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Barrow v Gateshead

Barrow AFC will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to four straight games when Ian Bogie's Gateshead make the trip to Holker street on Boxing Day.

Joint-managers Dave Bayliss and Darren Sheridan have the luxury of a fully-fit squad to choose from.

However, leading scorer Jason Walker is just one caution away from picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Gateshead boss Ian Bogie is boosted by the return of midfielder Phil Turnbull following a suspension.

Striker Jon Shaw is poised to make his debut for Gateshead after joining the Tynesiders on loan from Rochdale.

Looking ahead to the tie, Bogie told his club's official website: "Barrow is always a tough place to go.

"They have had another good FA Cup run but like us have been a bit up and down in the league this season.

"They have beaten top sides like Oxford and Kettering recently and, while they may have one eye on their big FA Cup tie, players will be playing for their places.

"We have been working the players hard indoors during the recent big freeze and I have virtually a full squad to choose from."