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- Dorking Wanderers 19/20 favourites at Meadowbank
- Hemel Hempstead arrive on six-game winning streak
- Title race tightening with Hemel now 7/1 contenders
Title Race Spotlight Falls on Meadowbank Clash
Attention turns to Meadowbank this weekend as OLBG-sponsored Dorking Wanderers host one of the division's form teams, Hemel Hempstead, in a crucial National League South encounter.
With Non-League Day set to bring a big crowd and added atmosphere, this fixture carries extra significance in the title race, particularly with Hemel’s recent surge putting them firmly into contention.
Despite a slight wobble in results, Dorking remain favourites with betting sites to take all three points on home soil.
Match Odds
| Result | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Dorking Wanderers | 19/20 | 51.28% |
| Draw | 12/5 | 29.41% |
| Hemel Hempstead | 9/4 | 30.77% |
Dorking head the market, reflecting their exceptional home record, but Hemel’s recent form ensures this is far from straightforward.
Meadowbank Fortress Meets Form Team
Dorking’s home form has been one of the standout features of their season, boasting 16 wins, three draws, and just one defeat in 20 matches.
That record makes them one of the toughest sides to beat at home and a key reason they remain favourites here.
However, Hemel Hempstead arrive in red-hot form, having won six matches in a row, propelling them into third place and just five points behind Dorking with a game in hand.
Interestingly, despite their recent scoring burst, Hemel have only managed 48 goals in 39 matches, highlighting a team built more on defensive solidity than attacking output.
Foulkes: “We’re Expecting to Get Three Points”
February’s OLBG Player of the Month, Harrison Foulkes, is confident heading into the clash:
"Saturday's a massive game. Hemel are on a great run of form, and they've put themselves right up there. There's no hiding the fact that it's a big game but that won't change our approach to it.
"It'll definitely be an exciting game, but a game that we're expecting to go and get three points from."
He also praised the Wanderers’ support, adding:
"The fans have been unbelievable… for these remaining games of the season, we're gonna need them more than ever."
Marc White: “We’re Ready for Anybody”
Manager Marc White echoed that confidence, while acknowledging the challenge ahead:
"Based on the table, it's a bigger game than normal… we've been brilliant in these bigger games and we're absolutely buzzing for this one."
On the opposition, he added:
"Hemel are a team that are overachieving with a great manager at the helm… they're gonna run really hard."
But he was clear about Dorking’s mindset at home:
"At Meadowbank, we're always ready for anybody."
Title Odds Shift as Hemel Enter the Picture
The impact of Hemel’s winning run is clear in the outright market:
| Team | Odds | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Dorking Wanderers | 2/5 | 1/3 |
| Hemel Hempstead | 7/1 | 25/1 |
| Hornchurch | 7/1 | 8/1 |
| Worthing | 8/1 | 12/1 |
| Maidenhead United | 25/1 | 40/1 |
| Torquay United | 33/1 | 22/1 |
Dorking remain favourites, though their implied title probability has dipped slightly from 75% to 71%.
The biggest mover is Hemel, who have surged from 25/1 to 7/1, now firmly part of what bookmakers see as a four-way title race.
Where To Bet on National League South
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