The Iron are set for their final fixture of the season in Surrey as they travel south to Dorking for this Saturday’s fixture against Dorking Wanderers.
The Vanarama National League has pushed back all 12 of their Premier Division games on the final day of the season to kick off at 5.30pm.
TICKET NEWS
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As a gentle reminder, please note that this has been labelled as an all-ticket match. Tickets will not be available on the turnstiles.
PRE-MATCH VIEWS
Chris Plummer (click here to read | click here to watch on Iron Player).
Will Smith (click here to read | click here to watch on Iron Player).
IRON TEAM NEWS
Tom Pugh returns into contention for Jimmy Dean following the serving of his three-match suspension.
Speaking to press, assistant manager Chris Plummer revealed United are ‘juggling injuries and illness which have hit the camp this week’, with a few missing.
Jake Leake and Richie Bennett trained this week following their absence whilst Ben Richards-Everton is oout with an illness.
Youngster Harrison Poulter has trained with the first team this week too, however Ty Sellars-Fleming has been unwell.
THE OPPOSITION
Dorking secured their National League status for next season after playing out a goalless draw away at Gateshead earlier in the month.
The Surrey-based side currently sit in 17th place, registering 15 wins and 9 draws from 45 games this season to secure their right for another season in the fifth tier.
If results fall their way, Marc White’s side could finish as high as 15th in their first season of National League football since being formed in 1999.
Similar to Welcome to Wrexham, The Bunch Of Amateurs YouTube channel is a club-approved production which follows Dorking through an access-all-areas type recording, giving supporters a unique insight into behind the scenes and the operations of the football club during their time so far in the National League.
For more information on our hosts, click here.
THE OFFICIALS
The referee will be Paul Johnson, assisted by Jack Oxenham and Jonathon Block. The fourth official will be Stephen Parkinson.
MATCHDAY DETAILS
Meadowbank Stadium is located within the centre of Dorking, a list of car parking facilities can be found by clicking here.
For supporters travelling through other means such as the train, Meadowbank’s national rail stations (Dorking Main, Dorking Deepdene & Dorking West) are just a short ten-minute walk away from the ground, meaning there will be no need to seek alternate transportation once arrived.
Dorking state that their ‘Fan Zone’ (which opens two hours prior to kick-off) is a very popular choice amongst supporters before, during and after the match and is located next to the away turnstile entrance. A variety of draft beers, ciders, soft drinks and hot drinks are available to quench your thirst, along with a selection of hot and cold food.
NATIONAL LEAGUE TV
The game against Dorking Wanderers will be available to stream both domestically and internationally, with the respective home side’s commentary alongside the feed.
Supporters can subscribe here to start streaming National Division matches, including prior full match replays, which are hosted and can be watched, on National League TV for free.
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FULL RECORD
Our full record against Dorking is as follows:
| SEASON/DATE | COMPETITION | RESULT | IRON SCORERS |
| 2022-23 - Sat Sep 24 | NAT LG | Iron 3-2 Dorking | Lavery, Butterfield, Taft |
Our full record against Aldershot is as follows:
| IRON WINS | DRAWS | DORKING WINS | |
| FA CUP | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LEAGUE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 1 | 0 | 0 |