Debutants set to make their Benfield bow

THE Northern League’s Division One weekend gets underway tonight when North Shields entertain Newcastle Benfield.

The visitors will have new signings Sol Bell and John Pendlebury in their squad for the first time.

There is also on Division Two fixture tonight as promotionchasing Whickham host Tow Law Town.

Tomorrow, Division One leaders Morpeth Town face a tough test of their title credentials when they travel to sixth-placed Shildon.

Highwaymen duo Stephen Forster and Keith Graydon are suspended for the trip to Dean Street.

Third-placed Consett are at fullstrength for their home game against a Bishop Auckland side managed by former Steelmen boss Colin Myers.

Shaun Henderson has been ruled out of Ashington’s trip to Jarrow Roofing and the Colliers also have a doubt over the fitness of Dylan Williamson.

Dan Capewell will finally make his return to the Dunston UTS squad for their home game against Newton Aycliffe.

Capewell has been out after having a knee operation at the start of the season.

Jack Elliott could be handed his Dunston debut after being cup-tied for their recent League Cup and Durham Challenge Cup ties.

Andy Gowens (pictured) will look for the first win of his latest spell in charge of Whitley Bay when they travel to Penrith and Sunderland RCA host Seaham Red Star.

Struggling Washington face Guisborough Town at the KGV Stadium and Team Northumbria could move into the top half of the table with a home success against Ryhope CW.

Division Two leaders Blyth AFC could hand a debut to goalkeeper Dan Gladstone when they host bottom-of-the-table Alnwick Town.

Gladstone joined the Braves from Division One club Washington on Wednesday.

Promotion challengers Hebburn Town travel to struggling Bedlington Terriers.

Heaton Stannington could hand debuts to Matty Parker and Jake Burns when they entertain Ryton and Crawcrook Albion.