Lymington & New Milton produced an 8-2 demolition of Clevedon United at Fawcetts Field.
Linnets' boss Ian Robinson said: "I was expecting a much tougher game but it was a very comfortable victory for us.
"I was very pleased with our performance and the fact that we keep going in the second half and stuck five more goals in. It's very rewarding for the whole club and the supporters."
First-half strikes by Warren Kenna, Paddy James and Phil Stone put the home side in control and they added further goals through Paddy James, Trevor Smith and Kevin James before Clevedon found the net.
Paddy James duly completed his hat-trick and Kevin James notched his second and the Linnets' eighth with Clevedon having the last word.
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