Stockton are eyeing a third straight victory on the road when they travel to Blyth in Durham and North One tomorrow.
The Station Road outfit have secured good wins at Consett and Darlington in recent weeks, and will be confident of another good result.
In the pack they should be boosted by the return of Joe Green, but centre Ritchie Brown is unavailable, while Steven Tampin (illness) faces a late test.
Winger Dan Phinn is available along with Joel Simpson and forward Sam Toulson, who has recovered from a broken shoulder.
In the same division Guisborough could seize top spot if they beat Ryton and Morpeth slip up at Medicals. Trevor Edwards’ side will be massive favourites to clinch victory at Belmangate, having won 12 of their last 13 league matches.
In Yorkshire One, Boro entertain Heath at Acklam Park, but last week’s thrashing at Malton and Norton has all but extinguished the team’s promotion hopes.
That isn’t the case for high-flying Redcar, who can maintain their Durham and North Two charge at Winlaton Vulcans.
Last weekend saw the Seasiders claim a league double over third-placed Acklam, but coach Richie Young is wary of any promotion talk yet.
“Saturday’s result was really pleasing for everyone,” he said. “We achieved one of our targets for the season, winning both local derbies.
“But promotion talk at this stage would be ridiculous. Winlaton have picked up some good results at home, so we’ll have to be at our best to get a result.”
Stephen Wilson and Rob Pallister are unavailable so in comes James Toward and Andrew Wills (front row).
Acklam have the chance to bounce back from that derby defeat when they take on Wallsend at Talbot Park.
Ricky Scott starts with Ross Everett continuing in the absence of captain Stephen Chambers.
Meanwhile in Durham and North Three Yarm can clinch back-to-back wins when they travel to Richmondshire.
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