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By James Gray
Dorchester Town travel to face promotion hopefuls Sholing on Saturday (3pm KO) in the Southern League Premier South.
Magpies boss Tom Killick will be hoping his side can make it back-to-back league wins for the first time this season, after the 2-1 defeat of Hungerford Town last weekend.
The hosts, meanwhile, will be aiming to continue a run of results that has seen them lose just one of their last 10 matches.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Dorchester's trip to Hampshire.
Sholing In Brief
Founded: 1960
Nickname: The Boatmen
Stadium: Mortgage Decisions Stadium
Capacity: 2,500
Playing Surface: Artificial
League Position: 6th
Ones To Watch
Former Magpie Jake McCarthy has made a big impression on the pitch for Sholing, since joining the club earlier this season from Weymouth. The midfielder is top scorer for the Boatmen in the Southern League Premier South, with 10 goals to his name.
Sholing's No. 9, Daniel Mason, is the club's all time top scorer and one of the most imposing forwards that Dorchester's defence is likely to come up against this season. Daniel is the youngest of three Mason brothers - Barry & Byron - who are synonymous with having all played for Sholing in the club's recent history.
The Gaffer
Paul Doswell was appointed Sholing manager in October 2023, overseeing the establishment of the Boatmen at Step Three and, this season, as a club with ambitions of challenging for promotion.
Doswell was previously manager of Sutton United and Havant & Waterlooville, famously taking the former to the last 32 stage of the FA Cup, where they were knocked out by Premier League outfit Arsenal.
Previous Meeting
Last January, Dorchester were indebted to some late heroics from Olaf Koszela to salvage a point at home to Sholing.
Michael Folivi had given the Boatmen the lead on the day late in the first half and, for much of the remainder of the match, the goal had looked enough to hand the visitors all three points.
But 1-0 can invariably be a dangerous scoreline in football and that ultimately proved the case as Koszela netted in the twelfth minute of second half added time to ensure the game finished one apiece.
Form Guide
Magpies - DLDDW
Dorchester secured a vital 2-1 win over Hungerford last time out to lift themselves out of the Southern League Premier South relegation zone. The Magpies' only defeat in their last five matches came at the hands of Evesham United.
Boatmen - DDWWD
Sholing boast an impressive record in the league this season, which includes just one loss at home all season - a 1-0 defeat by Bracknell Town. Last weekend, the Boatmen drew 1-1 away at Wimborne Town.
Magpies Mind-Boggler
1.) Dorchester beat Sholing 5-1 at the Mortgage Decisions Stadium last season. Can you correctly name all of the players to get on the scoresheet for the Magpies?
2.) Sholing can count a former Southampton goalscoring legend amongst their associate directors. Who is it?
See answers at the bottom of page
Team News
Will Spetch has missed the previous two matches due to a leg infection and will continue to be assessed. Wayne Robinson will serve the second of his three-match suspension, picked up against Taunton Town last month. Wes Fogden remains Dorchester's only long-term injury absentee.
Admission Prices
Supporters making the trip to Sholing can purchase match tickets on the turnstiles. Prices are as follows:
Adults: £15
Concessions: £10
Under 19s: £5
Travel Information
By Car: Travel directions for supporters making the journey to Sholing by car can be found on the club's official website here. Limited on-site parking is available at £3 per vehicle. Alternative free parking is available on the grass to the left of the stadium's main entrance.
By Train: The nearest train station to the Mortgage Decisions Stadium is Sholing, which is about a 30-minute walk in either direction.
Magpies Mind-Boggler Answers:
1.) Ollie Haste, Olaf Koszela (3) & Luke Pardoe.
2.) Matt Le Tissier.