Dover Athletic is gearing up for a thrilling pre-season campaign that promises a mix of top-tier youth talent, fierce local rivalries, and strong early tests ahead of the 2025/26 season.
One of the standout fixtures sees club legend Adam Birchall return to Crabble, this time in the dugout, leading Arsenal’s U18s in what is sure to be an exciting clash. Fans can also look forward to intense local derbies against Deal Town and Folkestone Invicta, while a testing away trip kicks things off against SCEFL Champions Faversham Town.
With seven friendlies in total – including home fixtures against Gillingham, Bracknell Town, and Margate -there’s plenty of opportunity to see the Whites in action before the season begins.
Pre-Season Fixtures:
- Sat 5 July – Faversham Town (A) – 3:00pm
- Tue 8 July – Gillingham (H) – 7:30pm
- Fri 11 July – Deal Town (H) – 7:45pm
- Sat 19 July – Arsenal U18s (H) – 3:00pm
- Sat 26 July – Bracknell Town (H) – 3:00pm
- Tue 29 July – Folkestone Invicta (H) – 7:45pm
- Sat 2 August – Margate (H) – 3:00pm
Ticket Info
All home pre-season fixtures are priced at £10 for adults, £9 for concessions, Under-18s £5, with Under-11s going FREE with a paying adult. 2025/26 Season Ticket Holders enjoy free entry to all home friendlies.
Get behind the boys and kick off the season with us in style at Crabble!