Dryden is still out as leaders host Jarrow
LEADERS Morpeth Town are still without Karl Dryden for their home game against Jarrow Roofing – meaning on-loan Spennymoor Town goalkeeper Dan Lowson will keep his place against the Roofers.
Marske United lie 18 points behind the Highwaymen, although they do have six games in hand on Nicky Gray and Dave Malone’s side.
The Seasiders host Newcastle Benfield, who will be at full strength for the trip to the GER Stadium.
North Shields are in third position after their 5-2 home victory over Consett last weekend and they head to Stockton Town, who miss Kevin Hayes and Nathan Mulligan thanks to suspension.
Lee McAndrew is “doubtful” for Ashington’s home game against Guisborough Town but Damien Stevens is expected to return.
Two former Vase winners meet at Hillheads as Whitley Bay host Dunston UTS. The Bay go into the game in fine form, having lost only once in their last 11 league games.
Dunston are boosted by the return of Dale Burrell and David Hiftle but have fitness doubts over Michael Hall and Mark Fitzpatrick.
Connor Hood and Ryan Braithwaite return to the Billingham Synthonia squad for their trip to Consett.
On-loan Kyle Hayes will be back in goal for Consett after missing last weekend’s defeat against parent club North Shields.
There is a derby at the Wanted Stadium as Bishop Auckland look to complete the league double over neighbours West Auckland.
Wearside rivals Ryhope CW and Sunderland RCA meet at Recreation Park and Newton Aycliffe travel to Coach Lane Campus to face Team Northumbria.
Shildon will hope to move closer to the top three with a win over Seaham Red Star at Dean Street.
The Division Two weekend gets under way tonight with West Allotment Celtic’s visit to Blyth AFC.
The hosts are without the suspended Bobby Taylor as they look to move into second place.
Tomorrow, fourth-placed Whickham host Chester-le-Street Town while fifth meets sixth when Heaton Stannington entertain Hebburn Town. ■■South Shields have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of their key Evo-Stik North promotion clash against Hyde United.
Striker Gavin Cogdon and fullback Anthony Callaghan will miss the game, although Barrie Smith returns to the squad after illness.