Redcar Athletic were knocked out of the Shipowners’ Cup by Stockton Town last week, yet the manner in which they performed will give them confidence for next Tuesday’s big home game against York City in the North Riding Cup.
Redcar lost 2-0 at Stockton in the Shipowners’ semi-finals but have a Wearside League game at lower-midtable Boldon tomorrow where they can put that reverse behind them and sharpen up for the Minstermen fixture.
Club captain Lance Skelton should be back to marshal Redcar after missing the Stockton defeat, and Jamie Lee is available again after serving a one-match ban.
Right-back Chris Bivens will be better for getting through his first 90 minutes against the Wearside League leaders since returning from long-term injury, and winger Sam Webster should be able to play despite picking up a knock.
Basement boys Wolviston face Whitehaven in the league at home with New Year spirits still high after recording their first win since November 1 against Jarrow.
The Villagers had lost five in a row and only travelled with 11 players last week, but dug deep to reach the quarter-finals of the League Cup with a comprehensive 3-0 victory.
Making their home debuts will be new signings Matthew McKenna - returning to the club after a year working offshore - and central defender Matthew Bayston, who has been signed from local football in Durham.
Both played a major role in the win at Jarrow, while former Billingham Town and Norton attacking midfielder Christian Selby returns to the Wolviston squad.
Wearside League-leading Stockton Town could name the same side which beat Redcar Athletic for their trip to Sunderland West End.
Stockton have beaten West End twice in the last two seasons to win the Wearside League title, and a 20th win of the campaign there would take them a step closer to retaining the championship.
Tony Johnson is still out after injuring his back at work, and Scott Meehan is being eased back to full fitness who will be given all the time he needs after limping off at Hartlepool last month.
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