Dagenham & Redbridge face Folkestone Invicta at The Chigwell Construction Stadium, Dagenham, Essex on Saturday, Dec 5 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 National League – South, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Dagenham & Redbridge come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Folkestone Invicta are struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Dagenham & Redbridge head into this on the back of a defeat, while Folkestone Invicta arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Dagenham & Redbridge win or a draw looks most likely.