Saturday November 8

 

FIRST DIVISION

Bridon Ropes v Sheppey Sports

Lewisham Borough v Chessington & Hook

Lordswood v Greenways

Rochester United v Croydon

SC Thamesmead v FC Elmstead

Tooting Bec v AFC Greenwich Borough

Welling Town v Banstead Athletic

 

There’s a blockbuster set of fixtures in the First Division this weekend, with three of the top seven sides going head-to-head.

Leaders Rochester United put their flawless record on the line as they host an in-form Croydon side, unbeaten in eight and edging ever closer to the play-off places.

Second-placed AFC Greenwich Borough travel to Tooting Bec, who have slipped to fifth after a tough week. Bec will be desperate to rediscover the spark that saw them string together six straight wins — but against the unbeaten visitors, it won’t come easy.

Greenways, sitting fourth, were handed their first defeat of the season last weekend and now face a tricky trip to Lordswood. The hosts are only three points behind and could haul themselves right into the promotion picture with a statement win.

Down at the other end of the standings, Chessington & Hook will be eyeing the chance to climb off the bottom when they visit Lewisham Borough, while a home win would send the hosts into the top half.

Sheppey Sports, currently second from bottom, travel to Bridon Ropes looking to build some momentum. Ropes will be determined to respond after a heavy defeat halted their good run last time out.

At Bayliss Avenue, SC Thamesmead are still searching for their first home win. They welcome FC Elmstead, who edged the reverse fixture and will fancy their chances of doing the double.

And rounding off the action, Welling Town face Banstead Athletic, with both sides keen to kick clear of danger. Welling’s win last week gave them breathing space — but Banstead could leapfrog them with a victory today.

As ever, follow all the live updates through our Football Web Pages links this afternoon.

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