Dartford manager Alan Dowson says club's winning form in National League South makes it an ideal time to recruit

The time to strengthen is when you’re winning games, according to Dartford boss Alan Dowson.

The Darts made it four National League South wins in a row on Saturday by defeating Hungerford 2-0 at Princes Park, a victory that took them up to third in the table.

It’s been a quick turnaround since their shock FA Cup exit to lower-league Beckenham, and Dowson doesn’t want to rest on his laurels.

“I went to a game on Monday, I’ve been speaking to managers on Tuesday and I went to Oxford on Tuesday night as we’ve got good connections there,” he said.

“Bringing players in usually happens on a Thursday if you can get them so the clubs have the time to reflect on what they’ve got.

“I cannot gamble any more, I’ve got to be 100% on my next signings. When you’re doing well, that’s the time to get people in.

"They’ve got to [be] better than what you’ve got so the next signings are crucial for us.

“We’ve done all right this week without being great but we’ve got nine points. Now, can we turn the screw and get a bit more in different areas?”

Dartford were without injured duo Sam Odaudu and Dan Wilks plus the suspended Samir Carruthers against Hungerford. Luke Coulson had to be replaced due to injury while Charlie Sheringham missed out due to the birth of his daughter.

Sheringham, Carruthers and Odaudu could all feature at Dulwich this Saturday but Dowson wants more options.

“We’re looking at three players there who will be back in contention before we start,” said Dowson.

“I’m looking for more pace in the team as I think we’ve got some good footballers. We miss someone who can go over the top.

“Our squad is not big enough. We had four or five out so I’m trying to get some signings in. All I won’t do is just panic and get someone for the