Player-manager Scott Rogers says Willand Rovers' next two matches will show just how far the team has come under his guidance this season.
Rovers visit Longwell Green Sports on Saturday before making the trip to Sherborne Town the following week.
They find themselves in a fine run of form – as shown by Saturday's emphatic 5-0 win over Winterbourne United – although their away form has cost them at times.
And Rogers wants to see his players start performing to the same level away from Silver Street.
"Those two games will really test us and see just how well we are really playing at the moment," said Rogers.
"We have been very strong at home all season but we have been a bit of a different animal away from home so it will be good to see if we can change that.
"We have a few players suspended for a few games and that is going to make things tricky for us.
"Bobby Hopkinson is suspended, Russell Jee is banned and Simon Hill has a two-match ban as well, so that is a blow for us.
"That will make what is already a big test for us even harder, particularly when you have quite a small squad like we do."
In-form Craig Veal bagged a hat-trick on Saturday, taking him into double-figures for the season after just eight games for Rogers' men.
Man-of-the-match Luke Alden opened the scoring after a fine dribble and shot, before Veal doubled the lead shortly after half-time.
Two more Veal goals wrapped things up before Kevin Hill – playing for Willand as Exmouth Town were not in action – capped off a fine performance by heading home Bobby Hopkinson's corner to wrap up a convincing victory.
Despite the impressive result, Rogers confirmed he was still on the look-out for additions to his squad as he looked to bolster their challenge for the top-six finish.
"We are still looking to strengthen the squad," said Rogers. "We are still looking to add a couple of players and if they become available then we will go in for them.
"We are just trying to consolidate a top-six spot at the moment and see how far we can push on after Christmas and see where we end up."
