WITH the Cherries being away to Liverpool this weekend, why not head down to your local side and watch non-league football in all its glory.
Poole Town have a huge encounter with high-flying Walton & Hersham at the BlackGold Stadium this Saturday.
The Dolphins will be looking to bounce back following the disappointing 3-2 defeat to Taunton Town in the FA Cup last weekend.
Manager Steve Tully has strengthened his ranks within the week, teenage wing-back Charlie White has signed on a short-term loan from Bristol Rovers.
Prolific striker Rafa Ramos has also signed for the Dolphins and will be looking to open his account on the weekend.
Walton & Hersham come into the game unbeaten in nine and off the back of a brilliant win against Farnborough in the FA Cup.
The last time the two sides met, the Swans comfortably won 3-0 in a game where goalkeeper Max Evans saw red, leading to experienced defender Josh Staunton going in-between the sticks for the remainder of the game.
Following the defeat to Taunton, manager Steve Tully said: We’ve got to dust ourselves off now, we’ve got to make sure we’re ready.”
Elsewhere on Saturday, Wimborne Town are at home to Swindon Supermarine.
The Magpies were knocked out of the FA cup to a strong Weston Super Mare side in a 2-0 defeat.
Wimborne are currently sat in 10th place on nine points after seven games but will see this as an opportunity to move up the table following Swindon Supermarine’s heavy 5-1 defeat to Merthyr Town last time out.
The last five times these sides have met in the Southern League Division South, Marine have walked away with three points on four separate occasions.
Looking at team news, Ben Scorey is a doubt following his shoulder injury last Saturday, Jack Lovell and Drew Eccott-Young still have a way to go before they can return to action.
Hamworthy United travel to Fleet Town in the FA Vase, what will be their fourth away game in a row.
The Hammers come off the back of an unfortunate 1-0 defeat to Fawley AFC and are currently on a streak of three straight losses.
Manager Dan Cann will be in the dugout following the successful fundraising event for him on Sunday after his diagnosis with Motor Neuron Disease.
The community have now raised over £63,000 for Dan and his family which is truly an amazing effort from all involved.
In the Dorset Premier League, Cobham Sports host Bournemouth Sports, whilst Bournemouth Electric travel to the County Ground to face Hamworthy United Reserves.
Poole Borough are at home to Wimborne Town Reserves and Swanage Town & Herston host Hamworthy Rec Reserves.
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