After celebrating their first win of the season last week, Ferryhill Athletic aim to upset the form book when they meet Jarrow at Perth Green this afternoon.

"I know that one swallow doesn't make a summer but it was great to claim our first victory. The lads will more confident but it will be a very difficult task against Jarrow," said manager Mark Fanning.

Although Martin Hedley and Christopher Donald are ruled out, Scott Brassell, Kaljit Sander and Joe Barber return.

Leaders Stokesley SC are involved in the match of the day with third top Coxhoe Athletic.

"It will not be easy going to Coxhoe - we are missing Harrison Davies and Richard Mills. The two lads are on duty with North Riding Youths," said Stokesley secretary Peter Grainge.

Coxhoe manager Gary Forrest is missing Kevin Bush.

Darlington RA produced an outstanding performance despite losing by an only goal to Spennymoor United in the Durham Challenge Cup on Tuesday.

Manager Dave Woodcock has Paul Freary returning at Sport Catterick and Martin Brown, sidelined for two months, will soon be able to resume.

New Marske could be without Mike Trainer, who was injured playing Sunday football, for their home fixture with bottom-of-the-table Washington Nissan UK, while Annfield Plain welcome the inclusion of Michael Murray in their squad at Cleator Moor Celtic.

Boldon CA go to Whitehaven unable to call upon Gary Rogers, Keith Mason, Mark Williams and Scott Baxter but Lee Seff travels.

Harton and Westoe line up against Shotton Comrades with Craig Stoker, Scott Tooley and Shaun Frazer in the plans of manager Ronnie Thompson.

Birtley Town have home advantage over Wolviston in the first round of the Durham Challenge Cup.

Mark Rutter and Stephen Ireland, who made their debuts last weekend, are again named.

Wolviston have Paul Edwards and Carl Brunskill resuming but Shaun Braithwaite and Michael Diciccio are out.