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.
Recent Updates
22nd February 2025
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Cobham Sports returned from the Camp & Satherley Stadium with all 3 points after a 7-1 win against hosts Portland United Reserves with goals from Josh Buck [x2] Marco Fowler [x2] Aldo Bertorelli, Charlie Harries & Dan Brown with Josh Camp scoring a penalty in injury time for the hosts. Bournemouth Sports also won on the road as they defeated Westland Sports 3-0 at Alvington with goals from Taylor Webb [x2] & Cameron Shaw. Bournemouth Electric beat Swanage T&H 3-2 at the Broadway, scoring for the hosts were Scott Joyce, Faustino Maher & Kayne Daysh from the penalty spot with the Swans goals courtesy of Sam Clarke & an OG. Balti Sports picked up a deserved and much needed win as they defeated hosts Holt United 2-1, scoring for Sports were Tom Butcher & Callum Stanton with Bulls consolation scored by Sam Bradford. Hamworthy United Reserves cam from 1 down to beat Bridport Reserves 2-1 at the County Ground, the Bees took the lead through Harry Burwood only for the Hammers Bailey Rowe & Lionel Demira to secure the points for the hosts. Finally there was a 6 goal thriller at Wimborne as hosts Wimborne Town Reserves drew 3-3 with Hamworthy Recreation Reserves, scoring for the hosts were Kimanie Edwards, Mikel Carrington & Fatem Makloufi whilst Bryce Banfield, Archie Whitfield & Alfie Phillips notched for Rec.
On 18 July 2020 the FA issued guidelines for the return of outdoor competitive grassroots football.
In summary
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From August outdoor competitive football can commence e.g for pre-season friendlies
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From September grassroots leagues can commence competitions
The DPL Management Committee will be meeting by the end of this coming week to discuss the situation with a proposed Club Secretaries meeting by the end of July.
Meanwhile, clubs are strongly advised the read the full statement by clicking on the below link:
Useful Links
To All Club Secretaries:
Having reviewed what was said at the recent AGM, please can I confirm that the club secretaries should register their players on the Whole Game System. At the same time the player registration form(s) should either be scanned across to me or a hard copy be posted to me so that I can complete the registration process.
Please excuse the confusion by comment at the AGM.
Hilary
DPL Registration Secretary
League Handbook 2019/2020
Event | Date | Venue |
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Start of season 2022 / 2023 | Saturday 13th August 2022 at 15:00 |