Dover Athletic return to Crabble on Saturday as they welcome Worthing in the Enterprise National League South, with both sides arriving at the fixture keen to find momentum. The visitors currently sit 4th in the table and remain firmly in the play-off picture, having collected 65 points from 29 matches, but they are still searching for their first league win of 2026 after a run of draws and narrow defeats. Despite their strong league position, recent results suggest a side looking to rediscover their cutting edge. The Whites, meanwhile, occupy 15th place and will be aiming to build on home advantage, knowing a positive result against one of the division’s front-runners would provide a timely boost as the season enters its decisive phase.

Dover Athletic

Dover Athletic were left frustrated on Tuesday evening as Torquay United fought back from two goals down to claim a 3–2 victory at Crabble. The Whites made a blistering start, with Soares-Junior capitalising on early pressure before Hanson curled home a fine second from the edge of the box. Torquay responded before the break through two superb strikes from Cooke to level the scores. Dover went close after the restart, but the visitors completed the comeback midway through the second half when Dreyer finished from a corner. Despite late pressure, Dover could not find an equaliser.

From the Management

“We’re looking forward to Saturday against Worthing. They’re obviously right up there in the league and, although their recent form has been a bit sticky, it’s going to be another tough test. That said, we’re in a good place and ready for the challenge.”

Worthing

Worthing were forced to settle for a point on Saturday as a late goal earned Weston-super-Mare a 1–1 draw at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium, with the Reds’ scheduled match on Tuesday night having been postponed. After a scrappy, goalless first half, Worthing dominated possession and territory in the second period. Their pressure was rewarded on 83 minutes when Moulton cut inside from the left and fired a superb strike into the corner. However, despite further chances to extend the lead, the visitors snatched an equaliser on the stroke of full time as Britton converted from close range. The result denied Worthing a deserved victory.

Last time the sides met, Dover Athletic suffered a 3–1 defeat away at Worthing in the Enterprise National League South. The Whites started brightly, with Nikaj testing the goalkeeper early, but Worthing struck first through Cook’s stunning long-range effort. Dover responded well and drew level when Sheriff volleyed home a superb equaliser, but the hosts regained the lead on the stroke of half-time as Coleman De Graft finished clinically. The second half proved scrappy, with Dover pushing for an equaliser, yet Worthing sealed the points when Dolaghan tapped in from close range. Despite late pressure, the hosts saw the game out professionally.

Last Six

Weston-super-Mare 1–1 Worthing (31 Jan, National League South)
Hampton & Richmond Borough 1–0 Worthing (27 Jan, National League South)
Bath City 3–2 Worthing (24 Jan, National League South)
Worthing 1–1 Horsham (17 Jan, National League South)
Salisbury 5–4 Worthing (10 Jan, National League South)
Worthing 2–2 Chippenham Town (3 Jan, National League South)

The Venue

We look forward to welcoming Worthing 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: £18
Concessions: £17
U18: £10
U11: FREE with a paying adult

We only accept card on the gate and operate a cashless ground.

Please note, on the advice of local police, this game has been segregated.

Fancy watching the Whites take on Worthing in style? Of course you do.

The boys will be looking to put on a show and where else would you rather watch it than here with us.

Watch the game from the best seats in the house and let our match day hospitality provide the ultimate way to spend your time with us.

The package includes:

• Lounge with large TVs and a projector showing the game
• A three-course meal served at your table
• Reserved undercover premium padded seating
• Complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water, plus a dedicated paid bar before and after the match
• Complimentary match day programme

The very special experience costs £32.50 per person and is available for individual and group bookings, or as a gift voucher.

Please note that this price does NOT include entry for non-season ticket holders who do attend, and they will still need to pay at the turnstile on the day.

Starter: 

Pate served with Melba Toast and Salad Garnish

Main: 

Roast Beef served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Vegetables and Gravy

Dessert:

New York Cheesecake served with Fruit Compote and Cream

The dress code is smart casual.

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Dover Athletic suffered a frustrating defeat at Crabble on Tuesday evening, as Torquay United overturned a two-goal deficit to claim a 3–2 victory despite a blistering start from the Whites.

The hosts could not have asked for a better opening. Dover pressed high inside the opening minutes and forced an error at the back, with Nikaj instrumental in winning possession before laying the ball into the path of Soares-Junior, who burst through and calmly slotted low past the goalkeeper to give the Whites the lead after just four minutes.

