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The Christmas number one spot is on the line as leaders South Shields head to third-placed Gainsborough Trinity in the Pitching In Northern Premier League on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
The Mariners have been out of action since a 3-3 draw with Ashton United a fortnight ago, with two fixtures having been postponed due to frozen pitches.