Foster's Northumberland and Tyneside Senior League: Sacriston, who have a narrow lead at the top, visit Annfield Plain in the match of the day.

The visitors will need to claim the wickets of Pakistani Rehan Rafique and former Durham County player Martin Speight if they are to maintain pole position.

The pair both have big centuries to their names and a high-scoring match is in prospect. Sacriston are unchanged and Speight returns from injury as a replacement for the unavailable David Newstead.

Tynedale are still hopeful of playing former professional Philip Hearle in their side at Lintz.

Born in South Africa, he is now living and working in Hexham, but Tynedale's application to register him with the league was rejected. They are now awaiting the outcome of an appeal.

They are boosted with the return of prolific scorer Scott Kay and Michael Phillips.

Lintz are at full strength.

Newcastle City's Sultan Khan has recovered fitness and he is the ideal replacement for Sid Shah at Shotley Bridge.