Dover Athletic are back in National League South action this Saturday as they travel to second placed Weston-super-Mare. The Whites head into the weekend with renewed confidence, with their last league match bringing a much-needed boost — a 4–1 victory over Enfield Town that ended their long wait for a league win — while a composed 2–0 result against Dorchester Town on Saturday ensured progress into the FA Trophy Third Round. Dover currently sit 13th in the table and will be aiming to carry that momentum into a tough test against a Weston side battling at the top end.
Dover Athletic
Dover Athletic progressed to the FA Trophy Third Round with a deserved 2–0 win against Dorchester Town at the Megger Community Stadium. The Whites dominated the first half, with Soares-Junior, Baptiste and Mampolo all denied by in-form goalkeeper Gerard Benfield. Dover finally broke through on 60 minutes when Coker reacted quickest to fire home a rebound after Wilkinson’s effort was saved. Dorchester made changes and threatened briefly, but Odelusi sealed the victory late on, tapping in after Mampolo’s deflected strike fell kindly. Nikaj twice went close to adding a third as Dover comfortably saw out the win.
From the Management
“It’s a long trip to Weston-super-Mare and they’re flying high in the league at the moment. They’ve started the season ever so well. Even after losing their manager to Eastleigh, they’ve kept that momentum going and added a few new players this week, so it will be a real challenge. But we’re getting our boys back to fitness. The lads who have been out are returning, and we’re looking really strong.”
Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare made five changes and booked their place in the next round of the FA Trophy with a 1–0 win away at Chippenham Town. Louis Britton threatened twice early on before Callum Wood stretched to poke in a Coulson free-kick midway through the first half. Weston continued to push, with Birch and Owen-Evans going close, while Harris made an important save from Parsons before the interval. The second half brought fewer chances, though Harris again denied Touray and Owen-Evans to preserve the lead. Late efforts from Waite and Britton were saved as Weston held firm. Birch was named Man of the Match.
Weston-super-Mare continue their impressive National League South campaign, sitting 2nd in the table with 32 points from 15 games (10 wins, 2 draws, 3 defeats). The Seagulls have scored 25 goals while conceding just 13, giving them a strong +12 goal difference as they push for promotion. Their position has been further strengthened by key recent additions. Striker Scott Wilson has returned to The Optima Stadium on loan from Bath City, adding proven firepower to the frontline. Experienced midfielder Liam Sercombe has joined on a short-term loan from Forest Green Rovers, while defender Dom Bernard has signed permanently to bolster the back line.
Last Six
15 Nov – FA Trophy, Second Round
Chippenham Town 0–1 Weston-super-Mare
8 Nov – National League South
Eastbourne Borough 1–2 Weston-super-Mare
4 Nov – National League South
Hemel Hempstead 3–0 Weston-super-Mare
1 Nov – FA Cup, First Round
Weston-super-Mare 2–1 Aldershot Town
25 Oct – National League South
Tonbridge 0–0 Weston-super-Mare
21 Oct – National League South
Weston-super-Mare 5–1 Slough Town
The Venue
The Optima Stadium
Winterstoke Road
Weston-super-Mare
Somerset
BS24 9AA
Admission
Adults: £15
Concessions: £11
U18: £6
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