Bridport FC secures future after signing new lease

Bridport Football Club was established in October 1885 and in their early years played in a variety of leagues, including the Dorset League, South Dorset League, West Dorset League, and Perry Street League.

Today Bridport FC run three teams, the First Team play in the South West Peninsula League (East), the Reserve Team play in the Dorset Premier League and the Development Team Play in The Dorset Leagues Division One. In addition they also host all youth teams, Ladies and Walking Football.

After several years of negotiation Bridport FC finally has a secure future with the signing of a 99 year lease with the Town Council. This will enable the club to plan and invest with confidence, secure in the knowledge that it no longer risks having to find a new home.

To celebrate the signing of the lease members of the Town Council including Town Clerk, Will Austin and Town Surveyor, Daryl Chambers who both played a key role in the negotiations between Bridport FC and Dorstet Council, and several other councillors went along on Saturday to show their ongoing support for the club and watch the FA Vase second qualifying round match against Petersfield Town FC.

The sunny autumn afternoon was absolutely perfect for playing which Bridport won 2-0 and they will now go on to play in the first of six rounds which if they continue to be successful ends with the final played at Wembley.