Whites plan to beat downpour (From Salisbury Journal)

Whites plan to beat downpour

5:12pm Monday 31st December 2012 in Headlines By Joel Holt

SALISBURY City will be hoping the rain doesn’t prevent tomorrow’s derby showdown with local rivals Eastleigh from taking place at the Ray Mac (3pm).

The Whites have had a frustrating Christmas, being out of action since the Eastbourne triumph on December 15 because of flooded pitches across the south.

A win, will not only protect the leaders’ unbeaten run at home, but will provide them with a comfortable cushion as they enter the New Year. The Boxing Day meeting between the two sides, which got postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, has been rescheduled for February 12 (7:45pm), while the Truro match will be played on January 15 (7:45pm).

Before those dates, Salisbury welcome Sutton United to Old Sarum on Saturday (3pm) and then face neighbours Bemerton Heath Harlequins on Monday night (7:45pm) in the Hospital Cup first round.