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PREVIEW: BARROW V WHITES

National League safety could be secured for Whites this Saturday when they make the 734-mile round trip to the Furness Building Society Stadium.

Should Athletic match Aldershot’s result at home to Hartlepool and better Havant’s result at Solihull on the same day, Andy Hessenthaler’s men will guarantee their National League status for next season.

After avoiding the drop on the last day of the 2017/18 campaign, in spite of a home defeat to already relegated Chester, Ian Evatt’s Barrow have had a much stronger campaign this time around and sit 11th on the league ladder.

However, Athletic might be encouraged by the current home form of this weekend’s hosts, with the Bluebirds’ registering one win so far this year – a 2-1 win over Aldershot last month with John Rooney netting the winner from the penalty spot deep into injury time.

Three Dover players will be familiar with their surroundings when both sides take to the turf on Saturday afternoon.

Midfielder Bedsente Gomis featured 43 times for Barrow last season, striker Inih Effiong made seven appearances in 2017 and forward Jamie Allen played 17 times on loan during the 2013/14 season.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

29/09:18:  Dover 0-2 Barrow
24/03/18:  Barrow 0-0 Dover
19/08/17:  Dover 1-1 Barrow
29/04/17:  Barrow 2-3 Dover

HIGHLIGHTS OF BARROW’S LAST FOUR MATCHES

06/04/18:  Dagenham 0-0 Barrow
30/03/18:  Barrow 1-2 Boreham Wood
23/03/18:  Barrow 2-2 Harrogate
16/03/18:  Eastleigh 0-1 Barrow

TOP SCORERS

Inih Effiong has scored eight National League goals for Dover this season, while Jack Hindle leads the way for Barrow this campaign with 11 strikes.

TEAM COLOURS

For fans wanting to show the same colours as the players, captain Mitch Brundle and his teammates will be wearing their yellow shirts.

MATCHDAY INFORMATION

The match kicks off at 3pm and ticket prices are as follows:

TERRACE

Adult: £15
Concession:  £12
Youth (18-22):  £8
Under 12 (Accompanied by a paying adult):  Free
Unaccompanied Child:  £5

STAND

Adult: £18
Concession:  £14
Youth (18-22):  £10
Under 12 (Accompanied by a paying adult):  Free
Unaccompanied Child:  £8

Please note, you can save £2 by purchasing your ticket in advance via Barrow’s website

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

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES (Kick off 3 pm unless stated)

Salford City v Maidenhead United (12:35 pm)
Aldershot Town v Hartlepool United
Barnet v Wrexham
Braintree Town v AFC Fylde
Chesterfield v Maidstone United
Eastleigh v Gateshead
Ebbsfleet United v Dagenham & Redbridge
FC Halifax Town v Bromley
Harrogate Town v Boreham Wood
Solihull Moors v Havant & Waterlooville
Sutton United v Leyton Orient

AWAY TRAVEL

There is a coach travelling to Ebbsfleet on Bank Holiday Monday 22nd April and it is not too late to book your space on it!

It leaves Crabble at 1 pm and the costs are as follows:

Adult member £15, adult non-member £30, youth member (U18) £5, youth non-member £10 and accompanied under 16 £5.

Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat, or see him in the Centre Spot after the match against Aldershot.

Please note you are now required to pay for your seat in advance by cash or by cheque or via bank transfer.

Visit http://www.dasc.co.uk/ for all the details.

VIDEO: PLAYER REACTION

Midfielder Bedsente Gomis has his say following Whites’ goalless draw against Chesterfield on Saturday.

 

VIDEO: MANAGER REACTION

Boss Andy Hessenthaler speaks to the camera following Whites’ goalless draw with Chesterfield at Crabble on Saturday.

PREVIEW: WHITES V CHESTERFIELD

Two teams in good form meet on Saturday afternoon as visitors Chesterfield make their debut appearance at Crabble.

Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler will be aiming for three points to help his side edge closer to National League safety, while a win for manager John Sheridan will ensure the Spireites’ National League status for a second season.

Both sides are unbeaten in four National League matches, with Sheridan’s men on a run of three consecutive victories.

It’s been a remarkable turnaround for Chesterfield since their reappointment of Sheridan as manager in January, with the Midlands club rising to 14th on the league ladder having been in the bottom four three months ago.

Home fans might recognise a familiar face among the visiting squad this weekend.

