Dover Athletic travel to Enfield Town this Saturday aiming to continue their steady form as the season enters an important stage. The Whites sit 16th in the National League South standings, while the hosts are 23rd with 23 points from 29 matches. For both sides, the match carries significance, Dover looking to push clear of the lower places, and Enfield seeking valuable points in their battle near the foot of the table.
Dover Athletic
Dover Athletic were beaten 2–0 at Meadowbank Stadium despite a competitive display. The Whites started brightly, with Nikaj forcing a fine save from Foulkes and Sheriff going close before the break in a scrappy first half. After the interval Dorking took the lead on 51 minutes when a free kick was flicked on and Camp finished powerfully. Dover responded through Sheriff and Nikaj but couldn’t find a leveller. Walker produced an excellent double save to keep the deficit at one, however Knight tapped in a late second. Baptiste struck the post late on, but the Whites left Surrey empty-handed.
From the Management
“We’ve been doing alright — our season isn’t going to be defined by Dorking away. We’ve picked up points recently and our form has been good. Enfield are down there struggling, but every game is difficult, no matter who you play. They’ll be a strong side and it’s going to be a tough one.”
Enfield Town
Enfield Town earned a dramatic 2–2 draw at Ebbsfleet United with a stoppage-time equaliser, their persistence rewarded after long spells without the ball. The late leveller — later recorded as an own goal from a long throw — capped a determined performance from the visitors. Despite being second best for much of the match, Enfield stayed in contention and punished Ebbsfleet’s failure to close the game out. Their resilience ensured they left Stonebridge Road with a valuable point, showing defensive commitment and belief right to the final moments against one of the division’s stronger sides.
Back in November when the two sides last met, Dover Athletic produced a second-half comeback to beat Enfield Town 4–1 at Crabble. Enfield had led through Billy Leonard and remained ahead at the break despite being reduced to ten men early on. The hosts levelled when Harrison Sodje struck from distance, before a penalty and long-range effort from Alfie Matthews turned the game around after Enfield were reduced to nine men. Dover controlled the closing stages and added a late fourth through Ruben Soares-Junior, sealing an emphatic win after a tense and competitive first half encounter.
Last Six
AFC Totton 3–2 Enfield (3 Jan, National League South)
Enfield 1–1 Tonbridge Angels (10 Jan, National League South)
Maidenhead United 3–0 Enfield (17 Jan, National League South)
Enfield 1–2 Torquay United (24 Jan, National League South)
Eastbourne Borough 1–1 Enfield (31 Jan, National League South)
Ebbsfleet United 2–2 Enfield (10 Feb, National League South)
The Venue
Enfield Town FC:
Dave Bryant Stadium [fka. Queen Elizabeth II Stadium]
Donkey Lane,
Enfield EN1 3PL
More info: https://etfc.london/visitors/how-to-find-us/
Admission
Tickets are available to purchase [and £1 cheaper] via their Online Ticketing Site , as well on the gate on match days.
| Advanced Price [Online] | Matchday Price [Turnstiles] | |
| Adults | £15 | £16 |
| Concessions* | £11 | £12 |
| Under-21s | £9 | £10 |
| Under-16s | £3 | £4 |