Introduction to the
Dorset Premier Football League
The league was formed in 1957 and was initially called the Dorset Football Combination League.
The 2019/2020 Season will be contested by 17 teams covering the entire county of Dorset and neighbouring Counties.
The objective of the League on its formation was to increase the standard of football in Dorset, an ideal that still holds true today as the League currently sits at Step 7 of the FA's National League System.
The DPL is proud to have been awarded it's FA Standard Charter League Status.
DPL League Management Committee Decision - 26 February
FA Update - 22nd February 2021
We welcome the UK Government’s update today regarding the Covid-19 roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions which means we can look forward to the safe return of grassroots football from 29 March for both adults and children.
With this new clarity around timings, we will continue to work with Government on plans for a safe return for grassroots football across England and will communicate updated guidance as soon as we can.
We can also confirm that the 2020-21 grassroots season has been extended until the end of June in order to provide additional flexibility and time for leagues to complete their fixtures this season if they wish to do so.
Please note: the extension does not apply to the National League System (NLS) Steps 3-6, Regional NLS Feeder Leagues and the Women’s Football Pyramid from Tier 3 and below, including County Leagues at Tier 7, as the process to determine the preferred route forward for these competitions is currently ongoing. We will provide a further update on this in due course.
Summary of decision - Click below for full letter
After discussion around a host of issues with extending the season until the end of June, given we are normally used to finishing on/by the 2nd Saturday in May, I have listed below some of the issues amongst others raised;
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Club availability in line with recent survey Results conducted over concluding season
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Availability of Pitches, Players, Match Officials, Club Volunteers etc.
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NLS Season curtailed at Steps 3-6
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Additional matches in lower Sat & Sun Leagues impacting on Availabilities
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Additional Costs incurred – given No Current Income Streams
The Decision taken UNANIMOUSLY by the LMC is to NOT EXTEND the Season after May 31st 2021 and it was further discussed and UNANIMOUSLY decided to therefore CURTAIL the 2020/21 League season with Immediate Effect, the rational for Curtailing the League season is as follows, given we will not be extending into June.
In the meantime, we are committed to offering Competitive Football in the form of a Supplementary Cup Competition throughout April & May, the format will be decided once the below questionnaire has been received back from ALL Clubs by 5pm on FRIDAY 5th March 2021 due to needing replies from each member Club, League Rule 5D(I) will be enforced.
This Competition is optional to you and there will be No penalties for not entering nor will membership of the DPL for season 2021/22 be compromised, and given the released Roadmap, I am confident that next season will see a Full Pre Season in July ready to kick off in August on time and see a Full League & Cup Program completed in Full. (fingers crossed)
Covid 19 Match day protocols will remain in place until instructed otherwise.
I must also remind you that player Qualification rules will still be in place - League Rule 18 I
Match Day Roundup
31
16th December 2023
News Item
LEAGUE
Abandonments don't happen that often, today we saw the 4th of the season so far, and the 3rd involving Dorchester Sports as their Match at Swanage T&H was curtailed following a player collision with a goal post that ended up snapped leaving the Match Official no option but to Abandon the match. Bournemouth Sports picked up a decent 2-1 win on the road at Alvington against Westland Sports, Jamie Trimble & Matt Gane with the visitors goals with Ollie Crisp scoring for the hosts who also had Oli Wake sent off. Poole Borough also won on the road 4-1 at Sherborne Town Res with Dan Mirto & Ty Denty scoring a brace a piece for the Hornets. Comeback of the day goes to Balti Sports who trailed at Hamworthy United Res 3-0 with 88 minutes on the clock only to score 3 quick fire goals to draw the Match 3-3. Scoring for the Hammers were Lennon Claydon & a brace from Neemo Nixon before Baltis Ethan Clark (x2) & Stef Stavrinos rescued a point for Sports. League leaders Wimborne Town Reserves maintained pole position and added to their goal difference column after their thumping 21-0 win against Sturminster Marshall. Scoring for the hosts were Albie Turner (5) Jack Hoey (4) George Griffith (3) Addwell Chipangura (3) Jamie Johnson (2) Luke Sheehy (2) Heath Thornton & Scott Arnold.
LEAGUE CUP
Holt United made it through to the next round after a 2-0 win at the Camp & Satherley Stadium against Portland Utd Res with goals in each half from Sonny Wilkinson & Scott Bungay. Joining them will be the holders Sturminster Newton who came from being 2-1 down at the breakb to eventually beat visitors Merley CS 4-2, scoring for the hosts were Jamie Danoris, Nick Thompson & a brace from George Coleman with Merley's goals courtesy of a Charlie Shears effort & a Scott Walters penalty
DORSET SENIOR TROPHY
Blandford United made it through to the Semi Final after a 2-0 win at Park Road against Bridport Reserves, scoring for the Blues were Jack Satterley & Mark Ford, who had seen an earlier penalty well saved by the Bees keeper.
Useful Links
Fixtures, Results and Tables
We now provide links to the Full Time Website - Click Below
League Handbook 2019/2020
DPL MATCH COMPLIANCE FORM
To be completed by both sides prior to a Match and sent by the Home side to Giles electronically, photo or email, BEFORE the game kicks off. Download from the below link.
Diary Dates
Event | Date | Venue |
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Start of season 2022 / 2023 | Saturday 13th August 2022 at 15:00 |