*BS*Barry Cogan held his nerve from the penalty spot to score a late winner for Dover Athletic and send Whites into the promotion play-offs.*BF*

The team started the game against Hayes & Yeading knowing that only a win would do and even then 5th place would only be achieved if Havant & Waterlooville failed to win at Tonbridge Angels.

Havant couldn’t find the net at Tonbridge, having a penalty saved and hitting the crossbar on a tense day for a number of teams in Skrill South. The game ended 0-0.

Dover took the lead early on through Nathan Elder but relegation threatened Hayes equalised with a header of their own. Due to a head injury to Hayes’ goalkeeper, the first half ended 10 minutes late so Whites knew the Havant result at Tonbridge before the end of our game.

It looked as if Dover would draw 1-1 as time ran out but a handball in the penalty area by Hayes gave Barry Cogan the chance to be the hero and he duly swept the ball into the corner of the net to spark celebrations on and off the pitch.

A nervous finish to the game saw Dover defend for their lives and secure the win required to finish 5th and secure a place in the end of season play-offs.

*Link1* *IS*captured by Simon Harris*IF*

The team are now set for two semi final legs against 2nd placed Sutton United. The first leg will be played at Crabble on Wednesday 30th April at 7.45pm. The away leg at Sutton is on Saturday 3rd May at 3.00pm.

The winner over two legs of the semi final will face Bromley or Ebbsfleet in the final, playing for promotion to the Conference Premier.

*BS*PLAY OFF FIXTURES:*BF*
SEMI FINAL 1ST LEG – WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL AT CRABBLE (7.45pm)
SEMI FINAL 2ND LEG – SATURDAY 3RD MAY AT SUTTON UNITED (3.00pm)

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*BS*Barry Cogan held his nerve from the penalty spot to score a late winner for Dover Athletic and send Whites into the promotion play-offs.*BF*

The team started the game against Hayes & Yeading knowing that only a win would do and even then 5th place would only be achieved if Havant & Waterlooville failed to win at Tonbridge Angels.

Havant couldn’t find the net at Tonbridge, having a penalty saved and hitting the crossbar on a tense day for a number of teams in Skrill South. The game ended 0-0.

Dover took the lead early on through Nathan Elder but relegation threatened Hayes equalised with a header of their own. Due to a head injury to Hayes’ goalkeeper, the first half ended 10 minutes late so Whites knew the Havant result at Tonbridge before the end of our game.

It looked as if Dover would draw 1-1 as time ran out but a handball in the penalty area by Hayes gave Barry Cogan the chance to be the hero and he duly swept the ball into the corner of the net to spark celebrations on and off the pitch.

A nervous finish to the game saw Dover defend for their lives and secure the win required to finish 5th and secure a place in the end of season play-offs.

*Link1* *IS*captured by Simon Harris*IF*

The team are now set for two semi final legs against 2nd placed Sutton United. The first leg will be played at Crabble on Wednesday 30th April at 7.45pm. The away leg at Sutton is on Saturday 3rd May at 3.00pm.

The winner over two legs of the semi final will face Bromley or Ebbsfleet in the final, playing for promotion to the Conference Premier.

*BS*PLAY OFF FIXTURES:*BF*
SEMI FINAL 1ST LEG – WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL AT CRABBLE (7.45pm)
SEMI FINAL 2ND LEG – SATURDAY 3RD MAY AT SUTTON UNITED (3.00pm)

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*BS*The Kent FA are delighted to announce tickets for the 125th Kent Senior Cup final between Dover Athletic and Ebbsfleet United have gone on sale.*BF*

As the competition celebrates its 125th birthday, the Kent FA is pleased to announce the opportunity for fans to buy their tickets to the grand finale of the competition at Gillingham FC’s Priestfield Stadium in advance.

As well as being able to buy tickets on the day, fans will be able to pre-book their seat at what’s set to be a fantastic showcase of Kent football besides a brilliant celebration of the competitions history.

Kent FA Chief Executive, Paul Dolan encouraged fans of Kent football to book in advance and be part of a historic day in county football.

“The Kent Senior Cup is the county’s most prestigious cup and as it’s celebrating such an important landmark we wanted a marquee venue for the occasion.”

“We’re very grateful to Paul Scally and the team at Gillingham for agreeing to host this occasion, and we hope fans of both Dover Athletic and Ebbsfleet United, beside fans of Kent football will be able to pack the stadium and provide an atmosphere to match the occasion.”

