Darwen will hope to build on their impressive home win against Netherfield last weekend when they travel to Carnforth tomorrow, and then host Preston on Monday.

They are forced into making one change, with Nathan Jackson returning to the team in place of the injured Michael Clarkson, who may be out for up to six weeks with ankle ligament damage.

On Monday, Mark Emery is available again and replaces Jackson.

Darwen Seconds make two changes for their home game against Carnforth.

Andrew Brown returns to the team and Craig Chatterton is available for his first game of the season.

They replace Nathan Jackson, who steps up into the first team, and Michael Grant who is unavailable.

For Monday's away game to Preston, Jackson returns to replace Craig Chatterton.