STEVE Flynn struck a hat-trick as Poppies recorded a convincing 4-1 home win over Tadley Calleva in Wessex Premier.

The in-form frontman took to 16 his tally for the season in all competitions. Ron Frost netted Poppies’ other goal at Victoria Park.

Strikes from Liam Farrugia and Dan Munday earned Bashley a 2-1 home win over Shaftesbury.

Josh Kirkham’s goal proved consolation for Christchurch as Ollie Cherrett’s men were beaten 2-1 at Bemerton Heath Harlequins.

Hamworthy United were defeated 2-1 at home to Andover New Street despite Nathan Walker getting on the scoresheet.

Mitch Speechley-Price netted for Brockenhurst but they fell to a 2-1 loss at AFC Portchester. Lymington lost 2-0 at Sholing.

A James Guthrie double helped pave the way for Verwood to win 3-0 at Downton in Wessex One. Charlie Gajic also struck for Potters.

Struggling Ringwood were hammered 9-0 at home by AFC Stoneham.

New Milton’s home clash with Newport was abandoned due to a serious injury.

The hosts had been leading 2-0 thanks to goals from Jake Carswell and Aidan Radford but Newport’s George Holmes suffered a dislocated knee after 40 minutes.

Bashley tomorrow host Poppies in the last eight of the Bournemouth Senior Cup, while Hamworthy United are at home to Hayward League AFC Burton.

Lymington host AFC Stoneham in the second round of the Southampton Senior Cup (all 7.45pm).