Moments later, Dover thought they had doubled their advantage when Ruben Soares-Junior found the net again, but the assistant referee’s flag denied the hosts as the effort was ruled out for offside.

Dover continued to dominate the early exchanges. On eight minutes, Nikaj nearly caught the goalkeeper out with a teasing cross-cum-shot that drifted dangerously towards the top corner. By the 13th minute, with rain beginning to fall, the Whites were firmly on the front foot, winning first and second balls as Torquay struggled to settle.

The pressure told again on 18 minutes. After another dominant spell, the ball broke to Ryan Hanson on the edge of the box, and the former Torquay player made no mistake, curling a superb strike into the corner to double Dover’s advantage.

Torquay responded with an early defensive change shortly afterwards and gradually began to find their way back into the contest. The visitors reduced the deficit on 26 minutes when Hayfield broke beyond the Dover defence and squared for Cooke, who finished from close range.

Dover almost restored their two-goal cushion just two minutes later. A deep free kick caused problems in the Torquay penalty area, and Mensah met it sweetly, only to see his rising effort crash against the crossbar.

The momentum swung again on 33 minutes when Torquay levelled in spectacular fashion. A partial clearance fell to Cooke on the edge of the area, and he curled an outstanding right-footed effort in off the far post to make it 2–2.

Torquay finished the half strongly. A long-range effort flew high and wide on 38 minutes, before Wilson broke into the box late in the half but could only produce a tame finish that was comfortably gathered by Walker.

After three minutes of added time, the sides went in level following a breathless opening 45 minutes.

Dover began the second half with intent. Within two minutes of the restart, a well-delivered free kick from Harrison Sodje found Soares-Junior unmarked, but his header drifted wide of the target.

Torquay threatened from distance on 57 minutes, with Young striking narrowly wide, before Dover went close again moments later as Soares-Junior teed up Nikaj, whose effort flew over the bar.

At the other end, Jones produced an important block on 64 minutes to divert another long-range strike behind for a corner. That corner proved decisive. Dover were unable to clear the initial header, and the loose ball fell kindly for Dreyer, who drilled a low shot through a crowd of bodies and into the net to give the visitors the lead.

Dover battled to respond. Cocoracchio was shown a yellow card on 70 minutes, before the Whites turned to the bench, introducing Mampolo for Sheriff on 73 minutes and Matthews for Cocoracchio two minutes later.

With time ticking down, Dover pushed forward in search of an equaliser, bringing on Coker for Gurung on 83 minutes. Despite sustained pressure, clear chances were hard to come by.

Late bookings followed for Nikaj on 88 minutes and Hanson in stoppage time, as seven minutes were added on. In the fourth minute of added time, Dover came agonisingly close when Nikaj found himself through on goal, but from a tight angle he was unable to generate enough power to beat the goalkeeper.

Moments later, the final whistle confirmed a narrow defeat for the Whites, who were left to rue a superb start that ultimately went unrewarded.

Dover now turn their attention back to league action at Crabble on Saturday, when Worthing are the visitors.

Dover Athletic: 1. Mitch Walker (c), 4. Jallen Jones, 6. Luca Cocoracchio (8. Alfie Matthews, 75′), 10. George Nikaj, 11. Decarrey Sheriff (24. Francis Mampolo, 73′), 14. Ruben Soares-Junior, 15. Harrison Sodje, 18. Bivesh Gurung (9. Kenny Coker, 83′), 21. Jacob Mensah, 22. Momodou Jallow, 25. Ryan Hanson.

SUBS NOT USED: 3. Fuad Sesay, 7. Luke Baptiste, 23. George Wilkinson, 27. Jordan Gillmore

Yellow Card: Cocoracchio 70′, Nikaj 88′, Hanson 90′

Torquay United: 1. James Hamon, 3. Jay Foulston, 4. Jordan Dyer (16. Ed Palmer, 19′), 5. Sam Dreyer (c), 8. Jordan Young (6. Munashe Sundire, 79′), 9. Cody Cooke, 18. Matt Worthington, 20. Dan Hayfield, 23. Kieran Wilson (11. Dylan Morgan, 84′), 24. Sonny Blu Lo-Everton, 26. Jordan Thomas.

