Fawcett wants to maintain stellar start against Thornaby

WHICKHAM manager Tony Fawcett still wants more from his side as they target a fifth consecutive home win.

The Lang Jacks host a Thornaby side performing above expectations and the Teesside outfit pose a serious threat to Fawcett’s unblemished record with his new club.

North Shields can move into second place in the table if they can secure a fourth consecutive win in their home game with Penrith.

Reece Noble returns to the Newcastle Benfield squad in time for their meeting with Newton Aycliffe and Ryhope CW want to add a striker ahead of their visit to Redcar Athletic.

Darryll Donnelly could play for Seaham Red Star against Crook Town and Ashington will be without injured duo Max Emmerson and Tom Bramley when they host Guisborough Town.

In-form Whitley Bay entertain

Sunderland RCA and Billingham Town will do battle with fellow strugglers Bishop Auckland.

Boldon CA will take a late check on the fitness of striker Levi Collins as they prepare for their South Tyneside derby with Division Two rivals Jarrow.

Former Morpeth Town forward Dom Moan has joined Sunderland West End and could feature in their home game against Willington.

New signing Dean Walker could start for Blyth Town at Brandon United, while Mark Stephenson takes charge of Billingham Synthonia for the first time at Horden CW.

Basement club Durham City have signed Ellis Swinburn and Dean Metters ahead of their home game against Chester-le-Street Town.

Esh Winning travel to Teesside to take on Redcar Town and Carlisle City could move into the top six with a home win against Bedlington Terriers.

Newcastle University will look for just their second win in six when they host Birtley Town, who will eye their second top-three scalp of the week.