Following the 4.30pm inspection we can confirm that tomorrow’s game against Lewes is postponed.

A new date for the fixture will be confirmed soon.

JOHN HUSK was chairman during a golden era of the club’s history.

In  the second of a multi-part interview with Justin Allen, the 82-year-old reminisces about some of the great players that featured in his time at the helm.

John shares memories of the great Lennie Lee and Tony Rogers and how the club broke the non-league transfer fee to sign David Leworthy.

A certain Jake Leberl also signed for the club as a young player when John was at the helm – and he recollects those days as well as gives his opinion on the job he is doing as manager.

Also Justin and John fondly remember the likes of Tony Dixon, Russell Milton, Mark Harrop and how Iain O’Connell once fell through a conservatory window. The former chairman also speaks about club legends Tim Dixon and Barry Little.

Part three will follow soon where John will discuss Chris Kinnear and the managers that followed him.

Fancy watching the Whites take on Horsham 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:

• Butler hosted 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 £29.95 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.

On the menu for the game will be :

Starter:

Potato and Leek Soup served with a Ciabatta Roll

Main:

Chicken, Mushroom and Leek Pie served with Mash Potato, Vegetables and Gravy

Dessert:

Salted Caramel Blonde Cheesecake served with Cream

There are only 64 spaces available, so all tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.

The dress code is smart casual.

To buy your VIP ticket please email [email protected] or call the office on 01304 822373

Dover Athletic welcome Lewes to The Megger Community Stadium.

Dover Athletic

On Saturday, Dover Athletic secured a dominant 3-0 win over Hendon at Silver Jubilee Park, rebounding after back-to-back defeats. Captain Ruben Soares-Junior shone, opening the scoring with a header in the 18th minute before doubling the lead with a superb strike. George Nikaj sealed the win in the 65th minute with a low shot after a strong wing run. Dover controlled the game throughout, stifling Hendon’s attempts to respond. Frustrations led to bookings for Hendon’s Kurtis Cumberbatch and Lewis Smith. This win keeps Dover top of the league as they prepare to host Lewes next Saturday.

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 Management

“I think there’ll be a lot of teams in this division that will look at our home form and they’d love to take it. It’s obviously disappointing to lose matches and more disappointing to lose home when we’re in front of our home fans. I certainly don’t think there’s any need to panic and to worry about home form. But we’ll be looking to put that right against Lewes, from last time we know what Lewes are about, they’re a good side. We’ll be looking to try and repay the home fans support”

Lewes

On Saturday, Lewes fought back to claim a 2-2 draw against Cheshunt in a thrilling contest at The Dripping Pan. Despite an early setback when Vas Vasiliou opened the scoring for the visitors in the 25th minute, Lewes regrouped after halftime. Alfie Allen equalised in the 61st minute with a composed finish, sparking the home side into life. Substitute Tolu Ladapo looked to have secured victory for Lewes with an 88th-minute strike, but Cheshunt’s Sam Granville salvaged a point in stoppage time.

Lewes currently sits 10th in the Isthmian Premier League with 33 points from 23 matches. Their record includes 9 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses. At home, they have been solid with 5 wins and 5 draws from 12 matches, but their away form has been less consistent, securing 4 wins from 11 games. They have scored 32 goals and conceded 32, leaving them with a neutral goal difference of 0.

Last 5

04/01 – Cheshunt (H) – Drew 2-2
28/12 – Hashtag United (A) – Lost 1-2
26/12 – Folkestone Invicta (H) – Drew 0-0
21/12 – Wingate & Finchley (A) – Drew 2-2
14/12 – Chichester City (H) – Lost 2-3
10/12 – Dulwich Hamlet (H) – Drew 2-2

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.

Dover Athletic secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Hendon at Silver Jubilee Park, bouncing back strongly after consecutive defeats. The visitors dominated proceedings from the outset, with Ruben Soares-Junior leading by example. The Dover captain opened the scoring in the 18th minute, rising highest to head home from a corner. Just over ten minutes later, Soares-Junior doubled the lead with a superb strike from the edge of the box, leaving the Hendon goalkeeper with no chance. Dover maintained control for the remainder of the first half, pushing for a third before the break.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Dover dictating play and creating chances. Their pressure paid off in the 65th minute when George Nikaj burst down the wing, beat his defender, and fired a low shot past the keeper at the near post to make it 3-0. Soares-Junior continued to press for a hat trick, while the rest of the Dover team displayed solid organisation to stifle any attempts by Hendon to gain a foothold in the game.

