Category: Club News

ACADEMY OVERPOWER FLEET IN CUP

Leo Dodds scored a sensational hat-trick as the Academy advanced to the next round of the FA Youth Cup in style after beating their Ebbsfleet United counterparts 5-1 at Crabble on Wednesday.

The visitors opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half of the Second Qualifying Round tie before the young Whites responded with two goals before half-time from Kieron Agbebi and  Archie Hatcher.

Dodds stole the show in the second half with his treble to ensure his team was in the hat for Friday’s draw for the next round.

After the game, Academy manager Mike Sandmann said: “I am really proud of the boys tonight – they produced a fantastic reaction after conceding early.

“Despite being disappointed with our first-half performance, I thought we were excellent after the break and scored some really great goals.

“We didn’t give them any opportunities in the second half and created plenty of chances ourselves through passion, commitment, and desire to win the ball.

“We have a really good group of young players, but I know there is still plenty to come from them.”

Sandmann also took time to praise the fans who came along to watch.

“We really did appreciate it – the boys love having a crowd backing them and they responded to it, so thank you from us all.”

 

POST-MATCH REACTION | ANDY HESSENTHALER | WELLING 1-1 DOVER

Andy Hessenthaler spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard after the National League South draw at Park View Road on Tuesday.

Former Dover defender Manny Parry put his side ahead with 13 minutes to go before substitute Chike Kandi equalised four minutes later.

Welling: Roberts, Howard (Papadopoulos 67), Ezennolim, Parry, Olomowewe (Aransibia 89), Azeez, Payne, Kassarate, Dunne, White, Maloney. Subs not used: Hyde, Francis, McKenzie.

Dover: Nelson, Judd, Paxman, Krasniqi, Brundle, Higgs, Pavey, Wanadio, Martin, Sterling, Grant (Kandi 25). Subs not used: Moses, Carney, Baptiste, Byford.

Attendance: 720.

 

MATCH PREVIEW: WELLING UNITED V DOVER

Dover will go in search of their fourth National League South win of the season during back-to-back away trips as Andy Hessenthaler’s squad heads to Park View Road tonight (7.45pm).

Whites won 2-0 at Weymouth on Saturday before the quick turnaround sees them make the trip to another of their Kent rivals.

The Wings have started the season well and are currently fifth after winning three of their past four league games – they drew 2-2 at home against Havant & Waterlooville on Saturday.

Welling’s squad will include some familiar faces to Dover fans.

The forward line includes Ade Azeez and Stefan Payne, while defender Manny Parry completes the former Whites in the line-up.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

You can read what Welling manager Warren Feeney had to say ahead of the game HERE

Welling preview HERE

LAST TIME WE MET IN A LEAGUE GAME  – MARCH 8th 2016

Dover closed in on the National League play-off places after a 2-1 win against the Wings at Crabble.

Michael Bakare took just 63 seconds to open the scoring for the visitors before Stefan Payne equalised midway through the first-half and Sean Raggett’s header completed the turnaround just after the break.

Dover: Walker, Magri, Raggett, Orlu, Modeste, Bellamy (Marsh 61′), Miller (Crawford 85′), Sterling (Kinnear Jr 18′), Deverdics, Parkinson, Payne. Subs not used: Diallo, Pinnock.

Welling: Rodak, Chesmain, Wanadio (Daniel 87′), Kashket (Kabba 68′), Nortey, Gayle, Lokko, Harris, Williams, Kargbo, Bakare (Adeloye 79′). Subs not used: Taylor, Vidal.

Attendance: 726

DOVER TEAM NEWS 

Defender Jake Goodman will miss the trip through injury after being taken off in the opening half at Weymouth after receiving an elbow to his nose,

George Nikaj is still out on loan at Ashford United

DOVER COLOURS

For fans heading to the game wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, we will be wearing our all-blue kit.

COVERAGE 

We will have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText

BBC Radio Kent will also be covering the game HERE

TICKET INFORMATION

Supporters can purchase their tickets in advance HERE

Tickets will also be available on the day.

TUESDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH FIXTURES

Braintree Town v St Albans City
Cheshunt v Dulwich Hamlet
Chippenham Town v Slough Town
Concord Rangers v Worthing
Dartford v Eastbourne Borough
Farnborough v Chelmsford City
Hemel Hempstead Town v Tonbridge Angels
Hungerford Town v Hampton & Richmond
Oxford City v Ebbsfleet United
Taunton Town v Bath City
Weymouth v Havant & Waterlooville

 

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POST-MATCH REACTION | ANDY HESSENTHALER | WEYMOUTH 0-2 DOVER

Second-half goals from Jordan Higgs and Luke Wanadio secured Dover a first away win of the National League South season at bottom side Weymouth at the Bob Lucas Stadium on Saturday.

