Dover will aim to keep their 100% record on the road this season intact with a win at The Moss Rose on Friday evening.

With the rest of the division’s fixtures scheduled for Saturday afternoon, three points for Athletic will see them move into top spot.

But Chris Kinnear’s men are yet to beat the Silkmen in Cheshire since promotion back to the National League, losing twice and drawing once.

Like Whites, It’s been a summer of change for John Askey’s Macclesfield, with 15 new players signed.

One of those arrivals, Tyrone Marsh, will be familiar to travelling fans.

The striker made 16 appearances for Dover during the last two seasons.

MACCLESFIELD’S RECENT FORM

The Silkmen lost 3-0 at Gateshead on Saturday, their second consecutive league defeat and fourth match without a win.

The Heed led after just five minutes when Fraser Kerr netted at the far post, in spite of the linesman initially flagging for offside.

Jordan Burrow doubled the lead prior to the break, heading in Kerr’s corner.

Jordan Preston made the game safe on 72 minutes, calmly slotting past Billy O’Brien in the Macclesfield goal after being sent clear by Richard Peniket.

The defeat leaves Town 18th in the table with five points.

PREVIOUS MEETING

25/04/17: DOVER 2-2 MACCLESFIELD

Dover’s hopes of reaching the National League play-offs were all but over following their draw with the Silkmen at Crabble.

Olly Norburn stunned the home crowd on 32 minutes, tucking home Andy Hall’s cross to give the visitors the lead.

Ricky Miller levelled before the break, converting from the spot following Danny Whitaker’s handball in the area.

Anthony Dudley restored the away side’s lead, racing clear on 70 minutes and slotting through Mitch Walker’s legs.

Ross Lafayette handed Athletic a lifeline with three minutes to go, firing home Moses Emmanuel’s pass.

Whites almost won the match at the death, but Joe Healy glanced his header wide.

OTHER MEETINGS

10/01/17: Macclesfield 2-1 Dover
12/04/16: Macclesfield 0-0 Dover
17/10/15: Dover 2-1 Macclesfield

DOVER TEAM NEWS

Assistant manager Jake Leberl confirmed on Wednesday boss Chris Kinnear should have a full squad to select from. Josh Passley is fit again after missing the last game through illness and Giancarlo Gallifuoco is a slight doubt after coming off early in the same match.

DOVER COLOURS

For fans wanting to show their colours at the game by wearing the matching tops as the players, captain Mitch Brundle and his teammates will be wearing yellow shirts.

TICKET NEWS

Prices are as follows:

Adults – £19 (Seating), £15 (Terrace)
Over 65’s – £15 (Seating), £10 (Terrace)
Under 25 – £5 (Seating or Terrace)
Under 12 – £3 (Seating or Terrace)

All away ticket collections and away match day tickets can be purchased from the away ticket office, which is located on the corner of the London Road stand. It is advised that fans should buy tickets as soon as they arrive at the ground to avoid queuing nearer kick off.

COVERAGE

The game starts at 7:45pm but if you are unable to make the trip, we will have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens!

Coverage starts from 7pm.

SATURDAY’S NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES (Kick off 3pm unless stated)

FC HALIFAX TOWN V GUISELEY (12:30pm)
ALDERSHOT TOWN V CHESTER
BARROW V MAIDENHEAD UNITED
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE V BROMLEY
EBBSFLEET UNITED V GATESHEAD
HARTLEPOOL UNITED V AFC FYLDE
LEYTON ORIENT V EASTLEIGH
SUTTON UNITED V MAIDSTONE UNITED
TORQUAY UNITED V SOLIHULL MOORS
TRANMERE ROVERS V BOREHAM WOOD
WREXHAM V WOKING

AWAY TRAVEL

There will be a Supporters Club coach making the trip to Tranmere on Saturday 2nd September and it’s not too late to reserve your seat on it.

It leaves Crabble at 9:15am and the cost is as follows:

Adults Members £30, Adult Non-Members £45 and accompanied child (under 16) £15.

Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat, or see him in the Centre Spot after the game against Ebbsfleet on Bank Holiday Monday.

Please note you are now required to pay for your seat in advance by cash or via bank transfer.

Visit http://www.dasc.co.uk/ for all the details.

Dover could end the weekend top of the table with a home victory against Barrow on Saturday afternoon at Crabble.

Chris Kinnear’s men recorded back-to-back victories over Wrexham and FC Halifax Town over the last week to move up to third in the ladder, level on points with second-placed Sutton and one point behind Aldershot in top spot.

Athletic have a good record in previous home matches against the Bluebirds, winning their last two matches 3-1.

Barrow boss Paul Cox lost two of his squad to Football League clubs over the summer, including star striker Richie Bennett to Carlisle.

But he has signed five new players in the close season, including Bedsente Gomis from Sutton and Jordan White from Wrexham.

The Cumbrians currently sit 13th in the table on five points, having won one, drawn two and lost one in their opening four matches.

BARROW’S RECENT FORM

Ten man Bluebirds salvaged a point with an injury time equaliser at Solihull Moors in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

The visitors raced into a two goal lead through strikes from Dave Nieskens and Dan Jones.

Barrow had Jimmy Dunne sent off in the second half as Moors turned the match around with three goals after the break.

Joel Kettle headed in to reduce the deficit and Dapo Afolayan levelled nine minutes later. Darren Carter looked to have won the match with 17 minutes to play, but Harry Panayiotou’s injury time penalty saw both sides take a point apiece from the match.

PREVIOUS MEETING

29/04/17: BARROW 2-3 DOVER

Ricky Miller signed off his Whites career in style with his fifth treble of the season.

Jordan Williams opened the scoring for the hosts, picking the ball up on the halfway line and weaving through the Athletic defence before firing home on 20 minutes.

Miller’s stunning volley levelled the match two minutes later and the National League’s top scorer converted from the spot to put Dover ahead.

Moussa Diarra equalised with 23 minutes remaining, but Miller made it 40 goals for the season, taking advantage of a defensive error to score with the last kick of the match.

OTHER MEETINGS

20/08/16: Dover 3-1 Barrow
21/11/15: Dover 3-1 Barrow
08/08/15: Barrow 2-1 Dover

DOVER TEAM NEWS

Assistant Manager Jake Leberl confirmed on Thursday morning Kadell Daniel is a slight doubt, otherwise boss Chris Kinnear has a fully fit squad to select from.

TICKET NEWS

Prices are as follows:

Adults – £17
Seniors (Over 60’s) – £14
Under 18’s – £8
Under 11’s – free (With an accompanying adult)

Please note the match will be segregated.

COYW MATCHDAY PROGRAMME

Captain Mitch Brundle is the cover star for Saturday’s programme while the feature interview is with Femi Ilesanmi.

You will also be able to read the thoughts of boss Chris Kinnear and catch up with Lee Hook’s humorous take on the trip to Halifax in his regular column.

All this and much more for just £2.50.

COVERAGE

The game starts at 3pm but if you are unable to make the trip, we will have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens!

Coverage starts from 2pm.

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES

AFC FYLDE V DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE
BOREHAM WOOD V ALDERSHOT TOWN
BROMLEY V HARTLEPOOL UNITED
CHESTER V SUTTON UNITED
EASTLEIGH V TRANMERE ROVERS
GATESHEAD V MACCLESFIELD TOWN
GUISELEY V TORQUAY UNITED
MAIDENHEAD UNITED V EBBSFLEET UNITED
MAIDSTONE UNITED V WREXHAM
SOLIHULL MOORS V FC HALIFAX TOWN
WOKING V LEYTON ORIENT

AWAY TRAVEL

There will be a Supporters Club coach making the trip to Macclesfield on Friday 25th August and it’s not too late to reserve your seat on it.

It leaves Crabble at 11am and the cost is as follows:

Adults Members £30, Adult Non-Members £45 and accompanied child (under 16) £15.

Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat, or see him in the Centre Spot after the game against Barrow on Saturday.

Please note you are now required to pay for your seat in advance by cash or via bank transfer.

Visit http://www.dasc.co.uk/ for all the details.

Dover will be aiming to build on Saturday’s home win over Wrexham as they make the five-hour trip to face FC Halifax Town on Tuesday night.

But the MBi Shay Stadium has not been a happy hunting ground for Athletic, with Chris Kinnear’s side losing on their last two visits to West Yorkshire.

Our hosts made an instant return to non-league’s top flight following their relegation from the National League last April.

The Shaymen needed extra time to beat Chorley 2-1 in the National League North play-off final after finishing the campaign 3rd in the ladder.

Manager Billy Heath has made five new signings in the summer, including goalkeeper Sam Johnson.

The stopper had been with Halifax on loan and has helped his side keep two clean sheets in three league matches so far this season.

HALIFAX’S RECENT FORM

Town came away from Chester’s Deva Stadium with a point after the match ended goalless.

Visiting striker Tom Denton saw a 36th minute header cleared off the line in the first half and sub Josh Macdonald crashed a header onto the bar after the break.

Chester’s James Akintunde was denied late on by a stunning save from Sam Johnson.

The draw leaves Town 19th in the table with two points.

PREVIOUS MEETING

03/04/16: DOVER 1-0 FC HALIFAX TOWN

Nicky Deverdics’ early strike moved Whites up to fourth in the table.

The midfielder cut inside from the left and drilled a shot past Sam Johnson in goal to put Athletic ahead in the eighth minute.

Sub Jordan Burrow hit the bar late on for Town, but Dover held on to keep their play-off bid on track.

OTHER MEETINGS

28/11/16: FC Halifax Town 4-2 Dover
14/02/15: FC Halifax Town 3-2 Dover
09/08/14: Dover 0-1 FC Halifax Town

DOVER TEAM NEWS

Assistant Manager Jake Leberl confirmed on Sunday evening boss Chris Kinnear has a fully fit squad to select from.

TICKET NEWS

Prices are as follows:

Adults – £18
Concessions (Over 65’s and students with ID’s) – £15
Under 16’s – £5
Under 7’s – £3

COVERAGE

The game starts at 7:45pm but if you are unable to make the trip, we will have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens!

Coverage starts from 7pm.

TUESDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES

AFC FYLDE V MAIDENHEAD UNITED
BROMLEY V LEYTON ORIENT
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE V EBBSFLEET UNITED
GUISELEY V TRANMERE ROVERS
HARTLEPOOL UNITED V CHESTER
MAIDSTONE UNITED V ALDERSHOT TOWN
SOLIHULL MOORS V BARROW
SUTTON UNITED V MACCLESFIELD TOWN
TORQUAY UNITED V BOREHAM WOOD
WOKING V EASTLEIGH
WREXHAM V GATESHEAD

AWAY TRAVEL

There will be a Supporters Club coach making the trip to Macclesfield on Friday 25th August and it’s not too late to reserve your seat on it.

It leaves Crabble at 11am and the cost is as follows:

Adults Members £30, Adult Non Members £45 and accompanied child (under 16) £15.

Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat, or see him in the Centre Spot after the game against Barrow on Saturday 19th August.

Please note you are now required to pay for your seat in advance by cash or via bank transfer.

Visit http://www.dasc.co.uk/ for all the details.

Boss Chris Kinnear will be hoping his team can bounce back from their 2-1 home loss to Bromley on Tuesday and keep an impressive statistic intact when Wrexham come calling at Crabble on Saturday.

Whites are unbeaten in six games against the Dragons since winning promotion to non-league’s top-flight, but the Reds boss Dean Keates has been busy transforming his squad in the close season, signing 12 new players.

One of those is James Hurst, who needs no introduction to the home fans.

The midfielder made 10 appearances for Dover last season before joining Wrexham in the summer.

WREXHAM’S RECENT FORM

The Reds registered their first win of the campaign on Tuesday night, winning 2-1 at Maidenhead.  Defender Manny Smith scored a header in each half to cancel out Dave Tarpey’s leveller before the break.

