SOMETHING will have to give when free-scoring Wimborne Town travel to thrifty Evesham United tomorrow.
The Magpies have bounced back from a nightmare start to net 14 goals in three matches but their hosts boast the best defensive record in Southern South & West, shipping just three goals in six league matches despite sitting 12th.
Evesham finished runners-up in Wimborne’s division last season.
The FA Vase first qualifying round kicks off this weekend with Bournemouth Poppies hoping for a change of fortunes when they host Brockenhurst.
Ken Vaughan’s men, currently bottom of the Sydenhams Wessex League Premier Division, welcome the Badgers for the second time in five days fresh from a 6-2 mauling in the Hampshire Senior Cup.
Lymington Town sail across the Solent to take on lower-league opposition in East Cowes Vics, while Verwood Town tackle league rivals Fareham Town in caretaker-manager Matt Groves’s last scheduled game in charge at Potterne Park.
Hamworthy United travel to Whitchurch United and Christchurch will attempt to avoid a third cup exit in eight days at Team Solent.
Each of the winners receives £600 in prize money.
Ringwood Town protect their unbeaten start in Wessex One when they entertain Romsey and New Milton Town do battle at Totton & Eling with both teams searching for their first wins of the campaign (all 3pm).
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