Northern League Division Two
Easington Colliery boss Craig Hughes is seeking a second successive win in Division Two when they host Whickham tomorrow.
Hughes said: “It’s going to be a very tough test against Whickham, but we’ll be looking to build on the win over Bedlington a couple of weeks ago.”
Jay Redman will return to the squad, having missed out last week, while Ian Redman will be in contention for a first start, after coming off the bench two weeks ago.
Ryan Barrow should return to the squad, but Chris Freeman is likely to miss out through injury.
Chester-le-Street visit Willington, with manager Colin Wake saying: “We are expecting a really tough game, against an improving Willington side who have recruited well and are likely to push for a promotion place with the forward line that they have.”
Chester have a full squad to select from, apart from Daniel Hepplewhite, but do have a few fitness concerns, regarding Kieran Megran, Tom Iley and Craig Marron.
Arron Reynolds, Kevin Dixon, Josh King and Lee Mole all return to the squad.
Boss Wake added: “We go into the game confident that if we show the same determination and willingness, that we have seen over the last few league games, to do the right things more often than not, we are capable of getting a result.”
On-form Durham City go to Heaton Stannington.
Manager Ollie Hotchkiss said: “Steven Malloy will be back in the team after suspension and Jeremy Allen could possibly be in contention, after a long spell out through injury.
“Ross Simpson should be in contention to make the 16-man squad. Hopefully two new signings will also be in place.” Tow Law Town travel to West Allotment Celtic and secretary Steve Moralee said: “We got knocked out of the League Cup with a heavy midweek defeat and will be looking to pick ourselves back up.” Lewis Teasdale is expected to be fit and Adam Nicholls, Glenn Caygill and Lewis Brown will all return to the squad. Esh Winning are at high-flying Blyth. Manager Tony Boakes said: “Captain Max Stoker should be back in the team, and we hope to give a debut to Matty Soulsby, who is newly signed from Tow Law. Kai Hewitson should also get a start, after returning from Tow Law too.”
Brandon United, in third-bottom spot, are desperate for a win at home to fifth-bottom Bedlington.
Crook Town journey to Darlington RA and should have a fully fit and available squad, possibly alongside a couple of new signings.
Jarrow host Northallerton without Max Kirkham, who serves the last game of a three-match ban.
Josh Allan, John Murray and Jak Quantrill are injured, along with Sam Attewell, while Luke Collins is unlikely to be available. New signing Liam Binks is available, boosting boss Dave Bell.