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Islanders love football. With Saturday and Sunday Isle of Wight Football Leagues to follow, make sure you head back to our Sports section to see regular updates during the football season.

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The site of the former Newport FC supporters stand and clubhouse

24, October 2024·1 min read

Newport FC’s old clubhouse makes way for new retail park development (photos)

Recent demolition at Newport FC sets stage for retail park and new ground. See the photos

Newport FC ground

12, September 2024·3 min read

Demolition of old Newport FC clubhouse paves the way for new retail park

Decaying Newport FC clubhouse demolished for new retail park

Left to Right Tanzy Cherry, COO and David Cherry CEO at Cherry Godfrey and Jonathan Le Fondre at Jersey FA

12, July 2024·3 min read

Cherry Godfrey Cup: Women’s football teams from four Islands to compete in Jersey

The Cherry Godfrey Cup will unite women's football teams from four UK Islands

Ventnor u12s female team

18, May 2024·2 min read

Great news for budding Isle of Wight Lionesses thanks to FA rule change

Change in FA rules mean Ventnor's female U12 football team can now compete in IW Sunday Youth League, rather than having to travel to the Mainland. Look out boys!

Football player's foot on ball

23, February 2024·2 min read

Southampton vs Millwall: Police outline safety measures for Saturday’s match

Dedicated policing plan put in place ahead of Southampton's weekend match

man kicking a football

23, February 2024·1 min read

Eco-friendly LED lights could soon illuminate Isle of Wight football ground

Cowes Sports aims for brighter yet less intrusive lights at Westwood Park

Artist's impression of new spectator stand at Newport Football ground

12, February 2024·2 min read

Newport FC’s proposed new stadium scaled down to single-storey clubhouse

South Coast Leisure's Newport FC stadium plans are modified to a smaller, more cost-effective clubhouse

person paying by credit card through website on laptop

23, October 2023·2 min read

Newport FC seeks support: From Crowdfunding appeal to commercial sponsorship

Newport FC kickstarts a new Crowdfunder appeal to enhance club activities despite financial hurdles

Newport FC representatives delivering donations to Pan Together Pantry in Furrlongs, Newport. L-R: Pan Together Community Centre Manager Rachel Thompson, Newport FC player Joe Butcher, Pan Together Trustee Mary Craven and Newport Supporters Trust Foodbank Co-ordinator Nick Sewell

12, September 2023·1 min read

Newport Football Club boosts local pantries and foodbanks with fan donations

Newport FC donates match day collections to food banks, celebrating community and generosity

Aerial view of boxes of food from Foodbank

3, August 2023·1 min read

Newport IW FC champions local foodbanks with in-game collections initiative

Newport IW FC boosts community spirit, commencing foodbank collections at home games

Lucy Scholes - in blue - on the pitch

4, July 2023·1 min read

Lucy Scholes: The Isle of Wight star targeting a spot in Deaf Women’s World Cup

Isle of Wight footballer Lucy Scholes has been selected for England's final training squad for the upcoming Deaf Women's World Cup

Football in back of football net

2, June 2023·1 min read

Newport Football Club building resilient squad for upcoming Wessex League season

Despite losing key players, Newport FC vows to compete in the Wessex League, focusing on squad development and future growth

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