It was a mixed weekend for Overton’s football sides, while Overton Rugby Club continued their impressive run of form with a third consecutive victory.
Town Meadow Golf Club rounded off its final match of 2026 with an impressive 4-1 victory over Farnham Park, capping off a successful year of performances despite challenging, windy conditions.
Overton Rugby Club produced a remarkable late comeback to beat Aldershot and Fleet 17-15 at home, scoring a last-minute try before Rory calmly slotted the conversion to seal a dramatic victory in testing weather conditions.
Overton Rugby Club finally have their first win of the season after beating Basingstoke II 15-10 at Down Grange, providing a welcome boost for the village’s sporting sides following a weekend of mixed fortunes.
Overton’s sporting teams endured a mixed weekend of results, with defeats for the Overton United first team, reserves and Overton Rugby Club offset by impressive victories for both Sunday football sides.
Overton Rugby Club have made a losing start to their Counties 3 Hampshire campaign, going down 33-7 away to Isle of Wight Rugby Club in their opening fixture of the season.
It was a mixed Saturday afternoon for Overton United, with the first team suffering a disappointing home defeat against Crofton Saints, while the reserves produced an impressive 4-1 win against Wey Valley to keep their Mike Smith Memorial Cup campaign moving in the right direction.
Overton United suffered a 4-2 defeat at home to Blackfield & Langley in the Hampshire Premier League Senior Division, despite going into half-time level at 2-2.
Overton United are back to winning ways after an impressive 4-0 victory over Broughton at Bridge Street.
Overton United’s veterans had a mixed weekend of league action, with the Over 35s suffering defeat away at Hambledon, while the Over 50s opened their league campaign with a 5-3 victory at Bridge Street.
Overton United Exit Hampshire League Cup as Reserves Start Season with 11-1 Win.
Overton United have suffered a midweek defeat to Hook in the Hampshire Premier League Senior Division, with the visitors coming away with all three points from Bridge Street.
Town Meadow hosted its annual Club Championship yesterday morning, with 22 members turning out to compete for two coveted trophies in glorious weather.
A total of 475 runners took part in this year’s Overton 5 Road Race, with competitors heading around the village countryside as the event returned for another successful running.
