Dorchester Sports manager Ashley James has said 'form goes out the window' as his side prepare to face local rivals Balti in the cup.

The two sides face each other for the second time this season after Dorchester comfortably won 5-0 in the league in August. 

However, after two back-to-back 4-1 defeats for James' side he is taking nothing for granted and thinks Balti's heavy 6-0 loss to Hamworthy Recreation Reserves will only make the game harder. 

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Speaking ahead of the Dorset Premier League Cup tie at The Avenue, he said: "I expect them to want to bounce back, it's a derby game so form goes out the window.

"We have conceded eight goals in our last two games, so we have to get back to basics and stop conceded goals.

"We know we can create but also we have to start taking the chances to relieve the pressure on the back line, so as a whole unit we have to be better starting against Balti."

In terms of team news, Sol Roche is unavailable due to a work commitments in mid week and James is still without  Joel Hewitt, Brandon Heal, Darren Watts and Nick Hutchings who all remain sidelined with injuries.

Kick off at the Avenue is at 7.45pm on Wednesday, September 11.