Isle of Wight Legends v Southampton FC Legends PHOTOS

ISLE OF WIGHT LEGENDS 2 -5 SAINTS LEGENDS

Tickets had sold out in advance of the 1pm kick off, at the home of The Yachtsmen.

Among those to have pulled on the red and white stripes for Saints were Rickie Lambert, Shane Long, James Beattie, Matt Oakley, Jo Tessem, Andrew Surman, David Hughes, Nicky Banger, Brian Howard and goalkeeper Maik Taylor.

The Southampton Legends (Image: Paul Blackley/IWCP)Southampton Legends' Jo Tessem takes on the Isle of Wight Legends (Image: Paul Blackley/IWCP)

Below: Saints legend Brian Howard holds off Gary Rowett

The Isle of Wight Legends played Southampton FC Legends (Image: Paul Blackley/IWCP)

The Championship club's chief executive, Phil Parsons, was also involved.

It was Saints who scored first, thanks to Brian Howard after 20 minutes.

A second came from Shane Long in the 27th, before the hosts clawed one back.

By half time, Isle of Wight lagged a goal behind their visitors, with 1-2 on the scoreboard.

Saints' Jo Tessem takes aim, while IW's Martin Young runs to the ball (Image: Paul Blackley/IWCP)

Above: Nicky Banger and Martin Young

The second half started much as the first, this time with Joe Tessem scoring for Southampton.

The Isle of Wight fought back, with Tom Mcinnes finding the net.

Next, fuelled by a penalty, Southampton FC Legends' Nicky Banger scored a fourth for his side, before a decisive fifth for Saints, by Andrew Surman.

Nicky Banger scored for Saints (Image: Paul Blackley/IWCP)

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Gary Streeter, in goal for the Isle of Wight (Image: Paul Blackley/IWCP)After the match, Newport said: "What a day!

"Thank you everyone for making it such a wonderful occasion: Organisers, sponsors, supporters, especially those who travelled from the mainland, officials, and both sets of players who were class throughout."

Cowes Sports added: "We had such a great day.

"Thank you everyone for your support and for coming to Westwood Park, and congratulations Saints!"

There were thanks, too, for the St John Ambulance team, who supported the event.

Isle of Wight Legends v Southampton FC Legends (Image: Paul Blackley/IWCP)

Below: Recently retired Ireland international Shane Long brings the ball under control

Isle of Wight Legends v Southampton FC Legends (Image: Paul Blackley/IWCP)

Isle of Wight Legends v Southampton FC Legends (Image: Paul Blackley/IWCP)

Above: Brian Howard takes on IW legend and professional manager Gary Rowett, as Newport's record appearance holder Darren Powell watches on

Below: Simon Butler and Gary Rowett face up to Shane Long

IW's Simon Butler and Gary Rowett face up to Shane Long (Image: D Reynolds)