Player-manager Scott Rogers has warned against relying on Willand Rovers' games in hand over the sides above them to snatch the title this season.
Rovers have up to six games in hand over sides higher than them in the table heading into their key clash at home to Bristol Manor Farm on Saturday.
They trail the Bristol outfit – who have played three games more than them – by six points, but Rogers pointed out that games in hand do not always translate to points in the standings.
"The games in hand don't mean a lot until you get the points on the board in my view," Rogers said.
"If they (Bristol Manor Farm) beat us on Saturday and go however many points clear of us then they will be in a really strong position and we can't afford for that happen."
Rogers went on to say that Saturday's clash at Silver Street is Willand's biggest of the season.
Considering almost 1,000 people turned out to watch Rovers' FA Cup fourth round qualifying defeat to Gosport Borough in October, that is some statement.
"I think it is our biggest game of the season – even bigger than the Gosport game to be honest," continued Rogers, whose side did not play at the weekend.
"They are one of the top teams so I am hoping we can get a result and a decent crowd for it.
"If we can either win or draw then I think we will be in with a good chance in the title race.
"I think that if we lose we will put ourselves under a lot of pressure to win the title.
"I know I am putting a lot of pressure on us but it is important we get a result on Saturday. It is a massive game for the club and for the supporters."
It looks like Rogers will have a full squad at his disposal for the crunch clash, with Dean Stamp available again after returning from suspension.
It is just as well, as they will need every resource available to take something off a team who have conceded just 18 goals in their 20 league games this season.
But rather than be intimidated by their opponents' pedigree, Rogers is instead aiming to copy their blueprint for success.
"Bristol Manor Farm are pretty much where we aspire to be at the moment. Their manager has built a really good side and that is what we are trying to do," he continued.
"If we can emulate that we will not be too far away from the top."
