Heybridge hit the road to Wembley on Sunday as they take on Dartford in the third round of the FA Trophy.

The match is being played a day later than usual because Dartford ground share with Purfleet, who are in action in the same competition on Saturday.

Heybridge will be optimistic of a good result after a fine recent run that culminated in an excellent 1-0 win at Aldershot last weekend.

Skipper Ben Lewis may return after a back injury but Alex Fiddes is doubtful (knee) and Neil Grice and Dave Kreyling are still out ill -- Ian Wiles is fit again.

It's been a busy week at Braintree prior to their Ryman League division clash with 21st place Harlow.

Mark Keen and Ben Woolnough have both left the club while manager John Bennett has signed defender Alan Keeper, from Hornchurch, and former Crystal Palace and Charlton midfielder Darren Pitcher.

Robbie Reinelt and Scott Forbes are both doubtful with injuries, Nicky Smith returns but Ian Brown is still suspended.

Witham face a very tough task if they are to repeat their win of last week when they entertain division two leaders Ford United at Spa Road.

Player-coach Tony Kinsella, Ben Bartlett and Nicky Cowley all missed last week's clash with Banstead and will remain doubts.

Wivenhoe are another side facing a tough task in division two when they entertain third placed Hemel Hempstead. Lee Abrahart is doubtful with a knee injury and player-manager Joff March looks set to miss out with his ongoing groin injury.

In the Jewson League premier division Halstead will be hoping to continue their move away from the relegation zone when they entertain Mildenhall.

Shaun Bailey has a full squad to choose from for the match. Clacton travel to Great Yarmouth with manager Steve Dowman having to contend with a mini-player crisis.

Mark Farthing and Andy Partner are both suspended, Paul Hillier is definitely out injured, Scott McKillop is rated as 50/50 with an injury and Terry Clarke faces a late fitness test.

Harwich will be hoping to move off the foot of the table when they entertain Gorleston. Manager Tony Hall has a full squad, which has been boosted by the signing of former Heybridge and St Albans striker Steve Harding this week.

Maldon have been in erratic form of late -- but it should be a good game at Park Drive when they take on one of the division's improving teams, Woodbridge.

Manager Ben Embery's squad is nearing full strength with Martin Jobson back from injury and Lawrie Staerck back in training.

In division one promotion chasing Stanway and Tiptree will both be confident of success despite facing tough looking away trips.

Top-of-the-table Tiptree travel to Ely without Wayne Houghton who is suspended and with a doubt over the fitness of Steve Chester who has picked up an ankle injury.

Stanway are at Dereham withformer Colchester United favourite Peter Cawley set to make his debut and Richard Clarke back in the squad.

Brightlingsea are also away from home -- they travel to a Swaffham side who are also on the fringes of the promotion picture.

Chelmsford City are missing Daniel Reeve, Shane Bailey, Tesfaye Bramble, Steve Morris and Paul Catley for their trip to Bashley in the Dr Marten's League eastern division.

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