Carshalton Athletic face Three Bridges at War Memorial Sports Ground, Carshalton, Surrey on Saturday, Jan 2 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 Isthmian League Premier Division, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Carshalton Athletic come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). Three Bridges, meanwhile, arrive struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

In 2 previous meetings, Carshalton Athletic lead 0–2 with 0 draws. Their last encounter ended in Carshalton Athletic won 2–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 5.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Carshalton Athletic a slight edge, but Three Bridges are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.