Spennymoor keeper Craig Turns could return to the side tonight for their top four clash against Shildon at the Brewery Field.

Turns has been missing because of injury since November, and faces a fitness test ahead of the game. However, midfielder Alex Francis will be missing because of injury.

Shildon, who are in fourth but only below Moors on goal difference, welcome defender Darren Hollingsworth back into their side, but defenders Gary Brown and Mark Foster are both injured.

Billingham Town could be unchanged for their local derby against Norton, who welcome back Nathan Mulligan and Shaun Clarke after suspension.

Bishop Auckland play the first midweek league game in their new stadium at home to Billingham Synthonia, and they will give striker Wayne Gredziak his return debut.

Synners could make changes from the team that won at Westfields in the Vase last Sunday.

Second bottom Esh Winning could include a new signing in their side at home to Jarrow Roofing.

Dunston go to Durham City for their Durham Challenge Cup quarter final, and manager Billy Irwin will choose from a full squad. Dunston have some outstanding Vase business at home to Heathe St Johns on Saturday.

In the second division, Chester-le-Street are missing midfielder Steve Halliday for the home game with Northallerton, for whom striker Matthew Coad makes his debut after signing from West Auckland.

North Shields, who are fourth, could rest some players ahead of the home game with bottom club Morpeth.

The Tow Law v Ryton, and Birtley v Newton Aycliffe games have been put back 24 hours to Wednesday night.