Bay manager seeks first win at home
WHITLEY Bay manager Mick Mulhern faces his first home game in charge of the Hillheads club when they host local rivals North Shields tomorrow.
North Shields captain Kevin Hughes could make his 300th appearance for the club if he is selected for the game.
Division One leaders Dunston UTS are boosted by the return of midfielder Michael Pearson for their home game against West Auckland Town.
Daniel Hawkins has been ruled out of Consett’s trip to the Shildon as he continues his comeback from a knee ligament injury.
Hebburn Town have an injury doubt over Lee Kerr and Scott Wallace ahead of their home game against Guisborough Town. Michael Richardson is serving a one-match suspension.
Clayton Davis is the only absentee from the Sunderland RCA squad as they host local rivals Ryhope CW at Meadow Park.
Bishop Auckland will look to extend their unbeaten run to eight league games when they entertain bottom of the table Penrith.
South Shields loanee Daniel Wright could make his league debut for Newton Aycliffe when they host Stockton Town.
Division Two leaders Billingham Town will make it 20 league games unbeaten if they can avoid defeat in their game against Washington.
Former Shildon defender Leon Carling could make his home debut for Thornaby against Jarrow FC.
The visitors have a major injury doubt over striker Channon North.
West Allotment Celtic have a full squad available against Ryton & Crawcrook Albion.
Nico Weatherald serves the fourth game of a five-match ban and misses Billingham Synthonia’s trip to Tow Law Town.
Birtley Town have a number of injury problems after manager Paul Beat has confirmed that James Allsopp, Dan Hill, Martin Guy and Lewis Whybrow will all miss the game at Crook Town.
New signings Callum Banki and Curtis Richardson could be handed starts as Billy Harper goes in search of his first win as Durham City manager when the Citizens travel to Esh Winning.
Chris Mordue is challenging for a starting place as Brandon United travel to travel to Chester-le-Street Town. Kieran McWaters and Kerry Hedley have been ruled out of in-form Northallerton Town’s home game against Bedlington Terriers.