Yeovil Town have the chance to go 13 unbeaten as they welcome Dover Athletic to Huish Park.
The Glovers have been emphatic recently, beating their past 12 opponents, which equals a club record. This side will want the top spot though and with a win at the weekend, they will surpass the 1963 team’s long-standing 12-game winning streak.
Dover Athletic however will be hoping to play the role of party poopers and in turn, change their fortunes. Currently sat 23rd in the league (second bottom) the Kent team will want to get their season back on track with a victory against table-topping Yeovil.
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Boss Mark Cooper feels all the pressure will be on his side when they take on Dover. He said: “There’s no pressure on them, they can relax a little bit and do what they do and try and be the ones to end the run.”
The ex-Swindon manager made it clear his team “are concentrating on themselves” and will “keep trying to put points on the board.”
Cooper also talked about how solid the back line has been recently. He said: “The back four has been really settled, it looks like a really competent back four and long may that continue.”
The 54-year-old kept his cards close to his chest when talking about injuries, stating “There were a few knocks and bruises.”
Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.
In-form striker Jake Hyde spoke about the difficulties the Glovers will face on Saturday. He said: “They’ll be a very tough side to beat in set-pieces and they will be organised… but we just have to concentrate on us.”
Rhys Murphy, Alex Whittle, Charlie Cooper and Matty Worthington are all one yellow card away from suspension.
Jamie Sendle-White still misses out through injury.
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Manager Mitch Brundle spoke to Dover Athletic TV after their game against Welling United. He said: “We need to start winning games, regardless of who we play against, we need to go there and try and win the game. There is no pressure off in any game, my job is to go there and try to get a result.”
He continued: “I started my youth career there so it’s going to be strange standing in the dugout. I want to go there and win. I want my team to perform and be proud when I walk away.”
?️ | Manager Reaction…
Listen to what the Gaffer had to say about our 2-2 draw against Welling.@TheRiverEnd1 asking the burning questions!#OneTownOneTeamOneDover ⚪⚫️ pic.twitter.com/ScEs5X1i7l
— Dover Athletic FC (@DoverAthletic) November 7, 2023
One player to watch for the Kent side is Zidan Sutherland who has bagged four goals so far this campaign.
Another former Glover Iffy Allen misses out on a return to Huish Park as he serves the last game of his three-match suspension.