Slough Town face Dover Athletic at Arbour Park, Slough, Buckinghamshire on Saturday, Dec 19 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the National League – South, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Slough Town come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 5L in last 5). Dover Athletic, meanwhile, arrive out of form (1W 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Slough Town face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Dover Athletic have won 5 of 7 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Slough Town won 3–5. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Dover Athletic arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Slough Town. Dover Athletic to win.