GFC Reserves face Railwaymen tonight

Durham Challenge Cup holders Gateshead Reserves will bid to reach the semi-final of the 2011/12 County Cup tonight.

Paul Bryson's side take on STL Northern League outfit Shildon in the last eight at the International Stadium tonight at 7:30pm.

Gateshead have named a strong side that includes five players with Football League experience.

On loan Sunderland goalkeeper Ben Wilson finally makes his bow after being on the bench five times for Gateshead's first team.

Defender Luke Gilbert and striker Dominic Brown are the only non professionals in the Heed starting XI.

Shildon have former Gateshead midfielder Chris Hughes, defender Richard Flynn and goalkeeper Keith Finch in their squad.

Flynn, however, picked up an injury at the weekend and Hughes missed the defeat in Northumberland.

The Railwaymen have won two of their five games this year and are 14th in the STL Northern League 1st division.

On Saturday the County Durham club lost 2-1 at Bedlington Terriers, Nicky Kane scoring their goal.

Admission at the gate tonight is £3 and £1 concessions.

Gateshead Res: Wilson, Odhiambo, Carruthers, Gate, Magnay, Gilbert, Brittain, Cummins, Brown, Briggs, Moore
Subs: Marshall, Sharpe (gk), Lynch, Carr, Evans