Andy Hessenthaler spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Charles Webster after the FA Cup defeat against The Fleet at the Kuflink Stadium.
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MATCH PREVIEW: EBBSFLEET UNITED V DOVER
Andy Hessenthaler’s squad heads back to the Kuflink Stadium for the second time this season when the sides meet in the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup at 3pm.
The hosts have won all eight of their National League South games this season and are currently two points clear of second-place Havant & Waterlooville.
One of those victories included a 3-0 triumph against Whites in late August after a brace from former Dover frontman Dominic Poleon while Rakish Bingham got the other goal.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING:
Read what Fleet Manager Dennis Kutrieb had to say ahead of the tie HERE
DOVER TEAM NEWS
Once again, young defender Alex Green is the only player unavailable through injury for the game after he damaged ligaments in his elbow in training.
Green is on the road to recovery and started training again on Thursday.
George Nikaj is out on loan at Ashford United
DOVER COLOURS
For fans heading to the game wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, we will be wearing our all-blue kit.
COVERAGE
The game kicks off at 3pm but if you are unable to make the trip, BBC Radio Kent will be providing updates HERE
Please note that there will be NO live updates on Twitter @DAFCLiveText
TICKET INFORMATION
Please note that this game is segregated and Dover fans can buy their tickets HERE
MATCH PREVIEW: DOVER V DARTFORD
After the weekend’s fixtures were postponed as a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Dover return to action against Kent rivals Dartford at Crabble tonight.
We, like all other clubs in action today, will observe a one-minute silence before kick-off while management, staff, and players, will also be wearing black armbands as a mark of respect.
The visitors’ squad will include a couple of familiar faces to Dover fans – defenders Connor Essam and Tom Bonnor – both of who have captained Dover in the past.
As for Dover, winger Luke Wanadio will be playing against a club he had three spells with while Tyrone Sterling had a loan spell at Princes Park. Striker Alfie Pavey also played for the Darts and scored 22 league goals for them in the 2017/18 season.
LAST TIME WE MET IN A LEAGUE GAME – 17th JANUARY 2015
Tom Murphy (pictured) scored twice as Whites extended their unbeaten run to 12 Conference Premier games with a big win against Dartford at Crabble.
The win, Whites’ biggest of the season at that stage, was also their first league triumph against their Kent rivals since the 4-2 success in December 2008.
Nicky Deverdics headed Whites ahead in the fifth minute before former Dover forward Harry Crawford equalised.
Richard Orlu’s restored the lead in first-half stoppage time.
Murphy’s curling finish made it 3-1 before Liam Bellamy fired home a fourth, Barry Cogan’s penalty made it five before Murphy completed the scoring 10 minutes from time.
Dover: Rafferty, Essam, Raggett, Francis, Deverdics (Modeste 82′), Bellamy, Orlu, Cogan (Taiwo 77′), Sterling, Murphy, Payne (Reid 80′).
Subs not used: Wynter, Mekki
Attendance:1,042
DOVER TEAM NEWS
Jordan Higgs and Mitch Brundle are both back in the matchday squad after missing the game at Eastbourne through injury.
Alex Green (elbow) and Kieron Agbebi (hamstring) are both unavailable.
COVERAGE
The game kicks off at 7.45pm but if you are unable to make it, BBC Radio Kent will be providing commentary HERE
We will also have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens.
PROGRAMME
You can download your COYW digital matchday magazine for the game HERE
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for this game can be purchased at the turnstile only.
Prices are as follows:
Adults – £16
Over 60 – £14
Under 18 – £8
Under 11s continue to be free with paying adult
TUESDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH FIXTURES
Bath City v Weymouth
Dulwich Hamlet v Hemel Hempstead Town
Eastbourne Borough v Welling United
Ebbsfleet United v Braintree Town
Hampton & Richmond v Chippenham Town
Slough Town v Taunton Town
Tonbridge Angels v Farnborough
Worthing v Cheshunt
FIXTURE UPDATE
The National League has today released the following statement, confirming our fixture against Dartford at Crabble on Tuesday will go ahead as scheduled.
“Further to the announcement that the funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held on Monday September 19, the League can confirm fixtures scheduled for week commencing Monday September 12 will go ahead as scheduled.
“Clubs are asked, for all fixtures up until the funeral, to observe a one-minute silence prior to the game and to wear black armbands as a mark of respect.”
It means we will return to National League South action on Tuesday, September 13, against Dartford at 7.45pm.
SLOUGH GAME POSTPONED
Our National League South game against Slough Town at Crabble tomorrow, like all other fixtures this weekend, has been postponed.
The National League and FA released the following statements:
“Firstly, the National League sends sincere condolences of all Member Clubs on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to His Majesty King Charles III and the further Royal Family.
“Further to this morning’s statement by Debbie Hewitt, chair of The Football Association, all National League System, FA Trophy, and grassroots fixtures scheduled for this weekend will not take place as a mark of respect. The Queen was the FA’s patron, and Prince William is its President.
“At this moment National League fixtures will go ahead as planned from Monday 12 September onwards although we understand no sporting event of any kind will be permitted on the day of The Queen’s funeral.
“The decision to postpone this weekend’s fixtures is taken in line with guidance from the FA in consultation with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The League fully supports this stance.”
