Tim O'Shea has urged his players to become history makers and guide Croydon Athletic into the Ryman League Premier Division for the first time.
The Rams lead Ryman League Division One South by four points having played a game more than second-placed Folkestone Invicta, who they face next Tuesday after games with Burgess Hill Town and Whyteleafe.
Ben Godfrey came off the bench to rescue three points against Chatham Town on Saturday with two late goals in a 2-1 win, and O'Shea has urged his side to put in one final push before the season finishes on April 24 at home to Ramsgate.
"It is the biggest two weeks in recent history and certainly since I have been here," said the former Grays Athletic manager.
"It's exciting and it's important.
"We are close just as Folkestone Invicta are and I am sure they are feeling the same but one last push and who knows?
"We have got some tough games coming up there is no doubt about it.
"Burgess Hill won six in a row before losing on Saturday and are in fine form and Whyteleafe won't be looking to do us any favours.
"Whatever league you are in, derbies add spice and Whyteleafe will be looking forward to it."
Croydon beat Ashford Town 6-0 last Wednesday before fielding a reserve side in a 6-0 loss to Sutton United in the Surrey Senior Cup on Thursday.
They were out of sorts against Chatham and O'Shea admitted he was in debt to goalscorer Godfrey and keeper Andy Little.
"It was probably our get out of jail free card on Saturday," he said.
"We had Andy to thank for keeping it at 1-0.
"He saved a penalty, then the rebound and then the follow up rebound before anyone else reacted, that shows how bad we were.
"Ben came off the bench and rescued it for us though.
"He has been very patient and showed a great attitude with the time he has been given of late and he is deserving of a start now."
Captain Chris Piper though has been ruled out for the rest of the season after pulling his hamstring.
"It is a really big blow," said O'Shea.
"He has been in excellent form and taken on the mantle of captain in the absence of Ben Lewis and done extremely well so it is not ideal.
"We have got four very important games to go and you want your best players out there performing and we are not going to have Chris now for the rest of the season."
Remaining fixutres: Apr 13 Burgess Hill Town (a), 15 AFC Wimbledon (London Senior Cup, a), 17 Whyteleafe (a), 20 Folkestone Invicta (a), 24 Ramsgate (h).
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