Banbury United boss Paul Davis hopes the return of midfielder Aidan Hawtin can help them end a run of three Premier Division defeats.

Hawtin, who is on loan from Oxford United, has missed their last five games with an ankle injury, including Monday’s 2-0 loss at Hitchin, but is added to the squad for the visit of Slough Town tomorrow.

“It’s good to have him back,” said Davis.

“He’s been fantastic for us, so we have missed his energy and quality.”

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One problem Davis is trying to solve is their scoreless run which stretches to three games.

Davis added: “I don’t know why. When I came here we were scoring and conceding lots of goals.

“Maybe by being more defensive we have taken away our attacking threat.

“I have tried different personnel, so maybe I should stick with one.”

Didcot Town give a fitness test to Josh Dutton-Black (ankle) ahead of their trip to Bridgwater in Division 1 South & West.

Meanwhile, Didcot’s joint manager Ian Concannon says the signing of Andy Ballard was paying off.

He set up one of their goals in Saturday’s win against Marlow. “Andy’s made a huge difference. I don’t think we’ve had anyone in the team since the days of Andy Parrott and Jack King who gets in people’s faces.”

Didcot are without Ryan Brooks, who has gone on loan to Ardley United to build up his match fitness, and Lance Williams (hamstring).

North Leigh face a trip to Tiverton Town.

Tomorrow's squads

Banbury Utd (v Slough Tn, home): from Bedwell, Cray, Lynn, Mzungwana, Martin, White, Fishwick, Howards, Hawtin, Shama, Walcott, Browne, Katsoloudi, Houston, Tappin, Ryan, Wickham, Murombedzi, Jervis, Hawtin.

Didcot Tn (v Bridgwater, away): from Foster, Carnell, Learoyd, Organ, Baines, McKirnan, Self, Haysham, Longford, Mills, Bernasconi, Heapy, Whitehead, Clark.

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