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MATCH PREVIEW: DOVER VS TONBRIDGE ANGELS

Manager Andy Hessenthaler will be in the dugout for the first time this season when we host Tonbridge Angels at Crabble tonight (7.45pm).

Hess missed the opening two games through suspension with Academy manager Mike Sandmann deputising as we drew at Worthing before beating visiting Hungerford Town last Saturday.

Sandmann will be alongside the manager tonight in the first Kent Derby of the campaign.

Tonbridge, managed by Jay Saunders, have made an unbeaten start to the season after winning 3-1 at Weymouth before drawing 1-1 at Slough Town last Saturday.

DOVER TEAM NEWS 

Goalkeeper Stuart Nelson, defender Will Moses, midfielder George Wilkinson, and forward Reece Grant are all still missing through injury.

COVERAGE 

We will 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

TUESDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH FIXTURES

Braintree v Hemel Hempstead Town

Chippenham Town v Oxford City

Concord Rangers v Dulwich Hamlet

Dartford v Havant & Waterlooville

Eastbourne Borough v Ebbsfleet

Farnborough v Taunton Town

Hampton & Richmond v Bath City

Slough Town v Chelmsford City

St Albans City v Hungerford Town

Welling v Cheshunt

Weymouth v Worthing

 

VIDEO: MATCH REACTION

Dover Athletic Academy Manager Mike Sandmann spoke to media team volunteer Bradley Kesby after the 1-0 win against Hungerford Town in our first National League South game at Crabble this season on Saturday.

Alfie Pavey’s second-half header from Luke Wanadio’s cross secured our first win of the campaign.

Andy Hessenthaler was serving the second game of a two-match touchline ban so Sandmann was again in the dugout.

Dover: Sandford, Judd, Paxman, Krasniqi (Baptiste 66mins), Brundle, Higgs, Pavey, Wanadio, Martin, Sterling, Kandi (Agbebi 85mins). Subs not used: Goodman, Carney, Nikaj.

 

MATCH PREVIEW: DOVER VS HUNGERFORD TOWN

We start our National League South home campaign this afternoon when Hungerford Town visits Crabble for the first time (3pm).

The Berkshire-based Crusaders arrive in Kent on the back of a 1-0 defeat against visiting Concord Rangers last Saturday with former White Ricky Modeste scoring the goal in the season opener.

Captain Lee Martin (pictured) scored our goal to earn a share of the points after a 1-1 draw at Worthing a week ago.

Andy Hessenthaler won’t be in the dugout for Whites again with Academy manager Mike Sandmannonce again deputising as the manager serves the second of a two-game ban following his red card against Weymouth in the final game of last season.

DOVER TEAM NEWS 

Goalkeeper Stuart Nelson, defender Will Moses, midfielder George Wilkinson, and forward Reece Grant will all miss the game through injury.

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 Havant & Waterlooville
Chippenham Town v Chelmsford City
Concord Rangers v Taunton Town
Dartford v Cheshunt
Eastbourne Borough v Bath City
Farnborough v Dulwich Hamlet
Hampton & Richmond v Hemel Hempstead Town
Slough Town v Tonbridge Angels
St Albans City v Oxford City
Welling United v Worthing
Weymouth v Ebbsfleet United

MATCHDAY HOSPITALITY ON SALE NOW

Why not watch our opening home National League South game against Hungerford Town at Crabble on Saturday in style?

Tickets are now on sale for the VIP Platinum Suite for the game and they will only be on sale until noon on Friday, August 12th.

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.

VIDEO: PLAYER REACTION

Defender Tyrone Sterling spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard after the 1-1 draw at Worthing in our National League South opener on Saturday.

GROUND REGULATIONS AND FAN BEHAVIOUR

Prior to the start of the new season in a new division, the club would like to remind everyone of our ground regulations in place at Crabble ahead of our first home game next Saturday.

The full document is available on the club website or from the club office, but we would like to emphasize the following points:

  • The instructions of a steward or club official must be followed at all times.
  • Any chanting or abuse referring to a person’s colour, religion, gender, sexuality, or race will be treated as aggravated and receive the strongest sanction available to the club.
  • Physical aggression or violence will also not be tolerated in any form and will receive the strongest sanctions available to the club.
  • Any individual presenting at the turnstile who appears to be intoxicated will be denied entry to the ground and persistent offenders will receive a ban.
  • Whilst technically, it is allowed to drink alcohol on the terraces and in the stands, at level 2 (National League South), the club does not believe this is in the best interests of the majority of supporters or the game as a whole, therefore the consumption of alcohol outside of the designated bar areas will continue to be banned.
  • Drunkenness or intoxication in any form will not be tolerated.

We would also like to add that any person who is identified as behaving inappropriately at an away ground will receive an immediate ban from the club.

It is essential that our stadium is a safe and friendly environment for all, therefore we thank you, our loyal supporters, for your help and support in these matters and we wish you a very enjoyable season.

Jim Parmenter

Chairman

VIDEO: MANAGER REACTION

Andy Hessenthaler spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard after the 1-1 draw at Worthing in our National League South opener on Saturday.

Jake Robinson gave the hosts a fifth-minute lead before captain Lee Martin equalised eight minutes before half-time.

Ollie Pearce fired wide from the penalty spot for Worthing four minutes into the second half and it needed an excellent save from Harrison Male to deny Tyrone Sterling from scoring a late winner for Dover two minutes from time.

MATCH PREVIEW: WORTHING VS DOVER ATHLETIC

Dover begins life in the National League South with a trip to fellow league newcomers Worthing on Saturday afternoon (3pm).

Our hosts won promotion last season as Champions of the Isthmian Premier Division, finishing 10 points ahead of their nearest challengers, Bishop Stortford.

Andy Hessenthaler won’t be in the dugout for Whites as the manager will be serving the first of his two-game ban following his red card against Weymouth in the final game of last season.

He will be replaced by Academy manager Mike Sandmann (pictured), who has been at training with the team this week.

A LOOK AT OUR OPPONENTS

Worthing has been busy over the summer, bringing in eight players.

The most notable signings are Adam El Abd and Jake Robinson from Whitehawk and Dartford, respectively. Both players were regulars at Brighton & Hove Albion for a number of years, with El Abd hitting 300 games during his 11-year spell at the club.

Dan Bowry has also joined the club from King’s Lynn Town. He brings a lot of National League experience having played 20 times for The Linnets last season.

Also joining the club includes the likes of Kane Willis and Callum Kealy from Dorking Wanderers, Charlie Towning from Eastbourne Borough, Lewis White from Carshalton Athletic, and Nodirbek Bobomurodov from Hungerford Town.

DOVER TEAM NEWS 

Goalkeeper Stuart Nelson and defender Will Moses will miss the game through injury while midfielder George Wilkinson is suspended following his red card against Weymouth in the final game of last season.

Millwall loanee Ryan Sandford will replace Nelson in the starting line-up.

DOVER COLOURS

For fans heading to the game wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, we will be wearing our new home kit.

COVERAGE

The game kicks off at 3pm but if you are unable to make the trip, BBC Radio Kent will be providing commentary HERE

Please note that there will be no coverage of the game on Twitter @DAFCLiveText 

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets are available to buy in advance HERE

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH FIXTURES

Bath City vs Dartford

Chelmsford City vs St Albans City

Cheshunt vs Hampton & Richmond Borough

Dulwich Hamlet vs Braintree Town

Ebbsfleet United vs Chippenham Town

Havant & Waterlooville vs Farnborough

Hungerford Town vs Concord Rangers

Oxford City vs Eastbourne Borough

Taunton Town vs Welling United

Weymouth vs Tonbridge Angels