Dover Athletic welcome Lewes to The Megger Community Stadium.
Dover Athletic
On Saturday, Dover Athletic claimed a vital 2–1 victory over Bognor Regis Town in the Isthmian League. Tommy-Lee Higgs opened the scoring for the hosts in the 12th minute, but Ruben Soares-Junior equalized for Dover with a header in the 35th. The second half saw chances for both sides, but Dover found the winner late on. Francis Mampolo won a penalty in the 87th minute, which Luke Baptiste coolly converted. Jordan Gillmore made key saves to keep Dover in the game, while Soares-Junior and Baptiste shone in attack.
In our previous encounter with Lewes this season Dover secured a 3-1 victory at the Dripping Pan. George Nikaj opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a precise header from Ruben Soares-Junior’s cross. Soares-Junior doubled the lead minutes later, and Luke Baptiste’s penalty made it 3-0 before halftime. Lewes responded in the second half with Danny Bassett scoring in the 60th minute, but Dover’s defence, led by key saves from Walker, held firm.
From the Manager
“It’ll be another similar sort of game game to Bognor, with the brand of football they play. Obviously, we had a fantastic performance and result down there, but Lewes are not an easy side to play against. We definitely need to start a lot better if we’re going to pick up another result.”
Lewes
On Saturday, Lewes salvaged a point in dramatic fashion with a last-gasp equaliser from Danny Bassett in the 94th minute, drawing 1–1 with Bowers & Pitsea at The Dripping Pan. After a goalless first half, Luke Reeve gave the visitors the lead in the 57th minute. Lewes pressed for an equaliser, making several attacking substitutions, but struggled to break through a resilient Bowers & Pitsea defence. Deep into stoppage time, Bassett, the captain, rescued a point for the hosts in front of 561 fans at The Dripping Pan.
Lewes have 8 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses across 26 games, placing them 13th with 34 points. They have shown a balanced record at home and away, scoring 34 goals but conceding 37. Lewes began the season strongly, with key victories against teams like Chatham Town (2-0) and Bognor Regis Town (4-1), but they’ve struggled to maintain form.
Last 6
25/01 – Bowers & Pitsea (H) – Drew 1-1
21/01 – Whitehawk (A) – Lost 1-2
18/01 – Horsham (H) – Lost 0-2
04/01 – Cheshunt (H) – Drew 2-2
28/12 – Hashtag United (A) – Lost 1-2
26/12 – Folkestone Invicta (H) – Drew 0-0
The Venue
We look forward to welcoming Lewes to the Megger Community Stadium. More information on getting to the ground can be found here: https://doverathletic.com/visit-crabble/
Megger Community Stadium. Crabble Athletic Ground, Lewisham Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0JB.
Admission
Adults: £15
Concessions: £14
U18: £9
U11: FREE with a paying adult
We now only accept card on the gate and operate a cashless ground.