Hendon struggled to cope with Dover’s intensity, and frustrations boiled over with bookings for former Dover player Kurtis Cumberbatch and Lewis Smith. Despite a flurry of substitutions, the home side rarely threatened Jordan Gillmore in the Dover goal. The Whites, meanwhile, stayed disciplined and professional, comfortably seeing out the match to secure all three points.

This victory keeps Dover top of the league as they prepare to host Lewes next Saturday.

Isthmian League – Premier Division

Attendance: 324

Kick-off: 3pm

Referee: Jake Hillier

Venue: Silver Jubilee Park

Hendon:

1 Luke Campbell, 2 Lesley Duru, 3 Michael O’Donoghue, 4 Ronny Mfinda, 5 Ethan Light, 6 George Abbott, 7 Lewis Smith, 8 Kurtis Cumberbatch, 9 Luke Cook, 10 Niko Muir, 11 Aderi Dede SUBS: 12 Youel Emmanuel, 14 Ibrahim Meite, 15 Lonit Talla, 16 Stefan Ilic, 17 Dave Diedhiou

Dover Athletic:

27 Jordan Gillmore, 2 Roman Charles-Cook, 3 Fuad Sesay, 6 Luca Cocoracchio, 7 Luke Baptiste, 8 Alfie Matthews, 10 George Nikaj, 14 Ruben Soares-Junior, 24 Francis Mampolo, 25 Charlie Naylor, 26 Jacob Mensah SUBS: 4 Jeremiah Gyebi, 5 Joe Tennent, 9 Eniye Amgbaduba, 15 Tamas Amgbaduba, 23 George Wilkinson

Dover are back on the road and head to Hendon in the Isthmian Premier Division.

Dover Athletic

On Saturday, Dover Athletic fell to a 2-1 defeat against Horsham in wet, windy conditions at the Megger Community Stadium. Despite Horsham’s early dominance, Dover took the lead in the 32nd minute through Alfie Matthews’ deflected strike. The visitors equalised in the 72nd minute when James Hammond converted from a corner, and just three minutes later, Reece Myles-Meekums’ looping cross put Horsham ahead. Dover pushed hard for an equaliser, with Matthews’ free kick and a goal-line clearance denying them. Horsham held on for the win to overturn the halftime deficit to take all three points.

From the Manager

“Hendon is a long way to go for us. We need to be a bit more confident, so a win there would obviously help that massively. We’ll go there, obviously, looking for three points. And if we give the same effort as we have been and continue everything that we’ve been doing, there’s no reason why we won’t pick up three points.”

Hendon

Our hosts game on Saturday against Cheshunt was postponed. Last time out, Hendon conceded a stoppage time goal for the second consecutive Saturday to fall to defeat at Cray Wanderers. Kenny Coker followed up in the 95th minute to secure the points for the hosts, who had made most of the running but came up against a resolute back line, with Ethan Light and George Abbott particularly impressive.

Hendon currently sits in 17th place in the Isthmian Premier League with 26 points from 22 matches. Their campaign includes 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses. At home, Hendon has been fairly solid, winning 7 out of 11 matches, but their away form has been a struggle, with no wins and only 5 draws from 11 games. The team has scored 33 goals but conceded 30, resulting in a goal difference of +3.

Last 6

28/12 – Cray Wanderers (A) – Lost 0-1
26/12 – Potters Bar Town (H) – Lost 0-4
21/12 – Chichester City (A) – Lost 0-1
14/12 – Canvey Island (H) – Lost 0-1
10/12 – Hashtag United (A) – Lost 2-3
03/12 – Tilbury (H) – Won 2-1 (Alan Turvey Trophy)

The Venue

Address :Silver Jubilee Park
Townsend Lane
Kingsbury
London
NW9 7NE

More info: https://www.hendonfc.net/ClubInfo

Admission  

Adults: £12
Concessions: £8
U18: £1

In an afternoon dominated by heavy rain and strong winds, Dover Athletic fell to a 2-1 defeat against Horsham in a closely contested match at the Megger Community Stadium. The difficult weather conditions, which turned the pitch into a muddy challenge for both sides, set the tone for a scrappy yet intense encounter.

