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ISSUE - 27 1 Welcome ………… To the 27th edition of the Dispatch, this edition covers our League matches played on Saturday 29th March 2025. The League was very saddened to receive the news over the weekend that, Blandford United FC’s Long-standing Secretary and DPL League Management Committee member Frank Webber had sadly passed away. Our thoughts go to his Family, Friends and All at Blandford United FC at this very sad time. There will be a minute’s applause observed before the kick offs at AlL DPL matches this midweek & at next Saturdays games as we show our respect to Frank Webber, whose dedication not only to Blandford United FC but to Grassroots Football in Dorset was exemplary – He will be sadly missed. CONGRATULATIONS to BOURNEMOUTH SPORTS FC who by virtue of their 2-0 win at the weekend have deservedly secured the DORSET PREMIER FOOTBALL LEAGUE title for season 2024 / 2025. Well, done to All connected at Bournemouth Sports FC especially to Manager Danny Blakeley and his players. The Trophy presentation will take after their match at Chapel Gate on Saturday 19th April 2025. Our League Cup Final will take place on, DATE SATURDAY 3rd MAY 2025 VENUE WIMBORNE TOWN FC ADMISSION £5.00 & £3.00 Concessions KO 2:00pm – ET &Pens if Required TEAMS DORCHESTER SPORTS FC v HAMWORTHY RECREATION FC Reserves Should be a great Final ….. Kind regards. Giles Kilshawe-Fall

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ISSUE - 27 2 LEAGUE MATCH REPORTS – SATURDAY 29th MARCH 2025 HAMWORTHY UNITED FC RESERVES (0) 0 BOURNEMOUTH SPORTS FC (1) 2 Bournemouth Sports clinched the Dorset Premier League title for the first time in their history securing a 2-0 win at Hamworthy United Reserves and with 1 game left to play in the season. The majority of the first half was a tense affair and somewhat scrappy game as the visitors struggled to gain any momentum or fluency to their game. However, they went ahead in the 33rd minute when winger TAYLOR WEBB followed up to head home from close range after a corner which saw Cameron Shaw's header come off the underside of the crossbar for Webb to pounce. Moments later a fierce shot from Taylor Edwards went just over the crossbar whilst at the other end pacey winger Rhudy Ntoumda saw his fierce shot going across the face of the Bournemouth goal and just wide of the target. HT 0-1 SAM DARLOW scored his 27th goal of the season with a clever back heel from close range in the 52nd minute whilst the hosts almost pulled one back ten minutes later

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ISSUE - 27 3 when a player headed just wide of the target from a set play. Sports player coach Joe White went close in the 74th minute when played in but was denied by Hammers keeper Josh Wallis. Sam Darlow almost added his second of the afternoon late on in the game, but again Wallis kept out his effort with a fine save. So, Bournemouth Sports are now on 71 points and with one league game still remaining. A recent run of seven successive wins has seen the men from Chapel Gate finish the season in pole position and create a bit of club history in the process. League Champions does have a nice ring about it. Photo courtesy of Bournemouth Sports FC POOLE BOROUGH FC (0) 0 COBHAM SPORTS FC (2) 5 With Bournemouth Sports claiming the Dorset Premier League title after their 2-0 win at Hamworthy Utd Res, Cobham Sports were striving for three wins from their last three games to clinch a runner up spot in the Dorset Premier Football League. Cobham looked sharp from the off and a through ball in the second minute by Mike Trim found CHARLIE HARRIES who finished well from six yards to get the ball rolling for the visitors. Josh Toop was unlucky to see a goal ruled out in the 9th minute for offside after he got on the end of a superb Josh Buck cross but just four minutes later CHARLIE

