Playing in the Portsmouth side that day under the name of A C Smith was a struggling local doctor who went on to become the creator of Sherlock Holmes as Arthur Conan Doyle.

Hayling lost just five games in their debut season at this level, scoring a club record 116 goals in the process, and were crowned champions of the division.

A six-season stint in the Wessex Premier League followed, where Hayling achieved their highest-ever finish in the 2008 season and also took part in the early rounds of the FA Cup.

Having successfully navigated a tough first-qualifying round replay against Verwood Town, Hayling then beat local rivals AFC Portchester in the following stage to set up a first-round proper clash away to Cadbury Heath.

Hayling's most famous 'son' is former Chelsea player Bobby Tambling, recently overtaken by Frank Lampard as the Blues' all-time record goalscorer.