AFTER seeing their side inflict a first league defeat of the season on Radcliffe, GLOSSOP NORTH END fans must be wondering if they can keep up the momentum tomorrow (Saturday).
The Hillmen are home to Brighouse Town — third in the Evo-stik NPL first division east — in the extra preliminary round of the FA Trophy with £2,000 in prize money at stake.
Co-bosses Mark Canning and Andy Bishop are faced with a mixed bag as they try to make it three games on the run unbeaten.
Will Beasley returns after two weeks out with a groin injury and Jordan Bove has recovered from back trouble. However, Matty Russell is ruled out by a one-game suspension for being sent off against Droylsden last week and there are fitness tests for Darrhyl Mason (ankle) and Ollie Turner (foot).
At DROYLSDEN manager Dave Pace has again showed that he is not frightened of making changes, even at such an early stage of the season.
There will be at least three new faces for the clash with Widnes at the Butchers Arms, and these come in addition to former Manchester United midfielder Febian Brandy who was signed the previous week and scored on his debut at Surrey Street.
Sam Baird joins from FC United and fellow centre-back Andy Hollins comes in on loan from Southport. Striker Sean Miller is on a dual registration from Chester. Sam Madeley has been released.
Dylan Smith is suspended as a result of a red card at Glossop, Shaq Clarke is unavailable, Ryan Jennings is injured, and Brandon Zibaka has a virus.
MOSSLEY go to struggling Cleethorpes hoping to get their season back on track after three defeats.
They will have to do so without Dieter Downey and Godwin Abadaki, both of whom have ankle injuries. Co-manager Dave Wild rates striker Max Leonard as 50/50 but centre-back Adam Jones should play and Mike Fish may make the bench.
Defender Keen Quansah is back at Seel Park after moving to Hyde United over the summer.
In National League North, Danny Shaw is back for CURZON ASHTON who play Boston United at Surrey Street. Paul Marshall has a minor heel problem.
Across town at Hurst Cross ASHTON UNITED meet Leamington. Defender Lewis Baines, who was with the Robins last season, returns on loan from Fleetwood Town.
Influential striker Tom Pratt misses HYDE UNITED’s home clash in the NPL premier division through suspension, as does midfielder Ross Daley.
James Hodges will again fill in for Peter Crook who was knocked out and concussed in last week’s game at Whitby. Kyle Harrison has a groin strain and did not train on Tuesday.
Midfielder Grant Roberts, on loan from Boston United, should feature. Chris Sutherland is expected to return to training next week.
STALYBRIDGE CELTIC will again be without midfielders Tom Brown (hamstring) and Greg Wilkinson (hip) for their home clash with high-flying Gainsborough Trinity.
Simon Haworth’s men will be looking to climb into play-off contention after making it three wins in a row. Despite their league position, Trinity have won only twice at Bower Fold in 21 visits.