Dover Athletic welcome Potters Bar Town to The Megger Community Stadium in the Isthmian Premier Division as we look to continue our time at the top of the table. This is the first of this season’s reverse fixtures after facing The Scholars in the opening game of the season, beating them 0-8.
Dover Athletic
On Tuesday, Dover Athletic triumphed 3-1 over Cray Valley PM in the Kent Senior Cup Second Round at the Megger Community Stadium. Dover opened scoring through Gyebi’s header in the 20th minute, with Cray’s Anau equalising just before halftime. Amgbaduba’s penalty early in the second half restored Dover’s lead, and Nikaj sealed the win with a late 90th-minute goal.
Kieron Agbebi (foot) remains unavailable with injury.
From the Manager
“It’s going to be an extremely tough game. You have to be impressed with what they’ve done since our first game against them. It’s difficult to come back from an eight-nil on the first game of the season, but fair play to them. They’ve done particularly well and they’re going to be really up for it on Saturday, so we’re going to have to be at our best. It’s going to be a very, very different game to the first game of the season. Tuesday’s result keeps for a little bit of momentum, which is important, and we look forward to Saturday.”
Potters Bar Town
Potters Bar Town currently sits in 6th place in the Isthmian Premier league, having accumulated 19 points from 10 games. Their overall record is strong, with 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. With 16 goals scored and 16 conceded overall, they have a neutral goal difference but have consistently gathered points to remain within striking distance of the top spots.
On Saturday, Potters Bar Town suffered a 2-0 defeat against the Southern League’s Waders in the FA Trophy, a performance that disappointed manager Max Mitchell. Mitchell acknowledged the team’s passivity, poor execution, and lack of aggression, factors that allowed the Waders to take control early. Goals by Ryan Doherty and Eddie Panter put the hosts ahead by halftime, and despite improvements in the second half, the Scholars couldn’t mount a comeback.
Manager Max Mitchell was given the role of manager at the club in March 2023, and has taken standard of the club to new heights since his arrival. Mitchell had a very successful tenure in charge of Welwyn Garden City before leaving for the Scholars, and his 15th placed finish last term with a very impressive run around Christmas time, showed promising signs for Bar. Mitchell has also managed the likes of Walthamstow, Hertford and St Margaretsbury.
Last 5
26/10 – Biggleswade Town (A) – Lost 0-2 (FA Trophy)
22/10 – Cheshunt (A) – Lost 1-1 (2-4 on penalties) (Alan Turvey Trophy)
19/10 – Chatham Town (A) – Drew 2-2
12/10 – Cheshunt (A) – Won 1-0
05/10 – Whitehawk (H) – Won 2-1 (FA Trophy)
The Venue
We look forward to welcoming Potters Bar 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.