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
4th October 2025
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There were 10 games played involving DPL Clubs across 5 Competitions today .....
LEAGUE
Swanage T&H FC moved up into 4th place after a 2-0 win in West Dorset at Bridport FC Reserves with the Swans scoring through strikes from Will Pryor & Cody Moore. Balti Sports FC beat Verwood Town FC 5-1 at Potterne Park with goals from Troy Walbridge, Jack Summers, a brace from Matt Chambers & an OG with the hosts consolation scored by Stephen Lillis. Hamworthy Recreation FC Reserves beat Portland United FC Reserves 3-1 at Magna Road with goals from Curtis Lane [x] & Elliott Birtwistle with Harvey Davis scoring for the Blues. At the 11th time of asking, Gillingham Town FC picked up their 1st win of the season after defeating Wimborne Town FC Reserves 4-0 at Woodwater Lane, scoring for the hosts were Josh Josey from the penalty spot, Bobby Hilton [x2] & Archie O'Donnell, this now leaves only Poole Borough FC yet to win a game so far this season as they went down 2-1 at Turlin Moor against Sherborne Town FC Reserves, scoring for the visitors was Josh Haskett with a brace, with Dan Ephrem replying for Borough.
LEAGUE CUP
Cobham Sports FC progressed through to a quarterfinal home tie against Bournemouth Electric FC after their 3-1 win at Merley Park against Bournemouth Sports FC, scoring for the hosts were Callum Clarke & Joe Wood [x2] with Rob Howard scoring for the visitors.
DORSET SENIOR TROPHY
Holt United FC welcomed Blandford United FC to Petersham, with the Royals progressing through 3-2 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 at FT, scoring for the Bulls was George Lane with Marco Fowler equalising for Blandford. Despite a Jahrel Campbell strike for Hamworthy United FC Reserves, it was not enough to see them progress as Dorset Senior League side Cranborne FC beat them 2-1 to deservedly made it through to the next round.
HAMPSHIRE SATURDAY TROPHY
Bournemouth Electric FC comfortably progressed into the next round after winning 6-0 at Select Generation FC with goals from Olly Bird [x2] Jackson Kavita [x2] Ionel Lailot & Joe Flacchi.
SOMERSET SENIOR CUP
Despite going 1 down, Westland Sports FC won through 4-1 against Red Falcon FC with goals from Niall Woolard [x2] Phil Ormrod & Luca Martin.
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 |