National League safety could be secured for Whites this Saturday when they make the 734-mile round trip to the Furness Building Society Stadium.
Should Athletic match Aldershot’s result at home to Hartlepool and better Havant’s result at Solihull on the same day, Andy Hessenthaler’s men will guarantee their National League status for next season.
After avoiding the drop on the last day of the 2017/18 campaign, in spite of a home defeat to already relegated Chester, Ian Evatt’s Barrow have had a much stronger campaign this time around and sit 11th on the league ladder.
However, Athletic might be encouraged by the current home form of this weekend’s hosts, with the Bluebirds’ registering one win so far this year – a 2-1 win over Aldershot last month with John Rooney netting the winner from the penalty spot deep into injury time.
Three Dover players will be familiar with their surroundings when both sides take to the turf on Saturday afternoon.
Midfielder Bedsente Gomis featured 43 times for Barrow last season, striker Inih Effiong made seven appearances in 2017 and forward Jamie Allen played 17 times on loan during the 2013/14 season.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
29/09:18: Dover 0-2 Barrow
24/03/18: Barrow 0-0 Dover
19/08/17: Dover 1-1 Barrow
29/04/17: Barrow 2-3 Dover
HIGHLIGHTS OF BARROW’S LAST FOUR MATCHES
06/04/18: Dagenham 0-0 Barrow
30/03/18: Barrow 1-2 Boreham Wood
23/03/18: Barrow 2-2 Harrogate
16/03/18: Eastleigh 0-1 Barrow
TOP SCORERS
Inih Effiong has scored eight National League goals for Dover this season, while Jack Hindle leads the way for Barrow this campaign with 11 strikes.
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:
TERRACE
Adult: £15
Concession: £12
Youth (18-22): £8
Under 12 (Accompanied by a paying adult): Free
Unaccompanied Child: £5
STAND
Adult: £18
Concession: £14
Youth (18-22): £10
Under 12 (Accompanied by a paying adult): Free
Unaccompanied Child: £8
Please note, you can save £2 by purchasing your ticket in advance via Barrow’s website
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 (Kick off 3 pm unless stated)
Salford City v Maidenhead United (12:35 pm)
Aldershot Town v Hartlepool United
Barnet v Wrexham
Braintree Town v AFC Fylde
Chesterfield v Maidstone United
Eastleigh v Gateshead
Ebbsfleet United v Dagenham & Redbridge
FC Halifax Town v Bromley
Harrogate Town v Boreham Wood
Solihull Moors v Havant & Waterlooville
Sutton United v Leyton Orient
AWAY TRAVEL
There is a coach travelling to Ebbsfleet on Bank Holiday Monday 22nd April and it is not too late to book your space on it!
It leaves Crabble at 1 pm and the costs are as follows:
Adult member £15, adult non-member £30, youth member (U18) £5, youth non-member £10 and accompanied under 16 £5.
Please call or text Andy on 0793 4300335 to book your seat, or see him in the Centre Spot after the match against Aldershot.
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.