STEVE Riley thinks Bashley will be a "match for most teams" in the Southern Premier Division - if their defence continues to impress.

Bash have conceded just nine goals in 11 league matches this term, a record only bettered by second-placed Team Bath.

Riley's troops travel to Rugby Town tomorrow (3pm) and could move up from sixth to third if results go their way.

The Bashley boss knows his team will have to be at their best again to leave Warwickshire with a positive result.

He said: "They're going to be a strong outfit, but we're quite confident."

The New Forest club are unbeaten in nine league games, with just one defeat during the campaign so far."

Riley's players have been putting in the hard yards to maintain this impressive record.

He said: "The boys have been working really hard defensively.

"We create a lot of chances and we'll score a lot of goals. As long as we keep tight defensively, we'll be a match for most teams."

Justin Keeler is rated as a "50-50" chance to return from an ankle injury and captain Paul Gazzard completes his four-match ban.

Dave Wakefield and Gary Middleton have shrugged off injuries to be included in the squad.

Bashley: (from) Elm, Hill, Ferrett, Castle, Middleton, Keeping, Town, Davis, Moss, Gillespie, Tarr, Wakefield, Keeler, Harper, Blackmore, Riley.