The game began with Horsham asserting early dominance, earning two corners within the first three minutes. However, their momentum was interrupted in the 7th minute when Reece Myles-Meekums replaced the injured Bobby-Joe Taylor, forcing an early tactical adjustment. Despite the substitution, Horsham continued to press, with their wide players creating several chances. Dover goalkeeper Jordan Gillmore was called into action multiple times, making key saves in the 9th and 10th minutes to deny the visitors an early lead.

Dover slowly grew into the game and created their first real opportunity in the 23rd minute, but George Nikaj and Luke Baptiste were unable to convert during the attack. The Whites came close again three minutes later when George Wilkinson’s effort narrowly missed the target. However, it was Alfie Matthews who broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute. A powerful strike from the edge of the box took a deflection off a Horsham defender and found its way into the net, giving Dover a deserved lead after withstanding Horsham’s early pressure.

The home side went into halftime with a narrow 1-0 advantage, but it was clear that Horsham would not back down. The second half began with both teams battling for control. Dover had chances to double their lead, with Wilkinson firing a shot over the bar in the 55th minute. Meanwhile, Horsham kept pushing forward and were rewarded in the 72nd minute when James Hammond scored from a corner to level the game.

Just three minutes later, Horsham took the lead through Reece Myles-Meekums. A seemingly harmless cross caught Gillmore off guard and looped into the net, leaving the home side stunned. Dover responded immediately, pushing for an equaliser. They came agonisingly close in the 79th minute when Matthews’ free kick was saved by Horsham goalkeeper Lewis Carey, and Jake Elliott cleared a follow-up effort off the line.

Dover introduced fresh legs in the closing stages, but Horsham’s defense remained resolute. The visitors managed the game well, making strategic substitutions to see out the remaining minutes. Despite Dover’s best efforts, they were unable to break through, and the match ended 2-1 in Horsham’s favor.

Dover remain top of the Isthmian League table and head to Hendon on Saturday.

Dover Athletic:
27 Jordan Gillmore, 2 Roman Charles-Cook, 3 Fuad Sesay, 6 Luca Cocoracchio, 7 Luke Baptiste, 8 Alfie Matthews, 10 George Nikaj, 14 Ruben Soares-Junior (C), 23 George Wilkinson, 25 Charlie Naylor, 26 Jacob Mensah SUBS: 4 Jeremiah Gyebi, 5 Joe Tennent, 9 Eniye Amgbaduba, 15 Tamas Amgbaduba, 24 Francis Mampolo

Horsham:
1 Lewis Carey, 2 Jake Elliott, 3 Harvey Sparks, 4 Danny Barker, 6 Jack Strange, 7 James Hammond, 8 Charlie Hester-Cook, 12 Bobby-Joe Taylor, 11 Ola Ogunwamide, 20 Lee Harding (C), 19 Chris Dickson SUBS: 14 Joel Daly, 9 Shamir Fenelon, 16 Montel Agyemang, 17 Lucas Rodrigues, 18 Reece Myles-Meekums

Isthmian League – Premier Division
Attendance: 849
Kick-off: 3pm
Referee: David Spain
Venue: Megger Community Stadium

CHARLIE NAYLOR caught up with Justin Allen for a chin-wag about his return to Dover Athletic.
The anchor midfielder discusses about what he learned from last season’s relegation season, the contrast in atmosphere around the club and his hopes for the second half of the campaign.
He also reveals a saucy gift one of the players received from the “secret Santa”, the fun the group had on their Christmas party trip to Dublin as well as what his new year’s resolution is for 2025.
Charlie also reflects on the loss against Billericay and the team’s hope to bounce back on New Year’s Day at home to Horsham.

Dover Athletic welcome Horsham to The Megger Community Stadium on New Year’s Day

Dover Athletic

On Saturday, Dover Athletic fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat at home to Billericay Town despite dominating large spells. Dover started brightly, with George Wilkinson forcing two superb saves from the visiting goalkeeper. However, a deflected Montel McKenzie free-kick on the stroke of half-time proved decisive. The second half saw relentless pressure from Dover but the visitors’ defence held firm. Late substitutions added fresh energy, but the hosts couldn’t find an equaliser.

In our previous encounter with Horsham this season Dover secured a 3-1 victory at the Fusion Aviation Community Stadium. Horsham took the lead in the 22nd minute when Isaac Philpot scored from a corner, but George Nikaj equalised for Dover just before halftime with a header. The second half saw Dover dominate, with Luke Baptiste capitalising on a loose ball in the 69th minute to make it 2-1. Soares-Junior sealed the win with a counter-attack goal in the 81st minute.

