Dover play host to League One opposition this Saturday as Crabble’s new turf is put to the test for the first time.

Chris Kinnear’s men will showcase their talents on the state-of-the-art-hybrid pitch, a close season gift from the Chairman Jim Parmenter and his wife Sally, as they continue their preparations ahead of a National League campaign that starts on Saturday August 4th with a home game against Wrexham.

And Athletic will be hoping to bounce back from a recent friendly defeat in Essex.

On Wednesday night, Whites lost to National League South Chelmsford City by a single goal in injury-time, to add to a draw at Folkestone Invicta and wins at Hythe Town and Deal Town.

Visitors Gillingham play Ebbsfleet United at the same time on Saturday and will bring a side featuring a mix of first teamers, young pros and reserve team players.

The Gills pre-season has seen them play Sheppey (Won 7-1), Folkestone (1-1), Bromley (Won 5-1), Faversham (Won 2-0), Margate (3-3), Tonbridge (Won 5-1) and Dartford (Won 3-0) so far.

The game kicks-off at 3pm at admission is as follows:

Adults:  £10

Under 11s / Season ticket holders:  Free

WHITES’ UPCOMING PRE-SEASON FIXTURES

Saturday, July 21st Dover Athletic v Gillingham (3pm)

Tuesday, July 24th Dover Athletic v Welling United (7.45pm)

Saturday, July 28th Woking v Dover Athletic (3pm)

AWAY TRAVEL

There is a coach travelling to Bromley on Tuesday 7th August and it is not too late to book your space on it!

It leaves Crabble at 5pm and the prices are as follows:

Adult members £15, adult non-members £30, youth (Under 18) £10 and accompanied child (Under 16) £5.

There is also a coach going to Gateshead at on Saturday 11th August at 6:15am and the prices are:

Adult members £40, Adult non-members £55, Youth (Under 18) £25 and Accompanied child (Under 16) £20.