Torquay United secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Dover Athletic on 3 February 2026, coming back from 2-0 down in a result that resonated with fans in Torquay, Devon. The away win at the Crabble Athletic Ground moved Torquay three points clear at the top of the National League South and strengthened their promotion push this season.
The match began poorly for the visitors, who trailed 2-0 by the 17th minute. Forward Cody Cooke struck twice in the first half — in the 27th and 32nd minutes — to level the scores before the break, according to match reports and event data from Playmaker Stats.
Torquay dominated the second half and added a decisive goal when captain Sam Dreyer volleyed home from a corner in the 65th minute to secure all three points.
Devon Live reported that the victory moved the club three points clear at the top of the National League South and said the result would boost confidence ahead of their next fixtures.
The win is part of a broader turnaround for the club since it went into administration in April 2024. A sale to the Bryn Consortium — Michael Westcott, Mark Bowes-Cavanagh, Tom Allen, Rob Hawes and Simon Robinson — was agreed in May 2024, stabilising the club’s future. The team is managed by Paul Wotton.
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