The win also ended a run of four successive losses in all competitions and saw manager Andy Hessenthaler’s side move up to 16th ahead of Tuesday night’s trip to Welling United.

A delighted Hessenthaler said: “I thought it was an excellent performance given the circumstances ahead of the game.

“Weymouth had a new manager in place and we knew that was always going to make it a lot harder for us – we were also coming into the game on the back of a mini-run of poor form.

“We needed to bounce back from our performances of late and we did.

“We were solid, we kept a clean sheet, and we got three points away from home – we can’t ask for any more from the players.

“Now we have to build on that performance and ensure we keep working hard together when we go to Welling.”

Finally, Hessenthaler praised the Dover faithful who had made the long trip to the Dorset coast to support his team.

“We owed them a performance and I’m glad that we gave them one.

“We really do appreciate the backing the fans give us at home and away and the commitment they make week in and week out to support us.”

Defender Jake Goodman is due to see a specialist on Monday after receiving an elbow to his nose late in the first half which led to him being substituted.

Weymouth: Sandford, Howe, Boutin (Kyprianou 72), Carlyle, Matsuzaka, McBurnie (Murray 46), Bearwish, Blair, O’Connell, Rose (Ofosu 46), Ash. Subs not used: Nippard, Gifford.

Dover: Nelson, Judd, Paxman, Goodman (Krasniqi 45+2), Brundle, Higgs, Pavey, Wanadio (Baptiste 85), Martin, Sterling, Grant (Kandi 72). Subs not used: Wilkinson, Carney.

Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo

Attendance: 828

 

MATCH PREVIEW: WEYMOUTH V DOVER

Andy Hessenthaler’s squad will look to end a run of four successive defeats when they travel to the Bob Lucas Stadium on Saturday.

The trip to Dorset will see Whites take on a Weymouth team with a new manager, Bobby Wilkinson, in what will be his first home game in charge.

Wilkinson replaced David Oldfield last week and was in charge for the 3-1 FA Cup win at Winchester last Saturday.

Our opponents, who like us, were also relegated last season, are currently bottom of the league, five points worse off than Whites, and without a win in the league from their opening eight games.

Weymouth’s squad will include two familiar faces to Dover fans.

Millwall goalkeeper Ryan Sandford spent the opening month of this campaign on loan with us with Stuart Nelson sidelined through injury.

Forward Ahkeem Rose is in his second season with Weymouth after scoring two goals in 15 league appearances for Whites in the 20/21 season.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

You can read what Bobby Wilkinson had to say ahead of the game HERE

LAST TIME WE MET – MAY 15th 2022

Tom Blair netted a 95th minute winner as Weymouth ended their season with a 2-1 at Crabble in a clash between two sides already relegated from the National League.

Brandon Goodship put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot in the ninth minute following a foul on Portsmouth loanee Haji Mnoga.

Academy forward Jack Nelson headed home his first senior goal to put Whites back on level terms with 15th minutes to go before Blair ensured the three points went back to Dorset deep into stoppage time.

Midfielder George Wilkinson was adjudged to have fouled Blair and was shown a second yellow.

Blair saw his spot-kick saved by Alexis Andre but tucked away the rebound to seal Weymouth’s first win in 15 matches, and first on their travels since October.

Dover: Andre Jr, Moses, Goodman, Ransom, Woods, Collinge, Byford (Nelson 64’), Wilkinson, Baptiste (Nikaj 86’), Krasniqi, Gyasi. Subs not used: Bexon, Wratten, Agbebi.

Weymouth: Scott, Greenwood, McBurnie, Goodship (Bearwish 83’), Mnoga, Robinson, Mampala (Blair 82’), Murray, Buse, Harfield, Carlyle. Subs not used: Mussa, Ash, Bruton.

DOVER TEAM NEWS 

We have no injury concerns and have a full-strength squad available for the trip.

Defender Alex Green is included in the matchday squad after recovering from an elbow injury.

George Nikaj is still out on loan at Ashford United

DOVER COLOURS

For fans heading to the game wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, we will be wearing our all-blue kit.

