Early festive gift for Dover fans

Andy Hessenthaler's Dover are six points clear at the top

Dover Athletic are handing out an early Christmas present to their supporters, by offering free entry for the Tooting and Mitcham match on 16 December.

Between 29 November (Tonbridge) and 27 December (Maidstone), the Ryman Premier leaders face six home games in a month.

And, faced with that schedule, Dover chairman Jim Parmenter said he wanted to reward fans for their loyalty this season in harsh economic conditions.

The free entry also applies to all Tooting and Mitcham supporters.

Season ticket holders will have the entry fee deducted from their renewal price next year.

"These are tough times for many fans and their families," said Parmenter, "yet our superb supporters have backed us all the way by turning up to watch Dover Athletic every week.

"As a thank you, I'd like to call it an early Christmas present to our supporters and, of course, it'll save people a bit of money with all the home games we face in a short time."