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Dominant Dolphins too strong for Lilywhites

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
9 August 2026

By Mark Rodgers

CHICHESTER CITY 1
POOLE TOWN 2
POOLE TOWN secured victory over Chichester City on the opening day of the season after a dominant first-half performance at Oaklands Park.
Town started brightly and, having settled into the game well, were soon asking questions of their hosts’ defence.
The deadlock was broken after 22 minutes, with the visitors making their early pressure tell, albeit in a bizarre way.
An ill-judged back pass saw the Dolphins awarded an indirect free-kick inside the box, and after a well-worked move, Charlie Davis smashed the ball into the top...

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