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
9th November 2024
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6 League games played today ........
Bournemouth Sports made it 14 League games unbeaten this season as they beat Bournemouth Electric 4-2 at Chapel Gate, scoring for the hosts were Josh Moody, James Bergin & Sam Darlow [x2] replying for Electric were William Cooper & Dillon King. Dorchester Sports remain top of the table after a 0-0 draw with visitors Swanage Town & Herston. Cobham Sports won their Derby with Hamworthy Recreation Reserves 2-0 at Magna Road with 1st half goals from Ellis George & Michael Trim. Wimborne Town Reserves taught hosts Balti Sports a lesson at the College as they won 5-1 on the road, scoring for the visitors were Luca Lane [x2] Abdellah Sahli [x2] & Callum Clarke with Charlie Mussledon replying for the hosts. Poole Borough picked up a much needed win as they beat Bridport Reserves 2-1 at Turlin Moor, scoring for the Hornets were Shane Barney & Kieron Mulvey from the Penalty Spot, replying for the Bees was Jake Mansley, finally at the County Ground, Hamworthy United Reserves hammered Westland Sports 6-0 with their goals courtesy of Dwayne Yeboah [x2] Jacob Crowther [x2] & Amir Ain Zerga [x2]
DORSET SENIOR TROPHY
After losing to the hosts mid week in the League Cup, Blandford United were looking for revenge at the Camp & Satherley against hosts Portland United Reserves and revenge they got as they ran out 7-1 winners with goals from Joe Kempster [x2] George Coleman [x2] Reuben Stanley [x2] & Mark Ford, replying for the hosts was ????
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 |