Wrexham lost their previous match to Macclesfield 1-0 at the Racecourse Ground last weekend.

PREVIOUS MEETING

11/02/17: DOVER 1-1 WREXHAM

Whites impressive unbeaten record against Wrexham continued but in frustrating fashion at a bitterly cold Crabble.

Dover created plenty of chances but failed to capitalise on them as the Dragons salvaged a point with a late equaliser.

Midfielder Joe Healy scored for the second consecutive home National League game to put Whites ahead 20 minutes into the second half before substitute Jordan White equalised 10 minutes from the end.

OTHER MEETINGS

06/08/16: Wrexham 0-0  Dover Athletic

09/04/16: Wrexham 0-1 Dover Athletic

10/10/15: Dover Athletic 2-1 Wrexham

31/03/15: Wrexham 1-1 Dover Athletic

20/01/15: Dover Athletic 2-0 Wrexham

DOVER TEAM NEWS

Assistant Manager Jake Leberl confirmed on Thursday morning captain Mitch Brundle (back) is a doubt after coming off in Tuesday night’s match.

TICKET NEWS

Tickets can still be purchased on the day but supporters should note that this match IS segregated.

Prices are as follows:

Adults (19+) – £17
Seniors (60+) – £14
Under 18’s – £8
Under 11’s – Free (With an accompanying adult)

COVERAGE

The game starts at 3pm but if you are unable to make the trip, we will have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens!

Coverage starts from 2pm.

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES (Kick off 3pm unless stated)

MAIDENHEAD UNITED V HARTLEPOOL UNITED (12:30)
ALDERSHOT TOWN V GUISELEY
BARROW V WOKING
BOREHAM WOOD V SOLIHULL MOORS
CHESTER V FC HALIFAX TOWN
EASTLEIGH V DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE
EBBSFLEET UNITED V AFC FYLDE
GATESHEAD V TORQUAY UNITED
LEYTON ORIENT V MAIDSTONE UNITED
MACCLESFIELD TOWN V BROMLEY
TRANMERE ROVERS V SUTTON UNITED

AWAY TRAVEL

There will be a Supporters Club coach making the trip to Halifax on Tuesday 15th August and it’s not too late to reserve your seat on it.

It leaves Crabble at 12:30pm and the cost is as follows:

Adults Members £30, Adult Non Members £45 and accompanied child (under 16) £15.

Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat, or see him after in the Centre Spot after the games on Saturday.

Please note you are now required to pay for your seat in advance by cash or via bank transfer.

Visit http://www.dasc.co.uk/ for all the details.

Dover go into Tuesday night’s Kent derby at Crabble with maximum points following their 1-0 win at Hartlepool United on Saturday.

Jamie Allen’s first half strike saw Athletic win their opening National League fixture for the first time in four attempts.

Whites Tobi Sho-Silva(Pictured) came close to scoring late on at Victoria Park and the striker will be aiming to open his league account against his old side after signing from our north Kent rivals in the summer.

Bromley boss Neil Smith has signed eight players during the close season, including former Dover players Tyrone Sterling and Adam Mekki.

Brett Williams has also moved to Hayes Lane.

The forward has scored four goals on his last three visits to Crabble, including a brace in Dover’s 2-1 loss to Torquay back in April.

BROMLEY’S RECENT FORM

The Ravens started their league campaign with a goalless home draw with Eastleigh on Saturday.

Reda Johnson headed against the bar in the first half for the away side while Brett Williams had a close range effort blocked at the other end after the break.

Chris Zebroski went close at the end for the Hampshire side, but nodded wide when well placed.

DOVER TEAM NEWS

Assistant Manager Jake Leberl confirmed boss Chris Kinnear has a fully fit squad to select from on Tuesday.

ADMISSION PRICES

Prices are as follows:

Adults (19+) – £17
Seniors (60+) – £14
Under 18’s – £8
Under 11’s – Free (With an accompanying adult)

COVERAGE

The game starts at 7:45pm but if you are unable to make the trip to Crabble, we will have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens!

