Paul Compton

Saturday's Blue Square South previews

Play-off contenders Hampton & Richmond host an in-form Fisher side, while Sutton Utd travel to fellow strugglers Dorchester in the pick of Saturday's Blue Square South fixtures.

Basingstoke v Bromley

Basingstoke will be hoping to bounce back from defeat when they host play-off rivals Bromley at the Camrose Ground.

Francis Vines' charges lost their last fixture 3-2 to Havant and Waterlooville, but will view this clash as a means to overtake the Lilywhites on the Blue Square South standings.

The visitors could welcome back Luke I'Anson (dead leg), while Nic McDonnell (knee) will definitely not be named in Simon Osborn's squad.

Bromley hold a slender two-point lead over the Dragons - a lead Vines will be keen to eradicate.

Blue Square back Basingstoke with odds off 13/10

Bognor Regis Town v Maidenhead Utd

Bognor Regis Town will be looking to continue their winning ways when Maidenhead make the trip to Nyewood Lane.

The hosts will be buoyed by the Magpies poor form, with the visitors securing just two wins in their last nine games.

The last time the two side's met, the Rocks walked away with the bragging rights after a 2-1 win.

Michael Birmingham's men have opened up an eight-point lead over the bottom three, but will be looking to extend that safety cushion.

The Rocks will be without long-term injury Luke Nightingale and David Birmingham.

Blue Square are going evens on a Town win

Braintree Town v Havant and Waterlooville

Braintree will aim to bounce back when Havant and Waterlooville undertake the hostile trip to Cressing Road.

The last time the two side's met in a league fixture was last year at Westleigh Park, when Iron's Louis Riddle was red-carded and George Borg was sent to the stands.

The rivalry intensified when the club's clashed in last seasons play-off place semi-final's that saw the hosts secure a final berth.

Braintree captain and assistant manager Bradley Quinton told Braintree and Witham Times:"It's like a derby match for us now and I think it's fair to say that the two clubs don't like each other.

"We have a lot of players still in our squad from last season's game against them and we'll let the new boys know all about the rivalry between the two clubs.

The visitors are in high spirits though, following a three-match unbeaten streak.

Blue Square would put their money on a Town win with odds of 7/5

Dorchester v Sutton Utd

Relegation battlers Dorchester and Sutton United will face-off in a must-win clash at the Jewson Stadium.

Both sides are level on points and remain rooted to the dreaded drop-zone, but Magpies' assistant-manager Paul Compton does not believe this match will decide the hosts' fate this season.

He told the club's official website: "It is vitally important, an extra special game for us, but it's not just about this game, we can't go thinking that our season depends on this one match, we've still got another 12 after this one to think about."

The home side will be missing Jones Awuah, with skipper Alex Browne to be his most likely replacement.

Ernie Howe on the other hand should have a fully-fit squad to choose from after Paul Honey, goalkeeper Phil Wilson and Karim El-Salahi returned to action.

Blue Sqaure rate that Sutton should win it with odds of 2/1

Eastbourne Borough v Cambridge City

Eastbourne Borough will be looking to strengthen their grip at the Blue Square South summit when they host Cambridge City at Priory Lane.

Matt Smart will be back in the squad after recovering from a groin strain, while Allan Tait will miss out due to the same injury.

Ben Austin is doubtful, but will be handed a late fitness test.

The visitors look set to hand new-signing Drew Roberts his debut, while top scorer Michael Gash (head) has staged a recovery and is likely to feature in some capacity.

Josh Simpson will miss the clash, but should return to training soon.

Blue Square think the leaders should walk this with odds of 4/1

Eastleigh v Welling United

High flying Eastleigh United will seek to promote their play-off push with a win against Welling United at Silverlake Stadium.

The Spitfires will need to get back to winning ways, after their five-game unbeaten streak was ended, while the Wings are perilously close to the drop zone.

Jamie Brown remains a long-term injury for the hosts and will be out for a further six months.

New signing Karl Murray should start in midfield as David Hughes is struggling with back trouble and Fitzroy Simpson is unavailable.

Welling boss Phil Handford will return to his former club with charges ' carrying ambitions of a win.

The Wings boss has a fully-fit squad and is relishing the opportunity of returning to Silverlake Stadium.

Blue Square have odds of 4/1 on the underdogs Welling winning.

Bishops Stortford v Weston - S - Mare

Weston Super Mare will travel to Woodside seeking to knock Bishops Stortford's play-off hopes off the park.

Bishops are lying in fourth-spot and need to record back-to-back wins if they are to challenge for a promotion place.

The vistors meanwhile will be keen on extending the gap between themselves and the relegation battlers.

Greg Pearson will be amped for the clash after helping Bishops hammer the visitors 4-0 in the last head-to-head battle.

Charlie Comyn-Platt and Mickey Bell are doubtful for Weston, but will be handed late fitness tests.

Blue Square are backing Weston with odds of 4/1

Hampton & Richmond v Fisher

The play-off battle hots up as Hampton & Richmond host fellow contenders Fisher Athletic at the Beveree Stadium.

Alan Devonshire's third-placed charges will need to up their game against a Fisher side reeling with confidence.

The visitors comfortably hit four past Hayes and Yeading in their last fixture, so the hosts need to ensure their back-four are watertight.

Both managers boast fairly fit squads and will be keen to walk away with all the spoils.

Blue Square break evens on a Hampton win

St Albans v Bath City

Bath City will take their first trip to Clarence Park on Saturday to face a struggling St Albans side.

The play-off contenders are in fine fettle, while the Saints will be desperate to recover from back-to-back losses.

The visitors are facing their second relegation battle in consecutive seasons and will need to work hard to ensure they do not end up on the back of another City rout.

The last time the two side's met, John Relish's charges walked away with a healthy 3-0 win.

Bath are blessed with odds of 10/11

Thurrock v Hayes & Yeading

Thurrock will engage in a mid-table epic when Hayes & Yeading travel to Ship Lane.

Hakan Hayrettin's charges will be looking to continue from their 3-0 rout of Newport County, but the visitors on the other hand suffered a 4-2 loss at the hands of Fisher.

The Fleet will aim to overtake the merged side in the Blue Square South standings.

The hosts are currently in 14th position with Garry Haylock's charges in 12th spot.

Blue Square back Hayes & Yeading with odds of 6/5