Hemel Hempstead desperately need points today 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.

Torquay United come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Hemel Hempstead travel out of form (1W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Torquay United here — they've won 6 of 8 previous meetings against Hemel Hempstead. Their last encounter ended in Torquay United won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Torquay United look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Hemel Hempstead will make it uncomfortable. Torquay United to win.