Horsham

Last time out, Horsham delivered a stunning performance at The Orbital Fasteners Stadium, overwhelming Potters Bar Town with a 6-0 win in the Isthmian League Premier Division. The visitors set the tone early as Ola Ogunwamide struck in the 7th minute. Chris Dickson’s clinical finishing saw him net a hat-trick, with goals in first-half injury time (45+1′), the 52nd minute, and again in the 77th. Charlie Hester-Cook added to the tally in the 70th minute before James Hammond capped the rout in the 90th.

Horsham currently sits 6th in the Isthmian Premier League with 35 points from 21 matches. They have had a solid season, recording 11 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses. Their home form has been particularly impressive, winning 7 of 10 matches, while their away form has been mixed with 4 wins and 5 losses. Horsham has scored 40 goals and conceded 26, resulting in a strong goal difference of +14.

Last 5

28/12 – Potters Bar Town (A) – Won 6-0
26/12 – Bognor Regis Town (H) – Won 2-1
21/12 – Canvey Island (A) – Won 1-0
17/12 – Dartford (H) – Lost 1-3
14/12 – Cheshunt (H) – Won 3-1
10/12 – Torquay United (A) – Lost 0-2 (FA Trophy)

The Venue

We look forward to welcoming Horsham 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.

Dover Athletic suffered a narrow defeat at home to Billericay Town in a hard-fought contest, with a first-half free-kick from Montel McKenzie proving to be the difference. Despite controlling large periods of the match and creating several clear-cut chances, Dover were unable to find the breakthrough needed to take anything from the game.

The match began with promise for Dover, as Roman Charles-Cook delivered a dangerous cross into the box in the third minute, only for George Nikaj to head narrowly wide. The home side continued to press forward, with Alfie Matthews and Luke Baptiste linking well in midfield to drive the team’s attack. However, Billericay gradually grew into the game, forcing Jordan Gillmore into a routine save from a close-range effort by De-Carrey Sheriff in the 15th minute.

Dover’s best opportunities of the first half came midway through, with George Wilkinson at the heart of the action. In the 24th minute, his close-range effort was brilliantly saved by Billericay’s goalkeeper Sam Donkin, who then produced another outstanding stop moments later to deny Wilkinson once again. Despite Dover’s dominance, it was Billericay who broke the deadlock on the stroke of half-time. A deflected free-kick from McKenzie found the bottom corner, leaving Gillmore helpless and the home crowd stunned.

The second half saw Dover come out with renewed energy, pushing relentlessly for an equaliser. Alfie Matthews orchestrated play from midfield, and full-back Fuad Sesay, who was booked late in the first half, tested Donkin with a long-range effort in the 87th minute. Despite sustained pressure, including a few late corners toward the end, the Whites were unable to capitalise.

Changes in the closing stages brought fresh legs onto the pitch, with Eniye Amgbaduba and Francis Mampolo introduced to add attacking impetus. However, Billericay’s defence, stood firm. Frustration was evident among the Dover supporters as key decisions went against the home side.

Ultimately, the result leaves Dover reflecting on missed opportunities but still 4 points clear at the summit of the Isthmian Premier Division table. The squad will look to bounce back on New Year’s Day against Horsham.

Attendance: 1,236
Referee: Joseph Dann-Pye
Venue: Megger Community Stadium

Dover Athletic: 27 Jordan Gillmore, 2 Roman Charles-Cook, 3 Fuad Sesay, 6 Luca Cocoracchio, 7 Luke Baptiste, 8 Alfie Matthews, 10 George Nikaj, 14 Ruben Soares-Junior, 23 George Wilkinson, 25 Charlie Naylor, 26 Jacob Mensah SUBS: 18 Henry Young, 5 Joe Tennent, 9 Eniye Amgbaduba, 15 Tamas Amgbaduba, 24 Francis Mampolo

Billericay Town: 1 Sam Donkin, 2 Montel McKenzie, 3 Jay Porter, 4 Matt Johnson, 9 Moses Emmanuel, 10 Frankie Merrifield, 11 De-Carrey Sheriff, 12 Tommy Davis, 19 Femi Akinwande, 22 Ben Steward, 23 Charlie Panton SUBS: 5 Aron Pollock, 14 Ade Azeez, 17 Tyrell Miller-Rodney, 18 Ashley Nzala, 25 Arjanit Krasniqi