Four-goal Ferret stars as US Portsmouth maintain 100 per cent start to new Hampshire League season

It was their third successive win, following last season’s promotion, and they are one of four clubs still boasting a 100 per cent record.

Jack Ferret struck twice in the first 12 minutes with Jack Green and Elliott Ferret adding further goals inside the opening half-hour.

Jack Ferret completed his hat-trick before half-time before adding a fourth in the second half.

Elliott Ferret grabbed his second with Si Massiah and James Dudley completing the rout.

US keeper Matt Ketch was a spectator for most of the game, but was called on to make a couple of saves.

US host Alton - another side with a 100 per cent start - at home this weekend.

US 2nds are top of Hampshire Division 7 after a second successive win.

Mike Hookway struck twice as US opened up a 2-0 lead against Alton 4ths

After Alton had reduced the arrears from a penalty, awarded for a foul by keeper Ben Organ, Craig Bryant restored the two-goal lead.

Hookway completed his hat-trick late on.

Dee Baker struck the only goal against Fleet & Ewshot as US Portsmouth Ladies 1sts moved up to second in Division 3 of the Hampshire League.

She netted in the second half from a short corner, eventually forcing the ball in after her initial shot had been saved.