Weston manager Scott Bartlett admits the "heavy schedule" will be a "great challenge", but one he believes his players will be able to manage ahead of hosting Chesham Town on December 8 in the FA Trophy.

Because of lockdown, football up and down the country came to a halt on November 5 until December 2, with a number of games postponed due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

But for The Seagulls, who last played on Halloween against Larkhall Athletic, with James Waite and Matt Jones among the goalscorers to end four games without a win, return to action against The Generals next week.

"Chesham are a good side but they are all decent now, we know we have the capabilities to beat anyone but we have to be more consistent in games, and do what we do well for longer periods," said Bartlett.

"The first game back being at home is a positive thing of course but looking at the fixtures that need to be rescheduled we have been dealt a few long midweek away trips that would have previously been played on a Saturday, so it’s swings and roundabouts really in that respect.

"We can’t wait, it’s been a long time coming and it’s been difficult to plan for, but we are looking forward to seeing each other and the supporters.

"We have used the time wisely, to reflect on the things we are good at and the things we need to be better at.

"I can’t wait to get back on the grass with the players, it’s not going to be easy initially from a physical point of view but it’s the same for everyone and we are looking forward to getting back into action."

This is the second time in 2020 there has been no football, following the three month break earlier this year and the four weeks between November and December.

But when asked how they will go into Tuesday's game mentally, Bartlett added: "We don’t know really until we get in and assess where we are individually and collectively, we need to see how everyone is but I’d expect the first round of games back to be quite frantic.

"It’s been very hard as manager to prepare and it’s been a strange time but there are no excuses and we are looking forward to the challenge.

"I’ve said it before but it’s never been more important that everyone stays fit and fully focused because with the amount of games we are going to have to fit in alongside their day jobs, we are going to be heavily reliant on everyone in the squad, they all have to make a telling contribution in the coming months."

And with seven games postponed, Bartlett admits they have all the tools in place to cope with the demanding period.

"We will plan of course and we have got data pods to help with monitoring the physical side of our players condition, but we have a lot to take into consideration, form, fatigue, opposition will all play a part in team selection," he said.

"It’s going to be a heavy schedule but as things stand it’s not too far away from the normal so the players can cope fine as long as they are prepared physically and mentally, as a player I would have loved going from game to game to game, it’s a great challenge."