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
21st December 2024
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LEAGUE
Bournemouth Sports were finally to taste their 1st defeat of the season as Swanage Town & Herston beat them 2-1 at Chapel Gate, Ocean Smith put the visitors ahead only for James Bergin to equalise, the Swans winner came courtesy of Albie Turner. Blandford United beat Wimborne Town Reserves 6-1 at Park road despite going behind to a Luca Lane effort, the Royals hit back with goals from Elliot Manson [x2] Mark Ford [x2] George Coleman & Cam Mcmonagle. Another big win at home came for Holt United who beat Poole Borough 7-1 at Petersham Lane, scoring for the Bulls were Jamie Power [x3] Sam Bennett, Jack Satterley, George Ashby & Jamie Lambert. Bournemouth Electric beat Hamworthy United Reserves 3-1 at the Broadway with Edrin Asante, Sam Lench & Matt Charlambous all scoring for the hosts with Ollie White getting the Hammers consolation. Meanwhile Sherborne Town Reserves, courtesy of a Blake Watts goal beat Westland Sports 1-0 at Alvington, finally Portland United Reserves & Hamworthy Recreation Reserves played out a 0-0 draw at the Camp & Satherley Stadium.
DORSET SENIOR TROPHY
Cobham Sports progressed through to the Semi Finals after a 2-0 win at St Marys against Bridport Reserves with their goals, both scored in the 1st half, from Marco Fowler & Tadgh Case.
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 |