Town look to get back to winning ways
MORPETH Town will hope to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat against West Auckland Town when they host Penrith tomorrow.
Despite that defeat at the Wanted Stadium, The Highwaymen remain 19 points clear of secondplaced North Shields.
They go into the game without goalkeeper Karl Dryden, who is still recovering from a shoulder injury.
It will be an emotional day at North Shields’ Daren Persson Stadium as they pay tribute to young supporter Frankie Sherwood ahead of their game against Billingham Synthonia.
Consett sit level on points with the Robins and they are without Chris Rogan and Ross Coombe for their home game against Seaham Red Star.
The visitors are still without injured forward Craig Lynch but Aaron Croft and Kieran Galbraith are expected to return.
FA Vase heroes Marske United host a Newcastle Benfield side which is at full strength.
West Auckland travel to Coach Lane Campus to face Team Northumbria.
The return of defender Michael Hall means Dunston UTS have a fully-fit squad for their home fixture against Sunderland RCA.
Ashington will hand late fitness tests to defenders Craig Scott and Ryan Bell ahead of their trip to Stockton Town.
Bishop Auckland could hand a debut to new signing Wilf Dinsdale as they entertain Shildon.
Dinsdale joined the Two-Blues from Division One rivals Billingham Synthonia this week.
Washington will look for a first win in nine games when they travel to face Newton Aycliffe, while Whitley Bay are without the suspended Josh Nearney for their home game against Jarrow Roofing.
Guisborough Town will look to build on their impressive win at North Shields when they head to Ryhope CW.
Priorymen manager Gary Forster hopes to have Joe Ferguson and Brian Close back in his squad for the trip to Wearside.
The Division Two fixtures kick-off on tonight as Esh Winning travel to Willington.
Blyth AFC could top the table on Saturday night if they can beat Easington Colliery at home and Northallerton Town slip up in their game at Billingham Town.