SOLDIERS Return took an early lead against their Basingstoke and District Sunday League Division One opponents, FC Basing.

Freddie Cloke crossed for Jamie Galpin to to find the net 1-0.

Then James Hartwell crossed from a corner kick and was headed in by Alex Izzo before half-time.

FC Basing struck back through Neil King 2-1 early in the second half, as a reflection of how evenly matched the game had been up to that point.

However, Soldiers proved far too strong as the second half unfolded, Cobi Judd made it 3-1 for Soldiers, then a Hartwell corner resulted in a Ben Allnutt header.

Izzo then scored twice for his hat-trick, and Jamie Galpin completed his brace.

Finally, Cloke scored direct from a free kick to end the match 7-1 to Soldiers Return, completing a league double.

Affini Technology took a 3-0 lead over Chineham in the first half of their Division Two match, but were losing 4-3 until they got a late equaliser to share the points in a 4-4 draw. Affini goals came from James Jupp with a brace, Joe Lawler and Nick Jupp.

Shane West, Dan Greenwood and a Kieron Alleyne brace replied for Chineham.

The top versus bottom clash in Division Two between UWS and North Warnborough ran to form, with UWS going ahead from two own goals, and scoring twice more before the interval, 4-0.

North Warnborough reorganised during the break and kept the home side out in the second half, with Pete Hodgson reducing the deficit as UWS won 4-1.

Chineham Reserves beat Basingstoke Saints Reserves 7-1 in Division Three, with Joe West, Ryan Oates, George Lagden and Serge Holland with braces, and Dave Williamson were on target for Chineham Reserves and Karl Jones for Basingstoke Saints Reserves.

Soldiers Return Reserves edged into the lead midway through the first half of a tight match against hosts FC Benidorm of Stoke, when Matt Kelly rounded the keeper and slotted home.

Tom Langley levelled for the hosts on 35 minutes.

Kelly restored the visitors’ lead with two penalties, completing his hat-trick halfway through the second half, but FC Benidorm of Stoke secured the points with two late goals from Taylor Watts.

l The Camrose Sports are holding a benefit evening for one of their young players Rob Smith, who sadly broke his leg during a game recently.

Due to being a self employed courier driver has resulted in him being unable to work. The event will take place on Saturday February 20 at the Camrose Club, with entertainment provided by local singers Luke and Ryan Upton, followed by a disco until late.

In addition there will be a raffle and auction with a small buffet also provided.

All they ask is a donation on the night which will all go to directly to Smith.

They hope you will join them on what will be a great night for a top lad.