Wessex Premier Division Line-Up Confirmed For 2025/26
- Ollie Cook
- May 15
- 2 min read

The FA has today announced the league allocations for tiers two to six, confirming the composition of the Wessex Premier Division for the upcoming campaign.
Baffins Milton Rovers now know they will face four new opponents as Pete Stiles and Matt Powell prepare their squad for the upcoming campaign.
Bemerton Heath Harlequins return to step-five following a voluntary relegation. The Salisbury-based club previously achieved promotion from the Wessex League in the 2022/23 campaign, finishing runners-up to champions Horndean in the final year before the introduction of the play-offs.
Bemerton enjoyed a strong season at step-four last term, narrowly missing out on a play-off position in the Southern League Division One South, a league ultimately won by Yate Town.
Petersfield Town also re-join the Wessex Premier Division after a single season in the Southern Combination Football League. The Rams make a westward return after play-off semi-final heartbreak against eventual promotion winners Crowborough Athletic. Baffins and Petersfield contested an Emirates FA Cup tie at PMC Stadium last year, with Rovers romping to a 5-0 victory.
The final two additions make the step up from Division One: champions New Milton Town and play-off winners East Cowes Victoria Athletic.
New Milton secured the step-six crown in commanding fashion, losing only four of their 38 league fixtures and amassing an impressive 90 points - 11 points ahead of their nearest rivals, Frimley Green.
East Cowes Vics finished fourth in Division One with 72 points before achieving promotion with a play-off final victory at Frimley. Their promotion means there will be two Isle of Wight trips for Stiles and Powell's side next term.
The fixtures for the 2025/26 campaign are scheduled for release in June. All league allocations are currently subject to appeal.
2025/26 Wessex Premier Division
AFC Stoneham
Andover New Street
Baffins Milton Rovers
Bemerton Heath Harlequins
Bournemouth
Brockenhurst
Christchurch
Cowes Sports
Downton East Cowes Victoria Athletic
Hamble Club
Hamworthy Recreation
Hythe & Dibden
Laverstock & Ford
Millbrook
New Milton Town
Petersfield Town
Portland United
Sherborne Town
Wincanton Town
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