Wolviston, sixth from bottom in the Wearside League, this week welcomed the return of Richard Watson who will be assistant to manager Mark Clennett.

After just four wins in 16, the team is also boosted by the return of Stephen Kilpatrick, Richie Walker and Jimmy Greening for this afternoon's visit to Harton and Westoe.

Willington face a stern test against Stokesley SC at Hall Lane but their chances are boosted with the availability of a trio of players.

Dave Pickering, Michael Abson and Philip Foster all come into the plans of manager Mark Fanning and he is also hopeful that Danny Lee will have recovered from flu. Michael Shepherd though is an absentee.

Stokesley SC are hoping to put a winning run together as they attempt to gain promotion to the Arngrove Northern League. They are stronger with the inclusion of Craig Johnson, Jonathan Newton and Robert Donnelly and in addition, Andrew Murphy has a good chance of playing.

Leaders Cleadon SC, who have lost just once in 16 games, are at Gateshead Low Fell with a full squad available but Birtley Town, down to third after conceding two points last Saturday, again have injury worries ahead of the visit of Jarrow.

Manager Dave Smith awaits the outcome of fitness checks on Paul Bryson, Chris Trueman, Neil Blue and Stephen Rochester.

Jarrow boss Ali Brown again has a big selection headache with no fewer than seven players ruled out. Mark Rumbles, Gary Atwell, Chris Liddle and Paul Knight are injured while Paul O'Brien, Andrew Barclay and Philip Dolphin are working.

Nissan SSC Sunderland's only absentee for the game at Whitehaven is the injured Dean Clark and Boldon CA hand a debut to Stephen Hymers, previously with Hebburn Town and Jarrow, at Ferryhill Athletic.

Following the disappointment of losing in the North Riding County Cup last week, Teesside Athletic are at Cleator Moor Celtic in search of vital points.

Manager Steve Watson cannot name Ian Johnson, Adam Henry, Gary Young, Danny Parks or Stephen Hodgson and doubts surround Gareth Maidens, Simon Tong and Michael Traynor. Vastly experienced utility player Glen Shepherd could come in.