Dover Athletic head to Bath City for their first away trip of the season, aiming to respond after the opening-day defeat to AFC Totton. The Romans will provide another early-season test at Twerton Park.
Dover Athletic
On Saturday, Dover Athletic suffered a 3-2 defeat to AFC Totton on the opening day of the National League South season. The visitors dominated the first half, taking a 3-0 lead through Christos Batzelis, Brandon Haunstrup and Ralph Vigrass. Dover struggled to create chances before the break but improved after the restart, with substitutes Francis Mampolo and Decarrey Sheriff adding energy. Mampolo set up George Nikaj to pull one back on 73 minutes, before the striker struck again deep into stoppage time. Despite a late surge, Dover couldn’t find an equaliser.
From the Management
“Ultimately, really disappointed with Saturday. More with the performance in the first half than the result. Lessons have been learned in the fact that you’ve got to be on it. You’ve got to be on it from the first minute. You’ve got to win your individual battles and you’ve got to have a right go. Unfortunately, I find it hard to say that any of them did that in the first half against Totton”
Bath City
Mitch Beardmore’s 91st-minute header earned City a 1-1 draw at 10-man Worthing on the opening day. Dolaghan put the hosts ahead on 29 minutes before Colbran saw red for a dangerous challenge on Luke Russe. Despite the man advantage, City survived further scares as Worthing hit the post and wasted chances. Scott Wilson was denied by Stacey, and Cook also went close for the Rebels. In stoppage time, Will Jenkins Davies crossed for Beardmore to level. City almost snatched victory late on, but Jenkins Davies’ free-kick was blocked and Wiles-Richards tipped De-Graft’s header onto the bar in the game’s final moment.
Bath City finished the 2024/25 National League South season 15th, extending their run to 13 straight years at this level. With a settled core of long-serving players, Darren Way’s side boasts strong chemistry and a good defence, conceding 48 goals last term – the best record outside the top seven. Their defensive solidity kept them competitive throughout the campaign, even when not scoring freely. A strong finish ensured safety with room to spare, providing solid foundations for Way to build on in 25/26.
The Venue
Twerton Park, Twerton, Bath BA2 1DB
More information: https://www.bathcityfc.com/how-to-find-us/
Admission
Advance prices include 10% discount if purchased before 23.45 the day before a match. Buy here: https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=13200
Family Ticket – £32.40 (2 Adults and 2 Under 12s)
Adult – £16.20
Senior Over 65 – £13.50
Student / Under 21 – £9.00
Under 16 – £4.50
Under 12 – £2.70