Both teams have had disappointing starts to the season and both are looking for their first W of the season. In the opening round North Dorset lost 13 - 19 against Bournemouth and Bridport lost 15 - 51 to Blandford.
The Stats
Since 1998 these teams have met 12 times in the league. The first being in November 1999. North Dorset have eight wins, while Bridport has three wins, and there has been one draw.
There have been six league games between North Dorset and Bridport at Slaughtergate. North have won four times and Bridport two.
Norths last victory coming in the previous league fixture between the sides in 2011, winning 37 – 7. Bridport's last away success coming in the 2000/01 season, winning 17-12 at Slaughtergate.
The average score between the two sides is 29 – 12 in North Dorset's favour.
The Teams
North have a few changes from last weekend. Kurt Murray makes his club debut on the wing, Charles Jobling returns for his first North Dorset game for a couple of years. Gavin Bain and Jonathan Hooper make their first starts of the season.
Bridports line up TBC
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