Bishop's Stortford face Leiston at Woodside Park, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire on Friday, Mar 26 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Southern League Premier – Central, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Bishop's Stortford come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Leiston, meanwhile, arrive struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Bishop's Stortford and Leiston have split their 6 meetings almost evenly (2W–1D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Bishop's Stortford won 1–3.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Bishop's Stortford win or a draw looks most likely.