Dover goalkeeper Mitchell Walker collects the ball safely in the play-off final triumph over Ebbsfleet in May. Picture: Andy Payton

Daryl McMahon playing for Ebbsfleet against Dover in the 2014 Conference South play-off final Picture: Andy Payton

Preston Edwards receives treatment for a head injury during the play-off final against Dover Picture: Andy Payton

Ebbsfleet go close in the first half. Picture: Andy Payton

Nathan Elder heads in the winner for Dover. Picture: Andy Payton

Dover celebrate after Nathan Elder, No.9, scores what was the winner against Ebbsfleet in the play-off final. Picture: Andy Payton

Ebbsfleet apply pressure on the Dover goal in the play-off final Picture: Andy Payton

Dover Athletic celebrate at the final whistle. Picture: Andy Payton

Dover fans ecstatic as the final whistle goes at Stonebridge Road. Picture: Andy Payton

Ebbsfleet boss Steve Brown consoles injured keeper Preston Edwards after the game. Picture: Andy Payton

Disappointment for Paul Lorraine after the play-off final defeat Picture: Andy Payton

Dover Athletic celebrate their victory at the final whistle. Picture: Andy Payton

Craig Stone has joined Maidstone from Dover Picture: Andy Payton

Dover celebrate in the rain after winning the playoff final. Picture: Andy Payton