Malvern Town face Havant & Waterlooville at Langland Stadium, Malvern on Saturday, Nov 7 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.

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

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