NOW cut six points adrift at the foot of the National League South table, Billericay Town visit Tonbridge Angels on Saturday in a bid to climb towards safety.
Jody Brown’s side beat Dulwich Hamlet 2-0 last time out, and could pull to within three points of their opponents this weekend if victorious.
Angels are slumped in 18th place on 25 points, and have picked up just one victory in their last six matches.
Elsewhere in the sixth tier, Concord Rangers make the trip to Hungerford Town, the hosts with the chance to grab a play-off spot while the Beach Boys having seemingly little to play for.
Chris Search’s side are lodged perfectly in mid-table, 11 points from both the top seven and relegation zone.
But they will be keen to improve their recent run of form, which has seen them taste victory just once since the turn of the year.
In the Isthmian Premier, East Thurrock United’s battle with relegation faces another tough test as the Rocks host Carshalton Athletic.
Marc Harrison and Liam Wallace’s side sit rock-bottom of the table, nine points from safety.
And they’ve picked up just one win in their last 13 matches; their opponents, on the other hand, are looking to surge either towards the top five, which they are eight points adrift.
Elsewhere, Bowers & Pitsea face Potters Bar Town, and could leapfrog their 15th placed opponents if triumphant.
In the Isthmian North, Hullbridge Sports’ progress will be put to the test as they host promotion-bidding Grays Athletic.
Bridge are undefeated in five and escaped the relegation zone for the first time this season last weekend.
Meanwhile, Great Wakering Rovers look to avoid dropping into relegation threat as they visit Bury Town.
Hashtag United’s play-off push continues as Jay Devereux’s side make the trip to AFC Sudbury, while Basildon United face the league’s top side Stowmarket Town.
Canvey Island carry on in hot pursuit of the division’s top spot, and will look to sustain that pressure in their trip to Witham Town.
The Gulls are just a point below league leaders Stowmarket
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