A SECOND-HALF strike from Lewis Ross salvaged a point for Bashley during their 1-1 draw against high-fliers Sholing in Sydenhams Wessex Premier.

The visitors took the lead through Dan Mason at Bashley Road before Ross found a leveller from the penalty spot eight minutes into the second half.

A Mark Barker double along with goals from Mitchell Speechley-Price and Leon Carbayo-Borges helped Brockenhurst seal a 4-1 home win against Hamworthy United.

Steve Smith netted what proved a consolation for Hammers, who have now lost their past three league games.

Poppies recorded their seventh league victory of the campaign thanks to a 3-1 win against Cowes Sports at Victoria Park. Sean Leadbetter, Louis Coulson and Charlie Gilbert were on target.

Jake King netted a brace for Lymington Town in their 3-0 home win over Amesbury Town. Owen Fee also found the net for the hosts, who are fifth in the table.

In Wessex One, goals from Lyam Teixceira, Steve Flynn and Dom Falco helped New Milton Town get back to winning ways.

The Linnets secured a 3-2 victory over Hythe & Dibden at Fawcett's Field, ending a run of four defeats in all competitions.

Ringwood Town were left stunned as they were beaten 5-1 at East Cowes Victoria. Jordan Browne scored a hat-trick and Ji Nash pitched in with two goals to give the hosts three points.

Lee Vint scored Ringwood's only goal of the game.