Jarrow travel to Northern League Division Two rivals Sunderland RCA on Saturday afternoon.

Kennie Malia has admitted he will have to disappoint some members of his Jarrow squad when his side travel to Sunderland RCA on Saturday.

The Perth Green outfit have been in outstanding form this season and head to Wearside looking to extend a run of 13 games unbeaten in all competitions during the first two months of the campaign. Perhaps their most notable victory came last weekend when they saw off Marske United to secure a spot in Monday’s FA Vase first round draw - and their reward has come with an eye-catching visit to local rivals Boldon CA in what will be a historic fixture for South Tyneside.

Jarrow manager Kennie Malia (photo Kieran Gough) | Kieran Gough

placeholder image — Jarrow manager Kennie Malia (photo Kieran Gough) | Kieran Gough

Confidence is understandably flowing within the Jarrow ranks after such a remarkable start to the season - but with a near fully-fit and a available squad, coupled with the return of Kieran Beattie from Chester-le-Street Town, Malia has revealed he is facing a selection headache as he selects his side to face RCA this weekend.

He told The Gazette: "Our full attention turns back to the league after a little rest from it on Saturday and we are looking to continue our league form. We have signed Kieran Beattie back after his move from Chester-le-Street and he will be available. That means we have a bit of a selection headache and we have big numbers available. That’s always the worst part where you are not able to name everyone and having to tell lads they will be missing out.”

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