Upon entry to Division Four of the Hampshire League for the start of the 1971/72 campaign, the club became known as Winchester Castle and won promotion in their first season after finishing third.
[2] They then remained a steady Division Three side for a number of years, during which time they won the Hampshire Intermediate Cup in 1976/77 after defeating Southampton University in the final.
[7] They generally remained a steady mid-table side, but in the summer of 2023 a long career of county league football sadly came to an end when they disbanded after a loss of personnel.
The pitch is surrounded by a fixed barrier and also has home/away dugouts and a small covered enclosure, which as the venue is somewhat exposed to the elements, is much appreciated by spectators.
There is also a large grass bank which runs parallel with the length of the far side and as provides an excellent view of both the pitch and the surrounding countryside.