Right-back Bradley Barry had a spell with Athletic earlier this season, making three appearances during his loan in Kent.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

08/09/18:  Chesterfield 0-0 Dover

HIGHLIGHTS OF CHESTERFIELD’S LAST FOUR MATCHES

30/03/19:  Chesterfield 2-0 Dagenham
23/03/19:  Chesterfield 3-0 Sutton
16/03/19:  Havant 1-2 Chesterfield
12/03/19:  Bromley 3-3 Chesterfield

TOP SCORERS

Inih Effiong has scored eight National League goals for Dover this season, while Scott Boden has also netted eight times for Chesterfield this campaign.

MATCHDAY INFORMATION 

The match kicks off at 3pm 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 2:15pm

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES 

AFC Fylde v Eastleigh
Boreham Wood v Sutton United
Bromley v Aldershot Town
Dagenham & Redbridge v Barrow
Gateshead v Ebbsfleet United
Hartlepool United v Solihull Moors
Havant & Waterlooville v Harrogate Town
Leyton Orient v FC Halifax Town
Maidenhead United v Barnet
Maidstone United v Salford City
Wrexham v Braintree Town

AWAY TRAVEL

There is a coach travelling to Barrow on Saturday 13th April and it is not too late to book your space on it!

It leaves Crabble at 5:15 am and the costs are as follows:

Adult member £40, adult non-member £55, youth member (U18) £20, youth non-member £25 and accompanied under 16 £20.

There is also a coach leaving Crabble at 1 pm on Bank Holiday Monday 22nd April to go to Ebbsfleet and the prices are:

Adult member £15, adult non-member £30, youth member (U18) £5, youth non-member £10 and accompanied under 16 £5.

Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat, or see him in the Centre Spot after the game against Chesterfield.

Please note you are now required to pay for your seat in advance by cash or by cheque or via bank transfer.

Visit http://www.dasc.co.uk/ for all the details.

EASTER SOCCER SCHOOL

EASTER SOCCER SCHOOL

Looking for ideas to keep your children active over Easter?

Then why not book them on to one of the two Happy Feet Soccer School coaching camps we are hosting at Crabble.

The camps, which will cater for youngsters aged from five to 16, will be run from 10am – 3pm on the following dates:

  • Monday 8th April
  • Tuesday 9th April
  • Monday 15th April
  • Tuesday 16th April

The cost is £15 per child, per day and bookings are subject to availability and places are only guaranteed upon receipt of full payment.

Application forms are available in the club office at Crabble or can be downloaded HERE

Completed forms should be returned in person to the club office at Crabble – the office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.

Payment can be made by debit or credit card.

You also email your form to [email protected] or give it, along with payment, to one of our community staff at the Happy Feet sessions on Saturday.

Application forms can also be posted to Vikki Pawley, Dover Athletic Football Club, Crabble Athletic Ground, Lewisham Road, River, Dover, Kent CT17 0JB, but please do not include cash – you will be contacted to process the payment over the telephone.

INFO FOR PARENTS/CARERS

Children should arrive no earlier than 9.50am for registration.

They will need to bring a packed lunch and drinks – there will be a ‘tuck shop’ available at lunch time.

Shin pads must be worn at all times while spare/warm clothing is advised should we have bad weather as well as sun cream and a hat should the weather be sunny.

WHITES YOUNGSTERS CROWNED CHAMPIONS

Ryan Kingsford scored six times as the Dover Academy won the National League Alliance Division B title in style.

Unbeaten in the league this season, Mike Sandmann’s side beat Ebbsleet Academy 8-0 to be crowned champions with three games to spare.

Boss Sandmann was delighted to see his side win the title for a second consecutive season.

”I couldn’t be more proud of the players,” he said.

“As a group they have worked hard all season to enjoy moments like today.

“To win the league is an achievement, but to do so unbeaten and with three games remaining is credit to them and their work ethic.  Year on year we are producing players and successful teams in the Academy, so the future is certainly bright for Dover Athletic.

“Some have already had a taste of first team football and I hope they continue to develop and progress into the first team.

“It’s no surprise players are willing to travel all over Kent and South London to be part of the Academy.

“The progression from the start of the season to now is incredible, but all credit goes to the players and their desire to learn and develop.”

DIARRA STAYING AT WOKING

Moussa Diarra’s loan spell at National League South side Woking has been extended until the end of the season.

The 29-year-old French central defender, who joined us in July 2018 after leaving Barrow AFC, joined the promotion-chasing Cards at the start of March.

Diarra made 16 National League appearances for us this season, the last being as a second half substitute in the 1-0 defeat at Maidenhead on February 23.

We wish him and Woking all the very best for the rest of the season.