There could be a change in the first division leadership tonight, with the top four all in action.

Current leaders Sunderland RCA could be knocked off the top of the table if they lose at Dunston, but they welcome back defenders Ian Maddison and Carl Beasley, as well as striker Mark Davison..

Dunston, who are third, hope that defender Ben Cattanach and striker Steve Preen will return to the squad that won at Billingham Synthonia on Saturday.

If Dunston and Sunderland RCA draw, then West Auckland, who are second on goal difference and just a point behind, will replace them if they win at Whitley Bay.

Whitley are without midfielder Gary Ormston, while striker Paul Robinson and defender Brian Smith are both injured. However, midfielder Kyle Downey and defenders Darron Timmons and Gareth Williams all return.

West, who have lost just once in the league this season, will be at full strength.

Whickham can go joint top of the second division if they beat Seaham Red Star at the Glebe. Seaham, boosted by the weekend win over Alnwick, welcome back top scorer Kevin Gordon, but defender Anth Laidler and midfielder Michael McKeown are missing because of injury In the EA Cup, Birtley, who are third in the league, will have Dan Holgate between the posts for their home tie with Esh Winning, while midfielder Kevin Dixon will be missing. Dan Hepplewhite will start the game. Esh will probably be unchanged.

Horden are without Hartlepool loanees Callum Wilson and Greg Rutherford at home to Whitehaven, but Lloyd Evans is back from county duty.

Chester-le-Street, who are at home to Morpeth, add defenders Danni Lay and Luke Gilhespy to their squad, while they are hoping that strikers Callum Patton, Lee Collins and Ander Galer will return.