By James Gray
Dorchester Town travel to Worcestershire on Saturday (3pm KO) to face newly promoted Evesham United in the Southern League Premier South.
The Magpies will be targeting a much-needed win from the contest, after successive home draws in the league to Chertsey Town and Plymouth Parkway.
Evesham, meanwhile, will also be hoping to use the fixture as a means of reversing their recent run of form, that has seen the club go five league games without a win.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Dorchester's trip to Evesham.
Evesham In Brief
Founded: 1945
Nickname: The Robins
Stadium: The Spiers & Hartwell Stadium
Capacity: 3,000
Playing Surface: Grass
Ones To Watch
Levi Steele has been a prolific marksman at a number of clubs in his career. This includes Evesham, where he currently leads the goalscoring charts (seven) in the Southern League Premier South this season.
Aaron Heap has been a constant presence in the Evesham midfield this season. The former Northern Ireland youth international will be hoping to play a significant role in delivering a positive result for his team on Saturday.
The Gaffer
Mike Ford has managed the Robins since 2022, leading the club to promotion to Step Three last season. Ford has previously enjoyed successful managerial spells at Oxford City and Banbury United, winning promotions at both.
Previous Meeting
During the 2019/20 season Dorchester and Evesham met in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup, with the Magpies emerging victorious courtesy of a Tom Bath brace.
Form Guide
Magpies - WDDLD
Dorchester have struggled for wins as of late, recording victories in just three of their last 10 league matches. The Magpies most recent outing saw them draw 2-2 at home to Plymouth Parkway.
Robins - LLLLD
Evesham's form has stuttered after a strong start to the season, with their last win in all competitions coming in October. The Robins played out an eventful 3-3 draw away to Hungerford Town in midweek.
Team News
Dorchester boss Tom Killick will welcome back Wayne Robinson to his squad, following the conclusion of his one-match suspension.
Jack Dickson and Connor Underhill will both be assessed, after the pair were withdrawn early during the midweek draw to Plymouth Parkway. Charlie Wooding and Wes Fogden remain absent through suspension and injury respectively.
Admission Prices
Supporters making the trip to Evesham can buy their tickets via the UpFan app here. Prices are as follows:
Adults: £6
Concessions: £4
Juniors: £1.50
Travel Information
By Car: Supporters driving to Evesham from the south can reach the Spiers & Hartwell Stadium by leaving the M5 motorway at Junction 9 signposted Tewkesbury and Evesham.
From there take the third exit signposted at Ashchurch and Evesham. Then, follow the A46 (Evesham) through Beckford before reaching the roundabout on the outskirts of Evesham. Evesham's ground is situated on the left at the roundabout.
By Train: The nearest train station to the Spiers & Hartwell Stadium is Evesham, which is about a 30 to 40-minute walk each way.
Further travel information on how to reach the Spiers & Hartwell Stadium can be found on Evesham's official website here.