Coverage starts from 7pm.

TUESDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES

ALDERSHOT TOWN V TORQUAY UNITED
BARROW V FC HALIFAX TOWN
BOREHAM WOOD V DAGENHAM AND REDBRIDGE
CHESTER V AFC FYLDE
EASTLEIGH V SUTTON UNITED
EBBSFLEET UNITED V MAIDSTONE UNITED
GATESHEAD V GUISELEY
LEYTON ORIENT V SOLIHULL MOORS
MACCLESFIELD TOWN V HARTLEPOOL UNITED
MAIDENHEAD UNITED V WREXHAM
TRANMERE ROVERS V WOKING

AWAY TRAVEL

There will be a Supporters Club coach making the trip to Halifax on Tuesday 15th August and it’s not too late to reserve your seat on it.

It leaves Crabble at 12.30pm and the cost is as follows:

Adults Members £30, Adult Non Members £45 and accompanied child (under 16) £15.

Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat, or see him after in the Centre Spot after the games on Tuesday or Saturday.

Please note you are now required to pay for your seat in advance by cash or via bank transfer.

Visit http://www.dasc.co.uk/ for all the details.

Dover face a trip into the unknown when they begin their National League campaign on Saturday.

The match at Victoria Park will be the first ever meeting between the two sides.

Whites boss Chris Kinnear has been busy rebuilding his squad over summer, recruiting 13 new players ahead of their fourth consecutive season in non-league’s top tier.

Our hosts from County Durham have also had a summer of change following their relegation from League Two last season.

New Pools boss Craig Harrison has signed 11 new players as he aims to return his side back into the Football League at the first attempt.

Visiting fans might see one familiar face this weekend.

Former captain Nicky Deverdics, who signed for Hartlepool from Dover two years ago, made 87 appearances and scored 21 goals during his time with Whites.

HARTLEPOOL’S RECENT FORM:

Pools have played seven pre-season friendlies, including a 2-1 defeat to Championship side Sunderland.

Their other matches were against Billingham Town (W 6-0), Dunston UTS (W 7-0), Harrogate Town (L 2-1), St Johnstone (L 1-0), Middlesbrough U23’s (W 2-1) and Whitley Bay (D 1-1)

DOVER TEAM NEWS:

Assistant Manager Jake Leberl confirmed boss Chris Kinnear has a fully fit squad to select from on Saturday.

DOVER COLOURS

For Dover fans wanting to show their colours at the game by wearing the matching shirts as the players, Dover will be wearing yellow shirts.

TICKET NEWS:

Prices are as follows:

Adults (19+) – £20
Seniors (60+) / Under 19s / Armed Forces – £10
Under 16s – £5
Under 5’s – Free

Tickets can be purchased on the day.

Those paying cash only need to go to turnstiles one and two next to the ticket office on Clarence Road from 1:30pm on Saturday.

Those wanting to pay by credit or debit card will need to do so from the main ticket office which is open from 10am on Saturday until kick off.

COVERAGE:

The game starts at 3pm but if you are unable to make the trip, we will have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens!

Coverage starts from 2pm.

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES: (3pm kick off unless stated)

SUTTON UNITED V LEYTON ORIENT (12:30)
AFC FYLDE V BOREHAM WOOD
BROMLEY V EASTLEIGH
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE V BARROW
HALIFAX V ALDERSHOT
GUISELEY V EBBSFLEET UNITED
MAIDSTONE UNITED V MAIDENHEAD UNITED
SOLIHULL MOORS V CHESTER
TORQUAY UNITED V TRANMERE ROVERS
WOKING V GATESHEAD
WREXHAM V MACCLESFIELD TOWN

AWAY TRAVEL:

There will be a Supporters Club coach making the trip to Hartlepool and it’s not too late to reserve your seat on it.

It leaves Crabble at 6.45am and the cost is as follows:

Adults Members £40, Adult Non Members £55 and accompanied child (under 16) £20.

Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat.

Please note you are now required to pay for your seat at least 48 hours in advance by cash or via bank transfer.

Visit http://www.dasc.co.uk/ for all the details.

Dover wind up their pre-season campaign by hosting Bostik Premier side Margate at Crabble on Saturday.

Dover boss Chris Kinnear, who managed Gate on two separate occasions, will look for his team can make it four victories in a row.

Wins over Folkestone Invicta (5-1) and Tonbridge Angels (2-0) were followed by a 5-0 thrashing of Welling United at Crabble on Tuesday evening.

Jamie Allen scored two goals with Ryan Bird, Femi Ilesamni(Pictured)  and Mitch Pinnock also on the scoresheet. 

It will be a walk down memory lane for home fans, with former Whites players James Rogers, Frannie Collin, Chris Sessegnon and Tom Wynter likely to be involved.

Manager Steven Watt also played for Athletic, featuring 15 times for the club.

The game is Margate’s fifth friendly of pre-season.

They have so far played Deal Town (W 2-0), Ashford United (L 3-2), Faversham Town (W 2-0) and Concord Rangers (W 2-0).

The game kicks off at 2pm and admission is £5 FOR ALL while under 11s are FREE with paying adult

Dover will be looking to build on Saturday’s strong performance when Welling United visit Crabble on Tuesday evening.

Chris Kinnear’s side won 5-1 at neighbours Folkestone Invicta, with Tobi Sho-Silva, Mitch Brundle and Kane Richards all scoring their first goals for the club.

Ryan Bird (Pictured) also netted with the last kick of the game, his third strike in four pre-season games.

Boss Kinnear once again has a fully fit squad to select from.

National League South Welling have played five pre-season matches so far, most recently losing 3-1 at home to Dover’s league rivals Bromley at the weekend.

Their four other friendly games have been against VCD Athletic (W 5-2), Charlton Athletic (L 0-3), Phoenix Sports (D 1-1) and Welling Town (W 2-0).

Fans may recognise familiar faces playing for the Wings in the form of Jack Parkinson, Joe Healy and Sean Francis.

The game kicks off at 7.45pm and admission is £5 FOR ALL while under 11s are FREE with paying adult.

Dover will aim to get back to winning ways when they make the short trip to local neighbours Folkestone Invicta on Saturday for their fourth pre-season friendly.

Boss Chris Kinnear’s men lost 2-0 to League One Charlton Athletic at Crabble on Tuesday night and the gaffer once again has a fully fit squad to pick from for the game at the Fullicks Stadium.

New signing Josh Passley (pictured) is likely to be involved after the defender penned a one-year deal this week after impressing on trial.

Invicta’s pre-season schedule has seen them beat Kent sides Hythe Town (4-1) and Herne Bay (4-2), plus earn a creditable draw with Millwall (2-2).

Included within Folkestone’s ranks is former Athletic player Callum Davies.

The defender featured 12 times for Dover during two separate loan spells between 2014 and 2015.

The game kicks off at 3pm and admission is as follows:

Adults £10, concessions & students with valid ID £7, juniors (aged 5-18) £2, under 5’s (accompanied by a paying adult) free.

Dover host Charlton Athletic on Tuesday in the third match of their pre-season campaign.

Whites drew 2-2 against another League One side, Gillingham, on Saturday, with Ryan Bird and Giancarlo Gallifuoco both netting on their home debuts.

Manager Chris Kinnear once again has a fully fit squad to pick from with some triallists likely to feature.

The Addicks, managed by Karl Robinson, have played five friendlies so far, including Crumlin United (W 5-0), Limerick (L 3-2) and UCD (L 4-1) during a two-week training camp in Ireland.

Charlton also sent two separate squads to play Greenwich Borough and Welling United last Saturday, winning both games 4-0 and 3-0 respectively.

The  game kicks off at 7.45pm and admission is as follows:

Adults £10, concessions £5, under 11’s free with paying adult (Included with season ticket).