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ISSUE - 27 4 HARRIES got his second of the day after being fed by Toop, his shot on the turn was outstanding. It was all Cobham, and chances went begging and the closest they came to adding to their tally was when Toop had his shot saved in the 39th minute as the sides went to the break with Cobham comfortably two up. HT 0-2 There was an immediate breakthrough in the second half with ALEX BORGES scoring Cobham’s third after good work from Joe Wood. The big man was causing Borough so many problems and he was involved again in the 50th minute after a cross from Harries found Wood, his goal bound header parried into the path of JORDAN TOOP who stabbed home the rebound for Cobham’s fourth of the afternoon. It was five in the 53rd minute, JOE WOOD getting a well-earned goal after good work from Harries. Kingsley Eze-Sunday had a shot parried in the 62nd minute and Harries hit the rebound wide and Harries was close again just two minutes later but was just too high after Dan Brown had opened up an opportunity for him. CHARLIE HARRIES was just too high again in the 75th minute but he did claim his deserved hat trick in the 79th minute when he was first to react after an Eze-Sunday shot was parried into his path to complete the scoring and see Cobham home by 6-0. It was one way traffic for the entire ninety minutes with many good performances all over the park, Jacob Deakin gained his twelfth DPL clean sheet of the season with much of the credit going to the Cobham back line as Deakin didn’t have a shot to save all game, Charlie Harries made a nuisance of himself all afternoon with his tireless movement, Alex Borges and Josh Buck teamed up well going forward and under 18’s Dan Lindenberg and Ewan McKay were introduced at half time and both acquitted themselves very well in a really strong Cobham performance. Photos courtesy of Matt & Cameron Gale – [Behind The Fence Photography]

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ISSUE - 27 5 WIMBORNE TOWN FC RESERVES (3) 5 SWANAGE TOWN & HERSTON FC (3) 3 Wimborne Reserves gained revenge for their 5-3 Dorset Premier League defeat at Day’s Park on the first day of the season with their own 5-3 win on the 3G at the Wyatt Homes Stadium in the Dorset Premier Football League. Swanage produced a flying start, scoring 2 goals in the first 2 minutes through CODY MOORE and a stunning strike from teenager JOSH TITLEY. However, the hosts reduced the arrears on 5 minutes when KIMANIE EDWARDS capitalised on a defensive error. The young Magpies were level on 20 minutes with a well worked move finished by CALLUM CLARKE. Titley supplied a great pass, but home keeper Thorne denied Reavenall-Nuete when well-placed and again the home keeper saved well from Ocean Smith. Swans keeper Hibbs was called into action with two smart saves to deny the home forwards, however he was left helpless when CALLUM CLARKE completed his brace to put the home side ahead for the first time. Swans were level a minute before half time when OCEAN SMITH finished from close range following a long throw from Pryor which was flicked on by Reavenall-Nuete. HT 3-3 The home side took the lead on 55 minutes when they broke away and caught the visitors up field and KESTER WILSON finished off the slick move. Swanage had a great chance to salvage a point following a penalty being awarded for a trip on Prior, however Ocean Smith saw his penalty well saved by Thorne. Then, with a minute remaining the Magpies secured the points and revenge with a breakaway goal scored by GEORGE CHARLTON. This was Swanage’s last league game of the season in what was a

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ISSUE - 27 6 disappointing result meaning the Swans best finishing position this season could now be 6th. Photo courtesy of Gerald Dimarco [ST&H FC] SHERBORNE TOWN FC RESERVES (1) 2 PORTLAND UNITED FC RESERVES (0) 0 Sherborne were playing their last game of the league season and Portland only one place above them ensured the game was a competitive contest in the Dorset Premier Football League. The game started in glorious sunshine but with strong gusts of wind. It was a scrappy affair for the first ten minutes whilst both sides settled into the conditions. Sherborne were having spells of playing some entertaining football, whilst Portland were also doing the same, however, neither side really threatened each other’s goal. In the 34th minute a pattern of play down the right hand side for Sherborne resulted in the ball being delivered into the Portland box where the goalkeeper spilled the ball Onto ELLIOT Mann’s head who nestled it home. 1-0 to the hosts. Shortly after the half time whistle went. HT 1-0 Both side came out for the second half and with only one minute on the clock, Jamie Russo was brought down by the onrushing goalkeeper and a penalty was awarded. ASH GUPPY stepped up and slotted home to make it 2-0 to Sherborne. Portland came back firing and had a good spell of play where they carved a few chances. One of these included a header from the skipper which hit the woodwork. The game finished 2-0 to the hosts. Sherborne couldn't have asked for a better way to finish the season. After more than doubling last year’s points tally and an unbeaten run to finish they can't wait to get going again next year. It was also a fitting finish for 40 year old Nick Jacobs who has given 20 years’ service to the club. He led the side out in a league fixture for the last time. We thank Nick for everything he has given us over the years - a true Sherborne Town legend! Both sides will be back in action on Wednesday night when they face each other in the Supplementary Cup and it promises to be another entertaining affair!

