An opportunity to secure a National League double and remain in the race for the play-offs is on the line at Crabble on Saturday when Solihull Moors come calling.

Boss Chris Kinnear’s side remained fifth, despite losing 1-0 at Woking on Tuesday, and need to get back to winning ways to stay in the hunt for promotion.

Whites have already beaten the National League newcomers this season after Ricky Miller (pictured above in action at Solihull) scored a stunning second half hat-trick to inspire a 10-man Dover to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 3-2 win last November.

Dover had lost Jack Parkinson to a straight red in the 26th minute after he slipped while last man and made a tap tackle on striker Andy Brown as he raced towards goal.

Liam McDonald took over as Solihull boss a couple of day’s after the defeat against Whites and he is well aware of the threat that Dover will pose in the return match.

Speaking to the Solihull club website, McDonald said: “Like all games, we study the opposition to arrive at a game plan for the particular match. Of course we know of the ability of Ricky Miller and we have to be 100% aware of exactly where he is on the pitch at any time, but really that applies to the whole Dover team!

“They are high in the league because of the team effort and it is a very good side. Miller will inevitably receive most of the plaudits, but so should the defence and midfield.

“It is they who supply the passes to him and get the team their clean sheets.

“So we will not specifically target any one individual in out tactical approach. It will be a tight game and we need to make sure that Ricky Miller does not make the difference.”

McDonald is looking forward to the trip.

He said: “There should be a real atmosphere at Crabble this weekend and my players will enjoy it. For me personally it evokes a bit of nostalgia because that is where I made by debut for my first club, Worcester City, when I was 17 years old.

“We will be the under dogs this weekend, so I am sure the lads will rise to the occasion, particularly to put their last performance against Wrexham behind them.”

SOLIHULL MOORS RECENT FORM

The Moors  are currently 15th on the National League ladder.

Their home clash against Torquay United on Tuesday was called off due to a waterlogged pitch while their previous game ended with a 1-0 defeat against visiting Wrexham last Saturday.

On their travels, Solihull won 1-0 at Bromley on their last venture away from the West Midlands on February 18.

Former Barnsley striker Harry White scored the all-important goal.

12/11/16: Solihull Moors 2-3 Dover Athletic

HITMEN

Whites’ leading scorer in the National League this season is Ricky Miller with 30 following his hat-trick against Eastleigh at Crabble last Saturday.

Moses Emmanuel (11) and Ross Lafayette (10) are the other Dover players in double figures.

Solihull’s leading man with seven goals is Omari Sterling-James while former Barnsley striker Harry White has six to his name.

DOVER TEAM NEWS

Striker Tyrone Marsh (knee) is still not available while Parkinson joined Maidenhead United on loan earlier this week.

COVERAGE

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

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES

Aldershot Town v Lincoln City

Barrow v Sutton United

Boreham Wood v Bromley

Braintree Town v Wrexham

Forest Green Rovers v Macclesfield Town

Gateshead v Dagenham & Redbridge

Maidstone United v Southport

North Ferriby United v Woking

Torquay United v Guiseley AFC

York City v Eastleigh

AWAY TRAVEL

There will be a Supporters Club coach heading to Boreham Wood on Tuesday, March 14.

It leaves Crabble at 4.15pm and the cost is:

Adults Members £15, Adult Non Members £30 and accompanied child (under 16) £5.

Please call or text Andy Fisher on 0793 4300335 to book your seat or see him in the Centre Spot before or after Saturday’s game.

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

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

Dover will be aiming to beat Woking for the fifth consecutive National League game when we head to Surrey on Tuesday night.

Chris Kinnear’s side remained fifth on the National League ladder after beating Eastleigh 3-0 at Crabble on Saturday but the boss is not taking the impressive record against the Cards for granted – far from it.

He said: “It’s always difficult at Woking – it will be a hard game, there is no doubt about that.

“Gary Hill (Woking manager) has been in this game for a long time and he knows how to get results.

“They may not have enjoyed the best of times recently but they are a decent side with some very good players in it.

“You can rest assured that we are not taking anything for granted – we never do.”

WOKING’S RECENT FORM

The Cards are currently 20th on the National League ladder after losing 4-3 at Forest Green Rovers last Saturday.

Keanu Marsh-Brown put the hosts ahead in the 37th minute before Woking equalised through Joey Jones’ stunning long range effort.

Woking hit the lead through Gozie Ugwu before Christian Doidge replied for Forest Green.