SUBS NOT USED: 2. Denzel Akyeampong,19. Joe Hatch, 21. Adam Seedhouse-Evans (GK), 27. Matt Jay.

Yellow Card: Palmer 73′, Cooke 81′

Attendance: 580

Dover Athletic return to the Crabble on Tuesday night for a rearranged National League South fixture against Torquay United, originally scheduled for 3 January. The Whites come into the contest on the back of a much-needed victory at the weekend, a result that lifted spirits. Torquay arrive in Kent full of confidence after Saturday’s win at Hornchurch, a result that sent the Gulls back to the top of the division. With Dover looking to build momentum at home and Torquay aiming to consolidate their position at the summit, an entertaining and hard-fought encounter is in prospect under the Crabble floodlights.

Dover Athletic

Dover Athletic claimed a dramatic 2–1 away win at Hemel Hempstead Town, snatching all three points deep into stoppage time. The Whites led at the break thanks to a superb curled finish from Nikaj after good work by Hanson, before withstanding heavy pressure, led by several key saves from Walker and brave defending throughout. Hemel equalised late on through a long-range strike from Wiltshire, swinging momentum briefly in the hosts’ favour. However, Dover responded in emphatic fashion, Hanson pouncing on a loose ball on the edge of the box in added time to seal a vital victory.

From the Management

“On Tuesday night we look ahead to a visit from Torquay, and it’s going to be another really difficult game. That’s why picking up three points on Saturday was so important, and I was really pleased with the result, especially with a tricky run of fixtures coming up. Torquay under the lights will be a great occasion, but it will be a really tough test. Still, it’s nice to go into the next game with a bit of confidence.”

Torquay United

Two second-half goals from Jordan Young completed another impressive comeback as United beat promotion rivals Hornchurch 2–1 to move top of the National League South. The hosts led early on through Angelo Balanta’s long-range strike, despite United starting brightly. Hornchurch carried the greater threat before the break, but United turned the game around after half-time. Young equalised moments after the restart, calmly finishing following a loose pass, before adding a superb winner midway through the half with a trademark cut-inside and strike. United controlled the second period and defended resolutely to see out a vital victory in Essex.

The last time the sides met, Dover Athletic were left heartbroken at Plainmoor as Torquay United snatched a late 3–2 win. Alfie Matthews twice put the Whites ahead, first curling a superb free-kick into the top corner before converting a second-half penalty after George Nikaj was fouled. Torquay replied through a Cody Cooke penalty and a low strike from skipper Jordan Young. Dover defended resolutely and threatened on the break, but with a minute remaining substitute Matt Jay reacted quickest to stab home from a corner, denying Jake Leberl’s side a deserved point.

Last Six

Hornchurch 1–2 Torquay United (Yesterday, National League South)
Enfield 1–2 Torquay United (24 Jan, National League South)
Torquay United 1–1 Maidstone United (17 Jan, National League South)
Torquay United 4–1 Hampton & Richmond Borough (10 Jan, National League South)
Bath City 0–0 Torquay United (30 Dec, National League South)
Torquay United 3–1 Weston-super-Mare (26 Dec, National League South)

The Venue

We look forward to welcoming Torquay 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: £18
Concessions: £17
U18: £10
U11: FREE with a paying adult

We only accept card on the gate and operate a cashless ground.

Dover Athletic left Hertfordshire with all three points after a dramatic late winner secured a 2–1 victory over Hemel Hempstead Town.

There were starts for Gurung in midfield and Mensah at the back, both returning to the XI, while Beadle missed out through suspension. The Whites began the afternoon brightly, dealing calmly with early Hemel pressure. Mensah was quickly involved, seeing out the hosts’ first attack inside two minutes, before Dover settled into the contest.

After a quiet opening spell, the game turned in Dover’s favour on ten minutes. Hanson delivered a quality ball into the final third and Nikaj did the rest — claiming possession, turning his man and curling a superb effort beyond the reach of the goalkeeper. The keeper got a hand to it, but the shot floated into the top corner to give the visitors a deserved lead.

Dover looked to build on the advantage, with Cocoracchio teeing up Nikaj on the edge of the area soon after, though the effort lacked power. Hemel responded with sustained pressure, forcing the Whites into a resilient defensive display. A header was cleared off the line from a corner, before Cocoracchio produced a moment of real bravery, diving to block a powerful volley from Achuba that looked destined for the net.

