Match Preview

Acklam head North to Newcastle, Longbenton to face Novocastrians who are currently enjoying a good start to the season, despite a close, spirited away game at Barnard Castle last week - they will be a determined side to face at home this week as Acklam visit! WIth only a few league places between them this should be a great encounter between the two clubs.

Acklam welcome back players as well as miss some . Jordan Rae returns at hooker and Andrew Dunn comes in to start as centre. Andrew Dalton returns but pads up next to Carl Hoggarth and Nathan Faint on the bench. Playmaker Marcus Sudron moves across to standoff and Theo Guilnard will no doubt add some flair to the back row. Andy Goode is unavailable due to a book signing event. Match KO is 3pm and as always the players appreciate the traveling support!

http://http://www.novos.co.uk/teams/6738/match-centre/1-3606073#form-guide

At home the Hustlers take on local rivals Middlesbrough and boosted by a few of the Academy being released to start their senior transition under the close guidance of Mike Dickons. If your unable to travel to Novo's please come along and support 3pm KO

This weeks other D&N1 Games

Saturday 13th October
Gateshead vs Durham City
Hartlepool Rovers vs Whitby
Medicals vs Stockton
Northern vs Ponteland
Novocastrians vs Acklam
South Shields Westoe vs Barnard Castle
West Hartlepool vs Horden and Peterlee