Athletic will aim to continue an impressive statistic when they make the 323-mile trip north on Saturday.

You see Whites’ have a 100% record against Pool, with Jamie Allen’s first-half goal in August 2017 the difference on Dover’s only ever visit to The Super Six Stadium.

Craig Hignett became United’s third manager of the season in January, replacing Richard Money, overseeing an upturn in form with just one loss during his six matches in charge

Hignett will want to improve Hartlepool’s record of one home win in 2019 – a 2-1 win against Braintree Town on 26th January – his first game of his third spell as Hartlepool boss.

And former Middlesbrough and Aberdeen player Hignett added some Premier league experience to his side earlier this week.

Canada international David Edgar made a total of 23 appearances in England’s top flight during spells with Newcastle United and Burnley.

The defender returns to the UK after playing in the United Soccer League for Nashville FC and Ottawa Fury.

One of Dover’s management team, a former Premiership player himself, will be familiar with his surroundings this weekend.

First team coach Nicky Southall started his professional career at Hartlepool and played 138 times from 1991-95, scoring 24 goals.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

24/11/18:  Dover 2-1 Hartlepool
09/12/17:  Dover 4-0 Hartlepool
05/08/17:  Hartlepool 0-1 Dover

HIGHLIGHTS OF HARTLEPOOL’S LAST FIVE MATCHES

02/03/19:  Sutton 2-2 Hartlepool
23/02/19:  Hartlepool 1-2 Bromley
19/02/19:  Ebbsfleet 0-0 Hartlepool
16/02/19:  Boreham Wood 0-4 Hartlepool
09/02/19:  Hartlepool 1-1 Leyton Orient

TOP SCORERS

Inih Effiong has scored eight National League goals for Dover this season, while Liam Noble leads the way for Hartlepool with 13 league strikes so far.

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:

Adults: £18
Seniors (Over 60):  £9
Under 19 / Students / Armed forces:  £9
Under 16:  £5

Away supporters are situated in the Smith & Graham Stand (also known as the Rink End). This is an all-seated stand which has a maximum capacity of 1,035. There is no terraced area available for away supporters. There is space for 14 wheelchair users within the Smith & Graham Stand.

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 

LEYTON ORIENT V WREXHAM (12:35PM)
BARROW V ALDERSHOT TOWN
BOREHAM WOOD V AFC FYLDE
BRAINTREE TOWN V HARROGATE TOWN
CHESTERFIELD V EASTLEIGH
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE V BROMLEY
FC HALIFAX TOWN V EBBSFLEET UNITED
GATESHEAD V BARNET
MAIDENHEAD UNITED V SUTTON UNITED
MAIDSTONE UNITED V HAVANT & WATERLOOVILLE
SALFORD CITY V SOLIHULL MOORS

AWAY TRAVEL

There is a coach travelling to Dagenham on Saturday 23rd March and it is not too late to book your space on it!

It leaves Crabble at 11:30am and the costs are as follows:

Adult member £18, adult non-member £33, youth member (U18) £7, youth non-member £10 and accompanied under 16 £7.

There is also a coach leaving Crabble at 9:15am for our trip to Solihull on Saturday 30th March and the prices are:

Adult member £27, adult non-member £42, youth member (U18) £13, youth non-member (U18) £17 and accompanied under 16 £13.

Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat, or see him in the Centre Spot after the games against Boreham Wood or Halifax.

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.

Dover will be looking to start March with a win on Saturday to give their National League survival chances a boost.

February was not a good month for Athletic as Andy Hessenthaler’s men suffered three losses in four league games, including back-to-back defeats at Crabble, matches in which Gateshead and Harrogate both scored injury-time winners.

Bottom-of-the-table Braintree will arrive in Kent looking to end a poor run of form on their travels.

The Iron have not won away in the league since a 4-2 victory at Bromley on 30th October, however will be buoyed by recent home triumphs over Salford (1-0) and Barnet (4-0).

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

Defender Ejiro Okosieme, who signed for Braintree following his release by Athletic last November, made 16 appearances for Whites during this season and last.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS – MATCH REPORTS

27/10/18:  Braintree 2-1 Dover
08/04/17:  Braintree 1-2 Dover
22/10/16:  Dover 6-1 Braintree
13/10/15:  Braintree 1-0 Dover

HIGHLIGHTS OF BRAINTREE’S LAST FIVE MATCHES

16/02/19:  Eastleigh 2-1 Braintree
09/02/19:  Braintree 1-0 Salford
26/01/19:  Hartlepool 2-1 Braintree
19/01/19:  Braintree 4-0 Barnet
08/01/19:  Salisbury 2-1 Braintree (FA Trophy)

TOP SCORERS

Inih Effiong leads the way for Dover with eight league goals,  while Mohamed Bettamer, now at Barnet after signing for the Bees in November, still leads the way for the visitors with six National League goals.

West Bromwich Albion loanee Callum Morton is the leading scorer within the current Iron squad with five strikes.

MATCHDAY TICKET PRICES

The match kicks off at 3pm and the 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 MATCHES (Kick off 3pm unless stated)

AFC FYLDE V MAIDENHEAD UNITED
ALDERSHOT TOWN V GATESHEAD
BARNET V BARROW
BROMLEY V BOREHAM WOOD
EASTLEIGH V FC HALIFAX TOWN
EBBSFLEET UNITED V SALFORD CITY
HARROGATE TOWN V DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE
HAVANT & WATERLOOVILLE V LEYTON ORIENT
SUTTON UNITED V HARTLEPOOL UNITED
WREXHAM V CHESTERFIELD
SOLIHULL MOORS V MAIDSTONE UNITED (5:20pm)

AWAY TRAVEL

There is a coach going to Hartlepool on Saturday 9th March and it’s not too late to book your place on it!

The coach leaves Crabble at 6:45am and the prices 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 travelling to Dagenham from Crabble at 11:30am on Saturday 23rd March and the costs are:

Adult member £18, adult non-member £33, youth member (U18) £7, youth non-member £10 and accompanied under 16 £7.

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

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.