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Team Dorset win national relay silver

THE bank holiday weekend is here and there is plenty of local football to keep you busy in the next few days.

Pirates promoter Danny Ford was delighted to finish top of the Championship after a dominant victory over Plymouth Gladiators at Wimborne Road on Wednesday evening.

The Carabao Cup gives the Cherries a good chance to win a trophy but they must ‘take care’ as they look to progress through the competition following their draw against Lincoln City for the third round.

The Cherries host Everton this weekend in the Premier League, and Adrien Truffert is not underestimating the significance of the clash.

The Cherries will discover their opponents for the Europa League this season today, and the Daily Echo will be travelling across the continent to bring fans coverage of a historic campaign for the club.

With the Europa League draw taking place today, here are five teams that AFC Bournemouth fans should look out for as potential away trips of interest.

Marco Rose is not too worried about who the Cherries draw in today’s Europa League draw – but he hopes that the fans get the away days they want most.

Zach Cook has “found another level” this season as the Pirates skipper looks in formidable form heading into the playoffs, Danny Ford said.

‘It is not necessary’ for the Cherries to look for any more players to sign this summer, Marco Rose said, with the boss happy with his squad.

Marco Rose is ‘120 per cent sure’ that Alex Scott will still be a Cherries player after the transfer window closes next week.

Marco Rose spoke to the media about the prospect of his first home game at the Vitality Stadium as Cherries boss, plus the transfer window and looking back at the Man City defeat as he previewed the visit of Everton on Saturday.

Updates as Marco Rose speaks to the media to preview AFC Bournemouth vs Everton.

Poole Town Cricket Club's under 15 team have made it through to the National T20 cup final at Lord's following an encounter with Old Merchant Taylor's CC.

Wessex League Cup 2nd Round Tuesday August 25, 2026: Hamworthy United 0 New Milton Town 2

Excitement is building ahead of the Cherries’ first campaign in Europe, and it will all become a bit more real tomorrow with the Europa League draw.