Dover travel to Tyne and Wear on Saturday hoping to build on Tuesday night’s encouraging display at Bromley.
A late penalty denied Chris Kinnear’s men all three points, but Athletic’s boss will no doubt be impressed with his side’s level of performance in the 2-2 draw at Hayes Lane.
However, this weekend’s opponents Gateshead, tipped by many to struggle in the National League this campaign following a decision to go part-time, start Saturday’s game with a maximum points tally so far.
Steve Watson’s men followed up an opening 3-1 win at Maidenhead with a 2-1 win home against Salford City in midweek.
WHAT THE GAFFERS SAY
DOVER ASSISTANT JAKE LEBERL
“Gateshead have gone with a younger squad this season, which can sometimes help as it allows their boss to create his thing there now. They have started really well and we are expecting a very difficult game.”
GATESHEAD BOSS STEVE WATSON
“Dover will be a different type of challenge than Salford, but saying that they were using the same tactics that Dover might do on Saturday. We showed on Tuesday night we can play football when we really want to.”
GATESHEAD PLAYER TO WATCH
Striker Luke Armstrong, son of former Premier League striker Alun, has hit three goals in his side’s two opening two National League fixtures, including a double on his competive home debut against Salford City.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
TEAM COLOURS
For those wanting to show the same colours as the players, captain Mitch Brundle and his teammates will be wearing their blue shirts.
TICKET NEWS
The match kicks off at 3pm and ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: £15
Concessions: £8
16-17 year olds / Students: £5
Under 16s: £3
Under 12s (Accompanied by an adult): Free
Family ticket (Two adults and two under 16s): £25
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 (Kick off 3pm unless stated)
WREXHAM V BOREHAM WOOD (12:35pm)
BARNET V EASTLEIGH
BROMLEY V HARROGATE TOWN
CHESTERFIELD V BRAINTREE TOWN
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE V MAIDENHEAD UNITED
FC HALIFAX TOWN V MAIDSTONE UNITED
HARTLEPOOL UNITED V EBBSFLEET UNITED
HAVANT & WATERLOOVILLE V AFC FYLDE
LEYTON ORIENT V BARROW
SOLIHULL MOORS V ALDERSHOT TOWN
SUTTON UNITED V SALFORD CITY
AWAY TRAVEL
There is also a coach travelling to Fylde on Saturday 18th August and it’s not too late to book your place on it.
The prices are as follows:
Adult members £35, adult non-members £50, 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 after the game against Havant & Waterlooville.
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.