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Memories Of Dorchester

Last updated : 30 October 2001 By Bournemouth Co-ordinator
By rights, The Avenue Stadium, is the home of Dr Martins League side Dorchester Town. But for a period of two months it has also been the temporary home of AFC Bournemouth. This ground sharing came about as a result of the magnificent Stadium Development project to create the Fitness First Stadium at Dean Court.

In these pictures are sights and scenes of a match day before a Bournemouth home match in Dorchester - the day being pre-match against Notts County on October 27th, 2001.

The main entrance to the ground.

























The Main Stand at Dorchester.

























The main Turnstile entrance at Dorchester for the home fans.

























The main Home End where Bournemouth supporters enjoyed several frustrating matches.
























The Away End of the Ground.

























During our stay in Dorchester, these are games and results:
Aug 18 Div 2 v Blackpool 0-1 3709
Aug 21 WLC1 v Torquay United 0-2 2556
Sept 8 Div 2 v Swindon Town 0-0 3770
Sept 15 Div 2 v Bury 3-2 3004
Sept 25 Div 2 v Reading 1-0 3961
Oct 5 Div 2 v Oldham Athletic 3-2 3312
Oct 9 Div 2 v Wigan Athletic 2-0 2908
Oct 20 Div 2 v Brentford 0-2 3934
Oct 27 Div 2 v Notts County 4-2 3029