National League North

White-hot Athletic’s flying start continues

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
24 August 2025

By Stuart Francis

DOVER ATHLETIC 2
SALISBURY 0
DOVER Athletic made it three straight National League South wins as they saw off Salisbury.
Defender Jalen Jones gave them a half-time advantage and, while they had to work hard to maintain that lead, striker George Nikaj got the clinching goal.
Substitute Luke Baptiste could have added an injury-time third but his penalty hit the crossbar.
Whites are second in the early league table while third-bottom Salisbury are still yet to find the net this campaign.
Dover finally made one of many first-half corners count when midfielder Alfie M...

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