Eastleigh & District Mini Soccer League

13/03/2026

06/09/2025

✨⚽ A Successful First Day of 3v3 Football! ⚽✨

Today marked the start of the season with our early adoption of 3v3 football at U7s, and what a fantastic opening it was, even the sun came out to watch 🙌

✅ Smiles everywhere
✅ Non-stop action
✅ Player development at the heart of everything we do

We’re proud to be leading the way as part of the FA Future Fit initiative, giving every player more touches, more decisions, and more opportunities to shine. Small sided team play puts the players first giving them the chance to develop at their rate. 🌟

A huge thank you to all the clubs, coaches, volunteers, and parents who made today such a positive experience. The future of grassroots football is bright! 💛💙

05/09/2025

Please read if travelling to Gangar Farm on Sunday!

Ganger Farm Sports Park Car Parking information

For those who will be driving to Ganger Farm Sports Park, we ask that you park your vehicle in either our main car park or the designated overflow car park.

Please refrain from using Ganger Farm Way for parking.

The overflow car park off Jermyns Lane is the best parking option for you

Thank you

Eastleigh & District Mini Soccer League Romsey Rugby Club Romsey Hockey Club Town Youth Football Club

17/08/2025

🌟 Huge Congratulations to our very own Matt Meadus🌟

This time last week, Matt was at Wembley Stadium picking up the prestigious Positive Behaviour Award at the National Grassroots Football Awards 2025 – making him a National Award Winner! 🏆⚽

As an Autism Ambassador Matt has transformed the way the game is experienced by autistic players creating an environment that’s inclusive, fun, and confidence-building. Parents have described the difference in their children over just 12 months as being “like night and day.” 💙👏

To top it all off, Matt got the incredible honour of stepping onto the Wembley pitch to place the community shield on the plinth ahead of kick-off, celebrated in front of a packed 90,000 crowd! 🙌

We’re so proud to have Matt on our team – his passion and dedication inspire us all. 💫

https://x.com/englandfootball/status/1954550804859543629?s=46&t=1fMUgEzr4QOpJyGnLPUiCA

Daily Echo
BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Proco Football Club
Stoneham Lane Football Complex

17/05/2025

17/5/25 - Due to a temporary road closure at the north end of Stoneham Lane, please use the south entry (via Bassett Green Road) to access Stoneham Lane.

🚨 URGENT NOTICE

Access to Stoneham Lane Football Complex may be affected due to a road closure as repairs take place on a burst water main. More details below. Updates to follow.

14/03/2025

🚨PLEASE READ 🚨

This is a petition for a Zebra crossing outside the AFC Stoneham ground. It’s a dark road and lots of children cross constantly, many when dark.
Please can I ask that you support the safety of all the kids that play and train at the ground by taking 30 seconds to sign .
Much appreciated

Install a Zebra Crossing at the Stoneham Lane Football Complex

11/03/2025

This weekend, EDMSL is supporting the FA’s Silent Support initiative. Silent Support Weekend encourages young players to find their voice on the pitch, make their own decisions and enjoy their game…with no distracting noise from coaches & spectators on the sidelines.

The rules: Applause from spectators for good play, and quiet encouragement from coaches is welcome. Everything else can have the weekend off.

What to do:
* Encourage spectators to clap only—no shouting or instructions.
* Remind coaches and parents of the guidelines.
* Lead by example by keeping sidelines quiet.

Please help all players grow their confidence and enjoy the game! More info:

Read all our latest news here

25/02/2025

🚨🚨PLEASE READ 🚨🚨

A statement from Portsmouth FC.

Good afternoon all,



I would like to bring to your attention that we have recently been contacted by parents about a man impersonating themselves as a ‘Portsmouth FC academy scout’ and former ‘Portsmouth FC academy coach’.



The man has been appearing at grassroots games wearing ‘Portsmouth FC kit’ and is displaying a ‘Portsmouth FC staff ID card’ when approaching parents and coaches. He presents himself with the name ‘Howard Denton’ and is described to be in his 60’s.



I would like to confirm that Portsmouth FC academy does not employ any person with the name ‘Howard Denton’ nor have any connections with the impersonator. We are treating this as a serious safeguarding incident, but we are providing this information as a warning to grassroots clubs as the impersonator may plan to visit your clubs soon. Under no circumstances should people be presenting themselves as Portsmouth FC employees when they are not.



Portsmouth FC academy scouts are expected to wear Portsmouth FC kit and present their PFC scout ID card when attending games. However, Portsmouth FC academy scouts are clearly instructed to never promise or guarantee trials to players. Coaches of grassroots clubs should always be approached first by Portsmouth FC scouts if there is interest in a player, and permission must be granted by the coaches/club if the scout wishes to speak to the parent.



The following scouts are the only 3 members of Portsmouth FC’s academy recruitment department responsible for trial invitations to PFC academy:



Jason Ngandu
Edrissa Sallah
Larry Clay



If your club, or a parent at your club, is promised a trial by someone who’s name is not on the list above, we strongly advise to not engage in any further conversation or share any personal details with them.



The safety of all of young children is paramount to Portsmouth FC, therefore we have reported the incident to the FA, but I also encourage you to contact me (details below) if you have any doubts about a person claiming to be a Portsmouth FC academy scout or if your club may (or already have) come across the impersonator that we have described in this email.



Kind Regards
Jason Ngandu
Mob: 07506299355

21/02/2025

📣 Grassroots Update📣

New steps to improve grassroots youth football to be introduced from the 2026-27 season

26/01/2025

26/1/25 - All games from 11:30am onwards are OFF