The first few league fixtures have been announced and Poole Town's first three league matches will all be at home. Opening day sees Poole take on Bemerton Heath Harlequins (11th August), followed by newly promoted Alresford Town on 14th August and then Graham Kemp's Christchurch on 21st August.

Cup News

Saturday 18th August will see Poole in FA Cup action as they start in the extra preliminary round. Draw still to be made.

As Poole finished fourth in the league last season they are exempt from the first two qualifying rounds of the FA Vase. The Dolphins will therefore start their campaign on Saturday 6th October in the first round proper. Draw still to be made.

The first round of the Wessex League Cup has been made and Poole Town will travel to Verwood Town in the first round. The tie will take place in September - date to be decided.

Ex Wimborne Town striker Stuart Cannie has put pen to paper and signed for Poole Town for the coming season.

Fixture News

The friendly against Dorchester Town on Tuesday 17th July has had to be cancelled at the request of Dorchester. It is hoped another fixture will be slotted in instead.

There will be an open meeting at the ground on Saturday 30th June at 10.30am.
Everyone involved in any activities on matchdays are invited to come along to discuss the new season and anyone who is not currently involved, who is interested are also welcome.

It has been confirmed that the number of clubs in the Wessex Premier League for the 07/08 season will rise from 20 to 23.

With Gosport Borough being promoted, they have effectively been replaced by New Milton Town (formerly Lymington & New Milton) who have resigned from the Southern League.
Coming up from the league below are Alresford Town, Hayling United and Romsey Town.

Wednesday 11th July - Home - Eastleigh - 7.30pm
Saturday 14th July - Away - Holt Utd - 3.00pm
Tuesday 17th July - Home - Dorchester Town - 7.30pm
Wednesday 25th July - Home - Salisbury City - 7.30pm
Saturday 28th July - Home - Poole XI V Croydon Reserves - 12.30pm
Saturday 28th July - Home - Croydon - 3.00pm
Tuesday 31st July - Home - Poole XI V Hamworthy Utd Res - 7.30pm
Saturday 4th August - Home - Gosport Borough - 3.00pm

Pre season training starts on Tuesday 3rd July

Poole have signed Steve Smith - a 19 year old centre forward on Blandford United's books. He will still be eligible to play for both clubs.

Carl Chivers has left Poole Town to join local rivals Hamworthy United. Carl is after regular first team football for next season and although the Club did not want to lose him, he goes with the Club's blessing.

It is rumoured that defender Steve Gilbert has also crossed the bridge to join Hamworthy United.