WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT

EASINGTON Colliery were on the receiving end of the shock result of the season
on Saturday when Willington won at Hall Lane.

Andy Colledge's side went into the game having lost just once in 21 games and
boasting by far the best goals difference.

They were firm favourites to take another step towards promotion but were
rocked on 33 minutes when Jason White beat the offside trap and slotted the
ball wide of goalkeeper Nicky Lawson.

Willington went two up after an hour. The ball stuck on the difficult surface
and when Easington's defenders failed to clear, Danny Lee pounced.

Just before the end the Colliers almost reduced the deficit as an effort
rebounded from the underside of the crossbar but Willington keeper Andrew
Stocks was quick to react.

Easington still command a nine-points lead but New Marske, whose fixture was
one of five to be postponed, now have two games in hand.

Prudhoe Town prop up the table after losing to Darlington RA despite scoring
first with a good effort from Andy Hoban.

Michael Richardson restored parity on the hour and six minutes from time, Nick
Petch beat goalkeeper Ross Thomas in a goalmouth scramble.

David Turner fired Annfield Plain into a halftime lead at home to Coxhoe
Athletic and Paul Henderson doubled the advantage with 10 minutes remaining.

At this stage, the Plain were coasting to victory but when Shaun Laverick
reduced the deficit on 87 minutes an exciting finale ensued. Coxhoe though
failed to claim an equaliser.

Alan Blair gave Windscale the lead after just 15 seconds at Kirkbymoorside for
whom goalkeeper Adam Maxon saved a Dean Rogers penalty before Ryan Cooper,
Johnny Brown and Uyi Ehima earned the points for the Yorkshiremen.

Ryhope CW, who are third top, had their fixture with Boldon CA called off and
the games between Silksworth and Cleator Moor Celtic, Houghton Town at Stockton
Town, Jarrow versus Ashbrooke Belford House and Wolviston against New Marske
also fell victim to waterlogged pitches.

WEARSIDE LEAGUE by MALCOLM PRATT

EASINGTON Colliery and Ryhope CW were both on the receiving end of shock results in last night's Wearside League programme.

The Colliers went into their home fixture with Wolviston firm favourites but were rocked as the visitors enjoyed a 3-0 romp.

Ryan Hebb produced a good finish from the edge of the penalty area on 16 minutes and 12 minutes from time, Kallum Hannah doubled the visitors' lead.

In the last minute the Colliers threw everyone forward for a corner, including goalkeeper Niki Lawson and when the ball was cleared, David Aninakwah completed a comprehensive victory for Wolviston.

It was Easington's first reverse in 21 games but they still have a 10-points lead over Ryhope CW who were also surprisingly defeated, by Hartlepool.

The only goal came after 35 minutes when 16-year old Craig Hutchinson scored for the first time since joining Pools.

Silksworth also went down by the only goal to Stockton, whose scorer was David Johnson, and there was another defeat for Houghton Town who crashed 4-1 to Jarrow.

Peter Kane (2), Liam Clarke and Chris Coombes had the visitors four goals up until the 85th minute when Micky Curtis scored the goal of the game with a tremendous individual effort.

Prudhoe Town celebrated winning for only the second time in 24 games. Just before the end of their home fixture with Cleator Moor Celtic, Michael Pooley drove past Craig Devine.

Annfield Plain defeated Willington thanks to Colin Snailham (pen) and Jonathan Kemp. Mitchell Sowerby had levelled from the spot.

WEARSIDE LEAGUE By MALCOLM PRATT

SILKSWORTH moved out of the bottom three with victory over out-of-form Houghton Town at Leyburn Grove on Saturday.

Richard Maughan and Jonathan Fox had Steven Smith's side two goals up by half-time and it was just about all over for Houghton when James Gillespie made it three after an hour.

Houghton, who have played more games than any other side, have slipped to sixth from the basement and conceded 77 goals from 25 matches.

Bottom-of-the-table Prudhoe Town have leaked the most goals and the five which Ryhope CW racked up took their unenviable total to 88.

The Wearsiders, now second top, went ahead through Martin Metcalfe but suffered a blow a minute before the interval with the dismissal of captain Phil Hall.

The numerical disadvantage, however, didn't pose a problem and in the second period they went nap with a superb hat-trick by substitute John Butler and one goal from David Newby.

