It was a busy weekend with League and County Cup matches for our DPL Teams .....

LEAGUE

Blandford United FC moved into 2nd place after a fully deserved 5-0 win at park road against Portland United FC Reserves with Elliott Manson hitting a hat trick and Jimmy Fry & Steve Smith also scoring for the Royals. Holt United FC welcomed Balti Sports FC to Petersham Lane with the Bulls winning 3-1, scoring for the hosts were Ben Lebow, George Ashby & Josh Buck with Jack Summers replying for Sports. Another side to win 3-1 were Bournemouth Sports FC who defeated Gillingham Town FC at Chapel Gate, scoring for the hosts were an OG, Rob Howard & Daniel Viner with Josh Grice replying from the penalty spot for the visitors. Swanage Town & Herston FC returned to winning ways with a deserved 3-0 win in the Purbeck against Verwood Town FC, scoring for the Swans were Stephen Pryor with a brace & Ogun Gundogdu. Sherborne Town FC Reserves continued their fine recent form with a 3-0 win at Hamworthy Recreation FC Reserves, scoring for the Zebras were Ash Guppy with a brace & Blake Watts. Finally to the County Ground where it was the proverbial game of 2 half's between Hamworthy United FC Reserves * Wimborne Town FC Reserves where it ended 2-2, Wimborne led 2-0 at the break through goals from Maksym Boichuk & Kester Wilson, only to be pegged back by the Hammers through Billy Phillips & James Cherrett.

DORSET SENIOR TROPHY

In the tie of the round, Dorchester Sports FC welcomed Cobham Sports FC to the Avenue with the visitors progressing through after a 4-1 win, scoring for Cobham were Callum Clarke [x2] Michael Trim & Harrison Wright, replying for the hosts was Brin Doyle. Joining Cobham in the next round are Bridport FC Reserves who travelled to Maiden Newton & Cattistock FC winning 2-0 with both goals from Harry Boulton. Dorset Senior League side Westover B-mth FC comfortably beat Poole Borough FC 3-1, scoring Borough's consolation was Christian Bond.

HAMPSHIRE SATURDAY TROPHY
Despite goals from Matt Charalambous & Jackson Kavita, Bournemouth Electric FC bowed out of the Competition 3-2 at Whitehill & Bourdon FC.

SOMERSET SENIOR CUP
Westland Sports FC lost on penalties 4-2 to Nailsea FC, this after leading 2-0 through a brace from Phil Ormrod only to be pegged back to 2-2 at FT.