Boss Chris Kinnear will be hoping his team can bounce back from their 2-1 home loss to Bromley on Tuesday and keep an impressive statistic intact when Wrexham come calling at Crabble on Saturday.
Whites are unbeaten in six games against the Dragons since winning promotion to non-league’s top-flight, but the Reds boss Dean Keates has been busy transforming his squad in the close season, signing 12 new players.
One of those is James Hurst, who needs no introduction to the home fans.
The midfielder made 10 appearances for Dover last season before joining Wrexham in the summer.
WREXHAM’S RECENT FORM
The Reds registered their first win of the campaign on Tuesday night, winning 2-1 at Maidenhead. Defender Manny Smith scored a header in each half to cancel out Dave Tarpey’s leveller before the break.
Wrexham lost their previous match to Macclesfield 1-0 at the Racecourse Ground last weekend.
PREVIOUS MEETING
11/02/17: DOVER 1-1 WREXHAM
Whites impressive unbeaten record against Wrexham continued but in frustrating fashion at a bitterly cold Crabble.
Dover created plenty of chances but failed to capitalise on them as the Dragons salvaged a point with a late equaliser.
Midfielder Joe Healy scored for the second consecutive home National League game to put Whites ahead 20 minutes into the second half before substitute Jordan White equalised 10 minutes from the end.
OTHER MEETINGS
06/08/16: Wrexham 0-0 Dover Athletic
09/04/16: Wrexham 0-1 Dover Athletic
10/10/15: Dover Athletic 2-1 Wrexham
31/03/15: Wrexham 1-1 Dover Athletic
20/01/15: Dover Athletic 2-0 Wrexham
DOVER TEAM NEWS
Assistant Manager Jake Leberl confirmed on Thursday morning captain Mitch Brundle (back) is a doubt after coming off in Tuesday night’s match.
TICKET NEWS
Tickets can still be purchased on the day but supporters should note that this match IS segregated.
Prices are as follows:
Adults (19+) – £17
Seniors (60+) – £14
Under 18’s – £8
Under 11’s – Free (With an accompanying adult)
COVERAGE
The game starts at 3pm 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 2pm.
SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES (Kick off 3pm unless stated)
MAIDENHEAD UNITED V HARTLEPOOL UNITED (12:30)
ALDERSHOT TOWN V GUISELEY
BARROW V WOKING
BOREHAM WOOD V SOLIHULL MOORS
CHESTER V FC HALIFAX TOWN
EASTLEIGH V DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE
EBBSFLEET UNITED V AFC FYLDE
GATESHEAD V TORQUAY UNITED
LEYTON ORIENT V MAIDSTONE UNITED
MACCLESFIELD TOWN V BROMLEY
TRANMERE ROVERS V SUTTON UNITED
AWAY TRAVEL
There will be a Supporters Club coach making the trip to Halifax on Tuesday 15th August and it’s not too late to reserve your seat on it.
It leaves Crabble at 12:30pm 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 after in the Centre Spot after the games on Saturday.
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.