Five straight league losses have come either side of the cup final defeat to Olympia and co-coaches Frank Compton and Lynden Prince are desperate to reverse the runs of red 'L's next to their team's name on sportstg.com.

"It is concerning and we've had quite a few chats about it," Compton said.

"It's something we want to get rid of as soon as possible so that we can then focus on the run-in because we've got plenty of points to play for, starting on Saturday."

Taroona arrives at Birch Avenue with just one win to its name.

Meanwhile, despite their run of defeats, United remain in third place, albeit having played a game more than any other team.

The table-topping form of early season now seems a distant memory as big guns Clarence and Olympia have turned the league into its traditional two-horse race.

Compton said club stalwart Katie Hill should be fit again having finally returned from her lengthy injury, with the team which lost 3-1 at Kingborough last Saturday likely to see a couple of new faces.

"There may be one or two Northern Championship girls added just to bolster the squad now that we're back home again," Compton added.