Hemel Hempstead Town, Eastbourne Borough Seek Crucial Points in National League South Clash

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, England (Interstat) — Hemel Hempstead Town will host Eastbourne Borough on Saturday in a National League South fixture with both sides looking to build momentum as the season enters its final weeks.

The match at Vauxhall Road kicks off at 3 p.m. local time.

The teams played to a scoreless draw in their last meeting on Sept. 6, 2025, at Eastbourne’s Priory Lane. Saturday’s contest projects to be another tight affair, with Interstat’s game simulator forecasting a 2-1 victory for the home side.

Hemel Hempstead (12-11-9) arrives after a 0-0 away draw with Enfield Town on Monday. Their form has been inconsistent, with a 3-0 loss to Chesham United on April 3 preceded by a strong 3-0 victory over Bath City on March 24. They have shown resilience at home recently, with key wins against Bath City and Hornchurch in March.

Eastbourne Borough (8-10-14) is in a more precarious position, winless in its last five matches. It conceded late in a 1-1 draw with Tonbridge Angels on Monday, following a 2-1 loss to Worthing on April 3. Defensive issues have plagued the Sports, who have allowed 16 goals in their last six outings, including a 5-2 defeat at Chippenham Town on March 21. Their last victory was a 4-2 win over Torquay United on Feb. 21.

The matchup pits Hemel Hempstead’s sporadic attacking prowess against an Eastbourne side desperate to shore up its back line. A win for the Tudors could solidify a mid-table finish, while Eastbourne requires points to distance itself from the relegation conversation.

Following this match, Hemel Hempstead travels to Torquay United on April 18, while Eastbourne Borough hosts AFC Totton the same day.