Whites are back at the Megger Community Stadium once again, this time taking on Wingate & Finchley FC. Dover come into the game sitting second in the table after a 1-1 away draw against Carshalton.

Dover Athletic

On Saturday, Dover Athletic secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Carshalton Athletic with a last-minute equaliser from Luke Baptiste. After a balanced first half, Carshalton took the lead in the 54th minute when Tommy Bradford scored from a half-volley. Dover pressed for an equaliser, with Eniye Amgbaduba’s header and Charles-Cook’s sharp shot both denied by Carshalton’s Mackenzie Foley. Just as Carshalton looked set for victory, Luke Baptiste’s spectacular 92nd-minute overhead kick leveled the match. Both sides had chances throughout, but Dover’s persistence paid off, earning them a hard-fought point

Kieron Agbebi (foot) remains unavailable with injury.

From the Manager

“Obviously we’ve been very good at home and it’ll be nice to get back on a grass pitch, the pitch was very difficult at Carshalton. We’ve been doing ever so well at home, so hopefully the supporters will be right behind us. We’ve got two home games on the spin now, and will b looking to get maximum points.”

Wingate & Finchley

Wingate & Finchley FC had a mixed start to the season. They opened with a 3-2 home victory against Dulwich Hamlet on August 10, with Obi scoring twice. However, they lost 3-2 away to Carshalton Athletic two days later, despite goals from Deslandes and Frempah. On August 17, they drew 3-3 at home against Folkestone Invicta, with Obi netting twice and Oladipo adding another.

The team rebounded on August 24, beating Canvey Island 3-2 away, with Oladipo scoring twice. But another setback came on August 26, as they lost 2-1 at home to Potters Bar Town, despite a goal from Lowe. In the FA Cup on August 31, they enjoyed a comfortable 4-0 win against Thame United, with Obi scoring twice.

September brought more challenges. On September 7, Wingate lost 2-1 away to Bognor Regis Town. In the FA Cup second qualifying round, they drew 1-1 with Cray Wanderers on September 14, thanks to an Obi penalty, but were knocked out in the replay, losing 1-0 at home on September 17. On Saturday, Wingate drew 1-1 with Chichester City.

Former Whites include striker Destiny Oladipo and midfielder Jaiden Drakes-Thomas.

The Venue

We look forward to welcoming Wingate 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 showed resilience and determination as they snatched a last-minute equaliser to draw 1-1 against Carshalton Athletic in the Isthmian League Premier Division. Despite going behind early in the second half, Luke Baptiste’s 92nd-minute overhead kick ensured the visitors left South London with a hard-earned point.

Dover started the match energetically, forcing the Robins to deal with a couple of early crosses into their box. However, an early break in play at the 5-minute mark occurred when Alfie Matthews went down and required treatment. This momentarily slowed the pace of the game, allowing Carshalton to gradually settle in.

The first significant chance came in the 13th minute for Dover when George Nikaj’s free header from a Sesay cross at the back post sailed just over the bar. It was a golden opportunity that hinted at Dover’s attacking threat, but they couldn’t convert.

Carshalton, however, had their chances too, with Walker in the Dover goal standing firm to deny multiple attempts. One notable save came in the 24th minute as Vose struck through a crowd of players, but Walker reacted well to gather the shot.

Just before the break, Matthews had Dover’s best opportunity, curling a well-struck free-kick toward the top corner, only for Carshalton’s Mackenzie Foley to produce a brilliant diving save to keep the scores level at halftime.

After a quiet first half, Carshalton came out stronger in the second, and in the 54th minute, they broke the deadlock. Tommy Bradford controlled a cross from Read inside the box and fired a half-volley off the crossbar and in, putting Dover under pressure.

Dover responded well, pushing forward in search of an equaliser. A looping header from Eniye Amgbaduba in the 68th minute reminded the hosts that the visitors were still dangerous. Moments later, a sharp shot from Charles-Cook on the edge of the box was superbly saved again by Foley, denying Dover the equaliser.

It looked as though Carshalton would hold on for all three points until the dying moments of stoppage time. Dover’s persistence paid off as a long throw-in caused chaos in the box, allowing Luke Baptiste to execute a spectacular overhead kick to level the match at 1-1, breaking Carshalton hearts in the 92nd minute.

The result keeps Dover in second place, with Wingate & Finchley up next.

