Crabble will host the opening game of a National League season for the first time in four years when when Wrexham visit Kent on Saturday afternoon.
And Chris Kinnear’s men will be aiming to maintain an impressive stat against the North Wales side.
Athletic are yet to lose in eight previous meetings with The Dragons, winning four and drawing four.
However, it’s been summer of change for Wrexham with former Hull, Bolton and Wolves defender Sam Ricketts announced as the clubs new manager in May, replacing previous boss Dean Keates, who left to join Walsall as boss in March.
Ricketts, who has 52 international caps for Wales, has signed eight new players ahead of the curtain raiser.
WHAT THE GAFFERS SAY
DOVER BOSS CHRIS KINNEAR
‘They are one of those massive clubs that have been in the Football League and probably feel they have been at this level for too long. They have bought a new manger in and invested in a lot of players in the summer.
‘They are competitive every year and will want to go one better this season, but so do we and we won’t be any less inspired to do well.’
WREXHAM BOSS SAM RICKETTS
‘We are getting there. The biggest thing for me is to understand what my players can and cannot do and what makes our team tick. We will look this week at what Dover’s strengths and weaknesses are and devise a game plan to help the players.’
WREXHAM PLAYER TO WATCH
Striker Mike Fondop-Talom has had an impressive pre-season for his new club. The former Guiseley and FC Halifax Town striker has netted five times in six pre-season games.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
TICKET NEWS
Tickets can still be purchased on the day but supporters should note that this match IS segregated.
Adults: £17
Over 60’s: £14
Under 18s: £8
Under 11s: Free
COVERAGE
If you are unable to make the game, 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)
SALFORD CITY V LEYTON ORIENT (12:30)
AFC FYLDE V BROMLEY
ALDERSHOT TOWN V BARNET
BARROW V HAVANT & WATERLOOVILLE
BOREHAM WOOD V DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE
BRAINTREE TOWN V FC HALIFAX TOWN
EASTLEIGH V SOLIHULL MOORS
EBSFLEET UNITED V CHESTERFIELD
HARROGATE TOWN V SUTTON UNITED
MAIDENHEAD UNITED V GATESHEAD
AWAY TRAVEL
There is a coach travelling to Bromley on Tuesday 7th August and it is not too late to book your space on it!
It leaves Crabble at 5pm and the prices are as follows:
Adult members £15, adult non-members £30, youth (Under 18) £10 and accompanied child (Under 16) £5.
There is also a coach going to Gateshead at on Saturday 11th August at 6:15am and the prices are:
Adult members £40, Adult non-members £55, Youth (Under 18) £25 and Accompanied child (Under 16) £20.
Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat or see him in the Centre Spot on Saturday.
Please note you are now required to pay for your seat in advance by cash or by cheque or via bank transfer.
Visit http://www.dasc.co.uk/ for all the details.
