The game on Saturday 10th September will now kick-off at 1pm and not the originally scheduled 3pm.
The decision was by mutual agreement between the two clubs.
Andy Hessenthaler spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard after the National League South defeat against the top-of-the-table Fleet at the Kuflink Stadium.
Former Dover striker Dominic Poleon scored twice against his former club, one in each half, while Rakish Bingham was also on target in the second half.
Dover: Nelson, Judd, Brundle (Carney 70mins), Goodman, Paxman, Higgs (Krasniqi 51mins), Martin, Baptiste (Sterling 46mins), Wanadio, Pavey, Kandi. Subs not used: Sandford, Grant.
Attendance: 1,765.
Head to DAFCtv on YouTube to watch the highlights from Saturday’s 4-0 National League South win against Hemel Hempstead Town at Crabble.
It’s a second Kent Derby of the season for Whites on Bank Holiday Monday when Andy Hessenthaler’s side heads to the Kuflink Stadium to take on the high-flying Fleet at 3pm today.
The league-leading hosts have won all five of their games so far this season and are currently two points clear of second-place Havant & Waterlooville.
They won 2-1 at Concord Rangers last Saturday with goals from Shaq Coulthirst and Kieran Monlouis.
LAST TIME WE MET – DECEMBER 28th 2019
Michael Woods’ first-half stunner proved enough for Andy Hessenthaler’s side to win a second consecutive National League game over the festive period.
Woods scored the all-important goal in the 14th minute, firing home from the edge of the box to register his first goal for the club.
Dover: Mersin, Passley, De Havilland, Lokko, Taylor, Woods, Reason, Munns (Yusuff 59mins), Modeste (Rigg 72mins), Effiong, L’Ghoul (Jeffrey 68mins). Subs not used: Simpson, Cumberbatch.
Attendance: 1,222 (205 away).
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 last week.
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
We will also have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens.
TICKET INFORMATION
Please note that this game is segregated and you can read why HERE
Dover fans can buy your tickets HERE
MONDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH FIXTURES
Bath City v Slough Town
Chelmsford City v Concord Rangers
Cheshunt v Braintree Town
Dulwich Hamlet v Welling United
Havant & Waterlooville v Farnborough
Hemel Hempstead Town v Dartford
Hungerford Town v Weymouth
Oxford City v Hampton & Richmond
Taunton Town v Chippenham Town
Tonbridge Angels v St Albans City
Worthing v Eastbourne Borough
Luke Baptiste spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matthew Gerrard after the teenage midfielder scored his first senior goal in the 4-0 National League South win against Hemel Hempstead Town FC at Crabble on Saturday.
Player/coach Mitch Brundle spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard after the 4-0 win at Crabble on Saturday.
Jake Goodman and Jordan Higgs put Whites 2-0 up at half-time before goals from teenagers Noah Carney and Luke Baptiste completed the scoring as Andy Hessenthaler’s side ended a two-match losing run.
It was Carney’s second consecutive goal after coming off the bench last weekend too, while Baptiste’s spectacular effort was the first of his senior career.
Alfie Pavey also had his penalty saved in the first half.
Defender Goodman marked his first league start at Crabble this season by putting his side ahead with a stunning overhead kick in the 16th minute before Higgs fired home six minutes later.
Carney, who had only been on the pitch for two minutes, made it 3-0 five minutes from time before Baptiste finished the game in style after a fine run and finish just before the final whistle.
Dover: Sandford, Judd, Paxman, Goodman, Brundle, Higgs, Martin (Carney 83mins), Wanadio, Baptiste, Pavey (Grant 89mins), Kandi (Krasniqi 74mins). Subs not used: Nelson, Moses.
Whites will be aiming to put two consecutive National League South defeats behind them when Andy Hessenthaler’s side hosts Hemel Hempstead Town at Crabble on Saturday (3pm).
The Tudors, who start the game18th on the table, one place below Dover, have also lost their past two league games.
They lost 3-2 at home against visiting Welling United last Saturday and 3-1 at Braintree Town the previous Tuesday.
