Nelson Suburbs are on the brink of creating a small piece of history by becoming the first team in the Mainland Premier Football League to record 100 wins.
Last week's 5-2 win over Western was their 99th in the competition since it started in 2002, from 183 matches.
Ferrymead Bays and Western have the next best record with 90 wins each.
If AMI Suburbs are to reach the 100 win mark this week against two-time defending champions Woolston Technical, however, they are going to have to do it without the competition's leading scorer in 2011, Gagame Feni, who is suffering from a slight tear to his hamstring.
Feni, who has 12 goals this season, came off late in Monday's Chatham Cup loss to Richmond Athletic.
He came on as a substitute for Nayland College against Nelson College on Wednesday, but clearly struggled and was replaced.
Coach John Slotemaker said had the match against Woolston been a cup final, he could have been risked. Instead Feni would remain on the sideline and have two weeks to recover, with the side having no match next weekend.
Compounding the issue is the absence of targetman Brandon Kay, who is in Australia.
Slotemaker said they were considering starting Jerry Donga up front, and taking Andy van Straten and Nathaniel Payn as well.
While the loss of Feni is a huge blow, Suburbs received a boost with Solomon Islands under-20 representative Chris Tafoa finally getting clearance, and he will make his debut in Christchurch tomorrow.
Slotemaker said he had shown enough in training to warrant a start.
"He looks very assured on the ball.
"He understands particularly what the left back role is, and not only does he look to play balls down to the winger, but he's got a good eye for playing the ball into the central striker."
Matt Ayloff was doubtful, and if he didn't play, Mark Johnson would fall back into the centre of defence and Adam Smith would have another run in central midfield.
The other matches see Ferrymead take on Western, Halswell face Coastal Spirit and Nomads hosting Christchurch United.