Dorchester Town’s FA Trophy campaign ended in Kent as two second-half goals saw Dover Athletic progress to the third round. The first half was evenly matched, with Dorchester holding their own but relying on several excellent saves from goalkeeper Gerard Benfield to keep the scores level at the break. Dover eventually broke through on the hour mark when Kenny Coker ...
Shaftesbury extended their impressive winning streak to five consecutive league victories with a hard-fought 1–0 triumph over Westbury United at Cockrams on Saturday. The only goal of the afternoon came in the 35th minute, courtesy of Leighton Thomas, who marked his return to action in perfect fashion. The hosts had been knocking on the door moments earlier, striking the crossbar ...
Weymouth suffered a frustrating 2–1 defeat at the Bob Lucas Stadium as Basingstoke Town came from behind to claim all three points—despite the Terras dominating much of the contest. Fast Start for the Terras The hosts made a perfect start when Callum Watts rounded goalkeeper Simon Grant in the third minute to score his second goal in as many games. ...
AFC Bournemouth’s plans for enabling works linked to the expansion of Vitality Stadium are expected to go before BCP Council’s east planning committee. Submitted in September, the application covers a new perimeter fence with turnstiles, extensions to the main stand, foundations for a new south stand, and a revamped broadcasting area. The public consultation period closed on November 10, drawing ...
14 November – Dorchester Town FC Dorchester Town manager Tom Killick says his side have shown clear improvement in recent weeks and insists the Magpies are “keen” to continue their momentum in the FA Trophy. The Magpies make the long journey east on Saturday to face Dover Athletic in the second round. Dorchester arrive in good form, unbeaten in their ...
A man has returned to the scene of a life-threatening medical emergency to thank the people who saved his life. Mike Taylor, 56, from Wareham, suffered a cardiac arrest on December 17 while taking part in a football match at Purbeck Sports Centre alongside his son and other players and parents from Bere Regis U13 FC. Andy Mott, manager of ...
11 December 2019 — Dorset Intermediate CupCategory: Football | Dorset League | Cup Competitions PORTLAND TOWN 3 – WOOL UNITED 2 Portland Town booked their place in the semi-finals of the Dorset Intermediate Cup with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over fellow Division One side Wool United. Despite a slow start, Portland took an early lead just nine minutes in. Greg ...