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 April 2025
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And that was Season 2024 / 2025 completed .....
The final 3 League games were completed, Champions Bournemouth Sports signed off with a win at Petersham Lane against hosts Holt United with Sam Darlow scoring both in a 2-0 victory. Blandford United won 3-1 at Bridport Reserves with Louis Whetton, Mark Ford & Callum Goddard all scoring for the Royals with Noah House scoring the Bees consolation, finally to complete the hat trick of away wins, Wimborne Town Reserves beat their hosts Portland United Reserves 5-1 at the Camp & Satherley with Kester Wilson, Callum Clarke, Hector Rayner and a brace from George Charlton all scoring for the visitors with the Blues consolation courtesy of Matt Chambers.
The current League Table is subject to possible change due to 2x Disciplinary Cases outstanding that will be heard at the LMC meeting at the end of April.
The presentation of the League Championship Trophy & Medals will be held at Chapel Gate on Saturday 19th April after Bournemouth Sports game with Bournemouth Electric in the Supplementary Cup Competition.
SUPPLEMENTARY CUP
Group A
Cobham Sports got their campaign underway with an 8-0 demolition of Balti Sports at home with goals from Dan Brown [x2] Patrick Spiteri, Charlie Harries, Amechie Eze-Sunday, Joe Wood, John Lever & Jimmy Fry.
Group B
Another side to get their campaign off to a winning start were Bournemouth Electric who courtesy of goals from Scott Joyce & Jackson Kavita beat Swanage Town & Herston 2-0 at home.
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 |