SALISBURY City entertain Sittingbourne on Saturday looking to extend their unbeaten run in the league to 16 games.

The Whites are currently fourth in the Eastern Division of the Dr Martens League behind Tonbridge Angels, Histon and King's Lynn, but are drawing ever closer to the pacesetters following festive wins against Bashley and Newport IoW and Saturday's well-earned point at Folkestone Invicta.

Nick Holmes' side have not tasted a defeat in the league since September 23 when Eastleigh ran out 4-0 victors.

Holmes boosted his squad over the holiday period by signing left-side midfielder Glenn Howes from Newport IoW. The 21-year-old had previously played for Basing-stoke Town in the Ryman League.

Whites relinquished their hold of the Wiltshire Premier Shield on Monday night when a much-changed team lost 3-2 at Swindon Town.

The Robins led 3-0 before a spirited revival saw Leigh Phillips net twice.

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