Sturminster Newton United FC

Last updated : 17/08/2023 15:02:30

Introduction

Sturminster Newton 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

Sturminster Newton United Football Club is a football club based in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England. They currently play in the Dorset Premier League, the top division of football in Dorset.

The club was founded in 1871 and has a long history. They were one of the first clubs from the West Country to participate in the FA Cup, reaching the second round on three occasions.

The club's home ground is Barnetts Field, which has a capacity of 1,000 spectators. Their current manager is Nick Squires.

History

The club was founded in 1871 as Panthers FC.
They changed their name to Sturminster St Marys in the 1890s.
They adopted their current name in 1945.
They were among the founding members of the Dorset Combination in 1957.
They have won the Dorset Premier League on three occasions, most recently in 2019.

Current Season

Sturminster Newton United are currently in their 15th season in the Dorset Premier League. They are currently in 10th place in the table.

Their next match is against Blandford United on Saturday, August 26th.

Sources

The Dorset Premier Football League is the top division of football in Dorset. It is a member of the Wessex Football League. The current champions are Poole Town.