COVERAGE 

The game kicks off at 3pm but if you are unable to make the trip, BBC Radio Kent will be providing updates HERE

TICKET INFORMATION

Please note that this game is segregated and Dover fans can buy their tickets online HERE 

You can also by cash or card on the day at the Weymouth ticket office at the ground

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH FIXTURES

Braintree Town v Slough Town
Cheshunt v Tonbridge Angels
Chippenham Town v Dulwich Hamlet
Concord Rangers v Eastbourne Borough
Dartford v Hampton & Richmond
Farnborough v St Albans City
Hemel Hempstead Town v Worthing
Hungerford Town v Ebbsfleet United
Oxford City v Bath City
Taunton Town v Chelmsford City
Welling United v Havant & Waterlooville

MATCH PREVIEW: EBBSFLEET UNITED V DOVER

Andy Hessenthaler’s squad heads back to the Kuflink Stadium for the second time this season when the sides meet in the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup at 3pm.

The hosts have won all eight of their National League South games this season and are currently two points clear of second-place Havant & Waterlooville.

One of those victories included a 3-0 triumph against Whites in late August after a brace from former Dover frontman Dominic Poleon while Rakish Bingham got the other goal.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING:

Read what Fleet Manager Dennis Kutrieb had to say ahead of the tie HERE

DOVER TEAM NEWS 

Once again, young defender Alex Green is the only player unavailable through injury for the game after he damaged ligaments in his elbow in training.

Green is on the road to recovery and started training again on Thursday.

George Nikaj is out on loan at Ashford United

DOVER COLOURS

For fans heading to the game wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, we will be wearing our all-blue kit.

COVERAGE 

The game kicks off at 3pm but if you are unable to make the trip, BBC Radio Kent will be providing updates HERE

Please note that there will be NO live updates on Twitter @DAFCLiveText

TICKET INFORMATION

Please note that this game is segregated and Dover fans can buy their tickets HERE

MATCH PREVIEW: DOVER V DARTFORD

After the weekend’s fixtures were postponed as a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Dover return to action against Kent rivals Dartford at Crabble tonight.

We, like all other clubs in action today, will observe a one-minute silence before kick-off while management, staff, and players, will also be wearing black armbands as a mark of respect.

The visitors’ squad will include a couple of familiar faces to Dover fans  – defenders Connor Essam and Tom Bonnor – both of who have captained Dover in the past.

As for Dover, winger Luke Wanadio will be playing against a club he had three spells with while Tyrone Sterling had a loan spell at Princes Park. Striker Alfie Pavey also played for the Darts and scored 22 league goals for them in the 2017/18 season.

LAST TIME WE MET IN A LEAGUE GAME – 17th JANUARY 2015

Tom Murphy (pictured) scored twice as Whites extended their unbeaten run to 12 Conference Premier games with a big win against Dartford at Crabble.

DAFC 6-1 DARTFORD

The win, Whites’ biggest of the season at that stage, was also their first league triumph against their Kent rivals since the 4-2 success in December 2008.

Nicky Deverdics headed Whites ahead in the fifth minute before former Dover forward Harry Crawford equalised.

Richard Orlu’s restored the lead in first-half stoppage time.

Murphy’s curling finish made it 3-1 before Liam Bellamy fired home a fourth, Barry Cogan’s penalty made it five before Murphy completed the scoring 10 minutes from time.

Dover: Rafferty, Essam, Raggett, Francis, Deverdics (Modeste 82′), Bellamy, Orlu, Cogan (Taiwo 77′), Sterling, Murphy, Payne (Reid 80′).
Subs not used: Wynter, Mekki

Attendance:1,042

DOVER TEAM NEWS 

Jordan Higgs and Mitch Brundle are both back in the matchday squad after missing the game at Eastbourne through injury.

Alex Green (elbow) and Kieron Agbebi (hamstring) are both unavailable.

COVERAGE 

The game kicks off at 7.45pm but if you are unable to make it, BBC Radio Kent will be providing commentary HERE

We will also have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens.

PROGRAMME

You can download your COYW digital matchday magazine for the game HERE

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for this game can be purchased at the turnstile only.

Prices are as follows:

Adults – £16

Over 60 – £14

Under 18 – £8

Under 11s continue to be free with paying adult

TUESDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH FIXTURES

Bath City v Weymouth
Dulwich Hamlet v Hemel Hempstead Town
Eastbourne Borough v Welling United
Ebbsfleet United v Braintree Town
Hampton & Richmond v Chippenham Town
Slough Town v Taunton Town
Tonbridge Angels v Farnborough
Worthing v Cheshunt

FIXTURE UPDATE

The National League has today released the following statement, confirming our fixture against Dartford at Crabble on Tuesday will go ahead as scheduled.

“Further to the announcement that the funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held on Monday September 19, the League can confirm fixtures scheduled for week commencing Monday September 12 will go ahead as scheduled.

“Clubs are asked, for all fixtures up until the funeral, to observe a one-minute silence prior to the game and to wear black armbands as a mark of respect.”

It means we will return to National League South action on Tuesday, September 13, against Dartford at 7.45pm.