Dover Athletic are on the road again for another Kent Derby against Chatham Town.

Dover Athletic

On Tuesday, Dover Athletic edged past Folkestone Invicta 1-0 in a heated Isthmian Premier League derby at Cheriton Road, with Luke Baptiste’s 69th-minute goal proving decisive. Folkestone had their chances, particularly from set-pieces, but struggled to break through Dover’s defence. The match turned when Folkestone’s Daniel Smith received a red card on the hour mark, giving Dover the edge. Baptiste capitalised soon after, finishing from a well-worked short-corner routine. Despite late pressure from Folkestone, Dover’s defence held firm to secure their fifth straight league win with Whites sitting 4 points clear at the top of the table.

Kieron Agbebi (foot) remains unavailable with injury.

Chatham Town

Chatham Town’s league campaign sees them 16th with 14 points from 12 games. Their overall record includes 4 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losse. At home, they’ve managed 1 win, 4 draws, and 1 loss, while away, they’ve performed slightly better with 3 wins and 5 losses. They have scored 20 goals and conceded 20, giving them a neutral goal difference.

On Tuesday, Chatham Town held Billericay Town to a 1-1 draw, ending the hosts’ 12-game winning streak. Chatham started strong, pressing forward early, and thought they’d scored within two minutes through Kareem Isiaka, only for it to be ruled offside. Despite Billericay’s late first-half efforts, including a Tyrell Miller-Rodney shot just wide and an Ashley Nzala header hitting the crossbar, the match remained scoreless at halftime. Billericay broke the deadlock on 74 minutes, but Chatham responded late, capitalising on a penalty won by Ben Steward, which Jack Evans calmly converted to secure a point and frustrate the Blues’ promotion ambitions.

Familiar names in the Chatham squad include Bailey Akehurst and Charlie Naylor who were with the Whites last term.

Last 6

05/11 – Billericay Town (A) – Drew 1-1
02/11 – Lewes (H) – Drew 1-12
9/10 – Ascot United (A) – Won 1-0 (Alan Turvey Trophy)
26/10 – Bowers & Pitsea (A) – Won 1-0 (FA Trophy)
19/10 – Potters Bar Town (H) – Drew 2-2
15/10 – Cray Wanderers (A) – Won 4-1

The Venue

The Sports Ground, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 6LR

By Road

Exit the M2 at junction 3 and follow directions for Chatham & Town Centre. You will pass a Homebase on your left. Continue straight over the roundabout and you will approach a split in the road – bear right for Chatham. You are now on Maidstone Road – continue straight over the cross roads where you will see a petrol station on the left. Bournville Road is opposite the petrol station. Entrance to the ground Car Park is first left on Bournville Road.

By Rail

Arriving at Chatham Station. Turn right on leaving the station and then right again – you are now on Maidstone Road. Continue up Maidstone Road until you pass the cemetery on your left – the Sports Ground is next on your left.

Admission  

Adult £12.00
Concession £8.00
Child (Under 16) £3

Tickets available to purchase here: https://chathamtownfc.ktckts.com/event/ctt2425home07/chatham-town-v-dover-athletic