Whites are back at the Megger Community Stadium once again, this time taking on Wingate & Finchley FC. Dover come into the game sitting second in the table after a 1-1 away draw against Carshalton.
Dover Athletic
On Saturday, Dover Athletic secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Carshalton Athletic with a last-minute equaliser from Luke Baptiste. After a balanced first half, Carshalton took the lead in the 54th minute when Tommy Bradford scored from a half-volley. Dover pressed for an equaliser, with Eniye Amgbaduba’s header and Charles-Cook’s sharp shot both denied by Carshalton’s Mackenzie Foley. Just as Carshalton looked set for victory, Luke Baptiste’s spectacular 92nd-minute overhead kick leveled the match. Both sides had chances throughout, but Dover’s persistence paid off, earning them a hard-fought point
Kieron Agbebi (foot) remains unavailable with injury.
From the Manager
“Obviously we’ve been very good at home and it’ll be nice to get back on a grass pitch, the pitch was very difficult at Carshalton. We’ve been doing ever so well at home, so hopefully the supporters will be right behind us. We’ve got two home games on the spin now, and will b looking to get maximum points.”
Wingate & Finchley
Wingate & Finchley FC had a mixed start to the season. They opened with a 3-2 home victory against Dulwich Hamlet on August 10, with Obi scoring twice. However, they lost 3-2 away to Carshalton Athletic two days later, despite goals from Deslandes and Frempah. On August 17, they drew 3-3 at home against Folkestone Invicta, with Obi netting twice and Oladipo adding another.
The team rebounded on August 24, beating Canvey Island 3-2 away, with Oladipo scoring twice. But another setback came on August 26, as they lost 2-1 at home to Potters Bar Town, despite a goal from Lowe. In the FA Cup on August 31, they enjoyed a comfortable 4-0 win against Thame United, with Obi scoring twice.
September brought more challenges. On September 7, Wingate lost 2-1 away to Bognor Regis Town. In the FA Cup second qualifying round, they drew 1-1 with Cray Wanderers on September 14, thanks to an Obi penalty, but were knocked out in the replay, losing 1-0 at home on September 17. On Saturday, Wingate drew 1-1 with Chichester City.
Former Whites include striker Destiny Oladipo and midfielder Jaiden Drakes-Thomas.
The Venue
We look forward to welcoming Wingate 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.