Folkestone Invicta face Braintree Town at Fullicks Stadium, Folkestone, Kent on Friday, Mar 26 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.

Folkestone Invicta come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Braintree Town travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Folkestone Invicta won their last outing, while Braintree Town suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

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