Hawks aiming to cut Stones’ gap
‘We don’t want them getting too far in front’ – Baird
are all doubts, but Roarie Deacon could be back after a hamstring injury.
Other options up front include Jonah Ayunga, Alfie Rutherford, Danny Kedwell and Ryan Seager.
Portsmouth loanee Matt Casey is expected to continue in defence after his assured debut against Taunton Town in the FA Cup.
Baird admits there is extra pressure riding on the top of the table clash.
‘We don’t want Wealdstone getting too far in front,’ he said.
‘At the moment they have a tenpoint lead on us.
‘That is something we don't want them increasing.'
The top two in Wessex Division 1 meet with leaders US Portsmouth travelling to Hythe & Dibden. The pair hold the division’s last two unbeaten records. Though US Portsmouth are two points clear at the top, Hythe have two games in hand. goals scored by US Portsmouth in eight league games
The Watersiders also boast a former Premier League regular in ex-Saints striker Jo Tessem – still turning out at the age of 47!
US Portsmouth have struck five goals in four of their last five outings – three in the league and Wednesday’s 5-0 Portsmouth Senior Cup win over Baffins Reserves.
Dan Sibley led the midweek cup rout with a hat-trick.