Wimbledon’s director of hockey Ben Marsden has not lost to Surbiton in the MHL Premier Division, and they don’t intend to start this weekend.

The neighbours go head to head on Saturday, and both will be looking to bounce back to winning ways after defeats last weekend.

Leaders Surbiton lost for the first time this season going down 3-1 at Holcombe, while reigning champions Wimbledon stumbled at home to Reading in a 2-1 defeat.

Marsden said: “Our performance was good last weekend, but the result went against us.

“We created a lot of chances and had, I think, nine short corners, but just couldn’t convert.

“But in terms of our season it was a little dip in what has so far been a successful season for us.”

He added: “Surbiton had a very good unbeaten run, but they hadn’t come up against the stronger teams like Holcombe or ourselves.

“Holcombe have so far been the strongest team we have played this season.

“We will be hoping to play a very competitive game. We haven’t lost yet to Surbiton in the Premier Division, and we don’t intend to do so now.”