Walker was then called into action, denying Davies with a strong save as Hemel searched for an equaliser. The Dover goalkeeper followed that up with two more excellent interventions in quick succession, first diving to meet Willo’s effort and then holding onto a close-range header from Remaye Campbell. Despite the pressure, Dover saw out the half professionally to go in 1–0 ahead.

Hemel were forced into a change at the break, with their goalkeeper unable to continue, and the hosts emerged with renewed intent. Sheriff provided a dangerous delivery early in the second half, but Soares-Junior could not apply the finishing touch. Dover were then dealt a blow when Charles-Cook was forced off injured, with Jallow returning from his own injury absence to slot in at right back.

The game remained finely balanced as Hemel pushed forward and Dover looked to break. A foul on Gurung halted a promising counter-attack, while the visitors continued to defend with discipline. However, with seven minutes remaining, the hosts found their moment. Wiltshire struck from long range, unleashing an unstoppable effort into the roof of the net to level the scores at 1–1.

Dover nearly responded immediately, only for a goal to be ruled out for a foul on the goalkeeper. Hemel then came close to snatching a winner themselves, but Walker stood firm once more, spreading himself to deny Remaye Campbell when through on goal.

As the clock ticked into added time, Dover delivered the decisive blow. Hemel failed to clear a cross into the box and the ball broke to Hanson on the edge of the area. He made no mistake, calmly slotting home to restore the Whites’ lead and spark jubilant celebrations from the travelling support.

Late substitutions helped see out the remaining minutes, and despite eight minutes of added time, Dover held on to claim a vital away win.

The Whites now turn their attention back to the Crabble, with Torquay United visiting on Tuesday night in the rearranged fixture.

Hemel Hempstead Town

Starting XI: 1 Johnson, 3 Dowrich, 5 Rowan, 6 Lomas, 7 Williams, 14 Davis, 15 Achuba, 17 Campbell, 19 Bateson, 22 Stanley, 27 Lorentzen-Jones
Substitutes: Holden (GK), Wilkinson, Wiltshire, Noel-Williams, Vilhete, Cook-Appliah

Dover Athletic

Starting XI: 1 Walker (C), 2 Charles-Cook, 4 Jones, 21 Mensah, 15 Sodje, 6 Cocoracchio, 25 Hanson, 18 Gurung, 11 Sheriff, 14 Soares-Junior, 10 Nikaj
Substitutes: Coker, Matthews, Baptiste, Onu, Mampolo, Jallow, Wilkinson

Dover Athletic make the trip to Vauxhall Road on Saturday to face a Hemel Hempstead Town side firmly in the play-off picture. The Tudors sit sixth in the National League South, having picked up four wins from their last five matches, and have been difficult to break down all season, conceding just 26 goals in 27 games. Dover, meanwhile, have slipped to 16th and will be looking to halt a challenging run of form. With Hemel pushing to strengthen their play-off position and the Whites keen to restore momentum, the meeting sets up as a stern but important test for Jake Leberl’s side on the road.

Dover Athletic

Dover Athletic suffered a frustrating 3–0 defeat away at AFC Totton in a game shaped by key moments and discipline. After a bright start and a superb double save from Knightbridge denied Nikaj and Baptiste, Totton struck first through Rendell. Dover’s task became harder when Beadle was shown a red card, and the hosts capitalised soon after as Hallet headed in from a corner. Despite Walker producing several fine saves, Totton extended their lead early in the second half when Lee finished clinically. Dover battled on, but with ten men, were unable to find a way back.

From the Management

“We’ve got a clear week now, so it’s about clearing our heads. We played Hemel not so long ago, so we know what they’re about. We’ve just got to stick together. It’s been a really tough period, but there are plenty of games coming thick and fast and we know we can pick up points. We just need to keep working, stay together, and keep trying to pick up results to keep us going.”