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ISSUE - 27 7 BRIDPORT FC RESERVES (1) 2 HAMWORTHY RECREATION FC RESERVES (0) 0 Bridport Reserves deservedly won this DPL fixture gaining an important 3 points in their fight for survival at the bottom of the table. The Bees started confidently with James Cox causing problems. It was he who hit a 25 yard free kick over the bar early on. 10 minutes in and a Kieran Daniels cross narrowly missed attackers and the far post. Archie Kershaw continued his fine season in goal for the Bees when he pulled off a save to his left following a deflected shot. Callum Arnold swivelled on the edge of the area, but his well struck volley was straight at the visiting keeper. Bridport finally broke the deadlock after 25 minutes - a long throw from Kieran Daniels was headed home by GEORGE WYRILL. Jake Childs then shot wide from 18 yards following good play from Paul Hill. Bridport were unable to find a second goal before half time - Fred Parsons and Kieran Daniels both being denied by the Rec keeper. HT 1-0 Although Hamworthy saw more of the ball in the second half the back 3 of Ash Smith, Josh Baker and George Wyrill prevented any real action for Kershaw and it was the Bees who were dangerous on the break. Fred Parsons was again denied by the visitor’s keeper before George Wyrill thundered a volley against the bar. Callum Arnold headed wide before being replaced by NOAH HOUSE, who had an impact from the bench and sealed the win in the 89th minute. He let the ball roll across his body before turning from 20 yards and striking into the corner of the net.

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ISSUE - 27 8 COUNTY CORNER Who play open aged Football (Adult) – “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SEASON 2024 – 2025 • All clubs with open age teams will be required to have a named Club Welfare Officer at the point of affiliation from 2023 – 2024 season onwards. • All open age teams with 16/17-year-old players must ensure that the team coaches must have an in-date FA DBS in place. • It is the responsibility of clubs to ensure that they are aware of any 16/17-year-olds playing, and to adhere to the FA DBS requirements.

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ISSUE - 27 11 Postponement Count = 22 24th Aug 2024 Poole Borough FC v Holt United FC Waterlogged Pitch 23rd Oct 2024 Swanage T&H FC v Holt United FC Waterlogged Pitch 23rd Nov 2024 Blandford Utd FC V Poole Borough FC Severe Weather Protocol “ “ Bournemouth Sports FC V Balti Sports FC “ “ “ “ Cobham Sports FC V Westland Sports FC “ “ “ “ Hamworthy Rec FC Res V Swanage T&H FC “ “ “ “ Holt United FC V Dorchester Sports FC “ “ “ “ Portland Utd FC Res V Hamworthy Utd FC Res “ “ “ “ Sherborne Town FC Res V Bournemouth Electric FC “ “ “ “ Wimborne Town FC Res V Bridport FC Res “ “ 7th Dec 2024 Balti Sports FC V Dorchester Sports FC Severe Weather Protocol “ “ Hamworthy Utd FC Res V Hamworthy Rec FC Res “ “ “ “ Holt United FC V Swanage T&H FC “ “ “ “ Poole Borough FC V Cobham Sports FC “ “ “ “ Sherborne Town FC Res V Portland Utd FC Res “ “ “ “ Westland Sports FC V Bridport FC Res “ “ 11th Jan 2025 Sherborne Town FC Res V Bournemouth Electric FC Frozen Pitch 25th Jan 2025 Blandford Utd FC V Bournemouth Electric FC Waterlogged Pitch “ “ Swanage T&H FC V Balti Sports FC “ “ 1st Feb 2025 Hamworthy Rec FC Res V Westland Sports FC Waterlogged Pitch 15th Feb 2025 Bridport FC Res V Hamworthy Rec FC Res Waterlogged Pitch Cobham Sports FC V Holt United FC “ “ 22nd Feb 2025 Sherborne Town FC Res V Poole Borough FC Waterlogged Pitch

