Hemel Hempstead desperately need points on Saturday, Oct 10 at 4:00 PM in the National League – South. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Dagenham & Redbridge come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Hemel Hempstead travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Dagenham & Redbridge and Hemel Hempstead have split their 2 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Dagenham & Redbridge won 0–1.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Dagenham & Redbridge clear favorites, but Hemel Hempstead have shown they can grind out results. Expect Dagenham & Redbridge to take the points, potentially without being at their best.