MATCH PREVIEW – BOREHAM WOOD VS DOVER

Manager Andy Hessenthaler and his squad are back in action away from home on Friday when they travel to play-off chasing Boreham Wood at Meadow Park (3pm).

The hosts are currently ninth on the National League table, four points out of the play-off places, but with two games in hand.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT US?

You can read the hosts preview HERE

You can watch Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard’s pre-match interview  HERE

LAST TIME WE MET

Luke Garrard’s side left Crabble with all three points last August after Jake Goodman’s first-half own goal proved to be the only goal of the game.

The visitors took the lead four minutes before the break when Ben Williamson’s pass in midfield was charged down.

Jacob Mendy picked up the loose ball and was able to drive forward and spread to Kane Smith on the right and his low centre was agonisingly turned in at his near post by Goodman.

Dover Athletic: Josh Bexon; Seth Twumasi, Danny Collinge, Jake Goodman (Alex Green, 75mins), Sam Wood (C) (Koby Arthur, 61mins); TJ Bramble, Henry Woods, Travis Gregory; Ricky Miller (James Caton, 70mins), Ben Williamson, Aaron Cosgrave. Subs not used: Adam Parkes, Khale Da Costa.

Boreham Wood: Ashmore, Ilesanmi, Ricketts (C), Evans, Fyfield, Rees (Smith, 70mins), Boden, Raymond, Smith, Marsh (Stephens, 90mins), Mendy. Subs not used: Green, Munns, Jallow.

LEADING SCORER

Scott Boden is leading the way with 11 goals in the National League this season.

NATIONAL LEAGUE FORM GUIDE

09/04 Aldershot Town 2-1 Boreham Wood

05/04 Dagenham & Redbridge 0-0 Boreham Wood

02/04 Boreham Wood 0-1 Woking

TEAM NEWS

Myles Judd and Koby Arthur return to the matchday squad after missing last Saturday’s game against Maidenhead United at Crabble through injury.

Young midfielder Luke Baptiste misses the trip following his red card last week.

Ryan Hanson, TJ Bramble (back), and Seth Twumasi (knee) are all back training but are not ready to return to action just yet.

James Caton (hamstring), Alex Green (ankle), and Travis Gregory (knee) all remain on the injured list while young forward Noah Carney has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a broken metatarsal.

DOVER COLOURS

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

COVERAGE

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

TICKET INFORMATION

You can buy your tickets HERE

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Dagenham & Redbridge v Barnet
Eastleigh v Bromley
Grimsby Town v Stockport County
Maidenhead United v Weymouth
Notts County v King’s Lynn Town
Southend United v Wealdstone
Woking v Torquay United
Wrexham v Solihull Moors
Yeovil Town v Aldershot Town