Match Preview

Marine entertain Halesowen Town at the Marine Travel Arena tomorrow as they return to League action (3pm).

Both sides will be keen to take maximum points to start climbing the table, the Mariners sitting in 19th position with the Yeltz two points and three places better off.

The visitors are without a win in three games, with defeats at Blyth in the Trophy and at home to Frickley last Saturday sandwiching a 1-1 draw at Rushall Olympic.

The Crosby club likewise go in search of victory after three winless outings, reverses at Mickleover in the League and Bootle in the Liverpool Senior Cup followed by a determined 2-2 draw at Darlington in the Trophy on Sunday.

Marine manager Sean Hessey has brought in a number of new players recently, Caleb Richards and Denzel Williams joining on loan from Blackpool. Midfielder Zac Thompson has joined after spells with Leeds United, Bury and Guiseley with experienced defender Andy Nicholas also rejoining the club after a stint at Warrington Town.

Admission to the MTA is £10 adults, £5 concessions with accompanied U11s admitted free.

Liverpool, Everton, Tranmere Rovers and AFC Liverpool season ticket holders are admitted for £5 on production of their season ticket.

The Graham Lounge will be open from 12 noon with a guest cask ale.

There will be a minute's silence before the game as a mark of respect to the victims of the tragic air accident in Colombia this week, which included members of the Brazilian club Chapecoense Real.