The tightest defence in National South are up against arguably the best attacking side when Maidstone meet Whitehawk at the Gallagher on Tuesday night.

Second-placed United have conceded only 11 goals in 19 games while promotion rivals Hawks have scored 39 in 18, a tally bettered only by Oxford City.

If it’s half as entertaining as the FA Trophy meeting three years ago, when Tom Mills’ 30-yard stunner helped Maidstone claim a 3-2 upset, it should be a good night.

Maidstone boss Jay Saunders said: “For me, Whitehawk will be up there this season.

“If you look at the threat they've got going forward, attacking-wise they’re the best side in the league.

“It’s going to be a difficult one for us but it’s one we can look forward to.

“You've got to defend well because they've got players who don’t need two or three chances - they’ll get a chance and they’ll take it.

“It’s about making sure we’re nice and compact when we haven’t got the ball and looking after it when we’ve got it but I do think you can score goals against them and hopefully we will do that.”

Right-back Callum Driver is available after serving a one-game suspension against Truro.