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Dorchester Town v Yate Town
Southern League Premier Division South
20th September 2025 - Kick-off 3.00pm
Yate Town travel to Dorchester Town on Saturday, having had a 10-day break following their first win of the season when Tiverton Town were beaten 2-1 at the South West Interiors Stadium of 9th September.
Yate Town manager, Darren Mullings, will be hoping that given the extended break, with no game last weekend, that he will be able to select from a nearly fully fit squad, with just Dave Sims- Burgess on the injured list.
Form Guide
Last season The Magpies finished in 5th position in the Southern League Premier Division South but currently sit in 22nd position in the table, having drawn 3 of their 7 league games and lost 4, with a goal difference of minus 7, savings scored 8 goals and conceded 15.
Their last League game, at Plymouth Parkway, ended in a 3-3 draw, but Dorchester, having been 3-0 up after 55 minutes through two goals from Wayne Robinson and another from William Spetch, conceded three times in the last 20 minutes to deny them their first league win of the season.
Previous away results include a goalless draw, at Uxbridge on the first day of the season, but they suffered away loses at Gloucester City (0-2) and at Berkhamsted (0-1)
At home the Magpies have drawn one and lost two – a 1-3 loss to Tiverton, a 3-3 draw against Walton & Hersham, 1-3 reversal against Farnham Town.
In the FA Cup Dorchester Town won 1-0 at Slimbridge in the First Qualifying Round and last Saturday went to Brixham Town where they won 3-1.
Previous meetings
The clubs have played each other many times in the past but they last played each other in season 2022/23, in the Southern League Premier Division South, when the teams drew 0-0 at the South West Interiors Stadium in August 2022 but the first match of 2023 saw the Magpies win 2-0 at the Avenue Stadium.
Getting there
The Avenue Stadium (DT1 2RY) is conveniently located at the southernmost point of the town, adjacent to the A35. If you are approaching Dorchester from Yeovil (A37) or Wimborne (A35), follow the by-pass around the town centre, following signs to Weymouth. At the Stadium Roundabout, take the Weymouth Avenue Road towards Dorchester, turning right at the two following roundabout.
The club operate a £2 charge for the car park on a first come, first served basis.
Limited disabled car parking is available alongside the main stand. We are unable to take bookings in advance.
Other information
Admission prices: Adults: £12 in advance online / £14 on the turnstiles. Concessions*: £10 in advance online / £12 on the turnstiles. Students**: £9 in advance online / £11 on the turnstiles. Aged 12 to 16: £4 in advance online / £6 on the turnstiles. Under 12s: £1 in advance online / £3 on the turnstiles.
Match day programmes: Please note that Dorchester Town Football Club does not produce a printed match day programme. Instead, you can access a free of charge, online copy on the day of the game from dorchestertownfc.co.uk/club/programmes.
Food and Drink: No outside food is allowed into the stadium. We have two snack bars within the stadium, serving hot and cold food. Outside drinks are allowed, however please be aware the bottle tops will be removed.
Next up
It’s on the road again on Tuesday evening when the Bluebells go to Basingstoke Town (kick-off 7.45pm) before they have a re-arranged home game against Plymouth Parkway on Saturday 27th September (3pm).