Bridport FC or the Bees is one of Dorsets older football clubs hailing from October 1885. In 1896 they became founder members of the Dorset League where they played for a couple of years leaving after the 1897–98 season.
The club went on to play in the South Dorset and West Dorset leagues, before joining the Perry Street & District League. They were league champions in 1912–13, 1922–23 and 1931–32.
Ground
After playing at several different grounds, in 1930 the club moved to Crown Field on West Bay Road. They remained at Crown Field until 1953, when the club relocated to St Mary’s Field, bringing with them a 200-seat wooden stand that was placed on one side of the pitch. A covered stand was erected on the other side of the pitch during the 1960s. The wooden stand was later replaced with a new 180-seat stand, with the covered stand also replaced with a more modern structure. A clubhouse known as ‘the Beehive’ is situated behind one goal.
Floodlights were installed in 1990 and inaugurated with a match against Yeovil Town on 8 August, with Bridport winning 4–3.
Bridport FC Honours
Western League
League Cup winners 1970–71, 1972–73, 1977–78
Dorset Combination
Champions 1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88
League Cup winners 1957–58, 1958–59, 1986–87, 1987–88
Perry Street & District League
Champions 1912–13, 1922–23, 1931–32
Dorset Senior Cup
Winners 1987–88, 2004–05
Records
Best FA Cup performance: Third qualifying round, 1957–58, 2017–18
FA Trophy performance: Third qualifying round, 1971–72
Best FA Vase performance: Fifth round, 1988–89
Record attendance: 1,150 vs Exeter City, 1981
Club Details
The information below will come in useful if you are planning to take in a game or just want to keep abreast of their performances.
Address
Bridport FC
St.Mary’s Field
Skilling Hill Road
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5LA
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So there you have it our quick guide to the club. If you want to see who else plays in the area check out our other local club pages. Or for more information on the town itself, why not have a look at our Bridport visitor guide.
