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
2nd March 2024
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Only 4 games were possible today as the relentless wet weather claimed the other scheduled fixtures.
DORSET SENIOR TROPHY - Semi Final
Blandford United's relentless pursuit of the Triple remains on course as they beat defending DST holders Wimborne Town Reserves 1-0 at the New Cuthbury. The all important winner for the Royals came courtesy of Joe Kempster in the 1st half. Who they play in the Final is still to be decided as Sturminster Newton v Holt United was Postponed due to a Waterlogged Pitch.
LEAGUE
Dorchester Sports beat Swanage Town & Herston 3-0 at the Avenue Stadium with their goals coming from Owen Peart (x2) & Alex Godfrey. Sherborne Town Reserves picked up their 2nd win of the season as they beat hosts Sturminster Marshall 6-1 at Churchill Close. Scoring for the Zebras were Declan Cornish (x3) Aaron Phillips, Pat Jenkins & Harry Boulton, with Sam Orton scoring for the hosts. Meanwhile, at the County Ground Hamworthy United Reserves lost 2-0 to Bournemouth Sports whose goals came courtesy of a James Bergin free kick & Jack Voisey.
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 |