Match Preview – Dover Athletic (A) – Enterprise National League South

15 Jan 2026

City are back in league action for the first time in 2026 on Saturday when they undertake their longest away trip of the season to face Dover Athletic at the Megger Community Stadium.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

City have played the present and previous incarnation of Dover 48 times. The record between the two is remarkably close but the Romans head to Crabble looking to overcome the Whites at this level for the first time. Their last win at Dover was in October 2011 in the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round thanks to Andy Gallinagh’s goal just after half-time. Gallinagh, who only netted three for City, also scored at Crabble in February 2015 in a remarkable FA Trophy tie. The Romans led 3-1 before ex-City front man Jake Reid scored two in the dying stages to take the tie to a replay, which Lee Howells’ men won 2-1 to reach the semi-finals.

       

Overall record v Dover Athletic:
Pld 48 W16 D15 L17 F59 A59

National League South:
Pld 11 W0 D4 L7 F5 A15

This season:
Home L1-2 (Fisher 80)

TRIVIA

  • City’s last two trips to Dover have ended goalless. They have never drawn 0-0 three times in succession away to the same club.
  • Should he feature, Luke Russe will make his 100th league appearance for the club.

FORM

  • Dover Athletic have lost their last five games in all competitions, four of them played at home.
  • Bath City’s first game of 2026 ended in defeat v Southend United on Tuesday in the FA Trophy 4th Round.

TICKET INFO

Dover Athletic do not sell matchday tickets in advance online bar hospitality packages.
Please note they only accept card on the gate and operate a cashless ground.

If you’re unable to attend, you can obtain updates via:

Bath City Radio – also on the Mixlr app, search for Bath City Radio.