Northern League Division Two

Durham City assistant manager Stephen Durrant admitted that he is learning to deal with a new problem ahead of his side’s home game against Washington.

The Citizens have a fully-fit and available squad for the first time since Bill Harper was named as the club’s new manager in November.

That means that some tough decisions lie in wait ahead of a big game against the Mechanics.

Durrant told the Echo: “It was unfortunate that the Esh Winning game was postponed in midweek.

“We finally have significant squad availability, plus we have new signings in key areas to improve the capability of the team.

“That said, we can transfer all of that into a big game against Washington on Saturday.

“We hope to benefit from having a full squad for the first time since we joined Durham City.”

New signings Niall McGoldrick and Josh HomeJackson could feature for Easington Colliery when they travel to Chester-leStreet Town.

Liam Cooke could return to the squad after he missed out in last weekend’s defeat against Northallerton Town.

Colliers joint-manager Craig Hughes said: “We didn’t play badly on Saturday against Northallerton and I felt as though we deserved a point.

“We’ve got a tough few games coming up, but if we can perform, we’re definitely capable of getting some points.”

New league leaders Thornaby are targeting a 10th consecutive league win when they travel to Tow Law Town, who could name striker Matty Moffat in their squad after he joined the club last week.

Billingham Town will look to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat at Thornaby with a home win against Crook Town.

Injuries mean that Kieran McWaters and Karl Hewitt will both miss Northallerton Town’s home game against Willington.

Former Seaham Red Star defender Darryll Donnelly could feature for Jarrow FC when they host Brandon United at Perth Green.

Jarrow go into the game on the back of three consecutive defeats.

In-form Redcar Athletic could make it seven league wins in a row when they entertain Esh Winning.

Defensive duo Joshua Cooper and Lee Farrington will both face late fitness tests ahead of the game.

Birtley Town will hope to put their midweek defeat at Crook Town behind them when they host Bedlington Terriers and top-four challengers Heaton Stannington make the short trip to Druid Park to face West Allotment Celtic.

Alex Screawn, Ryan Smith and George Bonner are all in line to return to the Ryton and Crawcrook Albion squad for their visit to Billingham Synthonia.