Totton travel to AFC Newbury tonight, aiming to cling on to Eastleigh's coat tails at the top of the Jewson Wessex League.

The fifth-placed Testwood Park outfit are one of only three sides unbeaten in the league this season, but boss Ian Robinson reckons that Eastleigh proved why they are a cut above the rest on Saturday.

Both sides went a goal down at home on Saturday - Totton to Andover and Eastleigh to Newbury.

Eastleigh hit back with goals from Sam Carter and Kevin Reacord, after Nathan Perkins had volleyed Newbury in front, but at Testwood Park Totton managed a Patrick James equaliser and no more.

Robinson said: "That showed why Eastleigh are going to be so hard to catch this year.

"They seem to have this habit of pulling games out of the fire like they did on Saturday.

"We both went behind but we dropped two points and they still managed to get all three.

"Eastleigh are looking more and more powerful.

"They've got a lot of money, which helps a lot, but we're still making progress, which is what it's all about, and we're continuing to take each game as it comes.

"We might not be making the headlines but I'm pleased with the way things are going. "

Robinson is still without Mark Osman (bruised heel) and Richard Hurst for tonight's clash against a Newbury side who are a point behind, having played a game more.

"It'll be very hard against Newbury, they always seem to do well against us," he added.

Hamble ASSC manager Larry Clay has told his side to continue from where they left off on Saturday against Wimborne - and avenge their recent League Cup defeat.

Clay's side lost 3-1 in the first leg of their cup tie against second placed Wimborne and they play the Dorset outfit in the second leg next week.

But for now Hamble are aiming to build on their 1-0 win against BAT after making it into the Wessex League's top ten.

Clay said: "This is unchartered territory for us! It's not often that you see us in the top half so it'll be interesting to see if we've learnt from that 3-1 defeat.

"We went one nil up in that game and weren't outplayed, we had a good chance to score a second after they equalised, but they battered us and showed what a good side they are.

"They're well balanced, they move the ball quickly, they're positive and they've got experience as well.

"If I had a choice I'd rather have three points from this game than a place in the next round of the cup. Another ten points will probably be enough to keep us up and we want to get those by Christmas."

Clay is without goalkeeper Peter Harris, who is suspended after being sent off for the reserves. But he added: "It's a good chance for Louey Langdown to continue the form that he showed against BAT."

Salisbury City assistant manager Tommy Killick has insisted that his side can welcome Eastern Division rivals Dorchester Town with confidence tonight.

Leaders Dorchester thumped St Leonards 8-1 at home on Saturday but Salisbury are only a point behind with a game in hand.

And they are ready to knock the pacesetters out of the DML Cup having drawn 0-0 with the unbeaten Magpies in the league a week ago.

Manager Nick Holmes is expected to name the fit-again Adam Wallace on the bench tonight after the striker played the last 25 minutes of the 2-0 win at Chatham on Saturday.

And Killick said: "We respect Dorchester but we know that if we play well we're more than capable of beating them. They had a couple of players missing last week but by their own admission we deserved the win.

"A flu bug had swept through their ranks so it'll be a stronger Dorchester side that we play in the cup and, judging by their result on Saturday, it's going to be very, very difficult.

"They're obviously one of the stronger sides in the Eastern Division. I haven't seen Eastbourne, Histon or Rothwell yet but it's fair to say that Dorchester are one of the favourites.

"They came so close last year and have added to their squad. Beating St Leonards 8-1 was a major achievement. St Leonards are no mugs and Dorchester beat us 5-1 earlier in the season.

"That was bit of a humiliation, but that was before Nick Holmes arrived and we've improved since then.

"We might have a young side but, because of the results we've had recently, we've grown in confidence. We were a bit disappointing on Saturday but we still won and that says everything."

Fleet Town are expected to welcome back defender Rob Marshall from his honeymoon for their Dr Martens Cup clash against Eastbourne Borough tonight.

Neil Roberts is also expected to return from suspension but Jesse Bone, who was in charge on Saturday in the absence of c0-managers Adie Aymes and Mark Dennis, will not risk recalling midfielder Steve Black.

He said: "Rob is due in the country this morning and I've made sure that he knows that he needs to make his way to Calthorpe Park when he gets back from the airport!

"Steve Black is fit again but at the moment the league is the priority for us and I don't want to risk him.

"I've told him that the priority is survival, it's all about getting points to get us back up the league - but this game is a welcome diversion."