Carshalton Athletic 1
Tommy Bradford (54′)
Dover Athletic 1
Luke Baptiste (90+2′)

Isthmian League – Premier Division
Attendance: 496
Kick-off: 3pm Referee: Kyfer Mayhew
Venue: War Memorial Sports Ground

Carshalton Athletic: 1 Mackenzie Foley, 15 Luke Read, 4 Oliver Hamstead, 6 Oluwafikayo Atewologun, 18 Abdul Sankoh, 8 Dominic Vose, 20 Fabio Camacho-Saraiva, 10 Tommy Bradford (C), 19 Thomas Stagg, 7 Sharon Ifeanyi, 12 Darnell Goather-Braithwaite SUBS: 16 Steve Gody, 14 Thomas Jackson, 11 Mason Saunders Henry, 17 Solomon Baugh, 2 Charlie Kennett

Dover Athletic: 1 Mitch WALKER (C), 2 Roman CHARLES-COOK, 3 Fuad SESAY, 5 Joe TENNENT, 6 Luca COCORACCHIO, 7 Luke BAPTISTE, 8 Alfie MATTHEWS, 10 George NIKAJ, 14 Ruben SOARES-JUNIOR, 16 Harrison PONT, 23 George WILKINSON SUBS: 4 Jeremiah GYEBI, 9 Eniye AMGBADUBA, 11 Lindell STEWART, 15 Tamas AMGBADUBA, 19 Jayden SILCOTT-BROWN

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/NgkCFpvcGPo

ALFIE MATTHEWS sits down for his first big interview since signing for the Whites this summer.

And talking to Justin Allen during a short break in the fixtures schedule, he looks back at his time at Arsenal where he spent most of his youth career and was team-mates and close pals with England star Bukayo Saka.

Also he discussed how Covid prevented him from signing for a Serie A club, his couple of years at Crystal Palace and the disappointment of being released.

Matthews also chats about his drop into non-league and how he believes Dover Athletic can give him a platform to enjoy playing football as well as help propel him back into professional football.

The attacking ace also discusses the cracking start to the season Dover have enjoyed and how he is already forging great friendships at the club.

He also believes the Whites are looking upwards again under boss Jake Leberl.

In the far-ranging chat he also talks about meeting David Beckham and playing youth football in the England age groups.

After a short break, The Whites are back in action on the road against Carshalton Athletic.

Dover Athletic

Last time out, Dover Athletic secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Dartford at The Megger Community Stadium, moving them to second in the Isthmian League Premier Division. Dartford’s defense faltered early, with Ruben Soares-Junior capitalising on a goalkeeping error in the 25th minute. George Wilkinson quickly doubled the lead, followed by Luke Baptiste’s goal just before halftime. Alfie Matthews added a fourth with a free kick, while Jeremiah Pinder netted Dartford’s consolation. Soares-Junior completed the scoring in the 82nd minute. Dover’s commanding display marked their first win over a Kent rival since 2020 and extended their goal tally to 24 in six games.

Kieron Agbebi (foot) remains unavailable with injury.

From the Manager

“We’ve had quite a busy schedule since the start of the season, and fortunately enough we’ve had a couple of weeks off now, which came just at the right time, especially after getting a good win against Dartford.”

Carshalton

Carshalton Athletic have had a mixed start to the season. They opened with a 1-1 draw away to Folkestone Invicta, followed by a thrilling 3-2 home win over Wingate & Finchley. Momentum continued with a 3-1 victory against Chichester City, but consecutive defeats to Dartford and Cray Valley PM slowed their progress. A strong FA Cup campaign has been a highlight, with a 3-1 win over Haywards Heath Town and a 1-0 victory against South Park (Reigate). A goalless draw with Lewes in their last league game leaves them firmly in mid-table (11th).

On Saturday, Carshalton Athletic secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Park (Reigate) in the FA Cup Second Round Qualifying. The game started brightly with an early free kick from Saraiva tipped round the post by Bracken. Tommy Bradford broke the deadlock in the 18th minute, bundling the ball home after Ifeanyi’s determined run. South Park came close to equalizing, but Healy failed to capitalize on a corner. Carshalton controlled much of the match, with Stagg and Bradford threatening, though South Park piled on late pressure. Hamstead and the defense stood firm to protect the lead, and Carshalton emerged victorious after a tense final few minutes.

The Venue

Postal code for Sat-Nav SM5 2PW. Carshalton have a large off street free car park.

Carshalton British Rail Station is five minutes walk from the ground. Trains to Carshalton.

Many bus routes come close to the ground.
127 – 157 – 407 – 627 – S3 – X26

War Memorial Sports Ground, Colston Avenue, Carshalton SM5 2PW

Admission  

Tickets can be purchased online or at the turnstile. Buying tickets at the turnstile is £1 dearer than online. Purchase here.

Online Ticket prices:
Adult (over 17)  £11
Senior (over 65) £8
Child (under 18) £5
Under 5s go free

Fancy watching the Whites take on Wingate 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 team sheet

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: Minestrone Soup

Main: Steak Pie served with Mash Potato, Peas, Carrots and Gravy

Dessert: Raspberry & Elderflower Cone served with Cream

There are only 64 spaces available, so all tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. Please let us know if there are any dietary requirements when booking and we will accommodate as best we can with alternatives.

The dress code is smart casual.

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