Durham City can go joint top of the table if they beat Newcastle Blue Star at New Ferens Park today.

Durham have won their last two games 5-0, and manager Brian Honour said: "Our win at Hebburn was the best performance since I became manager. The lads are playing with a lot of confidence."

Defender David Hunt is missing because of suspension, while centre half Glen Moan is still out because of a knee injury.

Blue Star have climbed up the table recently, and last Saturday won at Marske.

To go top, Durham must hope that league leaders Bedlington suffer their first defeat in 14 league and cup matches at Hebburn.

Bedlington, who beat UniBond League club Accrington Stanley last week, will probably be unchanged.

Hebburn have had goalkeeping problems, and Daniel Yates is their fifth keeper in as many weeks. Leon Green and Mark Laidler are both missing

Guisborough Town can stretch their unbeaten run to eight league and cup matches if they win at Morpeth, where they have already won in the league cup this season.

Keeper Matt Coddington faces a late fitness test so Martin Balls, who played in midweek at Tow Law, stands by.

Midfielder Micky Ward is injured, but Garry Hinchley, who has signed for the club for a third time, will play. Midfielder Stephen Bell has gone to Bishop Auckland.

Consett, who are at home to Peterlee, have a doubt over striker Tony Halliday, who has a shin injury, but midfielder Dave Gray could be added to the bench.

In the second division, Northallerton will be without defenders Dave McKinlay and Lee Wasden because of injury at home to fellow promotion challengers Ashington.

Shildon, who are unbeaten in their last six matches, are without Craig Swainston and Tim Asquith for their away game at Willington, but hope to include a new signing.

Willington, who themselves are unbeaten in their last five, add Chris Gillespie and Mike Jones to their squad.

Prudhoe will give new striker Matty Foreman, signed from Chester-le-Street, his debut at Horden