By James Gray
Dorchester Town welcome Plymouth Parkway to the Avenue Stadium on Tuesday (7:45pm KO) as the two sides do battle in the Southern League Premier South for the second time this season.
A dramatic 3-3 draw unfolded at Bolitho Park in September when the clubs last met - a match in which Parkway staged a quite stunning comeback from three goals down to grab a share of the points.
Just two points and one place separate Tom Killick and Chris McPhee's teams coming into this league contest, with a win for either potentially proving crucial in moving further away from the relegation zone.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the visit of Plymouth Parkway.
Plymouth Parkway In Brief
Founded: 1988
Nickname: The Parkway
Stadium: Bolitho Park
Capacity: 3,500
Playing Surface: Grass
Ones To Watch
Rocky Neale was a marquee signing for Parkway this summer, with the striker having joined from National League side Truro City. Neale was among the Southern League Premier South's top scorers when he previously played in the division for the likes of Truro and Taunton Town.
Midfielder Ryan Brett has been a constant presence in his side's starting eleven this season, bringing a wealth of experience to what is an otherwise youthful Parkway squad.
The Gaffer
Chris McPhee has held the reigns at Bolitho Park since 2024, leading the club to a 13th place finish in the league last season. As a player, McPhee represented the likes of Brighton and Hove Albion, Torquay United and Weymouth.
Previous Meeting
Earlier this season Parkway staged a dramatic second-half comeback from three goals down to draw 3-3 with the Magpies at Bolitho Park.
A Wayne Robinson brace and Will Spetch strike had given Dorchester a commanding lead, but the game took a decisive twist in the 67th minute when Magpies midfielder Charlie Wooding was shown a straight red card for clearing a goal-bound effort from the hosts with his hand.
In torrential conditions, Parkway duly exploited their extra man advantage, scoring the resulting penalty through Carlo Garside. Tyler Love-Holmes reduced the deficit further shortly afterwards, with Parkway drawing themselves level in the first minute of second half added time, courtesy of James Watts-Barciela.
Form Guide
Magpies - WWDDL
Dorchester's mini-unbeaten run was brought to an abrupt end at the weekend, when the Magpies were knocked out of the FA Trophy by Dover Athletic. Prior to that Dorchester had backed up consecutive wins over Basingstoke Town with league draws against Bracknell Town and Chertsey Town.
Parkway - WWWLW
Parkway, like Dorchester, have lost only one of their previous five matches - a 3-0 home defeat to Uxbridge - and come into Tuesday's contest riding the high of knocking out National League South side Salisbury in the FA Trophy.
Team News
Dorchester appeared to come through the FA Trophy exit to Dover unscathed, with defender Ieuan Turner returning to the matchday squad after being recalled from his loan spell at Bashley.
The Magpies remain without the services of experienced midfielder Wes Fogden, as he continues his recovery from two fractured vertebrae in his neck.
Admission Prices
Tickets for the visit of Plymouth Parkway can be purchased in advance via the Fanbase app here. Prices are as follows:
Adults: £12 in advance online /£14 on the turnstiles
Concessions: £10 in advance online / £12 on the turnstiles
Students: £9 in advance online / £11 on the turnstiles
Aged 12 to 16: £4 in advance online / £6 on the turnstiles
Under 12s: £1 in advance online / £3 on the turnstiles
Travel Information
Full travel information on how to reach the Avenue Stadium can be found here.