CHARD Town are on the road for the fifth successive Saturday, as they visit Nailsea & Tickenham in the Somerset Premier League (ko 2pm).

Meanwhile at Zembard Lane, Chard reserves entertain University of Exeter 3rds in the Macron Devon & Exeter League (3pm).

Chard Under-18s, who hosted Wellington last night (Tuesday), host Wells City in the Somerset Floodlight Youth League next Tuesday (Dec 10, 7.30pm).

Once again, Chard manager Mark Parris is without unavailable players - Ryan Mason and Danny Green - although Billy Sheahan is available and will return to the squad.

The progress of injured centre-backs Chris Atyeo and Tom Howlett will be monitored closely this week while the other injured defender Dan O’Connor, who has been out for six weeks, could be in line for a return a week on Saturday.

The club are seeking international clearance for Adam Cole, who has returned to the UK from Australia.

Ilminster Town, who enjoyed an excellent win at Fry Club last weekend, host Keynsham Town Reserves on Saturday.

In Division 3, Combe St Nicholas welcome Somerton Town Reserves.