Carshalton Athletic face Whitehawk at War Memorial Sports Ground, Carshalton, Surrey on Saturday, Dec 19 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 in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Whitehawk travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Carshalton Athletic head into this on the back of a defeat, while Whitehawk arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Carshalton Athletic face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Whitehawk have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

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