THE two form sides in the UniBond League first division will clash tomorrow when Harrogate Town entertain Gretna.

Both sides have won five league matches on the bounce, but that run will come to an end for one - or possibly both - sides.

Town, who are unbeaten in 19 matches in the division, have made Wetherby Road a fortress this season, conceding just four goals on their home turf - with three of those coming in one game.

But Town are starting to feel the effects of their run, with injuries to key players hampering boss John Reed's plans.

Iain Dunn is definitely out, while Robbie Whellans, Colin Hunter, Dave Donaldson and Paul Stansfield picked up knocks in the FA Trophy defeat by Doncaster Rovers.

Former Rovers' front-man Darren Fell, who scored in the League Cup against Farsley Celtic on Tuesday, could come into the reckoning for his league debut as could former St Mirren midfielder Darren Beesley.

Selby Town will look to get their stop-start season back on track after going without a win since the start of December.

A draw and two defeats scattered over a long lay-off because of the festive break and frozen pitches, have combined to see Selby's title push splutter to a halt.

But The Robins are confident they can recapture their form when they entertain Thackley tomorrow.

Skipper Andy Hart returns after suspension, while Shane Forrest is back after overcoming an ankle injury which has sidelined him since November.

Free-scoring Harrogate Railway will look to continue their run of form at Hallam.

Rail, who have been scoring goals at will over their last few matches, including the 4-1 demolition of Garforth Town on Saturday, crashed 3-1 against their high-flying opponents earlier in the season.

But since then Hallam have lost key striker Mick Goddard to Alfreton, while Railway have Darron Morris, Ian Hart, Steve Davey and Kevin Smith all in form and pushing to lead the attack.

Such is the competition for places up front, leading scorer Davey currently occupies a spot on the bench.

New signing Andy Moores is unavailable tomorrow, so Dean Wilson returns to the squad.

Goole head off on their travels to face Armthorpe, while down in division one Tadcaster Albion head south to take on Maltby Main, who were relegated from the top-flight last season.

Nestl Rowntree are on the cup trail this weekend as they make the long journey to Richmond Town in the North Riding FA County Cup.

'Trees have the luxury of naming the same squad for consecutive Saturdays for the first time this season.

"It is a tough game for us," said assistant-boss Jon Reynolds. "This is a good competition and there are no easy games, but we will have the same team out from last Saturday - this is the first time we've managed to do that - and if we play to our strengths we will do well."

Rob Ellis and Elliott Simpson are both still unavailable for Nestl.

Updated: 12:27 Friday, January 18, 2002