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League leaders Eastbourne Borough will aim to extend their gap at the summit when they entertain Bromley in the pick of Saturday's Blue Square South fixtures.


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Bognor Regis Town v Weston-S-Mare


Bognor Regis Town will be looking to extend their three-match unbeaten streak when Weston-S-Mare make the trip to Nyewood Lane.


The hosts have enjoyed a recent surge in form and will be aiming to advance further away from the dreaded drop-zone.


David Ray (dead leg), Andy Pearson (mumps) and David Birmingham (suspension) will all be unviable for the Rocks.


Boss Michael Birmingham will however be boosted by the return of Scott Chamberlain from illness.


The visitors will be seeking all the spoils, but manager Tony Ricketts has also suffered a number of setbacks.


Charlie Comyn-Platt and Craig Rand are both major doubts for the Seagulls, while it is unclear whether Ryan Northmore will be suspended for the clash.



Braintree Town v Welling United


Braintree Town will be looking to solidify their push for a play-off place when a resurgent Welling United side travel to Cressing Road Stadium.


The Iron are in fine fettle and will look to increase their four-game unbeaten run.


Lee Patterson has no fresh concerns and told the club's official website: "The game against Welling on Saturday is a must-win game for us."


The visiting Wings meanwhile will be without star striker Elliot Bent due to ligament damage.


Ellis Remy looks to have recovered from his hernia operation and could play some part in the fixture.


Boss Andy Ford confirmed that new signing Tony Boot (from Braintree Town) will not be illegible for the match.



Cambridge City v Maidenhead Utd


Maidenhead Utd will be keen to oust mid-table rivals Cambridge City when they make the trip to the City Ground.


Both sides are undergoing a dip in form and the hosts will be intent on increasing their slender advantage over the Magpies.


Visiting manager Johnson Hippolyte will be looking forward to a full fixture after United's last match against Dorchester was called off after 86 minutes.


The Magpies' mentor was impressed with the efforts of new number one Chris Tardif in that clash and is certain to hand him his official debut in this encounter.


The visitors are a mere five points ahead of the drop-zone and will target nothing less than a much-needed win.



Dorchester v Basingstoke


Struggling Dorchester Town will play host to troubled Basingstoke Town at the Avenue Stadium with the view of increasing their chances of survival in the Blue Square South.


Shaun Brooks men have not won in their last 11 league outings, while the Dragons have failed to win in eight.


But the 14th placed visitors are in no immediate threat of relegation, while it is a near certainty for the lowly Magpies.


The hosts are expected to stick to their attacking formation, playing Jon Docker just behind the front two of Jones Awuah and Nick Eastham.


Eastham, however, has a slight ankle injury and will be handed a late fitness test for the encounter.


Ben Surey (ankle) and Matt Warner (knee) are unlikely to feature in the Dragons' Easter fixtures while Steve Laidler (knee) is not ready to return to first-team action.. Surey's ankle needs more time to heal, while Warner is awaiting the results of a scan on his foot.


Tom Bird is likely to retain his place in the side following Warner's absence.



Eastbourne Borough v Bromley


Blue Square South league leaders Eastbourne Borough will aim to extend their gap at the summit when they entertain Bromley at the Langney Sports Club.


The Sports are now the favourites to win the title after knocking long-term leaders Lewes off the top spot and securing a four-point cushion at the summit.


Bromley meanwhile, are hoping to mount a late challenge for a Blue Square South play-off place and will arrive at Borough will no fresh concerns.


Home boss Garry Wilson will be without the services of Nathan Crabb (back) and Ben Austin (match fitness).


Darren Baker, Ben Austin, Adam Wilde, Darren Budd, Nathan Crabb and Robbie Kember are all pushing for starting berths ahead of the encounter.



Fisher v Hampton & Richmond


In-form Hampton & Richmond Borough will make the trip to Champion Hill with the view of walking away with all three points against Fisher Athletic.


After a confidence enhancing victory over Bath City in their last fixture, the Fish are back in the play-off hunt.


A positive result against the Beaver's followed by a strong showing at Lewes on Easter Monday would greatly enhance the club's play-off claims.


Goalkeeper Simon Overland (broken arm) looks set to miss the rest of the season for Wayne Burnett's men.


Alan Devonshire, meanwhile, will go into the clash with a side nearing full strength as Alan Inns, Francis Quarm and Barrie Matthews are close to making a return for the Beavers.


The visitors have no suspension concerns and will look to cement their place in the play-offs.



Hayes & Yeading v Bishops Sford


An in-form Bishops Stortford side will look to strengthen their promotion campaign when they travel to Church Road.


Garry Haylock's charges have recorded mixed results in their recent run of fixtures and will be keen on putting together a more consistent run of wins.


High-flying Bishops meanwhile, will look to build on their two-game winning streak as they aim to secure their position in the play-offs.



Newport County v Eastleigh


Newport County will entertain Eastleigh at Newport Stadium with the hopes off gaining three points against their promotion rivals.


County lie seventh in the Blue Square South standings, while the visitors are well poised in fourth place.


A mere three points seperates the sides and the hosts will aim to close the gap on the Spitfires.


Jason Bowen is back from suspension while Damon Searle is still serving his ban.


Exiles skipper Steve Jenkins is likely to continue deputising at left-back while Ian Hillier fills in on the right.


Sam O'Sullivan is pushing for a starting berth after impressing manager Peter Beadle as a substitute against Welling.


Ian Baird has no fresh concerns, but will be hoping his Eastleigh side puts in a sterling performance after being routed 4-1 at Hayes & Yeading.



Sutton Utd v Lewes


Lewes will travel to Borough Sports Ground hoping to overcome a lowly Sutton United side and revive their push for an automatic promotion place.


Ernie Howe's U's side seem destined to face the Blue Square South drop after encountering yet another rout.


The hosts were mauled 5-1 by Eastbourne Borough in their last league fixture and will face a tough task against second-placed Lewes.


The Rooks, however, are undergoing a major slump in form and go into the game on the back of three winless games.


Steve King's charges are now four-points off the pace at the top and must win against United if they are to challenge the Sports for the automatic promotion spot.



Thurrock v St Albans


Hakan Hayrettin's Thurrock charges will welcome relegation battlers St Albans to Ship Lane hoping to add to the visitors' woes.


City make the trip after recording three straight losses and the hosts will be keen to take advantage of their waning confidence.


The Fleet remain 17-point adrift of the dreaded drop zone and are likely to condemn St Albans to the bottom of the South standings.

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