A goal at the end of each half saw Liss Athletic chalk up a valuable three points with 2-0 victory over a resilient Stockbridge side on September 27.

Angus Mackay's effort just before the interval was supplemented by Johnny Kracmar's neat finish late on.

But the Blues could have killed the contest by half-time, with Jack Noble's header cleared off the line, a shot hitting the crossbar and the visiting goalkeeper making numerous stops.

The Hampshire Premier League clash saw Sid Young gain his first senior start in midfield, with fellow juniors alumnus Fraser Bird also featuring from the bench.

Liss Athletic Reserves host Meon Milton at Newman Collard Fields on October 11 at 3pm.

The fundraising third team had a 2-1 home win over AFC Staunton on September 28, making it six points from six in the Portsmouth Sunday League Division 6. First team manager Mark Glazier and Jake Beesley scored for Liss.

Simon Jasinski