Mariners all set to receive league trophy
THERE will be more celebrations at Mariners Park tomorrow as South Shields celebrate their Evo-Stik North title win.
The Mariners will lift the league trophy after their home game against Colne.
Joint-managers Lee Picton and Graham Fenton have doubts over midfielder Barrie Smith and captain Julio Arca.
Marske United will hope to further reduce the gap to Northern League Division One leaders Morpeth Town when they host relegated Billingham Synthonia.
Third-placed West Auckland Town entertain a struggling Whitley Bay side.
Shildon travel to Sam Smith’s Park to face a full-strength Newcastle Benfield squad.
Goalkeeper Conor Grant has been ruled out of Ashington’s home game against North Shields but midfielder Kyle Downey is available for selection.
Consett and Dunston UTS will hope for a quick recovery from their Durham Challenge Cup Final clash as they face trips to Newton Aycliffe and Seaham Red Star.
Jarrow Roofing are without suspended forward Dennis Knight as they host Team Northumbria.
Penrith will hope Martyn Coleman can continue his good form when they host Stockton Town and Sunderland RCA can move into the top four with a home win against Guisborough Town.
Division Two leaders Blyth AFC travel to Durham City and Whickham face another stern test when they head to Tow Law Town.
Hebburn Town will look to close the gap to Whickham with a win at Ryton and Crawcrook Albion.
Northallerton Town are hopeful Richie Walker will return for their home game against Esh Winning but Shaun Hudson is suspended.
Heaton Stannington will look to make it six wins in a row as they travel to face Billingham Town.
Chester-le-Street Town will look to bounce back from their midweek home defeat against Darlington RA when they travel to Crook Town.
Jarrow FC are without injured duo Kris Goss and Aidan McGee as they prepare to welcome Bedlington Terriers.
Bottom club Alnwick Town face a Easington Colliery side boosted by the returns of Jack Pounder and Jake Metcalf.
Willington travel to Druid Park to face West Allotment Celtic and Brandon United host fellow strugglers Darlington RA.