It is all change for Foster's Northumberland and Tyneside Senior League
champions and leaders Tynedale, who meet newly-promoted Greenside at Hexham this afternoon.
Prolific run-maker Scott Kay, with Neil Clark, Chris Barber and Philip Hearle, are all ruled out and replaced by David Holt, Graeme Fox, Alex Thompson and Paul Scandle.
Greenside are bottom after having lost the four games played but they keep alterations to a minimum with Stephen Lugsdon coming in for Andrew Shiel.
Sacriston have made an excellent start and are just four points off the top ahead of their game at Swalwell. With just three points separating the pair, a close result is anticipated and both sides are unchanged.
Leadgate go to Lintz with Daniel Stewart and Jason Fletcher replacing unavailable pair Paul Hutchinson and Paul McCourt.
Lintz are also forced into changes since Gary Christie and Stuart Clennell cannot play.
Michael Edmunds will captain the side with Richard Brewis and Kevin Johnson promoted from the Second XI.
A blow to Annfield Plain's chances at Benwell and Walbottle is the absence of the former Durham County player Martin Speight, who already has a big century to his name.
David Newstead is his replacement.
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