Dover Athletic head to Meadowbank on Tuesday night in confident mood after a strong run against promotion contenders. A win at Hemel Hempstead, a hard-fought draw with Worthing and a competitive showing against Torquay United have given the Whites momentum as they prepare for another stern test against a side chasing the National League. Dorking Wanderers currently sit second, just three points off top spot, and will arrive well-rested after Saturday’s fixture was postponed. Dover, meanwhile, remain 15th following the weekend’s results and will look to turn encouraging performances into another positive outcome on the road.

Dover Athletic

Dover Athletic were denied victory at the death as Worthing grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser in a tight contest at Crabble. Chances were limited early on, with Sheriff and Nikaj going closest before the break, while Walker saved well from Moulton. The Whites took control after the interval and deservedly led when Sodje scored directly from a corner on 77 minutes. However, Jones was sent off late on, leaving Dover under pressure. Despite brave defending, Dolaghan flicked home in added time to level the match. A frustrating finish for Dover, who must settle for a point ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Dorking Wanderers.

From the Management

“They’re another really well-established side at this level. Jalen will be available for that one and miss next Saturday, and Harry Beadle returns from suspension, so we’ll be virtually full strength. We’ll go there, enjoy the occasion and I’m sure we’ll give a good account of ourselves.”

Dorking Wanderers

Last time out, Dorking Wanderers strengthened their push for top spot with a 3–0 win over Salisbury at Meadowbank. Casey opened the scoring early with a powerful volley before Camp headed in just before half-time after sustained pressure. Salisbury improved after the break and threatened through Ogunleye and Morgan, but Foulkes remained largely untroubled. Wanderers continued to create chances, with Lewis and McCallum going close, before Prior sealed victory late on, finishing from a Muitt delivery. The hosts controlled large periods of the match and limited Salisbury to long-range efforts, comfortably seeing out the closing stages to secure another important National League South win.

Last time the sides met, Dover Athletic were held to an entertaining 2–2 draw by Dorking Wanderers despite two goals from Decarrey Sheriff at Crabble. Sheriff headed the Whites in front early after a Charles-Cook cross, with Walker producing key saves to preserve the lead at half-time. Dorking levelled through Taylor, but Sheriff restored the advantage soon after, finishing calmly from a Jones pass. The visitors equalised again when Vincent turned in a cross to set up a tense finale. Coker struck the bar late on and Walker made another important stop, but Dover had to settle for a point after being pegged back twice.

Last Six

Worthing 3–2 Dorking Wanderers (30 Dec, National League South)
Tonbridge Angels 2–2 Dorking Wanderers (3 Jan, National League South)
Hampton & Richmond Borough 0–2 Dorking Wanderers (17 Jan, National League South)
Dorking Wanderers 2–1 Chippenham Town (24 Jan, National League South)
Dorking Wanderers 3–0 Salisbury (31 Jan, National League South)

The Venue

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Meadowbank Stadium
Mill Lane
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1DX

Admission  

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Adult: £18
Concessions & Disabled*: £16
U18: £9
U8: £5
Family Ticket offer (2 adults & 2 children u12) – £38

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