CLITHEROE: The Blues face a tough top-of-the-table clash at home to Newcastle in NWCFL Division One.

Newcastle had a confidence-boosting 6-0 win over Abbey Hey on Tuesday night which leapfrogged them over Clitheroe to fourth in the league.

Carl Greenwood and Mark Stewart are doubtful with foot injuries.

Manager Dave Burgess said it was a must-win game: "We have lost the last two home games so it is vital we get three points."