DOVER TEAM NEWS
Young defender Alex Green is the only player unavailable through injury for the game after he damaged ligaments in his elbow in training this week.
COVERAGE
The game kicks off at 3pm 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.
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
PROGRAMME
You can download your COYW digital matchday magazine for the game HERE
SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH FIXTURES
Braintree Town v Tonbridge Angels
Chippenham Town v Hungerford Town
Concord Rangers v Ebbsfleet United
Dartford v Worthing
Eastbourne Borough v Dulwich Hamlet
Farnborough v Bath City
Hampton & Richmond v Havant & Waterlooville
Slough Town v Cheshunt
St Albans City v Taunton Town
Welling United v Chelmsford City
Weymouth v Oxford City
Tickets are now on sale for the VIP Platinum Suite for our National League South game against Hemel Hempstead 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:
Butler hosted lounge with large TVs and a projector showing the game
A three-course meal served at your table
Reserved undercover premium padded seating
Complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water, plus a dedicated paid bar before and after the match
Complimentary matchday team sheet
Arrival at the ground should be at 1pm and food will be served at 1.30pm.
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 very much look forward to welcoming you to the suite soon.
Whites suffered a second straight National League South defeat and a second defeat of the season as The Hawks maintained their unbeaten start to the campaign.
Muhammadu Faal turned home from close range to give his side the lead in the 16th minute before Alfie Pavey equalised against one of his former clubs nine minutes later.
Faal restored the lead from the penalty spot after Jake Goodman’s handball eight minutes before half-time.
Millwall loanee Ryan Sandford denied Faal from completing a hat-trick four minutes after the break when he saved his penalty.
However, just two minutes later, the hosts increased their lead when Jake McCarthy curled home past an unsighted Sandford.
James Roberts headed home to make it 4-1 in the 74th minute before second-half substitute, 18-year-old forward Noah Carney, reduced the deficit with his first senior goal five minutes from time.
The defeat sees Dover drop to 17th on the table ahead of Saturday’s game against Hemel Hempstead Town at Crabble.
Whites head to Hampshire for their second away game of the season on Saturday when they take on Havant & Waterlooville at 3pm.
The hosts are currently third after an unbeaten start to the season
They won 2-1 at Dartford last Tuesday with former Dover midfielder Oscar Gobern scoring a second-half winner.
Gobern is not the only familiar face in the Hawks squad, with Josh Passley, Paul Rooney, and Sam Magri also in the ranks.
HOSTS PREVIEW
You can read what our opponents are saying ahead of the game HERE
LAST TIME WE MET – JANUARY 26th 2019
Hosts Havant and Waterlooville and Dover both remained three points above the National League relegation zone as the points were shared following a goalless draw.
The Hawks played 54 minutes with 10 men after Chris Robertson was sent off following a second yellow card after he pulled back Jamie Allen.
Millwall loanee Danny McNamara saved the day for Dover after he cleared Matt Paterson’s last-gasp effort off the line.
DOVER: Walker, McNamara, Doe, Lewis, Debayo, Lokko, Brundle, Reason (Pavey 66′), Effiong, Allen (Modeste 78′), Nortey (Taylor 63′).
Substitutes not used: Diarra, Worgan
DOVER TEAM NEWS
Goalkeeper Stuart Nelson and defender Will Moses are included in the matchday squad for the first time this season after missing the opening three league games through injury.
Midfielder George Wilkinson and forward Reece Grant are both back in training and close to making a return to the squad, but defender Tyrone Sterling (hamstring) will miss the clash.
DOVER COLOURS
For fans heading to the game wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, we will be wearing our new 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
Bath City v Braintree Town
Chelmsford City v Weymouth
Cheshunt v St Albans City
Dulwich Hamlet v Slough Town
Ebbsfleet United v Farnborough
Hemel Hempstead Town v Welling United
Hungerford Town v Eastbourne Borough
Oxford City v Concord Rangers
Taunton Town v Dartford
Tonbridge Angels v Hampton & Richmond
Worthing v Chippenham Town
