21
Manchester
Manchester Lancers
MANC
10-2 Overall • Away
Final
27
Dale
Dale Knights
DALE
9-1 Overall • Home
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Playoff preview: Manchester Lancers at Dale Knights — 7 p.m. ET Friday in Chester

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Manchester travels to Dale for a postseason showdown at 7 p.m. ET Friday, Nov. 21, in Chester, Va. The Manchester Lancers will visit the Dale Knights at Thomas Dale High School for a winner-take-all playoff tilt. Follow the official game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/virginia/football/games/5968172-manchester-vs-dale

Quick facts

  • Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET Friday, Nov. 21

  • Location: Thomas Dale High School, Chester, Va.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/virginia/football/games/5968172-manchester-vs-dale

  • Manchester Lancers: https://scorebooklive.com/virginia/football/teams/255174-manchester-lancers

  • Dale Knights: https://scorebooklive.com/virginia/football/teams/255187-dale-knights

Last meeting

The teams last met on Nov. 15, 2024, when Manchester came away with an 18-7 victory (Manchester linescore: 0-15-0-3; Dale linescore: 0-0-7-0). That recent result adds extra spice to this rematch as both programs look to advance in the playoffs.

Streaming and broadcast

  • Manchester NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/manchester-high-school-midlothian-va/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Dale NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/thomas-dale-high-school-chester-va/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Weather and notes

The game will be played in Chester, Va.; fans should check local forecasts as kickoff approaches. Fan and pick counts on SBLive can change — Manchester currently shows 16 fans and Dale 4, with picks reflected on each team page. Picks are for fan engagement and are not tied to win projections; those numbers may change, so follow the teams you want to support and make a pick to show your backing.

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive for live updates and to increase their fan counts: Manchester — https://scorebooklive.com/virginia/football/teams/255174-manchester-lancers; Dale — https://scorebooklive.com/virginia/football/teams/255187-dale-knights. Make your pick on SBLive and join the conversation — picks are just for fun and help build the rivalry atmosphere around this playoff clash.