Saturday's Blue Square South preview

The Blue Square South sees a full round of fixtures this weekend, with league leaders Chelmsford City set for a tricky trip to Worcester City.

AFC Wimbledon v Hampton & Richmond

AFC Wimbledon play host to Hampton & Richmond in a top-of-the-table clash at Kingsmeadow.

Both sides have been in fine form this season and are still firmly eyeing promotion, with the league title not out of their reach either.

The Dons have Jon Main, the league's top scorer with 13 goals, in their ranks for the match and will be looking to the forward for an inspirational performance.

The Beavers have an in-form forward of their own in the shape of Ben Wright, who has eight goals so far this campaign.

This should be an entertaining fixture with plenty of goals for the fans at the ground.

Bath City v Maidenhead United

Maidenhead United will be looking to climb further up the table when they travel to Twerton Park to face Bath City.

The Romans currently sit in mid-table and will be keen to make home ground advantage count. Despite United holding the higher league position, City are the form side and will see this as a must win match.

The Magpies may be without goalkeeper Shane Gore with a hamstring injury. On-loan stopper Steve Smith is ready to deputise if needed.

Richard Pacquette and Lee Newman have formed a deadly partnership and should continue to terrorise defenders on Saturday.

Braintree Town v St Albans

St Albans have the chance to move into the play-off places at the Cressing Road Stadium against Braintree Town.

Danny Hockton is the Iron's biggest hope for the clash as the hitman has grabbed eight goals so far this season.

A victory will go a long way in boosting the home side's confidence, which has been visibly lacking in recent weeks.

The Saints can call on new signing John Munday. The defender joined the club on Thursday and goes straight into the squad.

City have been in fine form this season and will be hoping to keep their impressive run going for as long as possible.

Bromley v Thurrock

Bromley entertain Thurrock in a mid-table clash at the Courage Stadium knowing that a victory could lift them closer to the promotion spots.

The Ravens have picked up 10 points from their last eight matches and will be eager to build on their impressive run of form of late.

Forward Warren McBean is the in-form player for Bromley with seven goals this season.

The Fleet will have midfielder Alex Campana available for selection following his move from Eastern Counties Football League Premier Division outfit Wivenhoe Town.

Che Stadhart is the top scorer in Fleet's ranks with eight goals so far this campaign.

This match should provide the fans in the stadium with much entertainment as both sides are keen on pushing up the table.

Dorchester v Welling United

Dorchester will be hoping to move away from the danger zone when they host promotion hopefuls Welling United at the Avenue Stadium.

Portuguese Ivan Forbes won't feature for the home side as he continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury.

The forward told the club's official website: "Everything's going well, I've been going to the gym and I can do swimming now as well so it's as good as it can be.

"The aim is to take it all step by step and do everything slowly as there's no point rushing it."

The Wings have the chance to move into the promotion places with a win. They have been in fine form of late, picking up 11 points from their last six matches.

United clinched the services of teenage striker Adam Burchell from League Two outfit Gillingham on a work experience deal on Thursday and he will be available for selection.

James Baker and Charlie Sheringham have both found the net on six occasions this season for the Wings and will hope to build on that stat.

Eastleigh v Havant and Waterlooville

Eastleigh have the chance to move into the play-off places when they host Havant and Waterlooville at the Silverlake Stadium.

The Spitfires currently occupy seventh place, a single point away from the in-demand play-off positions.

The Hawks have had a very different start to their campaign as they currently lie just four points above the relegation zone.

With both teams eager to claim the three points for differing reasons this match should be action-packed.

Fisher v Bognor Regis Town

Bottom-of-the-table Bognor Regis Town will view this clash with fellow strugglers Fisher Athletic as the ideal opportunity for them to start their climb out of trouble.

The Rocks currently sit rock bottom and will need a victory soon if they are to have any chance of avoiding the drop.

Rocks forward Steffan Gaisie will line up against his former club with a point to prove.

The Fish will have defender James Hammond available for selection after completing a loan move from League One outfit Colchester United during the week.

Hayes & Yeading v Team Bath

High-flyers Hayes & Yeading have the opportunity to make up some ground on league-leaders Chelmsford when they play host to Team Bath at Church Road.

United have exceeded expectations so far this season and will be hoping that all of their hard work ends in promotion to the Blue Square Premier.

Josh Scott has netted seven times for the home side and will be hoping to add to his goal tally this weekend.

The Scholars could go level on points with United if they claim the three points.

Steve Abbott is Team Bath's shining light at the moment as the striker has netted on eight occasions.

Expect a few personal duels in this encounter, with both Scott and Abbott eager to finish as high up the scoring charts as possible.

Newport County v Bishop's Stortford

Newport County play host to Bishop's Stortford at the Newport Stadium knowing the importance of the three points on offer.

Both teams have made poor starts to the new campaign and find themselves lingering at the bottom of the table.

It is all about building confidence at the wrong end of the table and both outfits will view this match as the ideal opportunity for them to do just that.

Newport manager Dean Holdsworth will not be able to call on Leon Osei after he was released from his contract on Wednesday.

Weston-Super-Mare v Basingstoke

Struggling Basingstoke will be hoping to move closer to safety when they travel to the Woodspring Stadium to face Weston-Super-Mare.

The Dragons have had a difficult time in the league this season and they currently occupy 21st place, five points from safety.

A win would be vital for the visitors as they are in need of a confidence boost.

On the flip side, the Seagulls have the opportunity to close in on the play-off places.

If other results go their way, they could move to within five points of the promotion places.

Worcester City v Chelmsford City

League-leaders Chelmsford City will be hoping for nothing less than a victory against mid-table Worcester City at St George's Lane.

The Clarets knocked Blue Square Premier outfit Grays Athletic out of the Setanta Shield away from home in midweek and as a result confidence is high within the camp.

Assistant boss Glenn Pennyfather said ahead of the match: "A win like the one against Grays lifts the confidence in the team as we're keen to get back to winning ways.

"Confidence can be a fine line in football and there's nothing better than three points to give it a boost."

The Clarets may have to do without defenders Ian Cousins and Andy Duncan, as the duo are rated as injury doubts.

Worcester have been boosted by the news that Richard Dryden has signed a new contract with the club this week.

The Loyals will be looking to push up the table against the league-leaders, but it is going to take a gargantuan effort from Dryden's men if they are going to put a dent into Chelmsford's promotion hopes.