The reserves might have some first team players in their squad at Crook Town on Saturday.

The reserves had a great result in midweek at Northallerton where two goals by Nathan Stephenson gave them a 2-1 win, and they’re hoping for a similar result at the Millfield this afternoon.

The full first team squad was on duty at Bishop Auckland last night, and there are five first team players included in the squad -- Peter Jameson, Liam Marrs, Arran Wearmouth, Harvey Saunders and Dale Milburn.

Joint reserve team manager Mark Fanning said; “If some of the first team lads need minutes, then they’ll be included in our squad.

“Martin will make his mind up on Friday night after the Bishops game.

“Regardless of who is playing, if the lads can produce a similar performance to the one at Northallerton, then we’ll be happy.”

The upcoming games for the reserves are:

Friendlies:

Tuesday 25th July Seaham Red Star (a)

Saturday 29th July Guisborough Town (a)

League season:

Saturday 5th August Prudhoe (a)

Wednesday 9th August Stokesley (a)

Saturday 12th August Hebburn Town (a) Alan Hood Cup

Wednesday 16th August Sunderland West End (a)

Saturday 19th August Harton and Westoe (h)

Wednesday 23rd August Wolviston (a)