EBAC NORTHERN LEAGUE
WEST Allotment Celtic travel to Redcar Athletic today to face a Steelmen side boosted by the arrival of ex-Spennymoor Town midfielder Mark Anderson.
The former Sunderland academy man brought an end to his eight-year stay at Brewery Field last month and could make his debut for his new side today.
After signing an 18-month deal, he told the club website: “It’s an exciting time for myself and the club.
“After deciding to leave Spennymoor after eight years, I wanted to play for a club that has ambition and wants to progress. Knowing the management team and a few of the players makes the transition a lot easier.
“We need to finish the season strong. It’s all about winning and that’s the mentality we need throughout the club.”
Play-off contenders Heaton Stannington and West Auckland Town meet at Brewery Field and North Shields host in-form Boro Rangers at the Daren Persson Stadium.
Captain Michael Hall will take charge of Whitley Bay in their home game with Seaham Red Star as manager Liam McIvor continues to serve a stadium ban.
League leaders Bishop Auckland travel to Northallerton Town, and second-placed Shildon head to Whickham. Newcastle
Benfield are without the suspended Aiden Haley and Lewis Scorgie as they visit Carlisle City, while Penrith face Guisborough Town at the Frenchfield Stadium.
Sunderland RCA aim to bounce back from a heavy home defeat at the hands of Shildon when they travel to Birtley Town.
Newcastle Blue Star can close the gap on Division Two leaders Blyth Town to four points with a win at Easington Colliery.
Stephen Patton and Stephen Cockrill will take charge of the first game of their second managerial stint at Sunderland West End when they visit Jarrow.
Chester-le-Street United entertain promotion contenders Bedlington Terriers at Riverside Complex and Billingham Town travel to Grayfields to take on FC Hartlepool.
Horden CW have a strong squad available for their trip to Esh Winning and Boldon CA are without Jimmy Lone and Jonny Bainbridge for their trip to Chester-le-Street Town.
Thornaby host Redcar Town and in-form Billingham Synthonia head to Essity Park to take on Newcastle University. Struggling Washington entertain Prudhoe YC at Northern Area and Yarm and Eaglescliffe are the visitors to Brandon United.