Match Preview by Fred Deveson
This weekend Dover are back on the M4 as they face Chippenham in a game that people will feel is a must win if the Whites are to survive this season.
Chippenham Town have not been on the best run lately; they have only won two of their last eight games, losing three and drawing three.
The hosts this weekend currently sit in 15th place in the National League South and are not too far off the relegation places so they will feel this is a must win game too.
Before their 2-2 away to Slough, Chippenham had not been scoring well at all, with just two goals in four games prior to their draw last time out, which is something Dover may look to exploit.
The hosts this weekend went 0-2 up against Slough, only to give up the lead in the 84th and 87th minutes.
In terms of the head-to-head statistics, Dover are worse off, having not beaten Chippenham at all, whilst Dover’s opposition have won once and the other two games ending in a draw.
The Whites’ record of late has not been up to the level that Jake Leberl would have been hoping of his team. Dover have lost seven of the last nine and have been struggling for goals lately, apart from the away game at Worthing.
Dover’s last away win came at the very start of the season against Slough Town, and since then the away form has not been good, however the performances have largely improved.
Destiny Oladipo may also be hoping to get his name back on the scoresheet for Dover this weekend as he looks to provide a glimmer of hope as we head towards the back end of the season.
However the game goes it is sure to be a good one and the players will be beginning to feel the pressure as they look to make one last big push for survival this season.
Chippenham Town vs Dover Athletic. Saturday 24 February 2024, 3PM.
If you are planning to visit Chippenham this weekend, be advised that tickets can be purchased on the gate for this game, and cash / card is accepted. Please find ticket prices below:
Adults: £15, Senior Citizens*: £11, Junior (16-18): £5, Child (5-15)**: £3
*Students with a student card and serving Armed Forces personnel with an ID card.
U16’s FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.