Carl Jarrett names a returning Danni Lay in his eleven to face Birtley Town.
The popular defender goes straight into the eleven following a brief hiatus, Oscar Fletcher dropped to the bench at his expense.
The midfielder has been harbouring a knock for a number of weeks, today offered a much-needed rest given Saturday’s task.
Joe Taylor retains his place in the eleven, as Olly Cann and Craig Gott remain sidelined.
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