Before the heavens opened right before kick-off, the Whites looked to extend their six-game unbeaten run at home in all competitions against a Dover side that sat just below the play-off positions.

Most spectators at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium thought both sides were battling the conditions over each other to begin with, but Brian Dutton's side got off to a flying start, as some direct football in between the lines led to the first chance of the game for winger Robbie Gallagher after Ollie Morgan whipped in a low cross in the third minute, but it was blocked before it could ripple the net.

Despite the hosts having the lion's share of possession and chances, the visitors had a handful of counter-attacks of their own, coming close to the net on a couple of occasions.

Salisbury manager Brian Dutton said that he "doesn't want to be too critical" of the performance because of the Whites' fine form, but admitted the performance was "lacklustre" for the standards already set this season.

The best chance of the half for either side fell to midfielder Caine Bradbury in the opposition box, but it flew over the bar just before half-time.

It was clear a change in personnel was needed for the home side, and that substitution came up front, as top goalscorer Nathan Odokonyero entered the fray for Gallagher.

And within one minute, the ever-energetic midfielder Mo Dabre won a penalty on his second league start of the campaign.

Ollie Morgan (Image: John Rose)

It was Odokonyero who stepped up after just two minutes on the pitch, but the forward calmly slotted his spot-kick into the bottom left-hand corner, giving the keeper the eyes and sending him the wrong way.

Despite now having the advantage, the visitors made the rest of the afternoon difficult for the home side, pinning them into their half on more than one occasion.

The pressure paid off, and Dover got their equaliser after a run down the left flank from another substitute, Sak Hassan, was cut back into space for Euan Williams to finish and snatch a point at the death.

Salisbury remain unbeaten in eleven matches in all competitions and stay in the play-off positions after 12 league matches.