By James Gray
Dorchester Town make the midweek trip to face Chertsey Town tonight (7:45pm KO) in the Southern League Premier South.
The fixture pits together two of the division's in-form outfits, with Dorchester having taken 13 points from a possible 15 as part of a unbeaten sequence of results in February.
Chertsey, meanwhile, have lost only once in the league since late November, and will be hoping to improve on their visit to the Avenue Stadium earlier this season, which saw them take a point back to Surrey.
Dorchester interim boss Wes Fogden has insisted that, despite leading the club to its best run of form to date this season, his charges can "keep improving". Indeed, Fogden has cautioned against any signs of complacency creeping in ahead of facing a Chertsey side he believes to be among the Southern League Premier South's "best teams".
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Dorchester's trip to Surrey.
Chertsey In Brief
Founded: 1890
Nickname: The Curfews
Stadium: Alwyns Lane
Capacity: 2,500
Playing Surface: Grass
League Position: 7th
Ones To Watch
Chertsey boast the second best defence in the league - conceding only 34 goals to date - a feat which centre back Eoin Casey has played an integral role in. Casey joined the Curfews last summer from National League South outfit Chesham United, whom he won promotion from the Southern League Premier South with in the 2023/24 season.
Bradley Wilson has been in fine goalscoring form for the Curfews, following his mid-season move to Alwyns Lane from league rivals Basingstoke Town. Wilson has racked up 14 league goals this season, with the majority coming for Chertsey.
Another key attacking player for Magpies fans to look out for is Nathan Minhas, who, like Casey, joined from Chesham at the start of 2026. Minhas scored 52 league goals over two seasons, when he last played Step Three football with Beaconsfield Town.
The Gaffer
Toby Little was given the top job at Alwyns Lane last October, after the club decided to part ways with former boss Josh Gallagher. Little has since overseen an impressive run of form that has seen the Curfews lose just four of 21 league fixtures and move firmly into the playoff race.
Previous Meeting
A largely forgettable 0-0 draw unfolded at the Avenue Stadium when Dorchester and Chertsey last locked horns with one another.
Both sides had a number of chances to open the scoring throughout the 90 minutes, only for goalkeepers - Gerard Benfield and Luke Wynne-Roberts - to prove equally unbeatable and preserve their respective clean sheets.
Here's hoping for a bit more goalmouth action tonight!
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Form Guide
Magpies - WWDWW
Dorchester come into the contest having enjoyed an unbeaten February, which included wins over Yate Town, Evesham United, Tiverton Town and Wimborne Town.
Curfews - WDDDW
Chertsey have not lost in the league since late December - a 1-0 home defeat versus Walton & Hersham - and won 4-2 away at Bracknell Town last weekend.
Team News
Harvey Wright could be set for a return to the matchday squad, after the defender missed the wins over Tiverton and Wimborne through injury. Winger George Chubinidze could also make his first appearance for the Magpies, following his loan signing from AFC Bournemouth.
Admission Prices
Any Dorchester supporters making the trip to Chertsey can buy their match tickets in advance via the Fanbase app here. Prices are as follows:
Adults: £12
Concessions: £8
Under 18s: £3
Travel Information
By Car: Are you planning to drive to tonight's game? Please note that there is very limited on-site parking available at Alwyns Lane. Supporters are instead encouraged to use nearby town centre car parks - such as Beomonds or Gogmore Farm - which are both less than a ten-minute walk to the stadium.
By Train: The nearest train station to Alwyns Lane is Chertsey, which is roughly a 10-15 minute walk.