The Chronicle

No worries as leaders take on Steelmen

- By MARK CARRUTHERS

DIVISION One leaders Morpeth Town have a full squad available for their home game against Consett.

The visitors are only missing midfielder Dan Hawkins as he continues his rehabilita­tion from a knee ligament injury.

Second-placed Marske United will hope to keep up the pressure on the Highwaymen with a win at North Shields.

Their cause isn’t helped by the news that Leon Carling has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

Jarrow Roofing will look to continue their battle against relgation with a second win in four days against Newton Aycliffe.

A win for the Roofing could put them level on points with Bishop Auckland, if the Two-Blues are beaten at home by Whitley Bay.

The Seahorses travel to Heritage Park with injury doubts over a number of players including Callum Anderson and Callum Johnston.

Defender Ben Pollock will miss Dunston UTS’ home game against Team Northumbri­a as manager Chris Swailes looks set to rotate his squad for their fourth game in six days.

Penrith can take a giant step towards preserving their Division One status with a home win over already-relegated Billingham Synthonia and the division’s other relegated side Washington host FA Vase finalists Stockton Town.

Defender Ryan Bell is a doubt for Ashington’s home game against Newcastle Benfield but playermana­ger Steve Bowey will return from an injury.

The visitors are awaiting news on the fitness of Dylan McEvoy and Alex Nesbit.

Ryhope CW will look to continue their impressive form with a win at Guisboroug­h Town and Seaham Red Star are without the suspended Bradley Staunch for their home game against West Auckland Town.

Blyth AFC will look to regain top spot in Division Two with a win at Thornaby on a monumental weekend for the division’s race for promotion.

The Braves have received a double boost ahead of the game with the news that Steven Anderson could make his debut and Kyle Oliver returns from suspension.

Current leaders Northaller­ton Town host third-placed Whickham and fourth-placed Hebburn Town travel to a Tow Law Town side that have slipped outside of the top six.

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