A FULL-blooded derby clash is the last thing Steve Daley needs at the moment as he tries to steer his Bromsgrove Rovers side away from the drop zone.

But the visit of Dr Martens Western Division rivals Redditch United will at least prove a distraction from the relegation dog-fight looming.

Saturday's disappointing 2-0 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Shepshed Dynamo saw Rovers drop into the bottom four.

Tonight sees the visit of their county neighbours in the Worcestershire Senior Cup (7.45) before a home clash with league high-fliers Weston on Saturday completes a tough week for the Greens.

Daley, struggling for goals, could again name centre half Alex Winstone as an emergency striker.

Rovers (from): Gabbidon, Ashley, Ulfig, Davies, Bowater, Townsend, Humphreys, Wilkins, Rochester, Winstone, Ball, Hunter, Brown, Parkes.

n Redditch United go into the game keen to set off on a decent cup run.

Manager Rob Smith said his side would not be taking it easy at the Victoria Ground.

"We will be going all out to win. It may be the Worcestershire Senior Cup but as it is one of the only cups we are left in, we want to do well.

"The players are looking forward to the match and want to gat a good run going - a win tonight would be the first time we have won two games in a week."

New striker Mick Moore is likely to start again up front as Smith perms any three from five up front.

"The players we have means we have to go with three strikers - but as long as we win 3-2 I'll be happy," Smith added.

His selection headache will be helped by a decision to rest the experience Nicky Cross together with central defender Neil Manton.

But midfielder Adam Nicholls could be back in contention having recovered from a long-term back injury.

Reds (from): Adey, Mulders, Molloy, Randall, Smith, Knight, Lowe, Field, Dearlove, Nicholls, Hart, Burke, Danks, Moore.