Boldon CA are just above Prudhoe Town after losing to Stockton Town whose marksmen were Joe Hinchley and Matthew Richardson.

There's no stopping Easington Colliery at the other end of the table and they enjoy a 10-points lead over Ryhope CW with the sides having played the same number of games.

The Colliers made it 17 wins and three draws in 20 games when they defeated fourth-top Ashbrooke Belford House with a brace of goals by Barry Turton and one from Dale Crawford after Alan Young had fired Ashbrooke ahead.

Shaun Ross scored both Hartlepool goals in the win over Willington while Shaun Gregory's first-half header proved sufficient for Wolviston at Kirkbymoorside.

James Kesterton and Daniel Drazdauskas were Redcar Athletic's matchwinners over Annfield Plain whose only reply came from Colin Snailham.

The goals flowed at Darlington Cleveland Bridge but they were all scored by Windscale who are up to fifth. Dean Rogers rifled a hat-trick with Graeme Goulding also finding the net.

New Marske, in third position, just two points behind Ryhope CW with a game in hand, maintained their challenge for a league and cup double with victory at Coxhoe Athletic.

Shaun Mackin and Daniel Jones netted with Philip Bulmer replying for Coxhoe. Victory earned the Seasiders their place in the Third Round of the League Cup. Jarrow's tie at Cleator Moor Celtic was postponed because of a water-logged pitch.

WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT

EASINGTON Colliery stretched their lead at the top of the Wearside League to
nine points but their game with Jarrow was marred with only four minutes
remaining.

Jarrow's Lee Smith had only been on the field 10 minutes when he suffered a
suspected broken leg and was taken by ambulance to hospital.

There was a 20-minute delay before the Colliers emerged 1-0 winners thanks to
Adam McGuinness's fierce shot after only eight minutes.

Houghton Town played 88 minutes with 10 men and almost the entire second half
with just nine. It wasn't surprising therefore, that they crashed to a 5-0
defeat against Hartlepool at Leyburn Grove.

Mark Catchside was red-carded after two minutes following an off-the-ball
incident and two minutes later Shaun Ross converted a penalty.

Further goals followed from Ian Purvis, Steve Chapman and Ross to leave Houghton
with a mountain to climb at the halfway stage.

They made three substitutions during the interval and early in the second
period, Brad Freeman was injured and took no further part in the game.

Despite being two men short, Houghton did not concede a fifth goal until just
before the end when Chapman struck for a second time.

Silksworth were the latest side to feel Kirkbymoorside's scoring prowess. The
Yorkshiremen put 10 goals past Prudhoe Town at the weekend and scored three on
their visit to Wearside.

Tom Ellis steered the ball wide of goalkeeper Anthony Mustard after 15 minutes
before two goals in the five minutes immediately before the interval ended
Silksworth's hopes.

Rob McDermott latched onto a long ball over the defence and gave Mustard no
chance and Martin Cooper hit a tremendous 25-yard shot which crashed into the
net.

Ryhope CW progressed in the Wearside League Cup following a five-goals thriller
with Annfield Plain.

Dean Lee fired the visitors in front and on the stroke of half time Clayton
Davis levelled.

Early in the second period Martin Metcalfe pounced on a defensive blunder to
give Ryhope the lead only for Stephen Kirkbride to restore parity on 70 minutes.

With time running out, Metcalfe hit the winner from inside the six-yard box.

Willington are the most improved side this season and they went through against
Redcar Athletic who have now lost their last four games.

Mikey Weston and Jason White were the scorers in a 2-0 win at Hall Lane.

WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT
 
RYHOPE  CW missed the opportunity to go second in the Wearside League when  they
went down by the only goal to Jarrow.
 
A  hard-fought  game was decided on the hour when Paul Turrell  beat  goalkeeper
Neil Atkinson from inside the penalty area.
 
Ryhope  pressed  for an equaliser in the later stages but failed to find  a  way
through Jarrow's defence which was considerably tighter than at the weekend when
they conceded four goals.
 
Ryhope  remain third, a point behind New Marske whose fixture at Silksworth  was
postponed.
 
Easington  Colliery stretched their lead at the top of the table to three points
with victory over Redcar Athletic.
 