22/11/16: Dover Athletic 3-1 Woking

5/3/16: Woking 0-1 Dover Athletic

25/9/15: Dover Athletic 2-0 Woking

6/4/15: Dover Athletic 2-1 Woking

25/8/14: Woking 6-1 Dover Athletic

HITMEN

Whites’ leading scorer in the National League this season is Ricky Miller with 30 following his hat-trick against Eastleigh at Crabble on Saturday..

Miller missed the clash with Woking earlier this season through suspension.

Former Woking loanee Ross Lafayette, who has scored 10 goals this season, scored twice in the 3-1 win that night

Moses Emmanuel scored the other goal and now has 11 league goals to his name.

Woking’s leading man with 12 goals is Gozie Ugwu.

DOVER TEAM NEWS

Eastleigh loanee Connor Essam is available again after not being able to play against his parent club last Saturday.

Midfielder Ricky Modeste is in doubt after he injured his knee in the first half against Eastleigh and was replaced by James Hurst at half-time.

Striker Tyrone Marsh (knee) is also still not available.

DOVER COLOURS

For Dover fans wanting to show their colours at Woking by wearing the matching shirts as the players, captain Jamie Grimes and his team-mates will be wearing their blue shirts.

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!

TUESDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES

Bromley v Braintree Town

Dagenham & Redbridge v Maidstone United

Eastleigh v Aldershot Town

Guiseley AFC v Barrow

Lincoln City v York City

Solihull Moors v Boreham Wood

Tranmere Rovers v Forest Green Rovers

AWAY TRAVEL

There will be a Supporters Club coach heading to Woking on Tuesday.

It leaves Crabble at 4.30pm and the cost is:

Adults Members £15, Adult Non Members £30 and accompanied child (under 16) £5.

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

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

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

IT HAS been a turbulent week for Saturday’s visitors to Crabble, Eastleigh.

Tuesday’s home defeat by Macclesfield Town was their third consecutive loss in the National League and manager Martin Allen was relieved of his duties on Wednesday.

Dover boss Chris Kinnear, whose side will start the game in fifth place, was not about to get distracted by Allen’s exit after just after just 14 games in charge of the Hampshire side.

He said: “What has happened down there is none of our business – it doesn’t matter who’s in the dugout for them now and it won’t change the way we prepare for the game.

“I’ve just got to make sure we play the way we want to play as I have no doubt it will be a tough match.

“Whoever plays for them will be wanting to impress a new manager, so they will be up for it, regardless of what their current form would suggest.”

Following Allen’s departure, Eastleigh have appointed former manager Richard Hill as director of football and placed him in short-term charge of the team.

Hill was in charge at Eastleigh between 2012 and 2015 and guided them to promotion into the National League before resigning.

He will be assisted by senior players Craig McAllister and Ben Strevens, plus head of youth Lee Peacock.

EASTLEIGH’S RECENT FORM

Known as The Spitfires, Eastleigh are currently 15th on the National League ladder after losing 1-0 at home against Macclesfield Town on Tuesday night.

They have now gone seven games without a league victory and are currently nine points above the drop zone.

It was their third consecutive defeat after losing both previous home games against Tranmere Rovers (2-0) last Saturday and Braintree Town (2-0) the previous Tuesday.

RECENT MEETING

16/08/16:  Eastleigh 2-4 Dover Athletic

HITMEN

Whites’ top scorer in the National League this season is Ricky Miller with 27 and 32 overall.

Miller scored in the win in Hamphsire earlier this season after starting the game off the bench following his one-game suspension after his red card against Boreham Wood.

Ross Lafayette, who has scored 10 goals this season, also scored in the win at the Silverlake Stadium against his former team.

Moses Emmanuel is Dover’s second leading marksman with 11 league goals to his name.

Eastleigh’s leading man with four goals is James Constable.

DOVER TEAM NEWS

Loanee Connor Essam cannot play against his parent club meaning Bondz N’Gala could make his Dover debut against his former club.

Assistant boss Jake Leberl said on Thursday that only striker Tyrone Marsh (knee) was not available.

TICKET NEWS

Tickets can sbe purchased on the day and this match is NOT segregated.

COVERAGE

The game starts at 3pm 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!

MATCH SPONSOR

Chartered accountants McCabe Ford Williams are sponsors for the Eastleigh match.

We thank them for their support.

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES (3pm)

Aldershot Town v Bromley

Braintree Town v Maidstone United

Forest Green Rovers v Woking

Guiseley AFC v North Ferriby United

Solihull Moors v Wrexham

Southport v Chester FC

Torquay United v Sutton United

AWAY DAYS

There will be a Supporters Club coach heading to Woking next Tuesday.

Coach leaves Crabble at 4.30pm and the cost is:

Adults Members £15, Adult Non Members £30 and accompanied child (under 16) £5.

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

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

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