Another crunch clash awaits United

Hastings United face an important game in their battle to climb away from the lower reaches of the table.

The U’s visit relegation rivals Leatherhead today (Saturday) in a crucial Ryman Football League Premier Division encounter.

Hastings tackle a third-from-bottom Leatherhead side which have improved noticeably since picking up only five points from their first 11 games.

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“It’s a big week,” said Hastings player-manager Sean Ray. “We want to come away from Saturday with something. We go into the game with a point and that’s the minimum we want to come away with. Then we want to push on and see if we can be a little more consistent.”

Leading scorer Zac Attwood, pictured, will miss the trip to Leatherhead for his two yellow cards against Lewes on Boxing Day.

Jordan Woodley has been hit with a four-match ban (starting on January 21) for his sending-off against Aveley at the weekend.

TODAY’S SENIOR FOOTBALL FIXTURES (3PM UNLESS STATED)

Ryman League, Premier Division: Leatherhead v Hastings Utd.

Sussex County League, Division 1: Horsham YMCA v Sidley Utd; Shoreham v Rye Utd.

Division 2: East Preston v Little Common; Littlehampton Town v Bexhill Utd; Westfield v Hailsham Town 2.