Dover will be aiming to get back to winning ways in front of the BT Sport cameras on Saturday (5.30pm kick-off).
Boss Chris Kinnear’s side travel to Prenton Park without victory in three matches following a 1-1 home draw with Ebbsfleet on Monday.
Opponents Tranmere are yet to live up to their pre-season status as title favourites, winning just two of their opening seven matches.
One of those victories, a 2-0 win at Solihull on Monday, saw Micky Mellon’s men rise to 15th in the ladder with 9 points.
TRANMERE’S RECENT FORM
SOLIHULL 0-2 TRANMERE
Ollie Norburn and Andy Cook were both on target as Rovers registered their first win in five matches.
Norburn swept home Cook’s pass on 19 minutes to give the visitors the lead and would have had a second but for Nathan Vaughan’s fine fingertip save.
Cook sealed a deserved Tranmere win eight minutes from time, scoring from Adam Buxton’s assist.
PREVIOUS MEETING
28/03/17: TRANMERE ROVERS 1 DOVER 0
Mitch Walker saved a penalty, but it was not enough to prevent Whites from losing at Prenton Park.
Athletic’s stopper denied James Norwood from the spot after Loui Fazakerley fouled James Jennings after the break.
Cole Stockton then powered in Liam Ridehalgh’s free-kick 20 minutes from give Rovers the lead.
Ross Lafayette saw his last-ditch header hit the roof of the net as Tranmere stayed in touch with leaders Lincoln City.
OTHER LEAGUE MEETINGS
29/10/16: Dover 1-4 Tranmere
12/03/16: Dover 0-0 Tranmere
31/10/15: Tranmere 0-1 Dover
DOVER TEAM NEWS
Assistant Manager Jake Leberl confirmed on Friday morning Chris Kinnear has a fully fit squad to select from.
DOVER COLOURS
For travelling fans wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, captain Mitch Brundle and his teammates will be wearing yellow tops.
TICKET NEWS
Prices are as follows:
Adults – £17
Seniors (Over 65’s) or aged 18-22 – £10
Under 18’s – £5
Under 12’s – £2 (With an accompanying adult)
Please visit https://www.trfctickets.co.uk/visiting-supporters for ticket details.
COVERAGE
The game starts at 5.30pm 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!
Coverage starts from 4.30pm.
SATURDAY’S NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES
ALDERSHOT TOWN V SOLIHULL MOORS
BARROW V BOREHAM WOOD
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE V GATESHEAD
EBBSFLEET UNITED V EASTLEIGH
FC HALIFAX TOWN V AFC FYLDE
HARTLEPOOL UNITED V MAIDSTONE UNITED
LEYTON ORIENT V GUISELEY
MACCLESFIELD TOWN V WOKING
SUTTON UNITED V MAIDENHEAD UNITED
TORQUAY UNITED V CHESTER
WREXHAM V BROMLEY
AWAY TRAVEL
There will be a Supporters Club coach making the trip to Aldershot on Saturday 9th September and it’s not too late to reserve your seat on it.
It leaves Crabble at 11:30am and the cost is as follows:
Adults members £15, adult non-members £30 and accompanied child (under 16) £5.
Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat.
Please note you are now required to pay for your seat in advance by cash or via bank transfer.
Visit http://www.dasc.co.uk/ for all the details.