WIMBORNE Town boss Matty Holmes believes his side’s next three fixtures will provide a precise measure of how far they have progressed.

Magpies surpassed their previous season’s Southern League West total of 57 points following Saturday’s 5-2 home triumph over Barnstaple Town.

But with promotion hopefuls Taunton Town, Bristol Manor Farm and Salisbury to come over the next week, third-place Wimborne are set to enter a defining spell of their campaign.

Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s clash at league leaders Taunton (7.45pm) Holmes told the Daily Echo: “The next three games will be a really big test and will show how much these boys want to kick on to finish the season strongly.

“You can’t get better games than Taunton, Bristol Manor Farm and Salisbury. It is going to be a great challenge and we will see where we are.”

Wimborne are set to be without Louis Kellaway and Stefan Penny for the battle against the Peacocks. Midfielder Luke Holmes is also a doubt with a groin strain.

“We know what Taunton are about and they are rightly at the top of the league,” added the Cuthbury boss.

“They play some really good football and it will be a tough ask but the boys are going there in a good frame of mind."