The statement from the Football Association read: “Her Majesty the Queen was a long-standing Patron of The Football Association and has left a lasting and indelible legacy on our national game.
“As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, English football has united to postpone all football fixtures between 9-11 September. This follows Government guidance, which encourages sporting organisations to show respect in an appropriate way.
“The FA can confirm that all football fixtures across the Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship, the Vitality Women’s FA Cup, and the Isuzu FA Trophy, will be postponed this weekend. We can also confirm that all football fixtures across the National League System [NLS], Steps 1-6, including the Vanarama National Leagues, the Women’s Football Pyramid [WFP], Tiers 3-7, and matches across grassroots football in England will be postponed.
“The Premier League and the EFL have all confirmed that their fixtures this weekend will be rescheduled for a later date.
“All flags at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park will continue to fly at half-mast over the weekend.
“Our thoughts remain with our president, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, and the whole of the Royal Family during this time.”
SLOUGH VIP TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets are now on sale for the VIP Platinum Suite for our National League South game against Slough Town at Crabble on Saturday.
To watch all the action from the best seats in the house and to enjoy a very special experience costs £28 per person.
Please note that this price does NOT include entry for non-season ticket holders who do attend, and they will still need to pay on the turnstile on the day.
The experience includes:
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Butler hosted lounge with large TVs and a projector showing the game
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A three-course meal served at your table
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Reserved undercover premium padded seating
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Complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water, plus a dedicated paid bar before and after the match
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Complimentary matchday team sheet
Saturday’s menu is:
- Prawn cocktail
- Cumberland sausage ring with mashed potatoes, red onion gravy, and peas
- Salted caramel blondie cheesecake and cream
Arrival at the ground should be at 11am and food will be served at 11.30am
There are only 64 spaces available, so all tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.
The dress code is smart casual.
To buy your passes please email gavin.hughes@doverathletic.com or call the office on 01304 822373
We are also taking bookings for our curry night in the suite for Tuesday’s game against Dartford, so contact Gavin for details.
We very much look forward to welcoming you to the suite soon.
FA CUP DRAW
We will head to Ebbsfleet United in the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup.
The tie will be played at The Kuflink Stadium on September 17th.
POST-MATCH REACTION | LEE MARTIN | EASTBOURNE BOROUGH 3-1 DOVER
Captain Lee Martin spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard after the National League South defeat Eastbourne Borough on Saturday.
Chris Whelpdale headed the hosts ahead in only the second minute before Luke Wanadio equalised 22 minutes later.
Jake Hutchinson put Eastbourne back in within a matter of minutes before the Colchester United loanee added a second a minute into the second half to condemn Andy Hessenthaler’s side to a second consecutive defeat,
MATCH PREVIEW: EASTBOURNE BOROUGH V DOVER
Andy Hessenthaler’s squad is off on its travels for a second consecutive National League South fixture with Whites in action in East Sussex at 3pm today.
The hosts will start the game one place above Whites on goal difference and they drew 1-1 at Worthing last Monday.
LAST TIME WE MET AT PRIORY LANE – OCTOBER 24th 2015
Dover reached the first round of the FA Cup for the third consecutive season after Sean Raggett headed home a 92nd-minute winner in a hard-fought 2-1 win at Eastbourne Borough.
The game looked set to go to a replay when defender Raggett powered home Nicky Deverdics’ corner.
Stefan Payne gave Whites the lead in the third minute before the hosts through substitute Gavin McCallum in the 77th minute.
Dover: Walker, Magri, Orlu, Grimes, Raggett, Thomas, Parkinson, Deverdics, Ajala (Modeste 68mins), Miller (Murphy 81mins), Payne. Subs not used: Diallo, Ofori-Acheampong, Rafferty, Sterling, Kinnear Jnr.
Attendance: 821
DOVER TEAM NEWS
Midfielder Jordan Higgs (pictured) is unavailable after limping off with a foot injury in the second half of the 3-0 defeat at Ebbsfleet United on Monday.
Defender Alex Green (elbow) will again be missing while his former Academy team-mate George Nikaj joined Ashford United on loan on Friday.
DOVER COLOURS
For fans heading to the game wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, we will be wearing our all-blue kit.
COVERAGE
The game kicks off at 3pm but if you are unable to make the trip, BBC Radio Kent will be providing updates HERE
Please note that there will be NO live updates on Twitter @DAFCLiveText
TICKET INFORMATION
You can get all the information HERE
SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH FIXTURES
Chelmsford City v Havant & Waterlooville
Cheshunt v Farnborough
Chippenham Town v Dartford
Concord Rangers v Braintree Town
Ebbsfleet United v Bath City
Hungerford Town v Taunton Town
Slough Town v Hampton & Richmond
St Albans City v Worthing
Tonbridge Angels v Dulwich Hamlet
Welling United v Oxford City
Weymouth v Hemel Hempstead Town
FORWARD GOES ON LOAN
Teenage winger George Nikaj has today joined Isthmian League Ashford United on loan for a month.
The Academy graduate has made one substitute appearance for Andy Hessenthaler’s team this season, coming on late in the 2-1 National League South defeat against Tonbridge Angels at Crabble last month.
We wish George and Ashford United all the very best in his time at Homelands.