Sunderland RCA include a new striker in their squad when they go to Bedlington tonight.

Manager Neil Hixon has signed striker Glenn Robson from Newton Aycliffe, as Mark Davison is missing because of an ankle injury. Defender Carl Beasley returns to the squad after injury.

The RCA could go top on goal difference above West Auckland if they win.

The match between Consett and Jarrow Roofing has been called off at lunchtime today because of the weather.

Guisborough, who are fifth bottom, have a local derby at Billingham Synthonia, and they will be without defender Mark Casey because of injury, while midfielder Gary Wood is doubtful. Synners are without defender Curtis Collantine, while striker Nathan Jameson is injured.

Shildon expect to be at full strength against Ashington, for whom Stephen Young and Darren Lough are both still missing because of injury.

South Shields, who are at Newcastle Benfield, have signed midfielder Adam Forster on loan from Blyth Spartans.

In the Ernest Armstrong Cup, Karl Hewitt and James Howlett both return for Darlington RA at home to Horden, but James Evison, who scored in the win last week over Alnwick, is missing.

Horden, who had a good win at Whickham at the weekend, are without seven players for various reasons, but Dan Reeves and Chris Baxter return.