Bury's survival hopes were given a boost when they were won 4-1 at Brentford in midweek, while Dagenham and Redbridge's prospects have improved significantly after recording five consecutive victories.

Wrexham have games in hand on all the sides in the lower reaches, with the exception of Barnet, and manager Little said the Reds have to concentrate on themselves in the fight to avoid relegation.

"There have been a couple of surprise results," said Little today. "It was a surprise that Bury beat Brentford on Tuesday.

"But we can't let that take away the focus away from what we have got to do and that is finishing third from bottom or higher which would be great.

"We have to look after ourselves."

And with 14 matches remaining, Little said every one is a massive game and the aim is to keep adding to the points tally each week.

"A lot has happened here since then and also at Chester who have someone different in charge," said Little. "It is a massive game, but every game is huge and it is important to try and get something out of it.

"We are in a position where we need to keep picking up points. If we win, great, and we go out to do that each game believe me. The second option is not to lose.

"Every point is a step in the right direction, especially away from home."

Little does not anticipate wholesale changes but he rates midfielder Neil Roberts (ankle) and defender Steve Evans (knee) as extremely doubtful.

Danny Sonner (achilles), who is hoping to be back in training today or tomorrow, has missed the last two matches and Little hopes the influential midfielder recovers in time to face the Blues.

"We will look at it closely today and tomorrow," added Little.

"Danny has played well for us and I suppose his influence will be best noted when he next plays.

"Derbies are normally fast and frantic, but my job is to pick a team that makes us competitive."

Striker Stuart Nicholson is a doubt for Sunday after picking up a groin injury in training.


WREXHAM (from): Ward, Bolland, Hope, Mike Williams, Spender, Spann, Whitley, Sonner, Tremarco, Proctor, Broughton, Llewellyn, Aiston, Hall, Duffy, Nicholson, Taylor, Anthony Williams.


Meanwhile, Chester's stand-in boss Simon Davies is facing the biggest game of his managerial career on Sunday

Davies, who took charge of Chester in their 1-0 defeat at Darlington on Tuesday, is determined to make the Blues hotseat his own after the dismissal of Bobby Williamson.

And Davies admitted he was looking forward to the challenge: "It feels good to be in charge at Chester for Sunday's match and I'm really looking forward to it – the game can't really come quick enough!

"The lads are looking forward to it as I would expect because it's a derby game, and I think they did really well the other night after the departure of Bobby Williamson."