Match Preview by Fred Deveson
It’s another long trip this weekend for the Whites as they face playoff chasing Torquay, who are looking to get back into the National League after their recent relegation.
Torquay and Dover have faced off plenty of times in the past, with the record swaying in Torquay’s favour. This weekend’s hosts have won 7 of the 13 meetings between the two sides, with Dover winning 4. Goalscoring is even between the two, with The Gulls outscoring Dover by a single goal.
This weekend’s hosts have a particular liking for this fixture, being unbeaten in the last 5 games against The Whites, which is something Dover will want to correct on Saturday.
Despite the recent head-to-head record, Dover are coming off the back of a good performance in the South West, and will be looking to capitalise on the recent poor form of The Gulls, who have not had a victory since mid-December when they beat Hemel Hempstead 3-2.
This weekend’s hosts have failed to win in their last two home games, losing to Truro and, most recently, losing to struggling Eastbourne.
Torquay have also struggled with scoring goals lately. They have netted just twice in their last 4 games, with both goals coming in the 2-2 draw with Eastbourne. Dover will be looking to make the most of this and score a couple of their own this weekend against the struggling Gulls.
Dover’s recent record has not been something to shout about, but there have been some positive signs. New goalkeeper Jinadu impressed on his debut against Taunton since signing on loan from Maidenhead, and new striker Oladipo looks to be a good investment after his cameo last weekend had some positive signs.
The Whites have not won since the boxing day victory against Aveley, but they have come close since. The narrow loss away to Aveley and the draw away to Taunton shows there are some positive signs in the weeks ahead, as performances have been good, it’s just the goals that are lacking as of late. Dover have scored twice in their last three, which is something they’ll be looking to put right this weekend.
Torquay and Dover have faced off plenty of times in the past, with the record swaying in Torquay’s favour. This weekend’s hosts have won 7 of the 13 meetings between the two sides, with Dover winning 4. Goalscoring is even between the two, with The Gulls outscoring Dover by a single goal.
This weekend’s hosts have a particular liking for this fixture, being unbeaten in the last 5 games against The Whites, which is something Dover will want to correct on Saturday.
Torquay United vs Dover Athletic – Saturday 20 January 2024 3pm:
Tickets for this encounter are available to purchase online now HERE.
There are savings on tickets when booking in advance, Torquay also advise travelling supporters wishing to purchase online should ensure they choose the ‘Change to Away’ option when viewing the stadium seating plan, as this will then direct them to the away allocation.
Individual Match Ticket Prices 2023/24
| Stand | Adult (advance) | Adult (matchday) | Concessions (advance) | Concessions (matchday) | Under-18 (advance) | Under-18 (matchday) | Under-7 |
| Bristow’s Bench | £20 | £22 | £18 | £20 | £11 | £13 | FREE with a paying adult |
| Family Stand | £19 | £21 | £17 | £19 | £11 | £13 | FREE with a paying adult |
| Popside | £18 | £20 | £16 | £18 | £11 | £13 | FREE with a paying adult |