EBAC NORTHERN LEAGUE

ASHINGTON manager Ian Skinner is determined to build on the momentum his side has built early on in the new campaign.

The Colliers top the early Division One table after they maintained their perfect record with a third consecutive league win at West Allotment Celtic in midweek.

They also secured progress into the FA Cup preliminary round with a dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Newton Aycliffe last weekend.

Skinner, whose side hosts Crook Town tomorrow, said: “Winning the Cleator Cup was a real boost so we have some momentum.

“We played well in the first three, we did not so much at West Allotment but we have won four in a row now.”

Heaton Stannington host a Whickham side tonight looking for a fifth consecutive win in all competitions in the early game.

Whitley Bay will welcome back Elliott Day when they host Redcar Athletic tomorrow and Alfie Gordon is available for Newcastle Benfield as they travel to Thornaby.

West Allotment Celtic host Pickering Town and there is a derby clash as West Auckland Town host Bishop Auckland.

FA Cup heroes Tow Law Town visit Newton Aycliffe as they look to build on their 2-0 home win over NPL side Tadcaster Albion.

Seaham Red Star and Sunderland RCA will play at Carlisle City and Penrith respectively.

Blyth Town will be without the banned Liam Wotherspoon as they look for a third straight Division Two win against in-form Boro Rangers. Boldon CA travel to Billingham Town and Ewan Simpson is back in the Horden CW squad for their home game against Washington.

Jarrow‘s David Smith faces a fitness test ahead of their trip to Easington Colliery and suspended Sam Johnson will miss Chester-leStreet United’s game at Brandon.

Chester-le-Street Town will hope to avoid a third consecutive defeat when they host Willington and Ryton and Crawcrook Albion will travel to face Redcar Town.

Billingham Synthonia host in-form Birtley Town and Finlay Baty could debut in Prudhoe YC’s home game with Esh Winning.

Bedlington Terriers play only their second league match of the season at Sunderland West End.