekends round-up as follows :

Under 8 Spitfires gave another solid performance with MOM given to George Forbes.

U8 Panthers put in a good performance on a bitterly cold morning. Some great use of the ball and great adjustment to a new system. A goal from Eli and a penalty from Panther of the week Millie. Well done Panthers!

U8 Royals had another great game. Another hard-working gritty performance from the U8 Royals, the game swung one way then the other but we are happy with the result. Proud of my team & the way they grow & develop week on week. Goals from Alfie Lomas, Felix James & Adam Smith. Man of the Match was Felix James.

Under 9 Lions had a great game to continue their upward curve in form.
Finlay, Rhys and Simon with the goals.Simon man of the match.

Under 9 Panthers had a great game as well in their first game since moving up another league, making that two promotions so far this season. Jacob Pinder and Bobby Bennett were buzzing in front of goal as normal. MOTM Tyler Callaway. Excellent team display from start to finish.

U10 Spitfires have a great result v Soton Eagles Red. Some excellent football played and determination throughout the team. Goals scored by Charlie Maguire and Harry Halligan with a brace. POM went to Harry Halligan.

U10 Panthers had a superb game v a strong Hiltingbury team. Ethan C was on fire in front of goal and one for Joey as well in a very strong team performance. MOTM was Ethan C but anyone could have had it really! Well played lads!

U10 Falcons found their passing boots today and the result was a dominant display. An impressive scoreline was built on teamwork and hard running. The defence was rock-solid, the midfield showed real vision and the finishing was superb. Well done team. Keep passing - keep winning!

U11 Harriers played Southside in an entertaining match with both teams playing some great football. The game was played in a great spirit and was a pleasure to watch

The boys had to fight back from behind twice during the game showing great resiliance. Goals came from Charley Willis x2 & 1 from Riley Swift.

MOM- opposition Managers choice went to Charley Willis great determination on and off the ball and he worked tirelessly for the team and was rewarded with two well-taken goals, Charley’s second showed great composure in front of goal after some great build-up play

U11 Tornadoes had a great result v Alresford Town tigers. A great all-round performance, everyone gave everything they could today showing that hard work is what gets you the result. Mom was Samuel Hockley passing and moving and scoring a decisive goal.

U12 Panthers played out a 0-0 draw with the Wolves in the AFCS derby despite having the better of the game and chances the Panthers could not find a way past an inspired goalkeeping performance. The game, however, was played in a competitive and fair spirit and both teams were a credit to the club. Max Edwards was voted the Panthers player of the game.

U12 Wolves derby day and was very much a game of 2 halves the Wolves having the best of the chances in first half with Panthers holding most of the changes in the second half with some great football shown on both sides and some first-class goalkeeping from Joe Deas in between the sticks for the Wolves pulling save after save even saving a penalty some would say he won the game for us today holding on in there for a very well deserved point.

Both teams were excellent and were a big credit to our club. Mom was no contest today for the Wolves Joe Deas take a bow! Very well deserved.

U12 Royals take 3 points with a 6-0 away performance. Impressive defensive performance and a clean sheet for Rex Downie. The team were consistent and focused for 60 minutes. Goal scorers were Harry Noel and Bailey Middleton with five . Bailey’s hard work and improved work rate was superb. Royals have also received 100% fair play marks.

AFC Stoneham U13 United: Despite dominating possession for the majority of the match, hitting the bar, the post and having attempts cleared off the goal line today’s result ended with a 1-2 defeat to Hamble. The performance of the team was incredible today. The movement and link-up play across the stadia pitch was excellent. This group of fine young players are continuing to develop really well. Today they learned that football can sometimes be...’ a funny old game’!

U13 Spitfires drew 3-3 away to Netley Royals. Fantastic team performance and fight by every player today. So proud of they handled themselves in a physical game. Best performance this season! Goals scored by Alex Inada-Kim, Josh ‘Ward-Prowse’ Vane with a worldie of a free-kick and Kai Arme. POM went to Josh Vane but every player deserves praise for today!

U14 Galaxy went down 3-2 today against Baddesley. Goalscorers were Reece Miller and Boyd Mckenzie.

U14 Hawks beat last seasons Hants Cup winners Sholing Yellow 4-2 away from home. Goal scorers were: Bartosz Pietrzyk, Thomas Finch, Maksym Ralowiec & Theo Court. MotM was Maksym Ralowiec.

U14 Panthers won 4 0 against Windsor United Red. Goal scorers were latest signing Dylan Cross, Dylan Whaley, Owen Diver and Henry Mubiru. MOM Henry Mubiru

U15 Rovers put in a great performance beating Oakwood Forresters 7-0 in the League. A fantastic all-round effort, battling when needed and lovely use of the ball than our opponents couldn’t cope with. Goals from Finnian Baker 2, Charlie Hewson 2, Ben Yates, Joe Ryan and Val Daskalov. Man of the Match was Shafi Mirzaie.

U15 Stoneham Spitfires 8 City Central 2

City Central were top of the league before kick-off however our boys dominated the game on a very small pitch. Goalscorers were
Harvey ( Goal machine ) Eccleston 3, Bilal Burman 2, Reuben Parris, Ryan Richards and Jamie Vowles.
MOM Jamie Vowles. Superb in the middle of the pitch.

U16 Panthers played well in the first half however were one down at half time and lost their excellent keeper at half time due to injury. They finally lost 4-0 however a couple of goals and a change of luck could quickly change their season.

U16 - League Cup Result
Winchester Youth 1 - 5 AFC Stoneham Utd
Goalscorers were a Tom Price brace, Carlos Gregory,
Alex Oxley - Thorne and David Gkika.

Ladies won 5-0 v Widbrook Utd with goals from Kaylee Buckingham, Abi Vowles, her first goal for the club, KP Smith and a Sapphire Kalinski brace. MOM Sapphire Kalinski

Following on from Kaylee Buckingham's debut a couple of weeks ago 16-year-old Chloe Andrews also made her debut today and played really well. Well done Chloe and fantastic to see the club developing young female players.

Player of the weekend went to Joe "the gazelle" Deas for his outstanding goalkeeping display in our U12 local derby which brought great credit to our club.

Very difficult to pick one team as "Purple team of the day " as there were so many outstanding results and performances. So we have picked 3!

U12 Royals, U14 Hawks and U15 Rovers for brilliant results !!

Well done to all of our teams on a great weekend!