WEYMOUTH have confirmed the rescheduling of next week's Dorset Senior Cup final with Poole Town - 24 hours after visiting Chippenham.

The Terras are due to host the Bluebirds in a crucial Vanarama National League South clash on Tuesday, March 7 (7.45pm).

With county cup competitions given priority over league games, the Terras have been in talks with the Dorset County FA to find a solution.

Poole's busy schedule was also factored into the decision and Weymouth have settled on playing two games in two days.

However, Terras' CEO Paul Maitland insisted the club would field a strong side at Poole to uphold the integrity of the competition.

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In a statement, he said: "Given this fixture clash, we have been in talks with both Dorset FA and our opponents Poole Town regarding the potential rescheduling of this game, which is not easy to do within the rules, but it also needs to uphold the integrity of the competition.

"Both clubs have busy schedules between now and the end of the season with both fighting to achieve their own goals.

"In light of this, we have been able to come to an agreement between all three parties that will see us still be able play our league fixture with Chippenham on the 7th and then visit Poole Town on the 8th of March for the cup final each with 7.45pm kick-offs.

"I would like to pass on my thanks to both Dorset FA and Poole Town for their co-operation and support in achieving this compromise.

"To be very clear, we will show absolute respect to the rules and integrity of the Senior Cup competition by fielding a competitive side in the cup final and will be looking to win that final as much as Poole Town will also be."

It means Weymouth face four matches in eight days as their midweek double-header is bookended by league games against Dartford and Braintree.