Three Wearside League teams play in the preliminary round of the Durham Challenge Cup and there is an all-league clash at Jack Clark Park between second-top Cleadon SC and Ryhope CW, who have lost just once.

Cleadon welcome the return of Gary Brand, especially as Simon Parkin, who has deputised in goal, is unavailable.

Ryhope cannot call upon Gary Errington but Peter Moughan and Liam Routledge are added.

In the league, Birtley Town have the opportunity to extend their lead at the top to four points at home against Stokesley SC.

A big blow is the absence of strikers Stephen Hamil and Stephen Rochester.

Stokesley have problems with Robert Donnelly and Richard Hore out. Michael Wilson and Andrew Murphy resume.

Harton and Westoe host Boldon CA and manager Ronnie Thompson is pleased to have midfielder David Wells back.

Wolviston are at home to Whitehaven with a full squad, including newcomer Paul Wilson.

Goalkeeper Phil Northway returns for Teesside Athletic at Gateshead Low Fell but they will be minus at least three players - Gareth Maidens, Ian Johnson and Stephen Hodgson.

Willington are hoping for a good crowd when they line up against Darwin at Hall Lane in the second qualifying round of the FA Vase.

Manager Mark Fanning will field a much stronger squad with Paul Robson, Michael Abson, Brian Stonehouse, Gavin Luke and Paul Gibson all included.