Andy Porritt gave the Teessiders the lead on 38 minutes with a tremendous finish
from  outside the penalty area but the Colliers turned the tables, scoring twice
in four minutes just before the interval.
 
Dale  Crawford blasted a shot into the top corner of the net but the goal of the
match was Chris Tarn's magnificent strike which screamed into the net.
 
Easington  held on for a 2-1 win and were indebted to debutant goalkeeper  Nicky
Lawson  who turned in a man-of-the-match performance following his transfer from
Sunderland RCA.
 
Willington  were  bottom in each of the last two seasons but are now in the  top
half  of the table following a 3-1 win over Wolviston with goals by Paul Thorns,
Jason White and James Seymour. Kallum Hannah replied from the penalty spot.
 
Prudhoe  Town  won  for  the  first  time on Saturday  but  failed  to  make  it
back-to-back wins when Stockton Town emerged 3-1 victors.
 
Joe  Hinchley, Scott Meehan and Jamie May were the matchwinners with Kevin Dixon
(pen) on target for Prudhoe.
 
The  Cumbrian  derby ended all square. Barry Irving and Gary George had  Cleator
Moor  Celtic  ahead until the 80th minute before Kevin Holliday and  Luke  Smith
rescued a point for Windscale.
 

WEARSIDE LEAGUE by MALCOLM PRATT
 
EASINGTON Colliery and Ryhope CW closed in on Wearside League leaders New Marske when they both enjoyed comfortable victories last night.
 
The  Colliers  proved to be too strong for third-bottom Silksworth  although  it was not until the second period that the Wearsiders wilted.
 
Chris  Tarn  opened the scoring and thereafter it was all Easington  as  further goals flowed from Barry Turton (pen), Adam McGuinness and Andy Hall.
 
Easington  are  second, just a point behind New Marske with three games in  hand while  Ryhope  CW remain third. Although equal on points with the Colliers  they have played three games more than their rivals.
 
Nathan  Johnson tapped in past goalkeeper Dean Caris to give Ryhope a  half-time lead  at  Houghton  Town and it was not until the last six minutes  that  Martin Swales' side made certain of the points.
 
Chris  Trewick  doubled  his  team's lead on 84 minutes  and  in  stoppage  time Jordan Henderson completed a 3-0 victory.
 

WEARSIDE LEAGUE By MALCOLM PRATT
 
EASINGTON  Colliery are on course for a double after comfortably seeing off  the challenge from Stockton Town in the Wearside League Cup on Saturday.
 
The Teessiders  held their high-flying opponents until early in the second  half but  once  Barry  Turton slid the ball into the net, Colliers took  control  and were never troubled.
 
Adam  McGuinness stretched the lead and shortly before the end Turton was  again on target.
 
Ryhope  CW were also on cup duty and eased past 10-man Jarrow in the  Sunderland Shipowners' Competition.
 
It  was  not  a good day for Jarrow's two debutants who had waited so  long  for their first outings.
 
Goalkeeper  Chris  Hope was beaten on 25 minutes with a John Butler  header  and Nick Pain headed into his own goal shortly afterwards.
 
Worse  was to follow for the visitors when Mark Brocklehurst was shown a  second yellow card five minutes before the interval.
 
The  three  leading sides were on cup duty with Marske United going out  of  the North Riding County Cup but Ashbrooke Belford House failed to narrow the gap.
 
They  remain  fourth after surprisingly going down to Boldon CA who  arrived  at Silksworth with just two wins from 18 games.
 
Tommy  Dobbing's side was on the back foot from the start following Shaun Reay's early  strike.  Michael Meek doubled the lead and Reay again struck before  Ryan Steel claimed what was no more than a consolation for the hosts.
 
Silksworth  produced a spirited performance but lost by the odd goal in three at Hartlepool.
 
Stephen  Thomas converted a penalty before Anthony Rogerson deservedly levelled. The  result  was very much in the balance but it was Pools who came out  on  top with a winning goal by Andy Ross.
 
Houghton  Town  jumped  two places and are now seventh from the  basement  after their narrow win at Willington where Ben Maddison scored the only goal.
 
A  hat-trick by Dominic Elliott was the feature of Annfield Plain's victory over Coxhoe  Athletic.  Stephen Kirkbride also found the net with Philip  Bulmer  and Dan Hatton on the mark for the South Durham side.
 
