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THERE are four Hampsire based Non-League sides who are in action over the weekend. Find out about some of the tasty encounters below.
Eastleigh: Scott Bartlett will take charge of his first Eastleigh home game, taking on 18th placed Solihull Moors on Saturday. Eastleigh go into the clash with confidence, following a 2-0 victory against Truro City on Tuesday night. This will be the first ever meeting between the sides at National League level. Bartlett’s old club Weston Super Mare take on AFC Totton this weekend.
AFC Totton: The National League South side host second place Weston Super Mare. The visitors Weston Super Mare will once again be led by interim manager Scott Rogers, following Scott Bartlett’s move to Eastleigh. The Stags, who are playing at step 2 for the first time in their history sit 6th after nine games. This will be the first ever league fixture between the teams.
Basingstoke Town: Basingstoke’s attention turns to FA Trophy action this Saturday as they welcome the visit of step 4 side Shafetsbury. The Stoke’ are aiming to return to winning ways after slipping to a 2-1 away defeat to Gloucester. Once again, Basingstoke will be without former Saints striker Charlie Austin who remains sidelined for a further 10 weeks with a calf injury.
Sholing: The Boatmen turn their attention to FA Trophy action this Saturday, travelling to step 4 Bishops Cleeve. Sholing lost their unbeaten league run, following a 2-0 defeat to Southern League Premier South leaders Walton & Hersham. Bishops Cleeve sit second in the Southern League Division One South in which they are unbeaten from their opening six games.
Winchester City: The Citizens have no fixture this weekend because their opponents Malvern Town are in cup action this weekend
