Havant & Waterlooville 1-4 Bognor Regis Town: Heavy Defeat for Hawks in Local Friendly

Bognor Regis Town cruised to a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Havant & Waterlooville in a pre-season friendly played on 25 July 2026. The result highlighted a significant gap in sharpness between the two non-league sides at this stage of their preparations.

Rocks Take Control Early

Bognor Regis, known as the Rocks, started with purpose and quickly established a two-goal lead within the opening 20 minutes. Their direct attacking play and physical pressing overwhelmed the Hawks' backline. Havant struggled to retain possession and were often caught in transition.

Hawks Show Fight but Fail to Curb the Damage

Havant managed to pull one goal back just before half-time, briefly raising hopes of a comeback. That optimism faded rapidly after the interval as Bognor Regis added two more goals—one a powerful long-range strike and another a tap-in following a corner. The Hawks’ defensive organisation was poor throughout, and the 4-1 defeat was a fair reflection of the contest.

Key Observations

• Bognor Regis Town: Clinical finishing and high energy levels bode well for their upcoming campaign. The team showed good movement and created numerous chances beyond the four goals.
• Havant & Waterlooville: A disappointing display, particularly defensively. The coaching staff will need to address structural issues before competitive fixtures begin.

For the Hawks, this friendly serves as a wake-up call. Bognor Regis, meanwhile, will be confident after such a dominant performance.