Paul Scally, Gillingham FC Chairman, revealed his excitement that the Kent Senior Cup final returns to the ground.

“We’re delighted to host the 125th Kent Senior Cup final at Priestfield and happy to be able play a part in the history of this competition. We’ll do our utmost to make both Dover Athletic and Ebbsfleet United feel welcome and we give the final the occasion it deserves.”

To buy your ticket for the final, please click here: *Link1*

For further news and previews leading up to the game, please visit the Kent FA’s website: *Link2*

*BS*Dover Athletic’s play-off fate will be decided on the final day of the season as they travel to Woking’s Kingfield Stadium to face relegation-threatened Hayes & Yeading United on Saturday.*BF*

Whites’ play-off rivals Havant & Waterlooville fell to a surprise 3-1 home defeat to Maidenhead United on Wednesday evening, which has left them only two points ahead of Dover on equal games.

To secure a play-off semi-final appearance – now likely to be against Sutton United – Whites must beat Hayes while hoping Havant fail to defeat already-relegated Tonbridge Angels at Longmead.

Dover’s slim hopes of clinching 4th spot are now over after fellow play-off rivals Ebbsfleet United won 2-1 at Concord Rangers in a re-arranged game after their original tie was abandoned due to a local power failure.

Steve Brown’s side’s appeal against the re-arranged tie going ahead was dismissed on Wednesday but they needn’t had worried after former White Daryl McMahon’s late free kick secured his side a place in the play-offs.

But Whites’ play-off hopes still remain intact, with promotion to the Conference Premier – a league Whites have not participated in since 2002 – in everyone’s minds.

*BS*TEAM NEWS:*BF* There are no new fresh injury worries ahead of Saturday’s game, which means manager Chris Kinnear is expected to name the same side that started Easter Monday’s 1-1 draw against Whitehawk at Crabble.

*Lpic1**BS*WHITES’ OPPOSITION:*BF* Like Dover, Hayes still have everything to play for at this pivotal point of the season as they are looking to avoid a second relegation in just three seasons.

The Surrey side – managed by ex-Liverpool centre-back Phil Babb – are one of three teams which could climb down the ladder to the third-season of non-league football, along with Tonbridge and Dorchester Town.

Hayes, Maidenhead and Whitehawk are all on equal points but a win for Babb’s side should realistically be enough to secure another season at Conference South after already leading both teams by at least 8 goals each.

Whites’ opposition have endured a difficult season – having managed only 4 wins in their last 24 games and winning at Kingfield on only six occasions all season.

They currently lie in the relegation zone of the home form table and are the second-joint lowest goalscorers in the league at home.

*BS*HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD:*BF* Saturday’s fixture will only be the fourth meeting between the two sides since former clubs Hayes FC and Yeading FC merged in 2007.

Whites were *Link2* in the last Kingfield meeting as goals from Ben May (2), Daryl McMahon and a Pele own goal clinched the Nicky Forster’s side a sixth straight win.

Hayes have defeated Dover at Crabble twice in the other two clashes, including a second successive *Link3* in August thanks to Seb Schoburgh’s second-half strike.

*BS*GOING TO THE GAME?*BF* Book yourself a seat on the Supporters Club coach to Hayes & Yeading now! *Link1*.

As a thank you from Hayes to Woking for allowing to share their ground for the past three seasons, this game will be a ‘pay-what-you-want’ for all fans.

*BS*TONBRIDGE v HAVANT:*BF* Havant travel to Longmead needing a win to secure a play-off spot for the first time since 2007 when they lost to Braintree Town in the semi-finals.

The Hawks face a side who suffered relegation to the Ryman Premier League after suffering a crushing 7-1 defeat to Chelmsford City on Easter Monday – prompting manager Tommy Warrilow to resign as a result.

Angels have failed to win in their last six games while Havant have won four of their last 7 in the Skrill South.

In the reverse fixture, Tonbridge were 2-1 winners back in August, and Whites fans will be hoping their Kent rivals will achieve a double over their opponents, although a draw will be enough if Dover beat Hayes.

