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Eastleigh draw Southport in FA Trophy fourth round

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Following Eastleigh’s 2-1 victory against last year’s winners Aldershot on Saturday, the Spitfires were entered into the fourth-round draw of the FA Trophy at number 27.
They were drawn against number 12, National League North side Southport, setting up an intriguing tie at Silverlake Stadium.
Southport entered the competition in the second round, edging past Buxton United in a five-goal thriller with a 3-2 away victory.
They followed that up with an impressive 3-1 win over seventh-tier Leek Town on Saturday, underlining their attacking threat in the competition.
Despite their cup success, Southport currently sit 19th in the National League North and will be hoping a strong run in the FA Trophy can provide momentum in their league campaign.
Eastleigh, meanwhile, will be buoyed by their victory over Aldershot, a result that demonstrated resilience and quality against high-level opposition.
The Spitfires have enjoyed a positive run in cup competitions in recent seasons and will be eager to make home advantage count as they aim to progress to the fifth round.
The tie is scheduled to take place on January 10th at Silverlake Stadium, falling on the weekend after Eastleigh’s league fixture against Boston United and Southport’s trip to Scarborough. Both sides will have little time to recover, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the encounter.
The visitors will be looking to cause a cup upset, having scored three goals in both of their previous FA Trophy matches, while Eastleigh will be keen to maintain their cup momentum and continue their journey in the competition.
With a place in the fifth round at stake, a closely contested and entertaining fixture is expected.
One team who will be dreading not being in the draw is Aldershot, as their loss to Eastleigh on Saturday means they exit the competition they won just six months earlier at the first time of asking.
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Police hunt man who threw chair and threatened shoppers
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
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Police officers injured during anti-migration rally
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
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Residents warned over closure of recycling centre
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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