Dover Athletic make the midweek trip to Enfield Town on Tuesday night looking to build on a huge away win at Chelmsford City. The Whites arrive full of confidence after that result, knowing that just one more point could take them to the 50-point mark that will likely secure their National League South status.
Enfield, meanwhile, come into the game under real pressure. A 2–0 defeat to Salisbury last time out leaves them second from bottom, just one point off the foot of the table, and without a win in their last five. Under the lights, with plenty at stake at both ends of the table, this rearranged fixture has all the ingredients of a crucial clash.
Dover Athletic
On Saturday, Nikaj struck twice as Dover Athletic secured a crucial 2–1 win at Chelmsford City. The hosts started strongly, but Dover took the lead on 18 minutes when Nikaj controlled and volleyed home from range. Gurung hit the bar before the break, with Dover leading 1–0. The Whites doubled their advantage early in the second half as Nikaj finished from close range after Beadle’s long throw caused problems. Wilkinson later struck the bar as Dover controlled proceedings. Chelmsford pulled one back through Taylor’s penalty and piled on late pressure, but Dover defended resolutely to see out a vital three points on the road.
From the Management
“The clubs down the bottom are fighting for their lives, and Enfield will be one of them. We’ve got to match that desire like we did today. If we play with the same hunger, work ethic, organisation and spirit, there’s no reason why we can’t go there and get a result. But like I keep saying, you can be so high one week and so low the next. That’s the challenge for the boys.”
Enfield Town
Enfield Town’s relegation worries deepened with a 2–0 defeat to Salisbury, as the North London side slipped to another damaging result. In a game they needed to take something from, Enfield struggled to impose themselves, with Salisbury controlling large periods and creating the better chances. Enfield were unable to find a breakthrough and were punished at key moments, conceding twice to leave them with nothing to show for their efforts. The defeat extends their winless run and keeps them second from bottom, with pressure continuing to build as the season enters its final stages.
Back in November when the two sides last met, Dover Athletic produced a second-half comeback to beat Enfield Town 4–1 at Crabble. Enfield had led through Billy Leonard and remained ahead at the break despite being reduced to ten men early on. The hosts levelled when Harrison Sodje struck from distance, before a penalty and long-range effort from Alfie Matthews turned the game around after Enfield were reduced to nine men. Dover controlled the closing stages and added a late fourth through Ruben Soares-Junior, sealing an emphatic win after a tense and competitive first half encounter.
Last Six
Farnborough 0–5 Enfield (21 Feb, National League South)
Enfield 0–8 Maidstone United (24 Feb, National League South)
Enfield 1–1 Bath City (28 Feb, National League South)
Enfield 1–1 Hampton & Richmond Borough (3 Mar, National League South)
Chippenham Town 1–0 Enfield (7 Mar, National League South)
Enfield 0–0 Dagenham & Redbridge (14 Mar, National League South)
The Venue
Enfield Town FC:
Dave Bryant Stadium [fka. Queen Elizabeth II Stadium]
Donkey Lane,
Enfield EN1 3PL
More info: https://etfc.london/visitors/how-to-find-us/
Admission
Tickets are available to purchase [and £1 cheaper] via their Online Ticketing Site , as well on the gate on match days.
| Advanced Price [Online] | Matchday Price [Turnstiles] | |
| Adults | £15 | £16 |
| Concessions* | £11 | £12 |
| Under-21s | £9 | £10 |
| Under-16s | £3 | £4 |