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Pirates will need to overturn a six-point deficit on home shale if they are to win back the BSN Series from Redcar after a 48-42 defeat on the road at the Ecco Arena, that could have been much worse for the Dorset club.

The Cherries continued their good start to life in Premier League 2 with a 2-1 win over Stoke City.

Wimborne Town FC aims to raise £600,000 through its new 'let's pitch in' campaign to fund a FIFA-quality 3G pitch that will support youth football, local businesses, and the club's long-term future.

West Moors Youth Football Club invites children aged 7-9 to Saturday Fundamental Kickers sessions at Fryer Field, helping build skills, confidence and teamwork.

DPL Cup round two saw Cobham Sports entertain Bournemouth Electric at a pristine Merley Park on Saturday, winning 10-1.

Totton & Eling 2 Hamworthy United 5, Wessex League Division 1 (Saturday September 19, 2026)

THERE was a comprehensive win for Swans Reserves at Day's Park against Mudeford in Dorset League Division 1, with no fixture last weekend for the first team.

MARCO Rose did not see any ill effects from the Cherries’ quick turnaround between their Europa League victory over Real Sociedad on Thursday and their defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.

Danny Ford was delighted to keep Pirates’ momentum going in their victory at Edinburgh on Friday night to book their place in the Championship Grand Final.

The Cherries have applied to build new temporary changing rooms at their former first team training ground next to the Vitality Stadium, after their academy was awarded Category One status.

The Cherries were beaten by Liverpool to enter the international break, as Alexander Isak scored the only goal in a scrappy game at the Vitality Stadium.

Daniel Jebbison agrees with boss Marco Rose that there needs to be a mindset shift for the Cherries to see them turn good performances into victories.

Marco Rose wishes that Evanilson rewards himself with more goals because he brings so much to the Cherries team.

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PIRATES are hungry to get the job done and win their first silverware of the season this week, as they face Redcar in the BSN Series final.

A pair of Cherries games in November have been moved due to their involvement in the Europa League.