Match Preview: Dorking Wanderers (H) - 11th April 2026

Photo courtesy of Fin Hall

By Josh Cole

AFC Totton welcome Dorking Wanderers to The Snows Stadium for an Enterprise National League South fixture!

Last time out The Stags were beaten on Easter Monday, 2-0 away at Chippenham Town. CLICK HERE to read the match report from that game.

DORKING WANDERERS – THEIR SEASON SO FAR:

Dorking started the season with just one win in their first four games which was against Slough at home, 2-0. The other results included a draw away at Chippenham on opening day and two losses against Hampton & Richmond (0-3) and Hemel Hempstead (2-0). Their other results to round out August saw two wins, against Tonbridge (4-1) and Bath City (1-2).

In September they started the month with a loss to Hornchurch but bounced back to go undefeated in the rest of the games for the month which included two league games (one win and one draw) and three FA Cup games; a 7-2 win against Wingate & Finchley as well as a draw and a win in the replay against Salisbury.

October didn’t continue in the same vain however as they went without a win in five games, three in the league which saw two draws and a loss, and the other two winless games being in cup competitions, a 3-0 defeat away at Raynes Park Vale in the Surrey Senior Cup and a loss to Aldershot at home in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round. There were two crucial wins though for Dorking at the end of the month against Torquay and Maidenhead, both at home.

November started off much better than the previous month, with two back-to-back wins against Salisbury and Enfield but that run was halted by a 2-0 away loss to Farnborough, all three were in the league. Then came the first FA Trophy match of the season which Dorking beat Eastbourne in, 3-2. They followed that up with a 3-1 win against Maidstone but a 2-1 loss away at Chelmsford finished off November.

December was a good month in the league for Dorking, with four out of their five league games being wins, their only non-win was a loss away at rivals, Worthing. Also in December saw The Wanderers’ FA Trophy run stopped by Bath City, who managed to win at Meadowbank on penalties.

2026 started off superbly and it took until the 7^th of March for Dorking to lose their next game. This run included ten matches, with seven of those fixtures being wins, a run that lifted Dorking up to the top of the National League South.

After the loss to Dagenham & Redbridge, results weren’t consistent for Dorking, and in their last eight matches have picked up just three wins, with the rest being a combination of two draws and three losses.

Their last result was a 1-2 home defeat against Worthing, a result which saw Dorking move below Worthing in the table.

LAST FIVE: AFC TOTTON

Vs Chippenham Town | Away | ENLS | Lost 2-0

Vs Salisbury | Home | ENLS | Won 2-1

Goalscorers: Tony Lee 37’ & Christie Ward 74’

Vs Chelmsford City | Away | ENLS | Drew 1-1

Goalscorer: Luke Hallett 90+6’

Vs Maidstone United | Away | ENLS | Lost 3-1

Goalscorer: Christie Ward 70’

Vs Worthing | Home | ENLS | Lost 0-3

LAST FIVE: DORKING

Vs Worthing | Home | ENLS | Lost 1-2

Goalscorer: Charlie Carter 55’

Vs Horsham | Away | ENLS | Lost 3-0

Vs Hemel Hempstead | Home | ENLS | Won 2-1

Goalscorers: Paul McCallum 62’ & Jason Prior 85’ (PEN)

Vs Torquay United | Away | ENLS | Drew 2-2

Goalscorers: Alfie Rutherford 13’ & Sam Pearson 84’

Vs Maidenhead United | Away | ENLS | Lost 2-0

COMPARING THE STATS (all comps)

OPPOSITION PLAYERS TO WATCH:

GOALIE/DEFENCE: HARRISON FOULKES

Harrison has been the Wanderers’ number 1 since the start of the 2024-25 season, making his debut on the 10th of August. He has had an excellent spell with the club since joining from Eastbourne Borough, making over 70 appearances including 20 clean sheets.

Foulkes came through Hull City’s academy, before transferring to Derby County in 2021, where he made 20 appearances for The Rams’ U23 side. Whilst at Derby, the 23-year-old enjoyed two separate loan spells at National League North side Kettering Town.

Foulkes played every minute of last seasons’ league season, winning Macron’s Player of the Season following the conclusion of his first campaign in RH4.

MIDFIELD: KAI ENSLIN

Kai is a versatile and dynamic midfielder/winger currently playing for Dorking Wanderers on loan from Charlton Athletic, where he continues his development in the National League South.

Enslin began his football journey with Whyteleafe before joining the Charlton Athletic academy at under-13 level, progressing steadily through the youth ranks. He played a key role in Charlton’s academy success, contributing to Professional Development League South titles and impressing with his attacking output, including eight goals and six assists in 19 starts for the club’s U21 side.

A technically gifted and versatile player, Enslin has been deployed in a variety of roles, including wide attacking positions, wing-back and central midfield, showcasing his adaptability and tactical intelligence.

He signed his first professional contract in June 2023, marking his transition into senior football, and made his first-team debut in November 2024, playing the full 90 minutes in an EFL Trophy victory over Bromley. He went on to make further appearances for the Addicks, including his League One debut in May 2025, as he continued to gain experience around the first-team squad.

In February 2026, Enslin joined Dorking Wanderers on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, making his first move into regular senior football where he has quickly become instrumental down the left flank.

ATTACK: JASON PRIOR

Jason made his debut for The Wanderers on 11th August 2018 in a match against Bishop Stortford and he scored! He joined us from Havant & Waterlooville, and was the only player in the club’s history to have been signed on with a transfer fee at that time.

He started his career at AFC Newbury, moving to Moneyfields for the 2006-07 season. Jason’s talent for scoring goals saw him make a move to Bognor Regis Town and subsequently get a trial at Newcastle United.

AFC Wimbledon signed him on 26 January 2012. Following his release for AFC Wimbledon JP9 has played for Dartford, Gosport Borough and Havant and Waterlooville

During his first spell in red and white, Prior would play an instrumental part in the club’s recent history getting promoted from the Isthmian Premier and National League South divisions, alongside his appearances in the top level of non-league football.

JP9, as he is affectionately known, would rejoin The Wanderers in February 2023, playing against The Shots at the EBB Stadium on 4th February.

Jason has now made over 200 appearances and scored over 100 goals, currently ranked 7th all-time for appearances and 3rd all-time for goals scored (11th Jan 2026).

MATCH OFFICIALS:

Referee: Steven Hughes

Assistant Referee 1: Imran Khan

Assistant Referee 2: Calum McFarlane

Fourth Official: Scott Crowhurst

GO STAGS