Chippenham Town face Basingstoke at Hardenhuish Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire on Saturday, Jan 9 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 – South, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

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

In 3 previous meetings, Chippenham Town lead 2–0 with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

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