POPPIES progressed to the FA Vase first round proper thanks to a 3-1 win at home to Brockenhurst.

Chris Speers, Fawzi Saadi and Ali Fakhal netted for Poppies, who now await today’s draw.

Bashley are out following a 4-0 home defeat to Highworth Town, while Christchurch were beaten 3-1 by visitors Romsey Town.

In the Sydenhams Wessex Premier, Hamworthy United drew 2-2 with Fawley and Lymington Town were thumped 4-0 at home to Andover Town.

Matt Steer netted as Ringwood Town were beaten 2-1 at Baffins Milton Rovers in Wessex One.

New Milton Town lost 3-1 at home to Hamble Club with Max Crow on the scoresheet for the Linnets.