Sandy wary of in-form Boldmere as Diamonds aim to maintain play-off push

And that's because, despite still being embroiled in a relegation fight, the Sutton Coldfield-based side are currently top of the form guide in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division.

Boldmere are 16th and sevent points above the drop zone after winning five of their past seven games, with the latest of those a 3-1 home success against Long Eaton United on Tuesday.

The fixture will be no easy task for Diamonds, who secured a fourth straight win of their own as they saw off Coventry Sphinx 2-1 at home on Tuesday, a result that followed on from a 3-0 at Rugby Town at the weekend.

Against Sphinx, Rushden battled from 1-0 down to win thanks to goals from Jordan O’Brien and Tyler Winters, who also scored twice on Saturday.

Diamonds are sitting in a brilliant position after their winning run, having risen to seventh in the table and to within touching distance of the play-offs.

Sandy’s side are just three points adrift of fifth-placed Coleshill Town, with two games in hand, and they have also played two games fewer than sixth-placed Wellingborough, who only have a two-point advantage

Looking ahead to the weekend, the Diamonds boss said: "Boldmere have picked up and improved their side in the past few weeks, but we always fancy ourselves at home.

"There is a lot of positivity round the place, but we must keep the momentum going if we have any chance of making the play-offs.

"The old cliché of one game at a time is so relevant at the moment, so our focus will only be on the Boldmere game."

When the Diamonds went to Boldmere at the start of November, Tejan Thomas’ late winner divided the sides.

Of the sides above them, fourth-placed Belper Town go to Rugby Borough, Coleshill travel to Sutton Coldfield Town and the Doughboys, who missed the chance to go into the top five when they could only draw with Corby Town on Wednesday, are at Racing Club Warwick.