Chatham Town host Sheppey United in Isthmian South East at the Bauvill Stadium after weekend loss to Hythe Town

Chatham Town manager Kevin Hake is expecting another tight battle with Sheppey tonight.

While Hake’s second-placed side have lost two of their last three, the Ites are eight unbeaten in Isthmian South East.

Chats were unable to recover from conceding early on against Hythe at the weekend, despite an improved second half showing, as they lost the match 1-0. They have taken one point from their last three but remain well placed in the table.

Looking ahead to tonight’s game at the Bauvill Stadium, Hake said: “I don’t recall a game in recent years between the two sides that has been a boring game. There are always goals and it’s normally a tight affair.

“We are on a bad run of form and they are the in-form team in the league. Pressure will always be on these games as the fixture has a rich vein of history.”

Both clubs have impressed at the new level since their promotion from the Southern Counties East Premier Division.

Hake said: “A lot is made of newly promoted teams and it is a steep learning curve in the Isthmian that’s for sure.

“I can’t speak for Sheppey but we are delighted with progress so far. We will of course continue to give it our all for the remainder of the season and keep pushing to finish as high as we can.”

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