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
19th April 2023
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3 more games played tonight with a huge game at the top of the table as League leaders Sturminster Newton played 3rd placed Bournemouth Sports under the lights at Barnetts field and the hosts took all 3 points after 1st half goals from Ash Clarke & George Coleman secured a 2-0 win and 3 more important points. Sherborne Town Res welcomed Blandford United to Raleigh Grove and after the lead changed hands 3 times during the game, the Royals won a 7 goal thriller 4-3, scoring for the visitors were Reuben Stanley, Archie Macarthy and a brace, including the winner, from Pat Jenkins, scoring for the Zebras were, Aaron Binding & 2 penalties from Jamie Jarman. Wimborne Town Reserves and Merley CS played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the New Cuthbury with the hosts goals courtesy of Heath Thornton and a Brad Waters penalty, scoring for Merley were Ben Luther & a penalty converted by Matt Groves who had led twice in the game.
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 |