With 22 points now the difference between the top two, Burnmoor will be looking for leaders South Shields to have an off day.

Shields entertain a Horden side who have struggled to find a winning formula. However, Boldon, who beat the Moors last week, were also in a similar rut but brought off a fine victory.

When the sides met earlier Horden ended Shields' 100 per cent record.

Shields are without Philip Bell again and Oliver Stedman deputies, as he did last week. Young pace bowler Chris Nichol takes over from spinner Kris McShane for the game.

Horden who have won just once, will have Min Mahill returning for the Shields game. Mark Lauderdale resumes with the second team.

Burnmoor name an unchanged side when they entertain South Hetton. Former Moors player Ashok Patel misses the game for South Hetton and Chris Fawcett deputises.

The surprise news at Seaham Harbour is that professional Paras Dogra has returned home. Dogra has been the mainstay in the Seaham batting. With David Thompson also absent, opponents Philadelphia will have a much easier task. Phili. expect to field the same side that convincingly beat Eppleton last week.

Next Tuesday Seaham entertain Oakfield (1pm start) in a charity game in aid of the Dicky Bird Foundation, and the world famous umpire is expect to be in attendance.

Felling's veteran bowler Chris Pleasants, who was prominent in his side's victory last Saturday, is unavailable against Marsden so Dale McKearnan is promoted. Marsden will select from 12. Chris Mann is definitely out with a ruptured groin, but Lewis Bruce should be in the side.

Durham City travel to Whitburn with Mike Elliott and Nick Howe returning.

Whitburn'sAndrew Turns is unavailable and Michael Smith returns.