Boss Andy Hessenthaler has his say following Whites’ 3-0 win against Sutton United on Saturday.
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PREVIEW: WHITES V SUTTON
It’s the season finale this Saturday lunchtime as Athletic aim to continue their impressive form.
Three points at Crabble would see Andy Hessenthaler’s men extend their current winning streak to four matches and make it nine National League matches without defeat.
Sutton United play their first game since the resignation of boss Paul Doswell earlier this week. Having temporarily stepped down from his role last month to take a break from football, Doswell announced his permanent departure from Gander Green Lane for personal reasons.
Current interim manager Ian Baird will remain in charge for Saturday’s match.
Home fans might recognise a familar face in the visiting squad this weekend.
Defender Aswad Thomas played 68 times for Dover during two seasons, scoring five goals.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
25/09/18: Sutton 2-2 Dover
10/02/18: Dover 0-1 Sutton
03/10/17: Sutton 2-2 Dover
29/11/16: Sutton 0-6 Dover
HIGHLIGHTS OF SUTTON’S LAST FOUR MATCHES
22/04/19: Sutton 2-2 Maidstone
19/04/19: Wrexham 1-0 Sutton
13/04/19: Sutton 1-2 Leyton Orient
06/04/19: Boreham Wood 0-1 Sutton
TOP SCORERS
Both Inih Effiong and Mitch Brundle have scored eight National League goals for Dover this season, while Craig Eastmond leads the way for Sutton with seven strikes this campaign.
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
The match kicks off at 12:30 pm and ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: £17
Over 60s: £14
Under 18s: £8
Under 11s (Accompanied by a paying adult): Free
COVERAGE
If you are unable to make the game, we will have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens.
Coverage starts from 11:45 am
SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES
AFC Fylde v FC Halifax Town
Boreham Wood v Eastleigh
Bromley v Ebbsfleet United
Dagenham & Redbridge v Solihull Moors
Gateshead v Barrow
Hartlepool United v Salford City
Havant & Waterlooville v Barnet
Leyton Orient v Braintree Town
Maidenhead United v Chesterfield
Maidstone United v Aldershot Town
Wrexham v Harrogate Town
JUMP ABOARD THE HESS EXPRESS FOR 2019/20
Dover Athletic are pleased to announce that season ticket prices will be frozen for the 2019-2020 season.
In addition, early-bird season ticket purchases, which include all National League home matches, pre-season games as well as giving the holder priority for cup tickets, will be again discounted.
Taking advantage of our early bird offer will offer a saving of just over £4 per league match, which equates to seven free matches over the course of the 2019/20 campaign!
Under 11s will continue to be free on the gate.
We are also delighted to announce for the first time season ticket prices for both the VIP Hospitality and Premier Lounge.
Click HERE for full details and prices.
WIN A PRIZE THIS SATURDAY
Whites’ supporters attending Saturday’s National League match against Sutton United have the chance to win a blue away shirt or a football, both signed by the Dover Athletic squad.
The Friends of Dover Athletic are giving home fans to chance to win the above prizes at Crabble on Saturday 27th April, kick off 12:30 pm.
To enter, simply purchase a ticket for just £2 from Debs or Paul Harrison after entering the ground and the draw will take place before the end of Saturday’s match.
The winners will be notified by telephone shortly after the game.
VIDEO: PLAYER REACTION
Anthony Jeffrey has his say following Whites’ 1-0 win at Ebbsfleet United on Monday.
VIDEO: MANAGER REACTION
Andy Hessenthaler speaks to the camera following Whites’ 1-0 win away at Ebbsfleet United on Bank Holiday Monday.
PREVIEW: EBBSFLEET V WHITES
It’s the final Kent derby of the season for Whites as Andy Hessenthaler’s men are on the road for one last time this season.
Athletic are unbeaten in their seven league matches against sides from the same county this campaign and avoiding defeat on Bank Holiday Monday will extend Dover’s current unbeaten National League run to eight matches.
Whites will be up against an Ebbsfleet side with much to play for.
Garry Hill’s men are three points behind seventh-placed Eastleigh and anything but a win could end their play-off chances.
One Dover player will be familiar with his surroundings upon arrival at the Kuflink Stadium.
Midfielder Stuart Lewis featured 67 times for Fleet over two seasons, netting four times.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
04/09/19: Dover 1-1 Ebbsfleet
02/04/18: Ebbsfleet 2-1 Dover
28/08/17: Dover 1-1 Ebbsfleet
10/05/14: Ebbsfleet 0-1 Dover
HIGHLIGHTS OF EBBSFLEET’S LAST FOUR MATCHES
19/04/19: Havant & Waterlooville 3-3 Ebbsfleet
13/04/19: Ebbsfleet v Dagenham
06/04/19: Gateshead 1-1 Ebbsfleet
30/03/19: Ebbsfleet 4-2 Wrexham
TOP SCORERS
Both Inih Effiong and Mitch Brundle have scored eight National League goals for Dover this season, while Michael Cheek has netted 16 times for Ebbsfleet this campaign.
TEAM COLOURS
For fans wanting to show the same colours as the players, captain Mitch Brundle and his teammates will be wearing their blue shirts.
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
The match kicks off at 3pm and ticket prices are as follows:
Adult: £15
Concession: £12
Junior: £7
Under 12 (Minimum of two and accompanied by a paying adult): Free
COVERAGE
If you are unable to make the game, we will have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens.
Coverage starts from 2:15pm
MONDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES
Aldershot Town v Havant & Waterlooville
Barnet v Bromley
Barrow v Hartlepool United
Braintree Town v Dagenham & Redbridge
Chesterfield v Boreham Wood
Eastleigh Maidenhead United
FC Halifax Town v Wrexham
Harrogate Town v Gateshead
Salford City v AFC Fylde
Solihull Moors v Leyton Orient
Sutton United v Maidstone United
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: DOVER 1-0 ALDERSHOT
Catch up on the best of the action from Good Friday’s win.
VIDEO: PLAYER REACTION
Captain Mitch Brundle speaks to the camera after picking up both the Supporters’ Player of the Season and the Away Supporters’ Player of the Season awards on Good Friday.