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In-form Dover start favourites in cup

Sammy Moore
Sammy Moore

Dover Athletic v Needham Market

Dover Athletic, four points clear at the top of the Ryman League Premier Division, turn their attentions to the FA Cup on Saturday when they take on Suffolk outfit Needham Market in the second qualifying round.

Andy Hessenthaler's side have won eight matches in a row and will start as favourites against a Needham side who are currently eighth in the Ridgeons League Premier Division following last week's 3-0 win at Kings Lynn Reserves.

Their first goal was scored by Kevin Horlock, the 35-year-old former West Ham and Manchester City midfielder, while Needham's goalkeeper is former Dover player Darren Smith.

Hessenthaler is expected to recall Sammy Moore to the squad after he missed the last four matches with a gashed mouth, while on-loan Nicky Southall is again likely to figure in midfield alongside his former Gillingham team-mate Alan Pouton.

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