DALTON will look to put last week's first defeat of the season behind them when they take on Salford City Roosters at Kelland Park in Division One of the North West's Men’s League.

Dave High's team could only raise 13 players for their game at Wigan St Cuthbert’s, losing 26-16.

But the coach was not too disappointed at the loss.

He said: “Due to holidays and other commitments we didn't have any subs, and two of the lads took knocks but refused to come off.

“I couldn't be more proud of the lads for their efforts, they never gave up, and were always in the game.

“We still remain top of the league, and have a few more home games, so we will be going flat out to win the league.”

High is without Pat Kelly (injured) and Ioan Hayes (work), but welcomes back Declan Gavin, Zac Steel, Brad Richards, Harry Gordon, Joe Crarey and Jamie Southward.

In Division Two, Hindpool are on the road for the first of six successive away games as they go to Mayfield “A”.

The league leaders are seeking their 10th win of their unbeaten campaign after seeing off the challenge of second-placed West Bank last Saturday.

Connor McDermott and Daryl Archer both return, while Jack Stevens is unavailable.

Late fitness tests await several players, but Coach Kev Kyte is comfortable with the 19 that will be on the bus.

A win will see them crowned champions for the first time in their long history.

Roose Pioneers are back in action after last week's game with Mayfield was called off due to the Rochdale side failing to raise enough players.

Missing the trip to Leigh Miners “A” are Rickie Donaghue, Euan James, Craig Deakin and Tom Farren.

Young Farren has just returned with the England under 19 Lions from their successful trip to Serbia.

Back in the fold are Mikee Light, Joe Geere and Regan Livingstone plus the evergreen Dan Sharp who leads the young squad around the pitch.

Ulverston travel to Hindley with a depleted squad, several players are on a charity walk with others to play through the pain barrier.

Brad Williams will lead from the front after a top performance last week alongside Jake Spedding in the win over Thatto Heath “A”.

Also back are Daniel Horne, Max Nisbet along with Josh Catlett, however, Dave Beck, Will Cole and Tom Spedding are unavailable.

In the Conference First Division, Barrow Island are home to Pilkington “A” and welcome back Sam Jones and Nathan Sneesby, but are minus Dec Baines, Brad Warne, Jake Stockdale and Tyler Baines.

Coach Jamie Curtis was thrilled with the 25-22 win at third placed Oldham St Anne’s last week.

He said: “The lads put in a lot of effort and played quality rugby, they really turned up for each other.”

Millom travel to the west of the county to take on Ellenborough and not on the bus is Aiden Wilson, who dislocated his shoulder last week

However, back are Lee Postlethwaite and Andrew Dawson.

Barrow Island ‘A’ added the Knock-Out Cup to the league title with a 28-10 win over Millom ‘A’ at Craven Park on Wednesday.

Tries came from Farrell O’Kane, Corrie Barker, Finn Dutton-Rosconie (2), and Will Scott with Dutton-Rosconie adding four goals.

Tries for Millom came from Jordan Lehrle and Tom Millard with a conversion from Millard.