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Cobham Sports Reserves fell to their second defeat of the season at the weekend as they were punished for their defensive errors in a 2-1 defeat at Canford United.

Bournemouth continued their 'healthy start' to the Regional 1 South Central season with a 21-14 home victory over Maidenhead.

Sturm Graz visit the Vitality Stadium this week for their Europa League game against Bournemouth, but Cherries fans might be unfamiliar with the opponents.

Plans are still being made ahead of the visit to Bournemouth of Israeli side Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the Europa League in January, after fans of fellow Israeli Premier League team Maccabi Tel Aviv were banned from Aston Villa last season.

The Cherries are looking to bounce back immediately from their thrashing at Chelsea on Saturday as they play host to Sturm Graz in their first Europa League home game.

Both corners at the Vitality Stadium are set to be open for this Thursday's Europa League game against Sturm Graz as the Cherries' Dean Court project continues at pace.

The Cherries’ place in Europe represents a ‘really good opportunity’ to boost the area’s economy, and BCP Council is primed to maximise Bournemouth’s place among the European elite.

The Cherries are open to selling Alex Scott in January, but only if certain conditions are met, with Liverpool in a favourable position to sign the midfielder, the Daily Echo understands.

ZACH Cook did cross the white line in the dramatic super heat victory for Pirates last week, the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) has ruled, but the result of the race will stand and Poole remain champions.

Just under 500 more tickets are set to go on sale for Cherries fans for the club’s home debut in the Europa League on Thursday, October 15, with the north-west corner open for the game against Sturm Graz.

Bournemouth fans face the most expensive away-day pint among Premier League clubs competing in Europe this season.

Poole rower Lexi Gill has been selected for the Dakar Youth Olympics after being aided by a Lord-Lieutenant’s Fund for Young and Talented grant from DCF.

Hamworthy Rec crashed out of the FA Vase in the first round after a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Devon-based side Buckland Athletic

Swans swooped for 3 points with a comfortable win at Day’s Park against Sherborne Town Reserves at Day’s Park in The Dorset Premier League.

It's not easy to go to Chelsea and get a result, and I’m certain that Bournemouth’s defeat there was a one-off performance.

European football makes its long-awaited arrival in Bournemouth this week.