Carlton will look to recover as they suffered their first defeat of the season midweek against Cleethorpes Town. The home side were soundly beaten by The Owls and it will be an early season test for the young side to respond. However, “bounce-back-ability” was a key aspect of the Millers’ season last year and a win here would move them back into play off contention and give them a second win of the year and their first on home turf.
Bishop Auckland visit Stoke Lane in what is thought to be a league first. The visitors will doubtless be happy to be playing a different opponent other than Ashington. After a narrow defeat on the opening day against Stocksbridge, The Bishop’s secured their first win of the season against Ashington before playing them twice more in quick succession in the FA Cup, eventually losing the replay in extra time on Tuesday evening.