Blandford United FC

Last updated : 17/08/2023 15:13:31

Introduction

Blandford United FC are a Grassroots football team.

The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the DORSET PREMIER FOOTBALL LEAGUE Dorset Premier Football League.

Team Details

Blandford United Football Club is a football club based in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England. The club was founded in 1888 and currently plays in the Dorset Premier League, the highest level of non-league football in Dorset.

History

The club was founded in 1888 and played in the Dorset League until 1957.
In 1957, the club joined the newly formed Dorset Combination League and won the Division 1 championship in their first season.
The club left the Dorset Combination League in 1964 due to a lack of players and money, but rejoined in 1967.
Blandford United won the Dorset Combination League again in 1974–75 and 1982–83 seasons.
The club joined the Dorset Premier League in 1986 and have remained in the league ever since.

Ground

Blandford United FC play their home games at Blandford Recreation Ground. The ground has a capacity of 1,000 spectators.

Current squad

The current Blandford United FC squad can be found on the club's website: https://www.teamstats.net

DORSET PREMIER FOOTBALL LEAGUE

The Dorset Premier League is the highest level of non-league football in Dorset. The league consists of 18 clubs and is divided into two divisions, the Premier Division and Division 1.

The league champions are promoted to the Wessex League, while the bottom two clubs in the Premier Division are relegated to Division 1.

The Dorset Premier League was founded in 1986 and is currently sponsored by Wessex Civil Engineering.

The current Dorset Premier League champions are Wimborne Town.

The current Dorset Premier League bottom two clubs are Hamworthy United and Poole Town Reserves.

The Dorset Premier League season runs from August to May.

The Dorset Premier League is a competitive league with a number of good teams. The league is also known for its passionate and dedicated fans.

The Dorset Premier League is a great place to watch non-league football. The atmosphere at the games is always electric and the football is played at a high level.

If you are looking for a great day out, then I recommend watching a Dorset Premier League game. You won't be disappointed.

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