MATCH PREVIEW: DOVER V SLOUGH TOWN

Dover returns to National League South action at Crabble for the second consecutive Saturday with Slough Town making the trip to Kent.

Andy Hessenthaler’s squad made it seven points from a possible nine in the past three games after a 3-0 win against visiting Braintree Town last time out to extend their unbeaten run to three games.

The Rebels, who are currently 10th on the table, three points ahead of Whites, lost 2-0 at home to Hemel Hempstead Town last Saturday.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

You can read the latest from the Slough Town camp HERE

LAST TIME WE MET IN A LEAGUE GAME AT CRABBLE  –  AUGUST 14th 2004

Chris Wright’s double ensured Dover’s Ryman League debut started with a win against Slough Town at the then-named Hoverspeed Stadium.

Rob Smidmore gave Whites the lead on the stroke of half-time before Wright made it 2-0 from close range just after the hour mark.

Wright’s stunning long-range effort made it 3-0 nine minutes later before the visitors reduced the deficit via a header from Hodges 15 minutes from time.

Dover: Pat Mullin, James Farrier, James Rogers, Dale Skelton, Craig Cloke, Tom Hickman, Rob Smidmore (Michael Smissen, 83), Billy Bone (Micky Lane, 74), Shaun Welford, Chris Wright, John Mee (Danny Welch, 74). Subs not used: Shane Hamshare, Paul Rogers.

Attendance: 637

DOVER TEAM NEWS 

Andy Hessenthaler’s player/assistant manager Mitch Brundle misses his second consecutive game because of a knee injury.

Midfielder Jordan Higgs is back in the matchday squad after serving a one-game ban against Braintree after collecting his fifth booking of the campaign.

Forward Reece Grant is also back in the squad after recovering from a hamstring injury.

George Nikaj remains out on loan at Ashford United

COVERAGE 

The game kicks off at 3 pm you are unable to make it, we will be providing live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens.

Please note that BBC Radio Kent will not be commentating on the game due to their FA Cup coverage.

PROGRAMME

Printed matchday programmes will be available for sale around the ground and from the club shop.

 

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

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH FIXTURES

Braintree Town v Worthing
Concord Rangers v Bath City
Dartford v Tonbridge Angels
Hemel Hempstead Town v Cheshunt
Welling United v St Albans City