EASTBOURNE, England (Interstat) — A crucial late-season National League South fixture sees playoff-chasing AFC Totton visit relegation-threatened Eastbourne Borough on Saturday.

The match at Priory Lane carries significant stakes for both sides. AFC Totton arrives in strong form, having won three of its last four, including a 2-1 victory over Bath City on Tuesday. That result followed a 2-1 win over Dorking Wanderers last Saturday, moving the Stags firmly into the promotion conversation.

Eastbourne Borough, meanwhile, is mired in a slump, winless in its last seven league matches (0-5-2). The Sports are coming off a 3-1 away defeat to Hemel Hempstead Town on April 11. Their defense has been a persistent issue, conceding three or more goals in four of those seven winless games.

The head-to-head history favors the visitors. When the teams met in August, AFC Totton earned a 2-1 home win. A similar outcome is projected by Interstat’s game simulator, which forecasts a 2-1 victory for Totton.

For AFC Totton, this game is a prime opportunity to solidify its playoff position ahead of a final-day clash with Farnborough on April 25. Key to their success has been an ability to grind out narrow victories, with their last three wins all by a single goal.

Eastbourne Borough faces a desperate fight for survival. With only this match and an April 25 trip to Chelmsford City confirmed before a final-day derby with Worthing in May, points at home are essential. Manager Mark Beard will demand a response after the heavy defeat at Hemel Hempstead, but his team must solve its defensive frailties to contain a confident Totton attack.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time at Priory Lane on Saturday, April 18, 2026.