Durham City are looking for their first win under new boss Adam Furness when they face Marske United at New Ferens Park today.
Furness, appointed a fortnight ago,  has brought in several new players, and was boosted by their 2-2 at another team battling against relegation, Billingham Town in midweek.
Keeper Gareth Young will make his home debut, while Furness could add another new face to his squad before the game. City are currently above the relegation zone only by virtue of goal difference.
Marske, who are three points above City, include new signing Lev Yalcin, who was with boss Ted Watts at Stokesley.

At the top, second in the table Spennymoor, who are eight points behind Darlington, are at Norton, and keeper Robbie Deane could return to the side after injury, as well as striker Micky Rae and midfielder Anthony Peacock, who were both away working in midweek.
Norton, who haven’t won in seven matches – but six of those were away -- welcome back former Hartlepool keeper Jim Provett, as well as midfielders Shaun Clarke and Jack Proctor.

Shildon, who are in 11th place, are at home to Team Northumbria, and manager Gary Forrest still has some players out injured -- Chris Hughes, Billy Greulich-Smith, Lee Chapman, Justin Keegan – and now Ben Christensen. Keeper Keith Finch is also out because of suspension. TN have failed to score in their last four matches.

Fifth placed West Auckland face Guisborough at Darlington Road, and manager Peter Dixon will probably choose from a full strength squad, except for midfielder Craig Hubbard who will have a fitness test. Guisborough welcome back defender Liam O’Sullivan, but they have injury doubts over Liam McPhillips, Paul Roddam, Nathan Evans and Lewis Wood.

Bishop Auckland, who are in sixth place, and with games in hand on everyone above them, are at home to Hebburn, and manager Colin Myers includes keeper Jake Johnson in his squad on his return from injury.
Hebburn, who have lost only once on the road this season, will be without unavailable striker Liam McBryde.

Whitley Bay, whose eight game unbeaten run ended in midweek, hope to bounce back against Newton Aycliffe, but they have a big fitness doubt over defender Chris Reid, while midfielder Craig McFarlane is injured. Aycliffe, who had a good draw in midweek at RCA,  welcome back centre half Darren Craddock, but another defender, Mark Peck, is unavailable.

Dunston go to Celtic Nation, where they lost in the FA Cup earlier in the season but were re-instated when it was discovered CN had played an ineligible player. Manager Billy Irwin expects to choose from a full strength squad after their win over Bedlington in midweek, although midfielder Steve Shaw is doubtful.
CN have a squad of 18 players to choose from, but they are still missing injured keeper Dan Lowson and centre half Graeme Lee.


Sunderland RCA, who are at home to Newcastle Benfield, add Jamie Davis, who has missed their last five games, to the squad, but midfielder Brian Close and defender Wayne Henderson are both missing.
Benfield have appointed former Ashington assistant manager Anthony Woodhouse as their new manager following the midweek departure of Perry Briggs and his assistant Steve Cuggy. Steve Swinyard is his assistant.

Billingham Town, who have picked up four points in their last two matches, are at Consett, and they will be missing defender Jamie Middleton, who is unavailable, as well as Craig Norman, Steve Flockett and Mattie Garbutt.
Consett are missing midfielder Steve Aiston and striker Luke Sullivan, but defender Ryan Bell should return.

Bedlington are at home to Penrith, and they include new midfielder Mark Doninger, who was at Newcastle earlier in his career.

Ashington are at South Shields, and are without long term injury victims Phil Bell, Jonny Godsmark and Josh Gray.

In the second division, leaders Ryhope CW are at home to Jarrow Roofing having scored 67 league goals this season and holding a six point advantage at the top. Keeper Chris Rookes plus outfield players Richie Jordan, Nathan Johnson and Richie Playforth all return, while manager Martin Swales is hoping to make at least one new signing. Roofing add striker Chris Hepple to their squad, but another striker, Josh Allen, is injured, as are Keith Oliver, Jamie Marshall and Andy Inness.


Second placed Northallerton, whose game in midweek at Tow Law was postponed, go across to Whitehaven, who are in fifth, seven points behind. Defenders Danny Shoulder and Ian Smurthwaite are both missing, but Anthony Roberts and Alex Caisley both return.

Darlington RA, who are third on goal difference, are at home to Whickham, and they hope to give a delayed debut to striker Sam Vernalls, signed from Stokesley a fortnight ago. Keeper Alex Kell is doubtful.


Crook Town, who are level on points with the RA, are at home to Stokesley
Stokesley have been hit by the pending departure of top scorer Ben Bonner, who is going to Thornaby, while defender Greg Upton is missing. Kris Kamara and Chris Bivens return to the squad.

Esh Winning, who are ninth, tackle improving Ryton and Crawcrook at Waterhouses, and manager Andrew Soppitt will have a full squad, except for defender Dan Mitton.

Third bottom Thornaby are at home to Morpeth, who are unbeaten in the league this season, and they include new signings Liam O’Mahoney and Ben Bonner .

Tow Law are at Washington, and will be without injured strikers Matty Scott and Anthony Lee for at least another week, while Shaun Ryder, Stephen Turnbull and John Harrison are all unavailable. Manager Gary Anderson therefore includes himself in the squad. Washington had a good win in midweek, and they add Nicky Evans and Mark Covell to their squad.

Birtley, who conceded six in midweek against Ryhope CW, are at home to West Allotment, with Matt Hornsby and Jack Quantrill missing, but striker John Martin returns. Allotment, who are in midtable, are without keeper Aiden Ames and striker Tony Lancaster.

Horden need something at home to North Shields to improve their fourth bottom position, and they will be missing Lee Burrell and Steve Carruthers.

Seaham Red Star go to bottom club Alnwick wanting to bounce back from their defeat by Crook last weekend, but they have a big fitness doubt over their top scorer Channon North, while James Grey, Kevin Gordon and James Wood are all injured. Defender Adam Drysdale returns after suspension, while new signing Jason Simpson is included.

Chester-le-Street are at home to Brandon, and they put Stephen Kennedy in goal because Matty Crooks is suspended. New striker Greg Halliday, once of Tow Law, is also set to make his debut.

Whitby can forget about their perilous league position and concentrate on their FA Trophy tie against Ilkeston at the Turnbull Ground.
In the Evostik Premier, Blyth are at home to Frickley.