Enfield Town stage their final home outing of the year on Boxing Day (ko 3pm) hoping for a bumper crowd to spur them on to a fifth straight unbeaten game.

Although Town remain in the bottom four, their form of late, plus a superior goal difference to all the clubs around them, augurs well for the holiday period and thereafter in the scramble to move away from the danger zone.

Having completed a one-match ban, Xav Benjamin is back in contention for selection while Henry Hawkins could also return after injury and make up what would then be our most familiar back line this season alongside Tommo.

Ruaridh Donaldson and Evan Jones hardly put a foot wrong against Hornchurch yet such is the competition for places at this moment – in stark contrast to our recent injury crisis – that someone will doubtless be left disappointed.

After beating Eastbourne Borough last time out on the road, the Clarets are seeking back-to-back away victories but eight points out of our last 12 represents a decent enough return and Town will be eager to maintain their unbeaten National League South record against Angelo Harrop’s side as well as move closer to safety.

Having said that, mid-table Chelmsford have won no fewer than six straight Boxing Day matches so an intriguing encounter is in store.

“There is no doubt we face a very dangerous opponent, however we are in good spirits and form despite the disappointment of a late equaliser on Saturday,” said Gavin Macpherson.

“We must constantly reset from game to game but continue to play with desire, resilience and work rate whilst we strive to improve our quality. I still expect Chelmsford to be challenging come to the end of the season so it’s just another chapter in a difficult Christmas and New Year schedule.”

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