*BS*OTHER SKRILL SOUTH FIXTURES:*BF*
Bishop’s Stortford v Maidenhead United
Concord Rangers v Bath City
Eastleigh v Boreham Wood
Ebbsfleet United v Dorchester Town
Farnborough v Eastbourne Borough
Gosport Borough v Bromley
Staines Town v Basingstoke Town
Weston-super-Mare v Chelmsford City
Whitehawk v Sutton United

*BS*The Kent FA are delighted to announce tickets for the 125th Kent Senior Cup final between Dover Athletic and Ebbsfleet United have gone on sale.*BF*

As the competition celebrates its 125th birthday, the Kent FA is pleased to announce the opportunity for fans to buy their tickets to the grand finale of the competition at Gillingham FC’s Priestfield Stadium in advance.

As well as being able to buy tickets on the day, fans will be able to pre-book their seat at what’s set to be a fantastic showcase of Kent football besides a brilliant celebration of the competitions history.

Kent FA Chief Executive, Paul Dolan encouraged fans of Kent football to book in advance and be part of a historic day in county football.

“The Kent Senior Cup is the county’s most prestigious cup and as it’s celebrating such an important landmark we wanted a marquee venue for the occasion.”

“We’re very grateful to Paul Scally and the team at Gillingham for agreeing to host this occasion, and we hope fans of both Dover Athletic and Ebbsfleet United, beside fans of Kent football will be able to pack the stadium and provide an atmosphere to match the occasion.”

Paul Scally, Gillingham FC Chairman, revealed his excitement that the Kent Senior Cup final returns to the ground.

“We’re delighted to host the 125th Kent Senior Cup final at Priestfield and happy to be able play a part in the history of this competition. We’ll do our utmost to make both Dover Athletic and Ebbsfleet United feel welcome and we give the final the occasion it deserves.”

To buy your ticket for the final, please click here: *Link1*

For further news and previews leading up to the game, please visit the Kent FA’s website: *Link2*

*BS*Dover Athletic’s play-off fate will be decided on the final day of the season as they travel to Woking’s Kingfield Stadium to face relegation-threatened Hayes & Yeading United on Saturday.*BF*

Whites’ play-off rivals Havant & Waterlooville fell to a surprise 3-1 home defeat to Maidenhead United on Wednesday evening, which has left them only two points ahead of Dover on equal games.

To secure a play-off semi-final appearance – now likely to be against Sutton United – Whites must beat Hayes while hoping Havant fail to defeat already-relegated Tonbridge Angels at Longmead.

Dover’s slim hopes of clinching 4th spot are now over after fellow play-off rivals Ebbsfleet United won 2-1 at Concord Rangers in a re-arranged game after their original tie was abandoned due to a local power failure.

Steve Brown’s side’s appeal against the re-arranged tie going ahead was dismissed on Wednesday but they needn’t had worried after former White Daryl McMahon’s late free kick secured his side a place in the play-offs.

But Whites’ play-off hopes still remain intact, with promotion to the Conference Premier – a league Whites have not participated in since 2002 – in everyone’s minds.

*BS*TEAM NEWS:*BF* There are no new fresh injury worries ahead of Saturday’s game, which means manager Chris Kinnear is expected to name the same side that started Easter Monday’s 1-1 draw against Whitehawk at Crabble.

*Lpic1**BS*WHITES’ OPPOSITION:*BF* Like Dover, Hayes still have everything to play for at this pivotal point of the season as they are looking to avoid a second relegation in just three seasons.

The Surrey side – managed by ex-Liverpool centre-back Phil Babb – are one of three teams which could climb down the ladder to the third-season of non-league football, along with Tonbridge and Dorchester Town.

Hayes, Maidenhead and Whitehawk are all on equal points but a win for Babb’s side should realistically be enough to secure another season at Conference South after already leading both teams by at least 8 goals each.

Whites’ opposition have endured a difficult season – having managed only 4 wins in their last 24 games and winning at Kingfield on only six occasions all season.

They currently lie in the relegation zone of the home form table and are the second-joint lowest goalscorers in the league at home.

*BS*HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD:*BF* Saturday’s fixture will only be the fourth meeting between the two sides since former clubs Hayes FC and Yeading FC merged in 2007.

Whites were *Link2* in the last Kingfield meeting as goals from Ben May (2), Daryl McMahon and a Pele own goal clinched the Nicky Forster’s side a sixth straight win.

Hayes have defeated Dover at Crabble twice in the other two clashes, including a second successive *Link3* in August thanks to Seb Schoburgh’s second-half strike.

*BS*GOING TO THE GAME?*BF* Book yourself a seat on the Supporters Club coach to Hayes & Yeading now! *Link1*.

