Dover will be aiming to build on Saturday’s home win over Wrexham as they make the five-hour trip to face FC Halifax Town on Tuesday night.
But the MBi Shay Stadium has not been a happy hunting ground for Athletic, with Chris Kinnear’s side losing on their last two visits to West Yorkshire.
Our hosts made an instant return to non-league’s top flight following their relegation from the National League last April.
The Shaymen needed extra time to beat Chorley 2-1 in the National League North play-off final after finishing the campaign 3rd in the ladder.
Manager Billy Heath has made five new signings in the summer, including goalkeeper Sam Johnson.
The stopper had been with Halifax on loan and has helped his side keep two clean sheets in three league matches so far this season.
HALIFAX’S RECENT FORM
Town came away from Chester’s Deva Stadium with a point after the match ended goalless.
Visiting striker Tom Denton saw a 36th minute header cleared off the line in the first half and sub Josh Macdonald crashed a header onto the bar after the break.
Chester’s James Akintunde was denied late on by a stunning save from Sam Johnson.
The draw leaves Town 19th in the table with two points.
PREVIOUS MEETING
03/04/16: DOVER 1-0 FC HALIFAX TOWN
Nicky Deverdics’ early strike moved Whites up to fourth in the table.
The midfielder cut inside from the left and drilled a shot past Sam Johnson in goal to put Athletic ahead in the eighth minute.
Sub Jordan Burrow hit the bar late on for Town, but Dover held on to keep their play-off bid on track.
OTHER MEETINGS
28/11/16: FC Halifax Town 4-2 Dover
14/02/15: FC Halifax Town 3-2 Dover
09/08/14: Dover 0-1 FC Halifax Town
DOVER TEAM NEWS
Assistant Manager Jake Leberl confirmed on Sunday evening boss Chris Kinnear has a fully fit squad to select from.
TICKET NEWS
Prices are as follows:
Adults – £18
Concessions (Over 65’s and students with ID’s) – £15
Under 16’s – £5
Under 7’s – £3
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!
Coverage starts from 7pm.
TUESDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES
AFC FYLDE V MAIDENHEAD UNITED
BROMLEY V LEYTON ORIENT
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE V EBBSFLEET UNITED
GUISELEY V TRANMERE ROVERS
HARTLEPOOL UNITED V CHESTER
MAIDSTONE UNITED V ALDERSHOT TOWN
SOLIHULL MOORS V BARROW
SUTTON UNITED V MACCLESFIELD TOWN
TORQUAY UNITED V BOREHAM WOOD
WOKING V EASTLEIGH
WREXHAM V GATESHEAD
AWAY TRAVEL
There will be a Supporters Club coach making the trip to Macclesfield on Friday 25th August and it’s not too late to reserve your seat on it.
It leaves Crabble at 11am and the cost is as follows:
Adults Members £30, Adult Non Members £45 and accompanied child (under 16) £15.
Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat, or see him in the Centre Spot after the game against Barrow on Saturday 19th August.
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.