Saturday's Blue Square South preview

League leaders Lewes play host to promotion chasers Basingstoke on Saturday afternoon while high-flying Eastbourne borough make the trip to Maidenhead United.

Bognor Regis Town v Bromley

Bognor have major injury and illness worries ahead of their home clash with Bromley.

Dan Beck has broken two bones in his hand and Bognor's physio is going to examine the hand before the weekend to see if there is any way he can play with the break.

Meanwhile, Luke Nightingale (toe), Seb Wallis-Taylor (hamstring), Andy Pearson (calf), Alex Haddow (ankle), Mark Knee and Charlie Balfe (both flu) are all doubts.

Bromley will be looking to bounce back from two consecutive defeats which has seen them slip down to ninth place on the table.

The Rocks meanwhile, find themselves hovering just above the relegation zone 19 points from 22 fixtures.

Blue SQ have given the visitors odds of 8/1 on a 2-1 win.

Dorchester v Cambridge City

Dorchester Town will be looking to record their first Blue Square South win in four months when Cambridge City visit The Avenue Stadium.

Tareq Khalil is set to make his home debut after playing his first game in a Magpies' shirt in the 1-0 defeat at Bath.

Club captain Alex Browne remains sidelined while player-coach Roy O'Brien is struggling with calf and ankle problems.

Gary Roberts' Cambridge City will be keen to further distance themselves from the drop zone with a good result on Saturday.

Mark E'Beyer is struggling to overcome a persistent foot injury and could be rested for this encounter.

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

Eastleigh v Bath City

Eastleigh maintained their promotion push with a narrow victory on New Year's Day and a win against Bath this weekend could see them break into play-off places.

Mark Marshall made his debut after joining on loan from blue Square Premier side Grays Athletic and picked up the man of the match award.

Bath City currently occupy third place and have collected an impressive total of 40 points from 22 fixtures.

Blue SQ have given the home side odds of 9/1 on a 2-0 win.

Fisher Athletic v Braintree Town

Fisher Athletic take on Lee Patterson's Braintree Town in a Blue Square South crunch game at Champion Hill on Saturday.

The Fish have been in scintillating form over the festive period and have recorded five wins in their previous six fixtures.

Right-back Simon Jackson had to be withdrawn in the 3-2 win over Welling on Tuesday with a knee injury and will have to watch from the sidelines.

Defender Gavin Dayes picked up an ankle injury in the same match and could also miss out.

Braintree boss Lee Patterson will hand late fitness tests to Bradley Quinton, Andy Porter and Louis Riddle, who all missed the defeat to St Albans.

Blue SQ have odds of 11/2 on the match ending in a 1-1 draw.

Hampton & Richmond v Welling

Hampton & Richmond Borough prepare for the visit of Welling United to Beveree Stadium this weekend as they look to further solidify their promotion credentials.

Beavers boss Alan Devonshire was awarded the Blue Square South Manager of the Month award for December and will be presented with his award and a bottle of champagne prior to Saturday's clash with Welling.

Neil Smith will be looking to steer his Welling side back to winning ways after they suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat at Fisher Athletic in midweek.

Omari Coleman netted the late consolation goal for Welling and is expected to start once again.

Blue SQ have given the hosts odds of 13/2 on a 2-0 victory.

Lewes v Basingstoke

Steve King's Lewes side find themselves in a commanding position at the top of the table with a nine-point lead over second-placed Eastbourne Borough.

Lewes have played two more games than Eastbourne so the pressure is not off yet as two or three bad results would see them potentially slip down to 2nd place.

Basingstoke manager Francis Vines faces a stern challenge this weekend as he looks to overturn a disappointing run of form which has seen then collect three points from their last four league fixtures.

Blue SQ have given the hosts odds of 13/2 on a 2-0 victory at the Dripping Pan.

Maidenhead Utd v Eastbourne Borough

Maidenhead Manager Johnson Hippolyte today took advantage of the New Year transfer window to sign right-back Jack Bradshaw from high flying Blue Square Premier club Stevenage Borough.

Bradshaw goes straight into the squad for Saturday's game at home to Eastbourne Borough.

The Sports will be keen to bounce back to winning ways after seeing their unbeaten run come to an end recently.

They will have to do it without the services of defender Ben Austin after he collected a red card for two bookable offences on New Year's Day.

Blue SQ have given the visitors odds of 14/1 on a 3-1 win.

Newport County v Hayes & Yeading

Newport County will be in high spirits after cruising to a 5-0 victory over Weston-Super-Mare on New Year's Day.

The result saw them claim a promotion play-off spot as they now have 37 points from 21 fixtures.

Hayes & Yeading completed the signing of attacking wide player Errol Telemaque from Maidenhead United this week.

Telemaque who has previously seen service with Hayes FC and Yeading FC, primarily as a central striker, comes to United having settled into a wide right midfield berth in recent times.

Blue SQ have given the hone side odds of 7/1 on a 2-1 win.

St Albans v Sutton Utd

Managerless St Albans City prepare for the visit of rock-bottom Sutton United to Clarence Park on Saturday with both sides in desperate need of all three points.

The Saints decided to part ways with manager Dave Anderson on Wednesday and Steve Castle will take temporary charge of first-team affairs until a replacement is announced.

Sutton United recorded a 2-1 victory over Hampton & Richmond on New Year's Day and will be focused on producing more of the same.

Young centre-half Jack Haverson will be available to play this weekend after parent club Grays Athletic agreed to extend his loan deal.

Blue SQ have given the hosts odds of 15/2 on a 2-1 win.

Thurrock v Weston-S-Mare

Thurrock play host to Weston-Super-Mare at Ship Lane on Saturday afternoon as they look to open a bigger gap on the dreaded drop zone.

Weston manager Tony Ricketts told his club's official website, "Thurrock got a good hiding from Bromley on Boxing Day, but there's no easy games in the Conference South, you've got to be at your best.

"You've got to have the commitment and the attitude because you can't win football games without those attributes."

The Seagulls are currently hovering a few places above the dreaded drop zone with 24 points from 21 fixtures.

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