Hemel Hempstead Town

Lee Allinson’s Tudors claimed a hard-earned and historic victory at the intimidating Gallagher Arena, described by Allinson as their result of the season so far. Missing skipper Kyle Ajayi through suspension, new signing Louis Lomas impressed on his debut as Hemel produced a superb defensive display. Maidstone dominated possession and forced early saves from Michael Johnson, who was outstanding throughout. A pivotal stop from Riley Court preceded the decisive moment as Millar Mathews-Lewis struck with an acrobatic overhead kick just before half-time. The Tudors withstood heavy second-half pressure to secure their first win over Maidstone in 12 games and boost their play-off push.

Last Time

The sides last met only a few weeks ago, and Dover Athletic were again edged out by Hemel Hempstead Town, this time in a narrow 2–1 defeat at the Megger Community Stadium. An early scramble saw Matthews-Lewis give Hemel the lead inside two minutes, but Dover responded well and drew level through Nikaj after a fine cross from Sheriff. The Whites enjoyed a strong spell either side of half-time, hitting the post and forcing sustained pressure from set pieces. However, against the run of play, Matthews-Lewis struck again on 65 minutes to restore Hemel’s advantage. Dover pushed late on, but disciplined defending denied a second equaliser.

Last Six

Chesham United 1–0 Hemel Hempstead Town (26 Dec, National League South)
Hemel Hempstead Town 3–0 Enfield (30 Dec, National League South)
Hemel Hempstead Town 1–0 Dagenham & Redbridge (3 Jan, National League South)
Dover Athletic 1–2 Hemel Hempstead Town (10 Jan, National League South)
Hemel Hempstead Town 0–3 Slough Town (17 Jan, National League South)
Maidstone United 0–1 Hemel Hempstead Town (24 Jan, National League South)

The Venue

Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club,
The Focus Community Arena,
Vauxhall Road,
Hemel Hempstead,
Hertfordshire,
HP2 4HW.

Admission  

Adults – £17
Concession – £12
U18s – £7

Buy online – https://hemelfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/hhtfc_vs_dover_athletic

The Club are aware of an incident which took place at yesterday’s game away at Totton and have viewed the footage available on social media.

Whilst specific serious allegations must be a matter for law enforcement and therefore cannot be commented on by the Club at this stage, it is clear that the behaviour of the individual is totally unacceptable under any circumstances.

The individual involved has been identified and will be served with an indefinite ban by the club, we will also cooperate with clubs for away fixtures to ensure that there is no repetition in the future.

We would like to apologise to AFC Totton for this individual’s behaviour at their stadium and assure them that it does not reflect the standards expected by the club and demonstrated by the vast majority of our supporters.

Jim Parmenter, Chairman

Dover Athletic endured a difficult afternoon in Hampshire as AFC Totton ran out 3–0 winners at the Snows Stadium, in a game defined by decisive moments and a costly red card before the break.

The Whites started with real intent and were competitive in the early exchanges. A physical opening saw Baptiste fouled early on in midfield, before Sheriff delivered an inviting cross that Nikaj headed over from a promising position. Totton responded with a wide free-kick that was comfortably gathered by Walker, but Dover were arguably the more threatening side in the opening quarter.

The best chance of the half arrived on 18 minutes and summed up the visitors’ afternoon. Nikaj cut inside and fired goalwards, his effort taking a deflection that forced a superb reaction save from Knightbridge. Baptiste and Sheriff reacted quickest to the rebound, but the Totton goalkeeper showed outstanding agility to scramble across his line and deny what looked a certain opening goal.

Totton gradually grew into the game and, on 27 minutes, took the lead. A cross from the left found its way to Rendell inside the box, and the experienced forward applied the finish to put the hosts ahead.

Frustration began to creep in for Dover, with manager Leberl shown a yellow card moments later, before the afternoon took a decisive turn on the half-hour mark. Beadle was shown a straight red card, adjudged to have led with his elbow when challenging for a header. Reduced to ten men, Dover reshuffled immediately, with Mensah introduced in place of Baptiste.

Totton capitalised soon after. A corner was delivered into the box on 34 minutes and Hallet rose to turn the ball high into the net, doubling the home side’s advantage. Walker was called into action again shortly afterwards with a fine reaching save to keep Dover in contention, but the damage had been done.

Further frustration followed late in the half when assistant manager Mike Sandmann was dismissed from the technical area, compounding a first half to forget for the visitors.

At the break, Dover made a change, with Gurung replacing Soares-Junior, but Totton almost added a third within seconds of the restart. Another corner caused chaos, Rendell poking the ball goalwards only for Walker to produce an excellent stop on his own line.

