POPPIES surrendered the lead on no fewer than three occasions but claimed a valuable share of the spoils from an eventful 3-3 draw at Brockenhurst.

Manny Ohameje’s double and a goal from Luke Ayrton saw the visitors edge ahead, only for the Badgers to peg them back and ruin their chances of recording a second win in 15 games.

Ryan Long, who had seen an earlier effort ruled out, levelled after 32 minutes before Mark Barker’s penalty made it 2-2 nine minutes into the second half.

And after Poppies had taken the lead for the third time midway through the second period, Matt Vokes netted to restore parity six minutes from time.

Second-half goals from Carlo Tate and Owen Lee saw Lymington condemn Verwood to a 2-0 defeat at the Sports Ground, a victory which helped the hosts register a fifth win in succession.

Cherries youngster Charlie Kendall was on target for Bashley in their 1-1 draw with high-flying Sholing at Bashley Road.

An Edgar Zanin effort and an own goal proved in vain for Hamworthy United as they went down 3-2 against Newport on the Isle of Wight.

Leading marksman Peter Richmond-Cole came off the bench to grab the only goal of the game as Ringwood saw off struggling East Cowes Vics.

His 14th league goal of the season helped Ringwood bring up a hat-trick of wins as they stayed in touch with the chasing pack in Wessex One.

Christchurch’s promotion hopes took another dent as they went down 3-2 at Totton & Eling.

Luke Stone and Grant Cormack netted for Priory who have taken a solitary point from their past three games.

Two late goals saw New Milton caretaker-manager Shane Sheridan taste defeat for the first time as US Portsmouth triumphed 4-2 at Fawcett’s Field.

Ant Harris’s fortuitous effort and a Dom Falco goal had the Linnets on level terms with three minutes remaining before the visitors struck twice to end their four-match unbeaten run. Ethan Maddocks was sent off for Milton.