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
11th May 2024
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"DOUBLE" Winners .....
Congratulations go to STURMINSTER NEWTON FC who this afternoon completed the 2nd leg of the "Double" after defeating Wimborne Town FC Reserves in the League Cup Final played at Portland United FC in glorious sunshine.
The Cherries took an early Lead when George Coleman converted a 7th minute Penalty only for Wimborne's Addwell Chipangura to equalise, also from the penalty spot, in the 13th minute, chances came and went for both sides but they went in level at the break. Into the 2nd half and Wimborne went more on the front foot but it was Sturminster substitute Elliott Bevis who scored the all important winner with just over 15 minutes to go.
This was tough on Wimborne who not only finished as runners up today but also as runners up in the League. However ALL the plaudits rightfully go to STURMINSTER NEWTON FC for their "Double" success and importantly for their Promotion into Step 6 for season 2024 / 2025
Meanwhile in the League, Sherborne Town Reserves finished their season on a high with a 4-1 win against local rivals Westland Sports with Jamies Jarman (x2) Alfie Calway & Olly Hebbard all scoring for the Zebras.
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 |