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.
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Dorchester Sports maintained top spot after a 9-1 demolition of Poole Borough at the Avenue Stadium, scoring for the hosts were Joel Hewitt [x4] Elliott Brown, Liam O'Shaughnessy, Dylan Ellis, Dan Sheehy & Kriss Radivojsa scoring the consolation for Poole was Lewi Harves. Blandford United also secured a big win at Park Road, 7-3 against Balti Sports, scoring for the Royals were Sam Lanahan [x3] Steve Smith, Archie Macarthy, Grant Cormack & Sam Watson with Matt Harvey, Archie Woolford & Ethan Clarke scoring for Sports. Portland United Reserves, courtesy of goals from Sanchez Baker & Troy Wallbridge saw them home 2-0 at the County Ground against hosts Hamworthy United Reserves. Bournemouth Electric beat Bridport Reserves 5-2 at the Broadway with goals from Jackson Kavita [x3] & Joe Flachi [x2] replying for the Bees were Stan Woodhouse & an OG. Finally there was a 7 goal thriller at Raleigh Grove as Cobham Sports beat their hosts Sherborne Town Reserves 4-3, scoring for the hosts were Alfie Calway from the penalty spot, Jaime Jarman & Elliott Mann, replying for Sports were Mike Trim, Seb Stout, Charlie Harries & Dan Brown, with Seb Stout seeing Red in the 1st half.
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:
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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 |