AFC Totton
Dover Athletic vs AFC Totton
The Stags make a 300-mile round trip to the Crabble Athletic Ground, the home of Dover Athletic.
Match Details:
Dover Athletic vs AFC Totton
Saturday 26th September 2026
Kick-off: 15:00
Crabble Athletic Ground
Lewisham Road
River
Dover
CT17 0QE
Run of Form:
The Stags travel to Dover on the back of a dominant victory over Folland Sports on Tuesday, which saw the Hampshire side come out 5-2 winners in an entertaining fixture.
The 5-2 victory comes off the back of 3 defeats, including getting knocked out of the FA Cup to Gloucester City. Totton will look to improve their fortunes in the league and start climbing up the table. Coming into the game, the Stags sit just outside the drop zone in 19th position.
Dover come into the game with a 3-game winning streak, 1-0 victories over Farnborough and Dagenham & Redbridge followed by a 4-2 victory in the FA Cup against local rivals Folkestone Invicta have the Kent side in great form coming into the game.
Dover currently sit just outside the playoffs in eighth place coming into the game.
Previous Meetings:
The only meetings between the two sides came in last season's campaign.
In August 2025, the Stags travelled to Dover and came out 3-2 victors thanks to a rampant first half with goals from Craig Tanner, Brandon Haunstrup and Ralph Vigrass. Dover did try to mount a comeback thanks to two George Nikaj goals, but it wasn't enough as Totton came out the victors.
The return fixture occurred at the Snow Stadium in January 2026, which saw a chaotic game that included two red cards. Totton led at half-time thanks to goals from Scott Rendell and Luke Hallett, and a red card for Harry Beadle compounded a poor half for Dover.
It got worse in the second half as Tony Lee made it 3-0 before Charlie Osborne got sent off for the Stags to end the game with 10 players a side, but the 3 points went to the Stags.
Implications of Result:
This game has big implications: for Dover, it offers a chance to break into the league's playoff places and keep their momentum ahead of 2 big games, Hanwell Town in the FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round and Dorking Wanderers in the league.
As for AFC Totton, the game against Dover comes ahead of a two-week break from league action before we face Walton & Hersham in a big game at the Snows Stadium. A win against Dover could propel Totton up the table and away from the relegation zone.
Ones to Watch:
Dover Athletic: Decarrey Sheriff
Decarrey Sheriff will be coming into Saturday's game in fine form. With 5 goals in Dover's opening 9 games in the league and a goal in the FA Cup last Saturday against Folkestone.
Often playing on the right wing alongside Jack Bates, Sheriff will pose a major threat to the Stags' defence.
AFC Totton: Tyler Cordner
Leading from the back line, the captain for the Stags, Tyler Cordner, is a key player in ensuring a strong defensive line for AFC Totton.
Cordner also pops up for a goal with 2 goals so far this season, coming in the league against Hampton & Richmond and in the cup from Tuesday's game against Folland Sports. Cordner always provides a threat from set plays.
The referees for the game will be Robert Ablitt with his assistants Daniel Doyle and Valentine Anekwe, with Steven Goldup as the fourth official.
