CHATHAM Town will attempt to close the gap on the Southern League Division 1 East leaders when Arlesey visit Maidstone Road on Saturday.

Defender Andy Larkin is available after serving a three-match suspension while Mark Brookes has returned from holiday.

But midfielder Steve Searle is still a week away from a return from his ankle injury.

Chats are hoping for a bigger-than-average crowd for the game as neighbours Gillingham are without a fixture.

Striker Michael Smissen returns to the Sittingbourne attack for the visit of Enfield Town on Saturday.

The former Dover player was cup-tied for the FA Trophy third round qualifying defeat against Cambridge City at the weekend.

He will be handed an immediate recall, while defender Dan Tanner, who has been struggling with an ankle injury, could return.

Manager Steve Lovell said: "I think that maybe we rushed Dan back too quickly against Corby and he suffered a reaction. But I think he'll be ready for Saturday.

"I don't think there's a lot to choose in this division and I'm convinced we can start climbing once we overcome our injury problems."

Dartford will want to get over the disappointment of conceding two late goals at AFC Wimbledon that sent them out of the FA Trophy when they travel to Harlow Town.