UTS aiming to take a step closer to title
DUNSTON UTS can move another step closer to securing the Northern League Division One title when they host West Auckland Town tomorrow.
Chris Swailes’ side currently sit seven points clear at the top of the table and hold a game in hand over second-placed Bishop Auckland.
Their chances of claiming a seventh consecutive league win have been boosted by the news that they have no new injury concerns ahead of the game.
Bishop Auckland will hope to keep up the pressure on Dunston by taking all three points from their home game against struggling Penrith.
Luke Sullivan and Louis Storey are set to return to the Hebburn Town squad as they prepare to host in-form Sunderland RCA.
Consett travel to Shildon while Northumberland Senior Cup finalists North Shields are looking to avenge their home defeat at the hands of Seaham Red Star when the two sides meet at the Ferguson Motor Repairs Stadium.
Ashington travel to Newton Aycliffe and Newcastle Benfield host Guisborough Town.
Dale Burrell returns from suspension to take his place in the Whickham squad for their visit to Stockton Town.
The Division Two weekend kicks off on Friday night as Willington entertain Esh Winning at Hall Lane.
The division’s top two meet at Teesdale Park as second-placed Thornaby host leaders Billingham Town.
Northallerton Town duo Kieran McWaters and Richie Walker have been ruled out of their side’s visit to Easington Colliery.
Two sides in the top five meet at Grounsell Park as Heaton Stannington entertain Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup finalists Chester-le-Street Town.
Young duo Antonio Agostinho and Matty Slee have been added to the Ryton & Crawcrook Albion squad ahead of their home game against Jarrow FC.
Birtley Town will target a fourth win in their last six games when they travel to struggling Brandon United.
West Allotment Celtic visit in-form Crook Town and Durham City head to Tow Law Town.
Redcar Athletic goalkeeper Will Lawrence remains unavailable for their game at Bedlington Terriers after missing last weekend’s 9-0 hammering of Brandon United.