Valley return to Butlin Road action to face Yate Town this afternoon in a crunch BGB Premier clash.

	Date Saturday 12th April 2008 Kick-off 3pm Venue Butlin Road, Rugby Comp BGB Premier Divsion Match Odds Rugby 13/10 Draw 13/5 Yate 6/4 Young Walsall striker Rorey Curtis scored within the first minute of his debut for Rugby against Swindon in February - his only appearance at Butlin Road Head2Head P W D L F A Home 5 0 3 2 3 5 Away 5 3 0 2 12 8 Total 10 3 3 4 15 13

With three games remaining, the situation is particularly tight and Rugby know that is in their own hands to remain outide of the relegation zone.

With Cheshunt and Cirencester already condemned to regional division BGB action next season, the fight continues between Valley, Hitchin, Bedford, Bromsgrove and Corby to escape the final two relegation spots.

Valley lie just two points and two places ahead of the drop zone making each of the last three games absolutely crucial.

Rugby have been somewhat buoyed by performances recently, but have not had the results to match.

Last weekend's 1-1 draw at 5th-placed Bashley should have yielded all three points while Rugby's last game at Butlin Road against Clevedon somehow ended in defeat despite dominating for large periods.

9th-placed Yate are currently on an excellent run with four wins out of the last five including victories against Rugby's relegation rivals Corby and Bromsgrove.

Valley will have to be weary of the Bluebird's top scorer Aaron Blakemore who has netted 19 goals this term and has an excellent turn of pace.

Rugby's record against Yate is not bad overall, but not good in meetings at Butlin Road. In five previous encounters at home, Valley are yet to record a win over their Gloucestershire opponents.

In the reverse fixture this season, Yate defeated Rugby 3-1 on the day previous manager Billy Jeffrey resigned.

The performances of Coventry City youngster Kieran Fitzharris have impressed Rod and supporters alike and the diminuative midfielder could have a key role again today.

Rod has also been boosted by the return of Walsall duo Rorey Curtis (striker) and Cameron Jones (winger) who both played for the club in February before being recalled by their parent club.

Meanwhile, Rod has been frustrated in trying to capture the services of striker duo Avun Jephcott and Ashley Robinson. Although Jephcott has joined the club, he cannot feature until International Clearance is gained while Robinson cannot feature for Valley in the last three games after a problem with his registration.

Meanwhile, defender Aaron Stringfellow has left the club and young duo David Kolodynski and Mark Edge could be getting a run out for the reserves at Oadby instead this afternoon.

Rugby Town Squad From: Richard Anstiss, Rob Oddy, Stephan Morley, Craig Herbert, Delroy Gordon, Richard Scott, Neil King, Tom Breward, Kieran Fitzharris, Mark Edge, Scott Musgrove, Cameron Jones, David Staff, David Kolodynski, David Stone, Dave Pearson, Rorey Curtis.