Dover Athletic welcome Cray Valley PM to The Megger Community Stadium in the Isthmian Premier Division in a big top of the table clash.
Dover Athletic
Dover Athletic secured a vital 3-1 win over Lewes at The Dripping Pan, showcasing dominance early on. George Nikaj opened the scoring with a header in the 8th minute, followed by Ruben Soares-Junior doubling the lead three minutes later. Luke Baptiste’s penalty made it 3-0 before halftime. Lewes fought back in the second half, with Danny Bassett scoring in the 60th minute, but Dover’s defence, held firm. Clinical in attack and resolute at the back, Dover managed the game well to claim three crucial points.
From the Manager
“I know their manager Steve McKimm very well, our playing paths crossed. So I know what he’s about. He’s done ever so well with his team. Obviously, they’re used to winning after coming up last season and they’re a really impressive team away from home. They’ve got a lot of spirit and they fight to the very end. So, it’s going to be a real tough test. But of course, we’ll be ready for it.”
Cray Valley
On Tuesday night, Cray Valley PM secured a solid 2-0 win over Bowers & Pitsea, with Tom Beere’s sublime first-half free kick and Andre Coker’s stoppage-time tap-in sealing the points. The Millers dominated possession, creating numerous chances, but struggled to convert until Coker’s late strike, set up by Freddie Parker’s unselfish play. Bowers tested keeper Max Ovenden, who delivered a man-of-the-match performance with vital saves to preserve the clean sheet.
Cray Valley PM currently sit in 2nd place in the Isthmian Premier League, with 34 points from 17 matches. They have secured 10 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses. At home, Cray Valley PM have been dominant, winning 6 out of 9 games, while their away form is equally strong, with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. They have scored 27 goals and conceded 18, giving them a goal difference of +9.
Last 6
26/11 – Bowers & Pitsea (H) – Won 2-0
23/11 – Potters Bar Town (H) – Drew 2-21
6/11 – Hastings United (A) – Won 1-0
09/11 – Horsham (H) – Won 1-0}
05/11 – Cray Wanderers (H) – Won 2-1
02/11 – Dartford (A) – Drew 0-0
The Venue
We look forward to welcoming Cray Valley to the Megger Community Stadium. More information on getting to the ground can be found here: https://doverathletic.com/visit-crabble/
Megger Community Stadium. Crabble Athletic Ground, Lewisham Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0JB.
Admission
Adults: £15
Concessions: £14
U18: £9
U11: FREE with a paying adult
We now only accept card on the gate and operate a cashless ground.