Stockton travel to the Dukes North-East Premier League’s bottom club Felling, who are 13 points adrift.

Fixture secretary Barry Norman said: “We have had a few injuries recently, so some of the lads have made the step up from the second team. We have the teams around us to play and we have re-signed Paul Leonard back from Boldon, which will give the team a boost.”

Eppleton host the runaway leaders South North, with visiting skipper Adam Cragg stating: “Things are looking good with seven games to go, but it’s no time to take our foot off the gas.’’

John Graham is on holiday and is replaced by Tom Hodnett. Johnny Craigs retains his place.

Chester-le-Street will be without Quentin Hughes and Stephen Cantwell when they welcome Hetton Lyons to Ropery Lane.

Adam Hickey is missing for the rest of the season after breaking his collar bone for Durham last Sunday. Skipper John Coxon said: “With these lads missing, it just gives exciting opportunities for some of the younger lads to come in and show what they can do.”

Visiting captain Jarvis Clay has Robert Talbot on holiday, but Joss Coughlin returns.

Whitburn entertain the in-form Durham Cricket Academy, and John Windows, Academy Manager said: “We will have a young team, but I am confident in all of them to perform. Faizan Hussain came in last week for his debut and took 8-30, so I was really pleased for him.”

Division One leaders Sacriston entertain third-placed Burnmoor.

The visitors have Owen Lancaster now available and Mark Robson makes way.

Visiting official Ian Linsley said: “We are on a roll, so we have confidence. There’s a bit of a gap, but should we win, then the last six games of the season will be very interesting.”

Mainsforth who are second bottom, welcome second placed Burnopfield and make changes.

Robert Chismon is working, Aiden Cummings and Ryan Dawson are on holiday, Danny Hooper is at a wedding and Tom Orton and Glenn Donaldson, both start their football seasons.

Burnopfield skipper Gareth Breese has Neil Killeen returning/

Brandon in fourth, journey to Sunderland and treasurer Dean Crampton said: “We have had the weather to deal with in our last few games. We need to get back on track although we are likely to be without Ryan Pringle and Nathan Adamson.”

Lanchester welcome Go North-East Northumberland and Tyneside League leaders Swalwell and visiting skipper Paul Dumighan said: “Lanchester is always a tricky place to go to, but we’ll go and try and get another win on the board. Neil Corby is back and Gary Johnson is unavailable.”

Second-placed Shotley Bridge, just 12 points behind, welcome Newcastle City.

Fixture Secretary Ian Archbold said: “They are a good side with some talented players and an ex-Test player. It’s building up to be an exciting second half to the season.’’

Kieran Milburn and Greg Patterson are replaced by Phillip Mellons and Alex Elliott.

Readers Durham Cricket League leaders leaders Seaham Park journey to Castle Eden, who are in good form and moved into fifth.

They have Ryan Ball and Robbie McGlasham returning, to the side. Chairman John Spellman said: “It will be tough. They have been doing quite well and are at the top, but we are pretty much at full strength, with the exception of Alan Unsworth.

“Points-wise we’re not that far behind them, and we’ve have had a few good results in the last few weeks. If we win it will leave the league wide open.”

Tudhoe, in second, travel to Whiteleas and Harton, with the home side having not won in their last four. Tudhoe are unbeaten in seven.

Leas will be relying upon their bowling attack, in particular overseas professional Abdul Ameer, to contain a side that has racked up some big totals.

Despite being the leagues' leading wicket-taker, Ameer has failed to claim any victims in his last two games.

Skipper Owen Peterson is still without all-rounder Rob Scorer and Lewis Surtees has joined a long injury list, having broken his thumb last weekend. Wicketkeeper Scott Oliver returns and there is a debut for Arslan Riaz.

Bottom club Dawdon, take on fourth-placed Durham City and secretary Steve Dent said: “All games are tough at the moment given our position. There are still a few games left of the season, so hopefully we can pull a few wins together.’’