Saturday's Blue Square South preview

The pressure is on league leaders Lewes this weekend with second-placed Eastbourne Borough hot on their heels and in scintillating form.

Basingstoke v Havant & Waterlooville

Basingstoke Town prepare for the visit of Havant & Waterlooville on Saturday afternoon as they look to close the gap on the promotion places.

However, they can expect a stern test from the Hawks, who will undoubtedly be in high spirits following their midweek victory over Sutton United.

Havant find themselves in 13th place and but they are just eight points short of a promotion place with a number of games still in hand.

The Dragons have collected 43 points in their campaign thus far and have played 30 fixtures.

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

Bath City v Welling United

This Saturday afternoon will see Welling make their first visit to Twerton Park since the 2003/04 season and they will hoping to pick up a some valuable points.

The Wings currently find themselves hovering just above the drop zone with 24 points while their opponents have experienced contrasting fortunes and sit in a promising position.

The Romans have racked up 46 points thus far and could potentially claim a play-off berth if they record a win on Saturday.

Blue SQ have given the hosts odds of 11/2 on a 2-0 win.

Bognor Regis Town v Braintree Town

Bognor manager Michael Birmingham is hoping that home advantage will count this Saturday when his side entertain mid-table Braintree Town.

Chris Breach has a back injury and is receiving treatment on what is thought to be a trapped nerve, while Luke Nightingale is nursing a shoulder injury.

Braintree Town manager Lee Patterson has added two players to his first team squad prior to Saturday's fixture.

Signing from Ryman League side Boreham Wood is 25-year old centre half Ryan Moran, while 24-year old striker Richard Jolly has signed a season-long deal from Ryman League side AFC Wimbledon.

Both players are eligible for Saturday's match.

Blue SQ have given the visitors odds of 9/1 on a 2-1 victory.

Bromley v Weston-Super-Mare

Promotion play-off hopefuls Bromley will be looking to record a home win when Weston-Super-Mare visit on Saturday afternoon.

Bromley are currently in tenth place following a six-goal drubbing at the hands of Hayes and Yeading last weekend and will be keen to bounce back with a win at home.

Weston have signed 24-year-old Nigerian striker Elvis Ewruje this week and he is available to make his debut along with fellow new signing Wilfried Domoraud.

The French striker previously played for French side AS Nancy and has been plying his trade with League One side Yeovil Town.

The 19-year-old frontman has joined on a month's loan and has previously spent time on loan at Blue Square Premier side Weymouth.

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

Cambridge City v Dorchester Town

Gary Robert's Cambridge City prepare for the visit of strugglers Dorchester Town on Saturday as they look to further distance themselves from an impending relegation scrap.

The Lilywhites have been sketchy of late and have suffered three defeats in their last four fixtures while Dorchester have recorded five consecutive defeats.

Dorchester's Director of football Shaun Brooks told the Dorset Echo: "The players are devoid of any real confidence right now, they get smashed to pieces every week, we're not strong enough both physically and mentally but they're my players and I take responsibility.

"I thought we could bring in a bunch of feisty young players who'd give anything for a second chance in football. A lot of players who come out of academies don't appear to show much desire."

Blue SQ have give the Magpies odds of 13/2 on a 2-0 victory.

Eastbourne Borough v St Albans City

Eastbourne Borough will have the opportunity to claim pole position on the Blue Square South table this weekend when St Albans City visit Priory Lane.

The Sports trail Lewes by just one point but have a game in hand while their opponents languish in the relegation zone with just 20 points from 28 games.

New signing midfielder Robbie Kember will be pushing for his full debut after coming off the bench in Eastbourne's 3-0 win over Bognor Regis Town in midweek.

St Albans City have signed ex-Derby County, Birmingham City and Southend United midfielder Jonathan Hunt this week.

The veteran midfielder is expected to join the travelling squad for Saturday's fixture.

Blue SQ have given the hosts odds of 15/2 on a 3-0 win.

Fisher Athletic v Hayes & Yeading