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Comeback Kings! Dexter Sports Fight Back to Claim Dramatic Penalty Shootout Win

Dexter Sports Walking Football Club showed incredible resilience to overturn a two-goal deficit and secure a thrilling victory via a penalty shootout against Amesbury in the Third Round of the 50s WFA National Cup. DSWFC vs Amesbury: Match Report The match got off to a tough start for Dexter’s, with Amesbury taking an early lead…
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DSWFC: Part of the Dorset FA Football Club of the Year

Dexter Sports Football Club has been named the Dorset FA Club of the Year for 2026, a prestigious accolade that celebrates its exceptional contribution to grassroots football in Poole and Dorset. As proud members of the Dexter Sports family, we at Dexter Sports Walking Football Club (DSWFC) are thrilled to share in this incredible achievement.…
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Dexter’s Select Secure Silver at Dorchester Charity Tournament

A DSWFC select squad put on a superb display at the annual Dorchester Walking Football Charity Event, returning home with the runners-up trophy after an incredible run to the final. The annual seven-a-side tournament, brilliantly organized by Stan Newiss and Marie Canning, brought together 18 teams from as far afield as Barry, Marnhull, Swanage, and…
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Key Updates for Players: What Happened at the DWFL Referees Conference

The Dorset Walking Football League (DWFL) recently held its very first Referees Conference. Our officials play a massive role in keeping our games safe and fun. However, once their initial training ends, they haven’t had a formal way to meet, share ideas, or get extra support. This landmark meeting changed that. The goal was to…
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65s: Clean Sheet Record Carries Dexters to Cup Final at Littledown

The DSWFC 65s team traveled to Littledown for the season-closing tournament without manager Terry Benson, who was sunning himself in Majorca but closely following events via Tournify. The matchday squad welcomed back midfield general Andy Wilson following his recent foot operation. Andy’s presence had been sorely missed during the closing stages of the 65s league…
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65s: Benson hedges his bets by offering to quit!

The curtain has come down on the 65s Dorset Walking Football League season, and it was a day of mixed emotions at the County Ground as Dexter Sports secured a strong third-place finish. While the ultimate prize may have eluded them this time, the squad ended the campaign with their heads held high, proving they…
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60s: Goals, Grit, and Near Misses

The final curtain fell on the 2025/26 Dorset Walking Football League season recently. As dexter Sports Walking Football Club 60s squad headed into the final round of the 60s league, there was a sense of anticipation to finish on a high. However, while the sun was out, it proved to be a frustrating day at…
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50s: Storm Shine in Dorset Walking Football League Finale

The final curtain fell on the 50s Dorset Walking Football League season on 12 April 2026. It was a landmark evening for Dexter Sports Walking Football Club (DSWFC), hosting the season’s conclusion at the County Ground – further cementing the venue as a premier hub in Poole for walking football. DSWFC fielded two squads, Dexters…
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65s: It’s all to play for on the final day

For much of the 2025/26 season our 65s squad has been top of the table and dreaming about being Dorset Walking Football League Champions. The last two rounds of league fixtures have put us on the back foot though, and now we need results elsewhere to go our way as well as picking up points.…
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WFA: Player insurance update

Last week the Walking Football Association (WFA) addressed some confusion around personal accident insurance cover for players of registered clubs. We covered the WFA’s Player Accident & Injury Insurance a few months back. Judging by the number of questions we received back then, the subject of player injury insurance is a tricky one to understand!…
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