Washington looking to avoid unlucky 13

Washington will look to end their poor run of form by securing a first win in 13 Northern League Division Two games when they entertain Chester-le-Street Town tomorrow.

Durham City face a tough challenge when they host promotion-chasing Ryton and Crawcrook Albion and Easington Colliery will also face another side with topfour ambitions when they welcome Redcar Athletic to

Welfare Park.

Leaders West Allotment Celtic make the trip to Cumbria to face Carlisle City in a top four clash and Heaton Stannington will be targeting a fourth win in their last five league games when they take on Newcastle University.

Tow Law Town could name new signing Marshall Topham in their squad for their home game against Bedlington Terriers and Jarrow will hand a late fitness test to Adam Hutchinson as they prepare to face Willington at Perth Green.

Esh Winning could hand a debut to former Chester-leStreet Town stalwart Kevin Dixon when they travel to Birtley Town and Crook Town could move to within three points of the promotion places with a win at bottom of the table Brandon United.

*Darlington Town can close Horden CW’s lead at the top of the Wearside League table to three points if they can see off local rivals Darlington RA at Eastbourne Sports Complex.

Coxhoe Athletic could move out if the bottom two if they can claim all three points against fellow strugglersWindscaleatBeechfield Park. However, their chances aren’t helped by the absence of suspended defender Ryan Taylor and a doubt over Robert Thompson.