Chatham Town could make changes as they look to end a run of three successive Ryman League, Division 1 South defeats against second bottom side Walton & Hersham at Maidstone Road on Saturday.

Defender Ryan Laker’s absence means one decision for Paul Foley but the Chats boss says he is looking forward to having as many as six players back.

Kevin Watson, George Mitchell and Uche Ibemere all played 90 minutes in the reserves’ 2-0 defeat at Whitstable on Tuesday while James Tedder and Jason Barton should also return along with Kevin Winchcombe, who missed the weekend defeat to Bognor through work commitments.

Foley, pictured, said: "The game against Bognor was a massive improvement on the Ramsgate display and we played some good stuff against a good side who must be one of the favourites for the title.

"There are plenty of positives to take into Saturday’s game which was not the case following the Ramsgate match.

"We need to pick up some points now and with the players we have coming back we have more experience and resilience straight away."

Gary Ward (hamstring) and David Hunt (back and knee) are Foley’s main injury doubts for the weekend, and he admits he is expecting a tight game.

He added: "Walton have not had the best of it lately either so it will be an interesting game as both sides need to get some points on the board."