A DRAMATIC comeback by Hamble Harriers earned them all three points with a tremendous 3-2 win at close rivals AFC Bassett.
Vinnie Fyfield's brace put Bassett 2-0 up with 20 minutes left, only for Harriers to hit back through Jim Langdown, Mark Allen and an 86th-minute winner from Grant Patterson.
The experiment to allow teams to bring forward their matches in order to watch the England game proved a reasonable success as just three matches went unplayed.
Forest Town gained three points by default as Solent WTL were one of those unable to raise a side.
A&M Sports began with only seven players and finished with nine as they were thumped 17-0 by Calmore Rovers.
In Division 3, Alma gained their first win with a 4-1 defeat of M&T Awbridge A but were indebted to a fine penalty save by keeper Sean Mitchell when they were only 1-0 ahead.
In the Vets section, there was a revenge 3-0 win for Albion Vets against the Owslebury team who beat them in last season's Vets B Supp Cup last April.
Stuart Headington has added an edge since joining from BTC in the close season and he netted one of the goals.
In the SFA B Cup, Scott Hobbs of North Baddesley Res scored the goal that knocked out last season's losing finalists Hamble Harrier Res.
Don't miss Rod Sutherland's league round-up in the Pink every Saturday night.
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