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
20th April 2024
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It has finally happened, Blandford United saw their unbeaten streak ended in the League at the 27th time of asking as Balti Sports beat them 2-1 at the College this afternoon, scoring for the hosts was Stef Stavrinos with a brace, scoring for the Royals was Steve Smith. Sturminster Newton closed the gap after a narrow 1-0 win at Barnetts Field against Merley Cobham Sports with the all important goal being an OG. Wimborne Town Reserves were 3-1 winners at Turlin Moor against hosts Poole Borough, scoring for the visitors were Sonny Pike, Finlay Toghill & Addwell Chipangura, replying for the hosts was Connor Jevon. Sherborne Town Reserves picked up a decent point at home as they held Holt United 1-1, scoring for the Zebras was Jamie Jarman, replying for the Bulls was George Ashby, Meanwhile at St Mary's Bridport Reserves picked up a welcome win as they defeated Dorchester Sports 2-1 with goals from Josh Baker & Dan Baggs, replying for Sports was Owen Peart. Finally, Swanage Town & Herston welcomed Sturminster Marshall to the Purbeck and hit their visitors for ten in a 10-0 win, scoring for the Swans were Dan Reeks (x2) Ocean Smith (x2) Jack Hughes, Cody Moore, Charlie Dyke, Sam Willcocks, Charlie Brassington & an OG.
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 |