Dover have played twice at Guiseley’s Nethermoor Park and their record against the Lions there is an impressive one.
Whites have won both of those encounters and done it without conceding a goal.
But captain Jamie Grimes says that impressive statistic will count for nothing when the two sides go head-to-head on Saturday.
He said: “There is no doubt that we do have a good record there, but there is no point getting carried away with things like that.
“What’s gone on in the past will have no bearing on what goes on Saturday – it’s all about what we do on the day that really matters.
“As players we don’t dwell on the stats or history, we focus on the present and we’ve got to make sure that we get the result we need – a win.”
GUISELEY’S RECENT FORM
The Lions are currently 16th on the National League ladder after the 1-1 draw at play-off chasing Gateshead on Tuesday..
Jake Lawlor put Guiseley ahead in the 15th minute before Wesley York equalised in the 62nd minute.
Guiseley drew 0-0 at Boreham Wood last Saturday while their previous home game saw them end Aldershot Town’s 11-game unbeaten run with a 1-0 win thanks to Jordan Preston’s second half goal.
That was the Shots first National league defeat since December 17.
LAST MEETING
19/11/16: Dover Athletic 2-0 Guiseley
Ricky Miller opened the scoring a minute after half-time after beating two defenders before firing hard and low past goalkeeper Jonathan Maxted.
Moses Emmanuel (pictured above celebrating his goal against Guiseley with Miller) doubled the lead three minutes later after slotting home after Jim Stevenson’s intial shot was blocked.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
19/9/15: Dover Athletic 0-0 Guiseley
16/2/16 Guiseley 0-3 Dover Athletic (FA Trophy)
19/3/16: Guiseley 0-1 Dover Athletic
HITMEN
Whites’ leading scorer in the National League this season is Miller with 30.
Moses Emmanuel (11) and Ross Lafayette (10) are also in double figures in the league.
Guiseley’s leading man with eight league goals is Jake Cassidy.
DOVER TEAM NEWS
Ricky Miller will be available after his two-game suspension while Thursday’s signing, Australian striker Peter Skapetis, is also in contention.
Dover will be without the suspended Aswad Thomas after his red card against Bromley last Saturday.
Thomas’ fellow defender Sam Magri will also miss the game as he is in the Malta squad for the FIFA World Cup Group F qualifier against Slovakia on Sunday.
DOVER COLOURS
For Dover fans wanting to show their colours at Guiseley 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 3pm but if you are unable to make the trip to Yorkshire, we will have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens!
SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES
Lincoln City v Forest Green Rovers
Bromley v Chester FC
Dagenham & Redbridge v York City
Eastleigh v Gateshead
Macclesfield Town v Aldershot Town
Solihull Moors v Barrow
Southport v Boreham Wood
Sutton United v North Ferriby United
Tranmere Rovers v Braintree Town
Woking v Maidstone United
Wrexham v Torquay United
AWAY TRAVEL
There will be a Supporters Club coach heading to the Guiseley game and it’s not too late to get on it.
It leaves Crabble at 7am and thanks to a generous donation by Nick Cunningham, prices on it have been considerably reduced.
Adults Members £15, Adult Non Members £30 and accompanied child (under 16) £10.
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.