Today saw the start of the New Dorset Premier Football League season ......

Defending Champions Holt United got their defence of the title off to a perfect start as they beat Shaftesbury Reserves 9-2 at Petersham Lane, scoring for the "Bulls" were Kyle Clement (4), Scott Bungay (3), Sam Herrington & Ali Garard, replying for the "Rockies" were James Coat & Steve Lillis. Another side to hit 9 were Dorchester Sports who beat Sturminster Marshall 9-0 away, scoring for Sports were Alex Godfrey (3), Dan Sheehy (2), Owen Peart (2), Josh Camp & Carl Edwards. Sturminster Newton welcomed Blandford United to Barnetts field with the away side Royally claiming local bragging rights after an impressive 4-1 victory, scoring for the "Royals" were Elliot Manson (3) & Archie Macarthy with George Coleman scoring for the hosts. Bridport Reserves picked up an impressive opening day win as they beat Bournemouth Sports 2-0 at St Marys field, scoring for the "Bees" were Josh Baker & Adam Steel. Hamworthy United Reserves came from 1 down at half time to eventually win 2-1 against Westland Sports at the County Ground, Lewis Morgan put the visitors ahead before goals from Nemo Nixon & Marco Fowler secured the points for the "Hammers". Wimborne Town Reserves also got their season off to a flying start as they beat Balti Sports 5-0 at the New Cuthbury with Addwell Chipangura hitting 4 & Finlay Toghill also scoring, to make matters worse for Sports they had Jay Hawker dismissed in the 1st half. Swanage T&H beat Portland United Reserves 3-0 at Days Park with the "Swans" scorers being Ocean Smith, Jack Hughes & Jake Streams, finally, Merley CS made the long trip to Raleigh Grove to face hosts Sherborne Town Reserves with the visitors winning 1-0 courtesy of a Owen Reynolds goal.