Match Preview, Brockenhurst vs Portland United
Meadens Skoda Arena, Saturday 31st January 2026 (3:00pm)
Portland United travel to the Meadens Skoda Arena tomorrow for a clash that could have a real say in the play off picture, as they face a Brockenhurst side sitting just outside the top spots.
The Blues arrive in strong league position, currently occupying a play off place, and will be keen to protect that standing as the business end of the season approaches. Recent performances have shown a side growing in confidence, combining resilience with a willingness to take the game to opponents, and Portland know that results like this are key if they are to stay in the hunt.
Brockenhurst’s recent form shows exactly why they remain a dangerous proposition. Their last five matches include emphatic home wins, most notably a 7–0 victory over Bemerton Heath Harlequins and a 4–0 success against New Milton Town, underlining the attacking threat they carry at the Meadens Skoda Arena. They also progressed in the SDFA Senior Cup with a 5–2 win over Ringwood Town and come into this fixture on the back of an impressive 2–0 away victory at Sherborne Town.
However, their form has not been without blemish, highlighted by a heavy 7–1 defeat at Downton, a reminder that when standards drop they can be exposed. That inconsistency explains why they currently sit just outside the play off places, close enough to apply pressure, but still chasing.
That context sets the tone for what should be a fiercely competitive contest. Portland will be fully aware of Brockenhurst’s attacking quality, particularly at home, and will need to be disciplined, organised and ruthless when chances arise. Brockenhurst, meanwhile, will see this as an opportunity to close the gap on a direct rival.
With league positions on the line and both sides having plenty to play for, this one has all the ingredients of a high intensity encounter.
