Basingstoke desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 23 at 4:00 PM in the Southern League Premier – South. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Basingstoke come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Havant & Waterlooville, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Basingstoke head into this on the back of a defeat, while Havant & Waterlooville arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Basingstoke face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Havant & Waterlooville have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Basingstoke won 1–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Havant & Waterlooville arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Basingstoke. Havant & Waterlooville to win.