3pm 10 January 2026
Southern League, Premier Division South
Wimborne Town 1 Basingstoke Town 1 (att 698)
Recent visits to Everton and Cambridge City had left Wimborne Town's New Cuthbury as my only unvisited ground in the top eight levels of the English football pyramid.
I'd seen them play at 'old' Cuthbury in 1990, for a Wessex League game against Havant Town. The club has progressed since then, both on and off the pitch.
New Cuthbury, or the Wyatt Homes Stadium to namecheck its sponsors, is a good venue, although space is a little tight with a few hundred spectators packed inside.
There are two seated stands on the clubhouse side, both ends are covered, one with some shallow terracing, while the far side is open standing. There are lots of friendly volunteers, including those who serve decent food and drink options to fans.
Wimborne and Basingstoke went into this game locked together in mid-table, so it was no surprise that there was little between them on the pitch.
The home side had the better of the first half. They had an early penalty that was well saved, but it wasn't long before they broke the deadlock. In the second period Basingstoke got on top, scoring a deserved equaliser. A draw was a fair result.
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