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
12th & 13th August 2025
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13th AUGUST
Defending Champions Bournemouth Sports FC defeated Verwood Town FC at Chapel Gate, 5-1, scoring for the hosts were Cameron Shaw, Rob Howard, Taylor Webb, Kian Bright & Danny Hansford, Verwood's goal came courtesy of an OG. In the late kick off in North Dorset, hosts Sherborne Town FC Reserves welcomed Westland Sports FC to Raleigh Grove, with the Zebras picking up their 1st win of season after a deserved 2-0 victory with both goals scored by Alfie Calway.
12th AUGUST
In the early games, Cobham Sports FC put Blandford United FC to the sword as the hosts deservedly won 6-0 for the 2nd game running, a devastating 1st half performance saw Sports go in 4 up with goals from Ellis George, Asa Phillips, Sam Lench & Faustino Maher. 2 more were added in the 2nd half courtesy of a brace from Cameron Beard. The Blandford Road Derby went the way of the Hammers as Hamworthy United FC Reserves beat hosts Poole Borough FC 2-0 at Turlin Moor with goals in each half from James Cherrett & Charlie Harries. Holt United FC made it 2 wins from 2 as they beat Wimborne Town FC Reserves 1-0 at Petersham Lane courtesy of a George Lane goal, finally Bournemouth Electric FC & Hamworthy Recreation FC Reserves drew 0-0 at Broadway Lane. In the later games, Swanage T&H FC also made it 2 wins from 2 after beating Portland United FC Reserves 6-1 in the Purbeck, scoring for the Swans were Curtis Young, Cody Moore, Mark Ford, Daniel Reeks & a brace from Will Prlor, the Blues goal came courtesy of an OG. Bridport FC Reserves welcomed Balti Sports FC to St Mary's field and it finished honours even after a 1-1 draw, Harry Burwood put the hosts ahead only to be pegged back by a Matt Chambers equaliser, another game to finish 1-1 was at Woodwater Lane where Gillingham Town FC shared the points with Dorchester Sports fc, scoring 1st were the visitors courtesy of Kieran Coombes only for the Gills Harry Godden to equalise in the 2nd half.
On 18 July 2020 the FA issued guidelines for the return of outdoor competitive grassroots football.
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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 |