A game that needs no introduction, especially after the drama of our August trip to Crabble, Invicta welcome Dover Athletic to the Alcaline Stadium for a Bonfire Night Derby.
Team News
Dean Rance is available to return for Invicta after missing the trips to Barton Rovers and Carshalton Athletic.
Chris Sessegnon is back in light training following a dislocated shoulder against Ascot United last month. Matthias Fanimo and Ian Gayle both missed Saturday’s fixture with an injury.
From The Manager
Andy Drury spoke to our Head of Media ahead of the fixture – “I knew the rivalry existed between the two clubs with them being close geographically but I wasnt aware of how big it would be until our trip to Dover in August, with the clubs not having played each other competitively for so long.
When you are in different divisions for that length of time a rivalry can dissipate but now we are competing at the same level it is great to have that between the clubs again, it draws great attention to both clubs and most importantly draws in good crowds.
The win there in August was a very good result for us, especially where we were as a group and I feel we have come a long way since then, both as a group and we have strengthened our squad in certain areas that we needed to.
I’m looking forward to trying to win another derby, in front of a big crowd, I expect the atmosphere to be incredible in the stadium on the night and it is on us to ensure those fans go home with a buzz in their step.
Having played in derbies with Ipswich and Luton which were intense, it always adds a bit more pressure onto that game, but we have an experienced group that I expect to be able to cope with that and keep their cool and their discipline.”
The Opposition
Dover have taken well to life in the Isthmian League, currently sitting top of the Premier Division table ahead of their trip to Cheriton Road.
You can find out more about our visitors in our new feature: Meet the Opposition.
Last 6
08/10 – Bognor Regis Town (H) – Won 1-0
12/10 – Whitehawk (A) – Won 4-0
19/10 – Hashtag United (H) – Won 4-2
26/10 – Sittingbourne (H) – Lost 2-0 (FA Trophy)
29/10 – Cray Valley PM (H) – Won 3-1 (Kent Senior Cup)
02/11 – Potters Bar Town (H) – Won 3-0
Admission
Online sale for this fixture have ended. supporters may pay on the gate until our capacity is reached.
- Adults (18-59): £12
- Concession (60+, student, disabled, Blue Lights Card): £9
- Young Adult (13-17): £6
- Child (under 13): FREE
How To Follow
If you can make it to the match you can follow the action via our X (formerly Twitter) account. Alternatively, live score updates are available on Football Webpages.
Food & Drink
The Dugout Sports Bar will be open from 4pmm, with the Dugout Kitchen open for food. The Dugout accepts both cash & card.
Food and refreshments will also be available from the truck inside the stadium, located between The Dugout and the Folkestone Bowls Club building. An additional hot food stall will be operating beside the Wilf Armoury building.
We have FOUR new fanzone bars around the ground serving draught beer, Guinness, water and soft drinks. 2 bars are adjacent to The Dugout, one beside the tea hut window and one beside the disability shelter. These bars are CARD ONLY.
The Dugout Sports Bar
The Dugout Sports Bar will be closed to the general public,
