Mariners are facing a huge Pools tester
SOUTH Shields face the biggest FA Cup tie in the club’s history when National League side Hartlepool United head to Mariners Park.
The full-strength Mariners know a win tomorrow would put them into the first round proper and continue their impressive form in cup competitions.
Shildon, the Northern League’s last side left in the FA Cup, head to National League club Guiseley.
Michael Rae is expected to be fit after a hernia operation but Daniel Moore will have to do without the cup-tied Martyn Coleman.
In Northern League Division One, Stephen Turnbull could make his Morpeth Town debut at Penrith after the former Blyth Spartans midfielder joined the Highwaymen on Thursday.
Second-placed North Shields will also have a new face in their squad this weekend.
Former Whitley Bay striker Phil Bell could make his debut as they host Ashington. Ben Sampson returns for the Colliers.
Marske United will hope to shrug off their dramatic midweek defeat at Morpeth when they host Washington tomorrow.
Dunston UTS are without the suspended Mark Fitzpatrick and have doubts over Scott Heslop and Jake Stafford for their home game against Seaham Red Star.
Guisborough Town are at fullstrength as they prepare to entertain Sunderland RCA.
Callum Anderson (groin injury) and Thibault Charmey (broken leg) will miss Whitley Bay’s game against West Auckland Town at Hillheads.
Stockton Town have been boosted by the return of Max Craggs for their home game against Newcastle Benfield - but they will be without the unavailable Tom Coulthard.
Billingham Synthonia will hope to secure a first win of the season as they host Jarrow Roofing, while Consett will look to close the gap to the top six with a home win against Newton Aycliffe.
Bishop Auckland could make it three-games unbeaten as they entertain Ryhope CW.
In Division Two, leaders Tow Law Town face a tough-looking trip to fourth-placed Whickham.
Hebburn Town will hope to take advantage of any slip-ups by the Lawyers as they host struggling Chester-le-Street Town.
Bottom-side Alnwick Town look for a first win since mid August as they travel to Easington Colliery.