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BROMLEY manager George Wakeling is confident his side can make it a hat-trick of wins against Heybridge Swifts at Hayes Lane on Saturday.

The Lillywhites have already beaten Ryman League Premier Division promotion-chasing sides in their last two outings and the boss believes his side can pull it off again.

Wakeling said: "There’s not a team to worry about in this league. The only team going really well at the moment are Heybridge. It’ll be a good test. We’ve beaten Staines and Hampton and we’ll hopefully make it a hat-trick at the weekend."

In the same division, Folkestone Invicta will be hoping to improve on their recent good run of 13 points out of their last possible 18 when they travel to Maldon Town.

Martin Chandler misses the game through suspension.

Ramsgate manager Jim Ward is in confident mood ahead of Saturday's clash with Croydon Athletic at Southwood, the first of two consecutive home game in Ryman League Division 1.

A 3-3 draw at Dulwich Hamlet on Tuesday night gave the Rams 66 points from 33 games and Ward said: "I’ve not set any points targets for the boys but to win any league you’ve got to average two points a game and at the moment we’re the only team doing that."

Dover Athletic face Molesey at Crabble with the future of manager Clive Walker under scrutiny.

Calls from many fans for Walker's head reached fever pitch after the weekend's dismal 3-0 defeat at home to Metropolitan Police, but a steadying 0-0 draw at promotion rivals Tonbridge Angels on Tuesdat may have bought the boss some more time.

Saturday's opponents are without a win in 10 matches, but Whites lost 2-1 in Surrey in November. Phil Ruggles scored the winner that day and he will again be the man to look out for.

Walker believes there is still time to turn the season around and make the play-offs. He said "You can’t give people confidence. They’ve got to have that character to stand up and be counted. It needs a good win to spark it off. They are capable of doing it on their day."

Dover are again without Jimmy Dryden, while first-choice goalkeeper Darren Smith is still doubtful with a damaged finger.

In the same division, Tonbridge AngelsAshford Town host Lymington & New Milton, and Cray Wanderers will be looking to build on the fine midweek win over Horsham at Bashley.

Dartford will be boosted by a bumper crowd as they face promotion-chasing Enfield Town at Stonebridge Road.

The two sides boast the biggest support in the Southern League Division 1 East and Darts manager Tony Burman is hoping for a big turnout to roar his side to victory.

His team are desperate for a win to keep their play-off hopes alive, having gone four games without one which includes two successive home defeats.

Burman said: "It’ll be nice if we can get a crowd of over 400. It will be a good enjoyable game but very difficult."

Chatham Town face FA Trophy semi-finalists Boreham Wood at Maidstone Road tomorrow (Saturday) needing something from the game to avoid a third straight defeat.

Tuesday night’s setback at Wivenhoe virtually killed off their already slim chances of qualifying for the play-offs.

Meanwhile, Sittingbourne manager Steve Lovell is revelling in the luxury of having a fully-fit squad available for the home game against Barking & East Ham.

He said: "I can’t recall having so many players fit and available since September. It’s a rare luxury but I’m hoping that from here on in, players can stay away from suspensions and injuries so we can finish the season strongly."

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