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KICK-OFF FAST APPROACHING

Our pre-season campaign gets underway against Ashford United at Crabble on Saturday.

It is the first of eight warm-up games for Manager Andy Hessenthaler’s side, with the game against the Isthmian League South East Division side providing fans with a first chance to see newcomers Seth Twumasi, Reda Johnson, Jake Goodman, Ben Williamson, and AFC Wimbledon loanee Aaron Cosgrave in action.

The match could also mark the return to Crabble of striker Ricky Miller and midfielder James Caton after both re-joined the club last month.

Hessenthaler is also likely to use the game as an opportunity to cast his eye over a number of triallists as he continues to rebuild his squad ahead of our National League season opener against Solihull Moors at Crabble on August 21st.

Ashford United played their first friendly of the season on July 10th, winning 6-1 away at Rochester United.

Due to Covid-19 regulations, can we please ask you to adhere to the following:

  • Please DO NOT attend the game if you or someone in your household has Covid-19 symptoms
  • Please use the hand sanitiser points around the ground during your visit
  • Please maintain social distancing and wear a face-covering when you are moving around the ground at all times unless you are exempt
  • Seats that can be only used have been marked with a green tick
  • The Centre Spot will only be offering table service

Gates will open at 2pm before the game kicks-off at 3pm.

Admission is as follows:

Season ticket holders: Free

Adults: £5

Juniors (under 11) Free (must be accompanied by a paying adult)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

It was heartbreaking at Wembley on Sunday, but Gareth Southgate’s England did us all proud, and so did you, our own Dover Athletic fans.

We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you all for supporting England while supporting us at the same time by coming along to watch all the action live on the big screens in the Centre Spot during this rollercoaster of emotions in Euro 2020 over the past month.

Thank you again for your fantastic support – it really is appreciated by us all at the club.

SHIRT DEADLINE RAPIDLY APPROACHING

Time is fast running out for your chance to secure yourself a place in our club history.

The deadline to purchase the exclusive, one-off 2021/22 season commemorative Supporters Shirt, which will proudly bear the names of all who purchase it sublimated into the fabric, is 5pm this Saturday, July 17.

Manager Andy Hessenthaler’s name and those of all his staff and players will also be on the shirt together with club officials alongside fans – we are all in this together!

The shirt is only available via pre-order for £50 from the CLUB SHOP and will not be available for general purchase.

We’ve had a fantastic response to the fundraising initiative, with almost 150 sold as of the time of writing.

Unfortunately, due to manufacturing timelines, we are unable to accept any orders received after this deadline.

The shirt is manufactured by local company, Ambition Sport, and is a regular fit with adult sizes from small to 4XL available.

The shirts will be available three to four weeks after the deadline.

Let’s do this Black and White Army !!

FORWARD ARRIVES ON LOAN

Dover Athletic is delighted to announce the signing of forward Aaron Cosgrave on a season-long loan from League One side AFC Wimbledon.

The 21-year-old trained with his new teammates for the first time today.

Cosgrave, who came through the academy ranks at Colchester United after being at West Ham United as a schoolboy, will wear the number 11 shirt for manager Andy Hessenthaler’s side this season.

He joined the Dons earlier this month after impressing their manager Mark Robinson while spending time with his club at the end of last season.

You can read what Robinson had to say about our latest addition HERE

Welcome to the club, Aaron!

If you would like to sponsor Aaron’s playing shirts for the 2021/22 season then please contact our Sponsor Relations Manager Richard Harvey at [email protected]

 

FINAL SOLD OUT!

Our screening of England’s European Championship final against Italy live from Wembley on the big screens in the Centre Spot on Sunday has now SOLD OUT.

Thank you to everyone who has booked to support the Three Lions in their first major tournament final since 1966 while supporting us as a club at the same time.

Come on England!

 

CAN YOU HELP? VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our second and final clean-up takes place this weekend and we are looking for volunteers to help get Crabble ready for the new season.

We had a fantastic response last weekend and we hope it’s the same this time around.

If you are able to give us a helping hand, between 10am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, please call the club office on 01304 822373 to put your name down or email [email protected]

Food and refreshments will be provided.

All assistance will be greatly appreciated

LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD SEASON TICKETS!

Today is the final chance for supporters to purchase their Early Bird Season Tickets for the 2021/22 campaign.

