Hastings goalkeeper Dave King says seven wins from the final 11 matches will be enough to clinch promotion to the Dr Martens premier division.

King, 26, has been Hastings' only ever-present player this campaign and has enjoyed a superb season since signing from Thamesmead Town.

The giant stopper has made 43 appearances for the league leaders, who have the best defensive record in the eastern division.

With a three-point lead at the top and a game in hand on Grantham and Dorchester, Town are well-placed to be champions.

Hastings entertain Histon tomorrow in the first of two matches against the fourth-placed side and King admits those games are crucial.

He said: "The Histon matches are key. We definitely need to get a result at home to put us a few points away from the rest.

"We are confident, we are a good team and we are all close. I believe we need to win seven games to secure promotion."

The main threat to Town's promotion prospects appears to be injuries and suspensions. They have had a player sent off in each of their last two games. French striker Landry Zahana-Oni is suspended for three games, starting at home to Spalding on March 23.

Duncan McArthur (groin), Paul Jones (ankle) and Tommy Osborne (ankle ligaments) are doubtful.