Dover head to Chichester in our final Isthmian Premier Division league game of the season. Dover need at least a point to secure a top-five playoff spot finish.
Dover Athletic
On Monday, George Nikaj’s second-half goal rescued a 1-1 draw for Dover Athletic against 10-man Hastings United, keeping their playoff hopes alive with one game to play. After a cautious start, Hastings took a controversial lead through Davide Rodari just before half-time. Dover responded with urgency after the break, dominating possession and creating chances. Hastings’ Finley Chapman was sent off on 63 minutes, and Dover capitalised when Nikaj scored in the 74th. Despite sustained late pressure and several close efforts, Dover couldn’t find a winner.
In the reverse fixture, Ruben Soares-Junior netted a superb hat-trick as Dover Athletic thumped Chichester City 5-2 in wet Bank Holiday weather at Crabble. George Nikaj bagged a brace and Alfie Matthews impressed, assisting Soares-Junior’s opener. Despite a missed penalty and two first-half equalisers from Chichester, Dover dominated after the break. Nikaj scored twice early in the second half before Soares-Junior sealed his treble and a deserved win.
From the Management
“All in all, I think we’ve had a tremendous season but it’s not finished yet and we really want to finish it off next week and secure a spot in the playoffs. If you can, get down to Chichester and support the lads and we’ll give it our all – like we have done from the first game to the last game.”
Chichester City
In their last outing, Chichester City claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win over Whitehawk, thanks to a brilliant 20th-minute strike from Josh Rustell after fine work by Davidson and Rowlatt. Chichester dominated the first half with inventive play from Jammeh, Pashley, and Da Costa, creating multiple chances and forcing key saves from Osaghae. The second half turned scrappy, with Whitehawk pressing but failing to break through. Maguire-Drew hit the woodwork from a free kick and Chichester rode their luck amid a series of late corners. A late red card for Whitehawk captain Charlie Walker helped Chichester secure a fifth clean sheet in six matches.
Chichester City sits in 6th place in the Isthmian Premier League with 73 points from 41 matches. They have recorded 22 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses, scoring 71 goals and conceding 56, giving them a goal difference of +15. At home, Chichester have played 20 games, winning 11, drawing 5, and losing 4. Away from home, they’ve played 21 matches with a record of 11 wins, 2 draws, and 8 defeats.
Last 6
22/03 – Hastings United (A) – Won 2-0
29/03 – Lewes (H) – Won 3-0
05/04 – Hendon (A) – Lost 1-2
12/04 – Chatham Town (A) – Won 1-0
18/04 – Cheshunt (H) – Won 4-0
21/04 – Whitehawk (A) – Won 1-0
The Venue
Oaklands Park, Oaklands Way, Chichester PO19 6AR
Admission
Gates Open: 1PM
Adults – £10
Concessions – £6
Students/16-18s – £4
Under-16s – £2
Youth Parent (Youth player must be in attendance) – £4
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