Dorchester Sports take on Hamworthy Recreation Reserves as they look to get back to winning ways in the Dorset Premier League.

Ashley James' side have lost back-to-back games against top of the table rivals Bournemouth Sports and Westland Sports in recent weeks.

However, a comfortable 5-1 win over Balti in the cup stopped the club's losing streak and James knows that winning against teams like Hamworthy is crucial to their aspirations of winning the league.

MATCH REPORT: Dorchester Sports 4-1 Balti Sports

He said: "They are coming off the back of a couple of good wins and it looks like they will keep improving as the season goes on. 

"We expect a tough away game, which is the first of three away games in a row now and if we want to be at the top we have to win these games."

James will be without his new marquee signing in Sam Poole who is unavailable but the former Weymouth defender will be back for the trip to Blandford the following week.

READ: Dorchester Sports sign ex-Weymouth defender Sam Poole

Toby Kelly will also miss the game after pulling his hamstring in midweek.

There is some positive news though as goalkeeper Nick Hutchings has been passed fit and will return in goal whilst Sol Roche also returns after missing the win over Balti.

Derek Wall is also expected to shake off the knock that saw him substituted against Balti on Tuesday night.

Kick off at Magna Road is at 3pm on Saturday, September 14.