The decisive blow arrived on 49 minutes. A direct ball forward found Lee, who controlled superbly and spun before firing low into the bottom corner for Totton’s third, a ruthless finish that effectively ended the contest.

To Dover’s credit, there were still moments of resistance. Nikaj forced a save after getting in behind, but with a man advantage and a comfortable lead, Totton controlled the remainder of the game. Further substitutions followed for the visitors, with Coker and Wilkinson introduced, while Sheriff later saw yellow before being withdrawn.

Totton were briefly reduced to ten men themselves when Osborne was shown a straight red card on 82 minutes, but by then the outcome was beyond doubt. The final stages played out with little incident, aside from a late booking for Cocoracchio, before the referee brought proceedings to a close after five added minutes.

It was not Dover’s day in Hampshire. Attention now turns to next Saturday’s trip to Hemel, where the Whites will look to respond.

Dover Athletic:
1 Walker, 2 Charles-Cook, 4 Jones, 16 Beadle, 15 Sodje, 6 Cocoracchio, 25 Hanson, 7 Baptiste, 11 Sheriff, 14 Soares-Junior, 10 Nikaj.

Subs: Coker, Matthews, Gurung, Onu, Mensah, Jallow, Wilkinson.

AFC Totton:
31 Knightbridge, 3 Haunstrup, 5 Hallet, 6 O’Connor, 9 Rendell, 10 Lee, 12 Osborne, 17 Rose, 21 Batzelis, 23 Vigrass, 26 Cordner.

Subs: Oastler, Carter, Clarke, Dolling, Bartolo, Bennett, Tanner.

AFC Totton and Dover Athletic meet on Saturday with just two points separating the sides in the National League South table, setting up a tightly poised contest. Totton come into the fixture in 14th place with 36 points from 26 matches, while Dover sit just below them in 15th on 34 points, having played one game more. With both teams looking to pull clear of those around them, the stakes are high as two evenly matched sides go head-to-head, knowing that a positive result could provide valuable momentum heading into the next run of fixtures.

Dover Athletic

Dover Athletic were beaten by two second-half goals at Dagenham & Redbridge after a competitive first half. The Whites made a positive start and created chances through Nikaj and Sheriff, while Walker was called into action at the other end. With little to separate the sides at the break, Dagenham increased the pressure after half-time and broke the deadlock just after the hour when Stephenson headed home from a cross. Dover battled to respond but were unable to halt the momentum, and a late finish from Harrack sealed the result.

From the Management

“On Saturday we’ve got Totton away. They beat us on the opening day of the season. Do we want to go there and try to get three points? Absolutely. We said in there that the second-half performance against Dagenham and the character shown were similar to the first half against Totton at home. We know what Totton are about, and we’re going to have to be a lot better than we were on Tuesday if we want to get anything from the game.”

AFC Totton

AFC Totton suffered a frustrating 4–1 defeat away at Tonbridge Angels after a damaging second-half collapse. Despite dominating possession early on, The Stags fell behind against the run of play when Marcus Sablier finished from close range. Totton responded quickly through Ash Clarke, who calmly converted one-on-one to level the scores. The visitors moved the ball well before the break but lacked a cutting edge. Tonbridge emerged strongly after half-time and regained the lead through Frankie Baker before goals from Bunmi Babajide and Ricky Korboa put the result beyond doubt. A second half to forget for Totton.

Last Time

The last time the sides met, on the opening day of the season, Dover Athletic were edged out 3–2 by AFC Totton at the Megger Community Stadium after a difficult first half. Totton dominated early and raced into a three-goal lead before the break through Batzelis, Haunstrup and Vigrass. Dover struggled to match the visitors’ energy but improved after the interval following a number of changes. The introduction of Mampolo sparked a late revival, with Nikaj pulling a goal back before adding a second deep into stoppage time. Despite a frantic finish, Totton held on, leaving Dover to rue a flat opening 45 minutes.

