Lee Patterson

Tuesday's Blue Square South Previews

Hampton and Richmond will look to close the gap on league leaders Lewes when they travel to Braintree Town in the pick of Tuesday's Blue Square South fixtures.

Cambridge City v Fisher

Promotion hopeful's Fisher will look to advance their play-off chances when they travel to Cambridge City.

Gary Roberts' Lilywhites will put up a tough fight though, despite the loss of midfielder Mark E'Beyer.

The hosts will be boosted by the return of top scorer Michael Gash who is fit enough to undertake the full 90 minutes of action.

Luke Medley should partner Gash upfront in an attempt to play Fish off the park.

Wayne Burnett's men have suffered a dip in form following their string of wins, recording a draw and a loss in their last two fixtures.

If the Fish plan to contest a play-off place, a win at the City Ground is imperative.

Blue Square back a Fisher victory with odds of 13/10

Braintree Town v Hampton & Richmond

High-flying Hampton & Richmond will view the trip to Cressing Road against Braintree Town as a chance to close the gap on Lewes.

Lee Patterson's charges will not be an easy side to overcome though, especially after holding an in-form Bath City to a 0-0 draw.

The Beavers lost some ground on the top two following a stalemate with Basingstoke on Saturday, but Alan Devonshire is expecting nothing less than a win.

The return of Robin Paris from international duty and the fitness of duo Aaron Barnett and Barrie Matthews will inspire the visitors.

Richmond are currently 10 points behind Lewes.

Blue Square believe this will be a nitty-gritty affair with odds of 23/10 on a draw

Dorchester v Bishops Sford

Struggling Dorchester Town will host Bishops Sford without defensive duo Adam Cottrell and Bradley Middleton.

Cottrell has returned to London in search of first-team football, while Middleton has returned to parent club Cardiff City.

The home side will be looking to regain their confidence after suffering a 4-0 rout at the hands of Eastleigh.

The Magpies are on a 5-game winless streak and Bishops will aim to exploit their frailties.

Rob Gillman (head) and Tom Champion (ankle) are unlikely to make the trip to Avenue Stadium.

Paul Goodacre and Michael Stanbrook are touted as the duo's replacement.

Blue Square are going evens on a Bishops win

Sutton Utd v Havant and Waterlooville

Paul Honey is a major doubt for rock-bottom Sutton United when they welcome Havant and Waterlooville to the Borough Sports Ground.

Ernie Howe may also without the services of Harry Ottaway due to a twisted ankle.

That will not dampen the home side's spirits though as they seek a repeat performance of their 1-0 win against Turrock.

As the glory of the FA Cup continues to dissipate, the Hawks will know they need to improve their consistancy.

Shaun Gale's men have not been able to record back to back wins in the South this year and will need a mammoth display to thwart a desperate Sutton side.

Blue Square South's player of the month, Tom Jordan, is looking forward to lifting the Hawks to a win.

Havant seem to be Blue Square's favourites breaking evens on a win