The Seasiders come into the match following a 2-1 Isuzu FA Trophy exit to Hebburn Town, and Gary Liddle makes four changes for the Pitching In Northern Premier League clash with the Robins.

That means Lewis Hawkins - fresh from a substitute cameo in the Hebburn loss after suffering injury - makes his first start since August, while Shane Bland makes his 479th appearance, moving him level with David Campbell as the Seasiders' second-top appearance maker.

Jake Charles will look to make a scoring return to Hurst Cross as Whitby aim for a first victory since February 2023 against the North West outfit.

Frankie Whelan and Nathan McGinley are the other two changes after they both missed last Saturday's outing.

Whitby Town: Shane Bland, Connor Smith, Sam Collins, Adam Gell, Frankie Whelan, Nathan McGinley, Donald Chimalilo, Lewis Hawkins (C), Jake Charles, Layton Watts, James Harrison

Substitutes: Alex Nelson, Harley Dawson, Aaron Haswell, Michael Woods, Ronnie McGrath