As a thank you from Hayes to Woking for allowing to share their ground for the past three seasons, this game will be a ‘pay-what-you-want’ for all fans.

*BS*TONBRIDGE v HAVANT:*BF* Havant travel to Longmead needing a win to secure a play-off spot for the first time since 2007 when they lost to Braintree Town in the semi-finals.

The Hawks face a side who suffered relegation to the Ryman Premier League after suffering a crushing 7-1 defeat to Chelmsford City on Easter Monday – prompting manager Tommy Warrilow to resign as a result.

Angels have failed to win in their last six games while Havant have won four of their last 7 in the Skrill South.

In the reverse fixture, Tonbridge were 2-1 winners back in August, and Whites fans will be hoping their Kent rivals will achieve a double over their opponents, although a draw will be enough if Dover beat Hayes.

*BS*OTHER SKRILL SOUTH FIXTURES:*BF*
Bishop’s Stortford v Maidenhead United
Concord Rangers v Bath City
Eastleigh v Boreham Wood
Ebbsfleet United v Dorchester Town
Farnborough v Eastbourne Borough
Gosport Borough v Bromley
Staines Town v Basingstoke Town
Weston-super-Mare v Chelmsford City
Whitehawk v Sutton United

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*BS*Book your seat on the Supporters Club coach going to Gillingham to play Ebbsfleet in the Kent Senior Cup final on Monday 5th May

Adult Member £10 – Accompanied Child (U16) £5

Non-Member £10 – Accompanied Child (U16) £5

Departs Crabble @ 12:30pm*BF*

All coaches are covered by insurance, if the game gets called off you get a refund.
(Supporters Club Members only)

*BS*Please call or text Bob on 07938 021916*BF*
(If possible in the evening, otherwise leave a message and he will get back to you.)

*BS*Bob will be in the Centre Spot before & after every home game*BF*

*BS*Please book early so we know what size of coach to book as the larger one if needed may not be available later in the week*BF*

*BS*RULES FOR THE COACH TRAVEL*BF*

*IS*All vehicles are NON SMOKING
No alcohol will be permitted on our vehicles at any time (which means not just drinking alcohol but also taking it on the coach).
Any damage caused will be charged to the Supporters Club.
Any abnormal or excessive cleaning will result in a £50 fine payable by the Supporters Club.
No excessively rowdy behaviour will be tolerated.

Bayliss runs a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY if any of the above restrictions are breached and any individual found to be flaunting the rules, they will be removed from the coach immediately, irrespective of the location of the vehicle.

It is obviously in everyone’s interest and to encourage people who are understandably wary about using the coach, that behaviour is kept within the bounds of common sense.

Supporters Coaches are operated by the Dover Athletic Supporters’ Club and are in no way organised by or the responsibility of Dover Athletic F.C.*IF*

*BS*Book your seat on the Supporters Club coach going to Woking to play Hayes and Yeading on Saturday 26th April

Adult Member £15 – Accompanied Child (U16) £5

Non-Member £20 – Accompanied Child (U16) £10

Departs Crabble @ 11:30am*BF*

All coaches are covered by insurance, if the game gets called off you get a refund.
(Supporters Club Members only)

*BS*Please call or text Bob on 07938 021916*BF*
(If possible in the evening, otherwise leave a message and he will get back to you.)

*BS*Bob will be in the Centre Spot before & after every home game*BF*

*BS*Please book early so we know what size of coach to book as the larger one if needed may not be available later in the week*BF*

*BS*RULES FOR THE COACH TRAVEL*BF*

*IS*All vehicles are NON SMOKING
No alcohol will be permitted on our vehicles at any time (which means not just drinking alcohol but also taking it on the coach).
Any damage caused will be charged to the Supporters Club.
Any abnormal or excessive cleaning will result in a £50 fine payable by the Supporters Club.
No excessively rowdy behaviour will be tolerated.

Bayliss runs a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY if any of the above restrictions are breached and any individual found to be flaunting the rules, they will be removed from the coach immediately, irrespective of the location of the vehicle.

It is obviously in everyone’s interest and to encourage people who are understandably wary about using the coach, that behaviour is kept within the bounds of common sense.

Supporters Coaches are operated by the Dover Athletic Supporters’ Club and are in no way organised by or the responsibility of Dover Athletic F.C.*IF*