Fairfield finished a place above Earls last season in 13th, but having resigned striker Connor Collins they will be optimistic about making an impression at the top end of the table this season.

Collins scored 44 goals for Fairfield two seasons ago when they finished 3rd narrowly missing out on promotion. Following spells away at a higher level with Worcester City, Halesowen Town and Bromsgrove Sporting, Collins has picked up where he left off grabbing 4 goals already this season.

Earls come into the fixture on the back of an away win at Leamington Hibernian. Midfielder Mark O'Donnell grabbed his 5th goal of the season during the win and new signing Zach Martin came off the bench to fire the winner.

Injury and unavailability has left Earls with a depleted squad for the fixture, however following last weeks win they will be looking for a positive result and to start looking up the table rather than below.

With both teams currently mid table on 7 points a win will move either team up the table and give a little cushion from the other so expect both teams to be going for the 3 points.

......Earlswood Town vs Fairfield Villa, MFL Division 2, 17/09/2016, 15:00 KO @ The Pavilions, Earlswood, B94 5DX, £3 admission......