If excitement and drama was missing in the first half of this North Hampshire derby the second half made up for everything with plenty of action. Both sides were reduced to ten men and Town snatched a late winner in a half that threatened to boil over at times.

David Pratt was dismissed for a strong challenge just after the half-time break and just 13 minutes later Farnborough forward Dean McDonald followed him to the dressing room, both adjudged to have made two footed tackles by the...

Basingstoke Town FC are inviting supporters of Premier League, Championship and Football League clubs to come to the Camrose to watch The Dragons take on Braintree Town in the Blue Square Bet South on Non League Day, Saturday September 4.

The day is half price entry if you can produce either a season ticket or a used ticket stub from the current season from any professional club.

The non-league football day is the brainchild of James Doe, a lifelong football fan and supporter of Harrow...

Basingstoke Town’s fine run of results in their pre-season fixtures hit the buffers  with a double defeat.

Having beaten Premier League Aston Villa just 24-hours after seeing off League One Southampton Frank Gray’s side

Hampshire neighbours Aldershot Town visited the Camrose on Saturday and picked up a 3-0 win.

Gray then took his side to Kent Premier League outfit Deal Town but the Dragons were comfortably seen off 2-0.

Sean Armstrong and Mo Takaloo hit the goals for...

Basingstoke Town managed just a point from their two Easter fixtures as the season seems to be fizzling out for Frank Gray’s side.

Having avoided relegation last season the Dragons breathed fire at the start of the season and looked like play-off contenders. But a dour winless run at the Camrose has seen Town slip down the table.

But there was plenty to look forward to as Hampshire neighbours Havant and Waterlooville travelled to the north of the county for a much-anticipated derby on...