Last Six

Woking 2–0 AFC Totton (13 Dec, FA Trophy Third Round)
AFC Totton 1–0 Torquay United (20 Dec, National League South)
Salisbury 3–1 AFC Totton (26 Dec, National League South)
AFC Totton 1–1 Chippenham Town (30 Dec, National League South)
AFC Totton 3–2 Enfield (3 Jan, National League South)
Tonbridge Angels 4–1 AFC Totton (17 Jan, National League South)

The Venue

The Snows Stadium
Salisbury Road
Totton
Southampton
SO40 2RW

More info: https://www.afctotton.com/club-info/snows-stadium

Admission  

Matchday tickets can be purchased online , and fans can also pay at the turnstile using cash or card. There are 4 turnstiles at the ground.

https://afctotton.ticketco.events/uk/en

Tickets purchased in advance:
Adults – £15
Over 65s & students, Concession – £11
Registered Disabled, Concession – £11
Child (5-17 years) – £6 
All under 5’s FREE with accompanied adult

Due to increased staffing and operational costs on Matchdays, the prices on the gate are as follows:

Adults – £17
Over 65s & students, Concession – £13
Registered Disabled, Concession – £13
Child (5-17 years) – £8 
All under 5’s FREE with accompanied adult

Dover Athletic were left empty-handed at the Chigwell Construction Stadium as Dagenham & Redbridge struck twice in the second half to claim the points, despite a competitive and evenly matched opening 45 minutes.

The Whites started positively and caused early problems from set plays, with Beadle’s long throw inside the opening three minutes leading to the first corner of the evening. Dagenham responded with a spell of possession, but Jones was well positioned to clear a dangerous cross as the hosts looked to settle into the contest.

The first real attempt of the match came just after the 10-minute mark when Haigh fired over from distance, before Walker was called into action moments later, saving sharply at his near post after Stephenson found space inside the box.

Dover’s first effort arrived on 20 minutes, Nikaj trying his luck from range, though the shot was comfortably gathered by Howes. That sparked a lively spell in the game, with both sides exchanging chances. Dagenham came closest on 25 minutes when Haigh cut inside and rattled the crossbar with a curling effort, while at the other end Sodje delivered low into the box and Nikaj just failed to keep his effort down.

The Whites continued to threaten from wide areas and set pieces. Sheriff saw a powerful header tipped over following a dangerous delivery from Nikaj, and moments later Dover went agonisingly close to taking the lead when Nikaj met a cross unmarked inside the area, only for Howes to produce an acrobatic save to keep the scores level heading into the break.

At half-time there was little to separate the sides, with Dover more than holding their own against a well-organised home outfit.

The second half began with Dagenham applying sustained pressure, pinning Dover back and delivering regularly from wide areas. Walker was again called upon early, dealing with a deflected effort before Dover stood firm through a spell of corners and free kicks.

The breakthrough came just past the hour mark. A well-worked move down the flank saw a pinpoint cross delivered by Young, allowing Stephenson the space to rise and power a header beyond Walker to give the hosts the lead.

Dover responded by making changes, introducing Matthews for Coker, but momentum continued to favour Dagenham. Walker produced an excellent save to deny Haigh from a free kick on the edge of the box, while Beadle was required to make a crucial block on the line as the pressure mounted.

Further substitutions followed as Soares-Junior replaced Cocoracchio, but the hosts sealed the contest with six minutes remaining. Leech did well to pull the ball back across the area, where Harrack arrived to sweep a first-time finish into the top corner, leaving Dover with too much to do late on.

Despite late efforts to push forward, Dover were unable to find a route back into the game, with yellow cards shown to Charles-Cook and Hanson during a scrappy closing period.

A travelling contingent of 92 supporters were in attendance as part of a crowd of 1,125. Dover Athletic now turn their attention to Saturday’s trip to Totton, looking to respond quickly on the road.

Dover Athletic: 1 Walker (C), 2 Charles-Cook, 4 Jones, 16 Beadle, 15 Sodje, 6 Cocoracchio, 25 Hanson, 7 Baptiste, 11 Sheriff, 9 Coker and 10 Nikaj. Substitutes: Gillmore, Matthews, Gurung, Soares-Junior, Mensah, Wilkinson and Mampolo.

Dagenham & Redbridge: 13 Howes, 3 Maghoma, 5 Graham, 6 Panter, 11 Haigh, 18 Stephenson, 20 Harrack, 21 Broad, 23 Lawless, 29 Leech and 38 Dieng (C). Substitutes: Nightingale, Lusala, Marsh, Scott, N’Guessan, De Silva and Young.