Blyth Braves facing tough test in Vase

IT’S FA Vase weekend once again and the second qualifying round action gets under way tonight as Blyth AFC travel to in-form Whickham.

The hosts are unbeaten in 10 games and will provide a tough test for the Braves.

A number of Northern League sides hope to take another step on the road to Wembley tomorrow.

Four-time Vase winners Whitley Bay visit struggling Billingham Synthonia.

New signing Jack Walker will be in the Bay squad, and both Callum Anderson and Andy Robertson are expected to recover from injuries.

Tom Coulthard returns to the Stockton Town squad as they host Consett, while Dunston UTS will be looking for an eighth consecutive win when they host Division One rivals Washington.

Jarrow Roofing’s injury problems go from bad to worse as they prepare to entertain Knaresborough Town. The Roofers are without six key players, including Dennis Knight and David Lowrie.

Seaham Red Star keeper Jordan Harkness is a doubt for their tie at in-form Marske United. Craig Lynch and Lee Hetherington are also unavailable for Red Star.

Tow Law Town will hope to take their impressive league form into the Vase as they look to cause an upset against Division One Penrith.

Team Northumbria go in search of a first home win since the end of August at home to Durham City.

Three-time FA Vase winner Paul Chow is back in the Hebburn Town squad for their tie against Newcastle Benfield, who are without the suspended Alex Nisbet.

Northern League Division Two faces Division One when Bedlington Terriers take on Bishop Auckland at Welfare Park.

Thornaby travel to Carlisle City, who beat Heaton Stannington in the last round, and Willington host Harrogate Railway Athletic.

Shildon and Sunderland RCA meet for the second time in four days as the Railwaymen head to Wearside.

Morpeth Town could extend their lead at the top of Division One with a win against a Guisborough Town.

In Division Two, Heaton Stannington travel to Darlington RA and West Allotment Celtic face a trip to Brandon United.

There is one Northern League Division Two fixture tonight. Jarrow FC are without Peter Kane and Max Kirkham for their home game against Chester-le-Street.