This now represents the final opportunity to guarantee the best possible price for the next term – so  don’t miss out

To take advantage of this offer and save money, you now have to make your purchase by 5pm today.

Prices are:

Season ticket prices 

Early Bird Offer (must be purchased before July 9)

Adults £315

Over 60s £255

After July 9

Adult £340

Over 60s £280

Pay on the gate

Adult £18
Over 60 £15
Under 18 £9

We are also able to confirm that under-18 season tickets are also now on sale for £50

Under-11s will continue to get in for free with a paying adult for all league games at Crabble.

All season tickets can be purchased online from the club shop HERE

You can also contact the club office on 01304 822373 (option 2) for more details.

As always, we would like to thank all supporters who have already bought their season tickets and given us their backing for the upcoming campaign.

We can’t wait to have you all back in Crabble!

Support your club and renew your season ticket or buy one today!

WATCH EURO 2020 FINAL AT CRABBLE

Come and join your fellow Dover Athletic fans in cheering on England in the UEFA EURO 2020 final against Italy live from Wembley on the big screens in the Centre Spot on Sunday.

Make some noise supporting the Three Lions while supporting your club at the same time.

The game kicks off at 8pm and the doors will open from 7pm.

Entry is £10 per person (cash or card on the door) and that includes your first drink – there will also be hot bar snacks available.

Due to Covid-19 regulations, supporters must book a seat/table in advance by emailing [email protected] so we can plan seating, food, and anything else to arrange for your needs and comfort.

Drinks and food will be served by table service only.

VACANCY: MATCHDAY DOCTOR

Dover Athletic Football Club is in need of a qualified doctor to join its medical team on home matchdays.

The successful applicant will be required to attend all games at Crabble, including National League and cup fixtures, and provide medical assistance to both the home and visiting teams

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to club secretary [email protected]

LEAGUE FIXTURES RELEASED

We will start our National League campaign against Solihull Moors at Crabble on Saturday, August 21st at 3pm.

Manager Andy Hessenthaler’s side will follow that up with a trip to Maidenhead United a week later before hosting Boreham Wood on Bank Holiday Monday (August 30th, 3pm).

Festive fixtures see Whites host Dagenham & Redbridge on Boxing Day before we make the trip to Woking on December 28th.

We start the New Year with a trip to Dagenham on January 2nd at 3pm.

The final game of the regular season will be at home to Weymouth on Saturday, May 15th.

FIXTURES

Sat Aug 21 SOLIHULL MOORS H

Sat Aug 28 Maidenhead A

Mon Aug 30 BOREHAM WOOD H

Sat Sep 4 Altrincham A

Sat Sep 11 CHESTERFIELD H

Tue Sep 14 Eastleigh A

Sat Sep 18 Weymouth A

Sat Sep 25 BROMLEY H

Sat Oct 2 Grimsby Town A

Tue Oct 5 ALDERSHOT TOWN H

Sat Oct 9 BARNET H

Tue Oct 26 Southend United A

Sat Oct 30 STOCKPORT COUNTYH

Sat Nov 13 Torquay United A

Sat Nov 20 FC HALIFAX TOWN H

Tue Nov 23 WEALDSTONE H

Sat Nov 27 Yeovil Town A

Sat Dec 4 WREXHAM H

Sat Dec 11 King’s Lynn Town A

Sun Dec 26 DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE H

Tue Dec 28 Woking A

Sun Jan 2 Dagenham & Redbridge A

Sat Jan 8 NOTTS COUNTY H

Sat Jan 22 Solihull Moors A

Tue Jan 25 EASTLEIGH H

Sat Jan 29 SOUTHEND UNITED H

Sat Feb 5 Stockport County A

Sat Feb 12 TORQUAY UNITED H

Sat Feb 19 FC Halifax Town A

Tue Feb 22 Aldershot Town A

Sat Feb 26 GRIMSBY TOWN H

Sat Mar 5 Barnet A

Sat Mar 19 YEOVIL TOWN H

Tue Mar 22 Wealdstone A

Sat Mar 26 Wrexham A

Sat Apr 2 KING’S LYNN TOWN H

Sat Apr 9 MAIDENHEAD UNITED H

Fri Apr 15 Boreham Wood A

Mon Apr 18 WOKING H

Sat Apr 23 Chesterfield A

Sat Apr 30 ALTRINCHAM H

Mon May 2 Notts County A

Sat May 8 Bromley A

Sun May 15 WEYMOUTH H