Dover Athletic return to Crabble on Saturday as they welcome Worthing in the Enterprise National League South, with both sides arriving at the fixture keen to find momentum. The visitors currently sit 4th in the table and remain firmly in the play-off picture, having collected 65 points from 29 matches, but they are still searching for their first league win of 2026 after a run of draws and narrow defeats. Despite their strong league position, recent results suggest a side looking to rediscover their cutting edge. The Whites, meanwhile, occupy 15th place and will be aiming to build on home advantage, knowing a positive result against one of the division’s front-runners would provide a timely boost as the season enters its decisive phase.
Dover Athletic
Dover Athletic were left frustrated on Tuesday evening as Torquay United fought back from two goals down to claim a 3–2 victory at Crabble. The Whites made a blistering start, with Soares-Junior capitalising on early pressure before Hanson curled home a fine second from the edge of the box. Torquay responded before the break through two superb strikes from Cooke to level the scores. Dover went close after the restart, but the visitors completed the comeback midway through the second half when Dreyer finished from a corner. Despite late pressure, Dover could not find an equaliser.
From the Management
“We’re looking forward to Saturday against Worthing. They’re obviously right up there in the league and, although their recent form has been a bit sticky, it’s going to be another tough test. That said, we’re in a good place and ready for the challenge.”
Worthing
Worthing were forced to settle for a point on Saturday as a late goal earned Weston-super-Mare a 1–1 draw at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium, with the Reds’ scheduled match on Tuesday night having been postponed. After a scrappy, goalless first half, Worthing dominated possession and territory in the second period. Their pressure was rewarded on 83 minutes when Moulton cut inside from the left and fired a superb strike into the corner. However, despite further chances to extend the lead, the visitors snatched an equaliser on the stroke of full time as Britton converted from close range. The result denied Worthing a deserved victory.
Last time the sides met, Dover Athletic suffered a 3–1 defeat away at Worthing in the Enterprise National League South. The Whites started brightly, with Nikaj testing the goalkeeper early, but Worthing struck first through Cook’s stunning long-range effort. Dover responded well and drew level when Sheriff volleyed home a superb equaliser, but the hosts regained the lead on the stroke of half-time as Coleman De Graft finished clinically. The second half proved scrappy, with Dover pushing for an equaliser, yet Worthing sealed the points when Dolaghan tapped in from close range. Despite late pressure, the hosts saw the game out professionally.
Last Six
Weston-super-Mare 1–1 Worthing (31 Jan, National League South)
Hampton & Richmond Borough 1–0 Worthing (27 Jan, National League South)
Bath City 3–2 Worthing (24 Jan, National League South)
Worthing 1–1 Horsham (17 Jan, National League South)
Salisbury 5–4 Worthing (10 Jan, National League South)
Worthing 2–2 Chippenham Town (3 Jan, National League South)
The Venue
We look forward to welcoming Worthing 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: £18
Concessions: £17
U18: £10
U11: FREE with a paying adult
We only accept card on the gate and operate a cashless ground.
Please note, on the advice of local police, this game has been segregated.