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ISSUE - 27 12 LEAGUE CUP 2024 – 2025 1st Round 11 Sep Dorchester Sports FC 5 - 1 Balti Sports FC 11 Sep Hamworthy Rec FC Res 3 - 1 Bournemouth Electric FC 11 Sep Wimborne Town FC Res 1 - 0 Cobham Sports FC 14 Sep Holt Utd FC 4 - 1 Bridport FC Res 14 Sep Poole Borough FC 2 – 3 AET Hamworthy Utd FC Res 2 – 2 @ FT 14 Sep Portland Utd FC Res 5 – 4 on Pens Bournemouth Sports FC 3 – 3 @ FT 4 – 4 AET 14 Sep Swanage T&H FC 4 - 1 Sherborne Town FC Res 14 Sep Westland Sports FC 1 - 2 Blandford United FC Quarter Finals 5 Nov Hamworthy Utd FC Res 3 - 4 Swanage T&H FC 6 Nov Portland Utd FC Res 2 - 0 Blandford United FC 13 Nov Dorchester Sports FC 4 – 2 AET Wimborne Town FC Res 2 – 2 @ FT 20 Nov Hamworthy Rec FC Res 2 - 1 Holt Utd FC Semi Finals 15 Mar Hamworthy Rec FC Res 3 - 0 Portland Utd FC Res Swanage T&H FC 0 - 1 Dorchester Sports FC Final Dorchester Sports FC V Hamworthy Rec FC Res 3rd of May – WIMBORNETOWN FC – Ko 2.00pm – ET & Pens if Required

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ISSUE - 27 13 COUNTY CUPS 2024 – 2025 D.C.F.A - SENIOR TROPHY - Round 1 Sponsored by Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance 5th October 14:00 Puddletown FC 2 v 1 Westland Sports FC Res 19th October 14:00 Portland United FC Reserves 3 v 1 Bournemouth Sports FC Res Round 2 19th October 14:00 Wimborne Town FC Reserves 2 v 4 Holt United FC 2nd November 14:00 Cranborne FC 2 V 0 Sherborne Town FC Res Lyme Regis FC 0 V 3 Hamworthy Recreation FC Res Maiden Newton & Cattistock FC 2 V 1 Dorchester Sports FC Balti Sports FC 1 V 3 Bridport FC Reserves Allendale FC 0 V 9 Puddletown FC Poole Borough FC 0 V 4 Cobham Sports FC Portland United FC Reserves 1 V 7 Blandford United FC Quarter Finals 7th December 13:30 Cranborne FC 1 V 8 Blandford United FC Puddletown FC 0 V 1 Maiden Newton & Cattistock FC 14th December 13:30 Hamworthy Recreation FC Res 3 V 1 Holt United FC 21st December 13:30 Bridport FC Reserves 0 V 2 Cobham Sports FC Semi - Finals 1st March 14:30 Maiden Newton & Cattistock FC 0 V 2 Blandford United FC Cobham Sports FC 3 V 0 Hamworthy Recreation FC Res Final 20th May 19:30 Blandford United FC V Cobham Sports FC @ The County Ground – Hamworthy United FC

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ISSUE - 27 14 H.F.A SATURDAY TROPHY 1st Round 5th October 2024 14:00 Bournemouth Electric FC 8 v 1 Liss Athletic FC Reserves 2nd Round 2nd November 2024 14:00 Bournemouth Electric FC 4 v 1 AFC Stoneham FC Reserves Bournemouth Sports FC HW v Clanfield FC Reserves 3rd Round 7th December 2024 14:00 Bournemouth Electric FC 0 v 2 Whitecroft & Barton FC Bournemouth Sports FC HW v Paulsgrove FC 4th Round 11th January 2025 14:00 Whitecroft & Barton FC 1 v 0 Bournemouth Sports FC S.F.A SATURDAY TROPHY 2nd Round 5th October 2024 14:00 Ashcott FC 0 v 0 Westland Sports FC Won 4-1 on Penalties D.C.F.A - SENIOR CUP - Round 1 12th November 2024 19:45 Hamworthy Recreation FC 4 v 1 Swanage Town & Herston FC

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ISSUE - 27 15 The DPL runs a Competition throughout each season to do with Respect and is based around the Points the Match Referee awards each Club in the following areas on a Match Day. • Behaviour of Managers • Behaviour of Players • Behaviour of the Captain Each area is marked out of 10 with 2 points deducted for each Sin Bin received & 3 points deducted for each S6 Red card received - (Foul & Abusive Language) Each block is measured over 5 games with the Club receiving the most marks getting £100.00 from the League – from games 6 – 10 onwards there is also a further award of £50.00 for the side with the most improved performance against the previous block of 5 games. GAMES 21 – 25 is now Complete as follows. CONGRATULATIONS to PORTLAND UNITED FC Reserves Who finished Top with 134 Points out of a possible 150 points and will receive £100.00 CONGRATULATIONS again to PORTLAND UNITED FC Reserves Who were also the most improved Team from Games 16 -20 and will receive an additional £50.00

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