19/10/2026
An update on the injury and a heartfelt appeal for Harvey Clark.
On Saturday 17th of October , in the first minute of our Wessex League Division One match with Hedge End Rangers, one of our young players, Harvey Clark collided with an opposition player as each fairly contested a header.
It was immediately obvious to all in the ground and both sets of players that whilst Harvey was concious he had suffered a significant head injury. Both players received immediate treatment and all prioritised Harvey’s condition, both clubs physios are thanked for their professionalism and care provided in their abilities in stabilising Harvey’s injuries.
Fortunately Hampshire Ambulance Service arrived within five minutes , again our thanks go out to them.
As a consequence of the collision we now know that Harvey has suffered a fractured skull and other facial breaks including his nose, an absolutely awful injury for what was only two young men attempting to honestly win an aerial challenge.
Harvey having undergone initial scans and treatment at Wi******er Hospital has now been transferred to Southampton General Hospital and will undergo surgery on Monday 19th October.
We know already that Harveys road to recovery after surgery will be a long process but he will have our full support and love.
Harvey has already been told that he wont be able to drive for at least 6 months. Harvey will not be able to work as a painter and decorator and the financial impact will hurt him as much as the injury and recovery from it.
This page has been setup to help Harvey financially through his recovery.
Harvey is a very likeable young lad with a large circle of friends and very well respected within the football and wider community.
Harvey is well known across the Wessex football area having played for many teams including Wi******er City, Folland Sports, Bemerton Heath Harlequins, Crofton Saints and CT United to name a few.
Can we please all pull together to help in his road to recovery to make things a little easier.
We would like to place on record our thanks for the love and support of Harvey and in particular to the players and officials of Hedge End Rangers.
An update on the injury and a heartfelt appeal for Harvey Clark. On Saturday… Steve King needs your support for Support Harvey Clark in his recovery