Torquay Utd vs Dorking Wanderers
TORQUAY, England (Interstat) — Torquay United hosts Dorking Wanderers on Saturday, May 2, in a National League North/South clash that carries playoff implications for both sides.
The Gulls enter the match on a five-game unbeaten run in league play, including a 2-1 victory at Tonbridge Angels on April 25. Torquay (15th in the National League South, 47 points) has won four of its last five, with the only setback a 2-1 loss at Hemel Hempstead Town on April 18. The club’s recent form includes a 5-1 rout of Slough Town and a 4-1 win over Bath City.
Dorking Wanderers (14th in the National League South, 44 points) are winless in their last six matches. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw at Weston-Super-Mare on April 25. The Wanderers have lost four of their past six, including a 3-1 defeat at Bath City and a 2-1 loss at AFC Totton. Their last victory came March 28 against Hemel Hempstead Town.
The teams met twice this season. On Oct. 25, 2025, Dorking defeated Torquay 3-1 at home. The most recent meeting, March 24, ended 2-2 at Torquay. In that match, Dorking’s Marcus Dinanga and Torquay’s Brett McGavin each scored to level the contest twice.
Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw. Torquay’s home record this season is 7-5-5, while Dorking’s away mark is 5-3-9.
Torquay will be without midfielder Asa Hall (hamstring) and defender Ali Omar (ankle). Dorking midfielder Dan Gallagher (calf) is doubtful.
Kickoff is 3 p.m. local time at Plainmoor.