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Dover extended their unbeaten run to four games after victory against the visiting Rebels at Crabble.
Chike Kandi gave Andy Hessenthaler’s team a 1-0 lead at half-time before Alfie Pavey and Luke Wanadio sealed the three points and make it back-to-back wins.
Dover returns to National League South action at Crabble for the second consecutive Saturday with Slough Town making the trip to Kent.
Andy Hessenthaler’s squad made it seven points from a possible nine in the past three games after a 3-0 win against visiting Braintree Town last time out to extend their unbeaten run to three games.
The Rebels, who are currently 10th on the table, three points ahead of Whites, lost 2-0 at home to Hemel Hempstead Town last Saturday.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
You can read the latest from the Slough Town camp HERE
LAST TIME WE MET IN A LEAGUE GAME AT CRABBLE – AUGUST 14th 2004
Chris Wright’s double ensured Dover’s Ryman League debut started with a win against Slough Town at the then-named Hoverspeed Stadium.
Rob Smidmore gave Whites the lead on the stroke of half-time before Wright made it 2-0 from close range just after the hour mark.
Wright’s stunning long-range effort made it 3-0 nine minutes later before the visitors reduced the deficit via a header from Hodges 15 minutes from time.
Dover: Pat Mullin, James Farrier, James Rogers, Dale Skelton, Craig Cloke, Tom Hickman, Rob Smidmore (Michael Smissen, 83), Billy Bone (Micky Lane, 74), Shaun Welford, Chris Wright, John Mee (Danny Welch, 74). Subs not used: Shane Hamshare, Paul Rogers.
Attendance: 637
DOVER TEAM NEWS
Andy Hessenthaler’s player/assistant manager Mitch Brundle misses his second consecutive game because of a knee injury.
Midfielder Jordan Higgs is back in the matchday squad after serving a one-game ban against Braintree after collecting his fifth booking of the campaign.
Forward Reece Grant is also back in the squad after recovering from a hamstring injury.
George Nikaj remains out on loan at Ashford United
COVERAGE
The game kicks off at 3 pm you are unable to make it, we will be providing live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens.
Please note that BBC Radio Kent will not be commentating on the game due to their FA Cup coverage.
PROGRAMME
Printed matchday programmes will be available for sale around the ground and from the club shop.
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
SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH FIXTURES
Braintree Town v Worthing
Concord Rangers v Bath City
Dartford v Tonbridge Angels
Hemel Hempstead Town v Cheshunt
Welling United v St Albans City
Dover Athletic Football Club has a wide range of matchday hospitality packages available for all home matches at Crabble, so you can watch the game, or entertain clients, in style.
The VIP Platinum Suite Matchday Experience provides a great opportunity for you to enjoy our matchday hospitality and provides 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 matchday team sheet
The very special experience costs £28 per person and is vailable 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.
VIP Platinum Suite Matchday Experience tickets for our National League South game against Slough Town at Crabble on Saturday are now on sale.
Arrival at the ground should be at 1pm and food will be served at 1.30pm.
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
We are delighted to confirm, that after taking on board supporter feedback, we will now have a printed matchday programme available for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.
The first edition of the programme will be on sale around the ground and in the club shop for the visit of Braintree Town on Saturday for £3.
Our postponed National League South game against Slough Town at Crabble will now be played on October 15th at 3pm.
The National League today approved to game to be played on that date due to Oxford City’s continuation in the FA Cup.
We will advise a new date for the trip to Oxford in due course.
VIP Platinum Suite tickets for our National League South game against Braintree Town at Crabble on Saturday are now on sale.
To watch all the action from the best seats in the house and to enjoy a very special experience costs £28 per person.
Please note that this price does NOT include entry for non-season ticket holders who do attend, and they will still need to pay on the turnstile on the day.
The experience 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 matchday team sheet
Arrival at the ground should be at 1pm and food will be served at 1.30pm.
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 passes please email [email protected] or call the office on 01304 822373
We very much look forward to welcoming you to the suite soon.
Come and join us for a Christmas Party in the Centre Spot.
Eat, drink and get in the festive spirit with a choice of five party nights, December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 16th, and 17th, for just £28.95 per person.
The party starts the minute you arrive and you will be welcomed with a glass of chilled bubbly before you sit down and enjoy a delicious three-course meal.
After the meal, the dance floor will be open and you can party the night away.
Doors open at 7pm on each night with dinner served from 7.30pm.
To book, call 01304 822 373 or email [email protected]
Please note that a deposit of £10 per person is required at the time of booking.
Don’t delay, book today!
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.”
Our National League South game against Slough Town at Crabble tomorrow, like all other fixtures this weekend, has been postponed.
The National League and FA released the following statements:
“Firstly, the National League sends sincere condolences of all Member Clubs on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to His Majesty King Charles III and the further Royal Family.
“Further to this morning’s statement by Debbie Hewitt, chair of The Football Association, all National League System, FA Trophy, and grassroots fixtures scheduled for this weekend will not take place as a mark of respect. The Queen was the FA’s patron, and Prince William is its President.
“At this moment National League fixtures will go ahead as planned from Monday 12 September onwards although we understand no sporting event of any kind will be permitted on the day of The Queen’s funeral.
“The decision to postpone this weekend’s fixtures is taken in line with guidance from the FA in consultation with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The League fully supports this stance.”
The statement from the Football Association read: “Her Majesty the Queen was a long-standing Patron of The Football Association and has left a lasting and indelible legacy on our national game.
“As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, English football has united to postpone all football fixtures between 9-11 September. This follows Government guidance, which encourages sporting organisations to show respect in an appropriate way.
“The FA can confirm that all football fixtures across the Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship, the Vitality Women’s FA Cup, and the Isuzu FA Trophy, will be postponed this weekend. We can also confirm that all football fixtures across the National League System [NLS], Steps 1-6, including the Vanarama National Leagues, the Women’s Football Pyramid [WFP], Tiers 3-7, and matches across grassroots football in England will be postponed.
“The Premier League and the EFL have all confirmed that their fixtures this weekend will be rescheduled for a later date.
“All flags at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park will continue to fly at half-mast over the weekend.
“Our thoughts remain with our president, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, and the whole of the Royal Family during this time.”
Tickets are now on sale for the VIP Platinum Suite for our National League South game against Slough Town at Crabble on Saturday.
To watch all the action from the best seats in the house and to enjoy a very special experience costs £28 per person.
Please note that this price does NOT include entry for non-season ticket holders who do attend, and they will still need to pay on the turnstile on the day.
The experience 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 matchday team sheet
Saturday’s menu is:
Arrival at the ground should be at 11am and food will be served at 11.30am
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 passes please email [email protected] or call the office on 01304 822373
We are also taking bookings for our curry night in the suite for Tuesday’s game against Dartford, so contact Gavin for details.
We very much look forward to welcoming you to the suite soon.
