MATT Bennett is looking for a top four finish in the Hants/Surrey Regional League in 2010.

The Reigate Priory captain has seen his side experience mixed fortunes in the first half of the season and was happy to go into the festive break with a 4-3 win under their belts.

That victory over London Edwardians at the weekend, boosted Priory's confidence.

They had taken a 3-1 half-time lead, but allowed the visitirs to come back into the game and level.

Benett admitted: "We were in danger of throwing away all the good work we had done."

A brace from James Chesterton and effort from David Short gave them the early advantage, Dan Byfield saving their blushes in the closing minutes.

"We have been a little unlucky at times this season," Bennett admitted. "We have won, or lost games, by the odd goal.

"I am confident our luck will change after Christmas and we will have the chance to move up the table.

"I am targeting a top four finish in the league, which I believe is attainable.

"No one appears to be really standing out in the league this season, and I think we have a good chance now to finish strongly," he added.

The league programme does not resume until January 16, but before then Priory will take on Purley Walcountians in a friendly and face Epsom in a Surrey Cup game.

"They will be good tests for us," said Bennett. "They play at a higher level than us and will help set us up for the second half of the season."