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Saturday's Blue Square South preview

There is a full contingency of Blue Square South fixtures taking place on Saturday afternoon with Lewes and Eastbourne Borough tied at the top of the table with 27 points.

Bath City v Basingstoke Town

There will plenty to play for at Twerton Park as Bath City face Basingstoke Town on Saturday. Although The Romans lost 1-0 to Havant and W, they currently are third on the league table.

Basingstoke would also want to improve from the 2-1 defeat by Hampton & Richmond and claim three much needed points. The Dragons have 14 points, lying 12th on the standings.

Blue SQ have given the visiting side odds of 14/1 on a 2-1 win.

Cambridge City v Braintree Town

With the signing of attacker Temitope Arojogun, Cambridge manager Gary Roberts is confident his side can beat Braintree Town at The City Ground. The Lilywhites lost 3-1 to Lewes last week, thanks to two goals from Rooks striker Paul Booth.

Braintree will have to pull up their socks if they don't want a repeat result.

The Iron not only suffered a 1-0 loss to Hayes & Heading at Cressing Road, but have parted ways with manager George Borg, with reserve team manger Tom Marshall stepping in as caretaker coach.

Blue SQ have odds of 6/1 on the encounter ending in a 1-1 draw.

Dorchester v Bromley

After a 3-1 defeat last week at the hands of Thurrock, Dorchester might feel that they are on equal footing with Bromley.

The Ravens lost to the same scoreline to Eastbourne Borough at home. Although Dorchester signed defender Nathan Simpson to beef up their defence, Bromley might have the slight advantage.

As from March this year, their matches have picked up and they are currently 8th on the league standings.

Blue SQ have given the home side odds of 10/1 on a 2-0 victory.

Eastbourne Borough v Sutton Utd

Eastbourne Borough's confidence is high after the 3-1 away drubbing of Bromley. The joint log-leaders now face bottom placed Sutton United at Lagney Sports Club.

The U's have had a dismal start to the new season suffering 8 out of 11 losses, with a recent 3-0 hammering by Weston-S-Mare. Manager Ian Hazel will be begging his men to work hard and turn things around.

Blue SQ have odds of 15/2 on Eastbourne winning 2-1.

Eastleigh v Lewes

Eastleigh will face their hardest challenge yet, when they face joint log-leader Lewes at the Silverlake Stadium.

The Spitfires drew 2-2 with Bishop's Stortford on the stroke of full time thanks to defender David Hughes.

Lewes manager and former Leeds and Southampton player Ian Baird is delighted with his team's brilliant start to their campaign with 8 wins, 3 draws and no losses and will be hoping to continue this form on Saturday and for the rest of the season.

Blue SQ have odds of 13/2 on the this match ending in a 1-1 draw.

Fisher Athletic v Maidenhead Utd

Fisher Athletic are hoping to continue their winning ways on Saturday when they face Maidenhead Utd. The Martyr's won against Bognor Regis Town 1-0 away last week thanks to forward Wesley Thomas, who scored in the fourth minute.

They now have the services of new signing, former West Ham United centre back Stevland Angus to reinforce their squad.

Maidenhead will consider themselves unlucky after last week's defeat. They were 2-0 behind Newport County in the first half but fought back brilliantly to level the scores, only for striker Craig Hughes to seal victory for The Exiles in stoppage time.

Blue SQ have given the home side odds of 7/1 on winning the match 2-1.

Hampton & Richmond v St Albans

Hampton & Richmond will be striving for consistency when the face St Albans at the Beveree Stadium.

The Beavers won Basingstoke 2-1 away, with goals from striker Ian Hodges and midfielder Stuart Lake. St Albans have had a poor run this season, losing 2-1 to Welling, with Paul Bruce scoring an own goal.

They currently are second from bottom on the Blue Square South table.

Blue SQ have odds of 14/1 on the match ending in a 2-2 draw.

Hayes & Yeading v Thurrock

Hayes and Yeading will have to score more goals if they stand any chance against Thurrock.

The Missionaries scored a 1-0 away win to Braintree Town. Although Thurrock are two spots behind Hayes on the league standings, they are slowly climbing the league table after their 3-1 win over Dorchester.

Kick-off starts at 3pm at Church Road.

Blue SQ have given the home side odds of 6/1 on a 1-0 victory.

Newport County v Bognor Regis Town

In a nailbiting encounter with Maidenhead Utd, Newport County snatched a 3-2 victory with seconds to spare, to remain fourth on the Blue Square South standings.

They now face Bognor Regis Town at the Newport Stadium. The Rocks lost to a single goal to Fisher Athletic and are struggling at home, lying 20th at the moment.

Blue SQ odds of 18/1 on the visitors winning the match 2-1.

Welling v Havant and Waterlooville

Welling supporters will be thanking St Albans' Paul Bruce for netting an own goal to give them a 2-1 win.

The Wings now face Havant and W at Park View Road and are hopeful their fortunes continue. Havant and W remain in the 9th spot, after their 1-0 victory over Bath City last Saturday, thanks to striker Richard Pacquette.

Hawks boss Shaun Gale will be hoping his team's current performances can kick-start their campaign.

Blue SQ have given the home side odds of 10/1 on a 2-0 win.

Weston-Super-Mare v Bishop's Stortford

After a brilliant 3-0 win over Sutton Utd away, Weston-S.Mare are climbing the Blue Square South table confidently, positioned at spot number five.

They now face Bishop's Stortford at the Woodstring Stadium this Saturday. The Bishop's have moved down the log after their 2-2 draw with Eastleigh and are now lying sixth.

Blue SQ have odds of 15/2 on the match ending in a goalless draw.