The club returned after the summer break with its annual Members day taking place over the weekend with training, inter club games and team photo shoots.

There was also 4 of our sides kicking off their season in competitive action.

The Clarendon senior Saturday side began their season with an entertaining 3–3 draw against Sporting Wessex in the League Cup group stage.

The opening 20 minutes belonged to Clarendon, who played some excellent football with Nick Lloyd, Henry Youd and Joe Wooders controlling the midfield.

Clear chances fell to Joe Wooders and Charlie Humber, but neither could convert their one-on-one opportunities.

Wessex then took the lead following a superb reaction save from Tom Robinson, with the visitors quickest to the loose ball. Clarendon responded when Lloyd was brought down in the box, Humber making no mistake from the penalty spot.

Wessex restored their lead from a corner, leaving Clarendon 2–1 behind at the break, despite further opportunities for Lucas Brown and Will Waters.

Clarendon continued to threaten after half-time, with Finn Bone and Brown causing problems for the Wessex full-backs. A tactical switch saw Freddie Sadler push further forward, and it proved decisive. Sadler headed Clarendon level before striking from the edge of the area to put the hosts 3–2 ahead.

Clarendon were unable to protect their advantage, continuing to commit players forward and leaving space for Wessex to exploit. A contentious penalty allowed the visitors to draw level.

With the score at 3–3, the game went to penalties to decide the bonus point. Unfortunately, the shoot-out went Wessex’s way.

On Sunday the senior side hosted Picket Piece reserves as they embarked on a new challenge in the Andover & District Sunday league.

They got off to a dream start with Callum Taylor really important win to start the competitive season netting within the first 30 seconds.

Dan Clark doubled their lead before half time striking a freekick into the bottom corner.

The visitors started the second half the better but were limited to half chances at best. They did however grab goal back around the hour mark.

Clarendon made sure of the points however as Ash Thorne restored their 2 goal cushion within the last 10 minutes with a brilliant chip over the keeper.

Their player if the match went to Adam Cater with a dominating display in the centre of the park.

The 18 REDS began their season with a home tie against Calne in the Wilts Cup,

A fine display saw them 6-1 up at the break before an equally strong second half to complete a 10-2 victory.

Archie Thomas, Harry Lewis and Ed Woodhouse each scored twice with Joey Ball, Jack Maltby, Carter Cox and Astyn Raggett adding their names to the scoresheet.

The 14 SUNDAY team played their first game in the Peter houseman Prem division running out 5-2 winners against Dynamo Tekkers.

Teddy Robinson fired home a hatrick while Tom Latter and Sam Harris were also on target.