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Hallen 0-3 AFC Stoneham: Purps take giant step towards the arch

AFC Stoneham find themselves within touching distance of Wembley after a ruthless first-half performance took this clash away from hosts Hallen.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
29 March 2026

By Alex Raeburn

TERRIFIC: Tyrell Sampson opens the scoring for Stoneham
PICTURE: Gary House

AFC Stoneham find themselves within touching distance of Wembley after a ruthless first-half performance took this clash away from hosts Hallen.
The Purps stormed into a commanding lead thanks to an early strike from Tyrell Sampson and headers from Oliver Jenkins and Tom An-netts before a disciplined second half saw the Wessex League leaders maintain a healthy cushion heading into Saturday’s second leg.
“I’m really pleased with that first leg result,” said AFC Stoneham manager James Phillips.
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