Darlington RA will be severely depleted when they visit Annfield Plain in the Wearside League tomorrow, writes Malcolm Pratt.

Recently, the Brinkburn Road side has lost a couple of players to the Albany Northern League and their reduced squad is further weakened by the unavailability of four players who are attending a wedding.

"Rob Morley, Gary Hornsby, John Tait and James Chapman are all ruled out but Steve Lyle returns and I am hopeful that Paul Freary will travel home from Liverpool University and play," said manager Dave Woodcock who is still attempting to strengthen his line-up for tomorrow's match in North West Durham.

"He has hardly missed a game this season and his inclusion will be a big bonus."