The Isle of Man FA under-18 side’s involvement in the FA County Youth Cup means a reduced Canada Life Premier League programme of three games on Saturday.

Call-ups to Lewis Qualtrough’s squad have forced the postponements of the games at Peel, St George’s and DHSOB.

Corinthians can take advantage of Geordies’ postponement to move top of the standings with a victory over Braddan.

The Whites will be favourites to clinch the points to do this , but will be wary of a promoted Swans side that has so far made light work of their return to the top flight with three wins from four games.

Douglas Athletic’s tough start to the campaign continues with a testing trip to Croit Lowey and Rushen United.

The Pinks have faced, among others, Peel, Corintians and St George’s in their first five games to leave them at the foot of the table with the solitary point they claimed from St John’s last week.

Another challenging game looks in store - expect Rushen to take the points in this one.

A tight game looks on the cards in the day’s other fixture between St John’s and St Mary’s.

The latter kick-started their season with a 4-0 win over DHSOB last time out thanks in large to young attackers Jordan Cooper and Jordan Crawley.

They will start as favourties against a Johnners side that is still finding its feet under new manager Rick Holden.