Match Preview

The experienced Lee Bradbury brings his in form side to Bulpit Lane this weekend. Bradbury who has more than 500 league appearances to his name and a 14 month spell as AFC Bournemouth Manager before becoming Managers of Havant & Waterlooville in 2012. Havant & Waterlooville were relegated in 2016 to the Isthmian league but were promoted on the last day of the season by becoming champions and have taken well to life back in the National League South.

Currently eight in the league with 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in their first 15 games this season, they will be tough opponents for the Crusaders and come to Bulpit Lane off the back of a 3-1 win against Braintree who we had earlier shipped five goals against in September.

Bradbury has assembled a good squad with names such as, Matt Tubbs, Wes Fogden, James Hayter all in the fold.

Herring & Boardman are awaiting news on their appeal over Diak John's red card on Saturday, but as it stand he will miss Saturdays game. Hopper is looking to train this week and is hopeful to make the squad, Alex Wall will almost certainly be available for selection after getting through 20 minutes in Saturday's sub appearance.