Switching the fixture to Prudhoe Town did not deter Wolviston who easily claimed the  points courtesy of Kallum Hannah (2) and Ryan Hebb. Prudhoe remain  bottom, still without a win following 19 attempts.
 

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT
 
SILKSWORTH  almost  upset  the form book in last night's Wearside  League  derby
with Ryhope CW but had to settle for a 3-3 draw.
 
Gary  Tyzack blasted the ball into the net on five minutes and 10 minutes  later
set up Andrew Place for Silksworth's second goal.
 
Ryhope  quickly  reduced  the deficit through Chris Trewick  and  in  first-half
stoppage time, John Butler levelled with a well directed header.
 
Ryhope  were  reduced to 10 men and the home side took advantage, regaining  the
lead with a Michael Renshaw header after good work by Jonathan Fox.
 
Despite  their numerical disadvantage the visitors hit back and restored  parity
20  minutes  from time as Mark Davison's effort rebounded from the underside  of
the crossbar into the net.
 
Ryhope   remain  third-top,  equal  on  points  with  Easington  Colliery  while
Silksworth stay third-bottom.
 

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT
 
FOLLOWING  six  weeks  of  inactivity, four games went  ahead  on  Saturday  but
another five were postponed.
 
Houghton  Town failed to celebrate a return to action, losing their bottom-seven
clash with Stockton Town at Leyburn Grove.
 
David  Johnson was the Teessiders' scoring hero as he twice beat goalkeeper Dean
Caris in the opening 45 minutes.
 
The  result  leaves Houghton fifth-from-bottom but well clear of  basement  side
Prudhoe Town.
 
A  stoppage-time  goal by Michael Meek gave Boldon CA's result at  Hartlepool  a
measure of respectability.
 
Until  he  struck, the South Tynesiders were trailing by three goals  and  never
really threatened the home side.
 
Carl  Wood  pounced  on  a rebound to give Pools a first-minute  lead  and  soon
afterwards,   Stephen   Chapman  capitalised  as  17-year  old  debutant   Craig
Hutchinson's shot was parried by goalkeeper Lee Jackson.
 
The South Tynesiders hit back, reducing their deficit through Chris Robinson who
was perfectly placed for a simple tap-in after nine minutes.
 
It  was  mostly  Hartlepool, however, and in the 12th minute Wood  restored  his
side's two-goals cushion with a shot-come-cross which eluded Jackson.
 
Four  goals flowed in the first 12 minutes but it was not until the 37th  minute
that  Chapman went past several defenders before crashing the ball into the roof
of the net.
 
Pools  went  in  4-1 ahead and could easily have added more  goals  as  Chapman,
Stephen  Thomas and Johnny Bolton all hit the woodwork before Meek struck at the
other end.
 
Redcar  Athletic made a poor start to the season, claiming just seven points out
of  a possible 21 but they started where they left off when they defeated fifth-
top Darlington Cleveland Bridge.
 
A poor first half produced few openings but the game sprang to life four minutes
into the second period when Jamie Lee netted from six yards.
 
The  Bridge battled back and threatened to upset Redcar's promotion  aspirations
but  five minutes from time Billy Millington produced a wonderful 20-yard  drive
to  secure  three  crucial  points for the Seasiders.
 
Redcar  have gained 25 points from their last nine games and are now in the  top
six for the first time this season.
 
Only  one  of  the  three  scheduled Wearside League cup  ties  went  ahead  and
following  a closely-fought game, Silksworth went out to Willington after  extra
time.
 
Shaun  Golightly  gave the Wearsiders an interval lead but early in  the  second
period Michael Weston levelled.
 
There  were  chances  for  both sides to clinch victory but the  tie  went  into
additional  time  and Willington secured their place in the second round with  a
late winner from James Seymour.

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT

RYHOPE CW closed in on leaders New Marske and Easington Colliery when they
narrowly defeated Annfield Plain at Derwent Park.

The Wearsiders had their work cut out and there was only a minute remaining as
Chris Trewick clinched a dramatic winning goal.

It was Trewick who gave Martin Swales' side a fifth-minute lead but within 10
minutes, Annfield were level courtesy of Arron Robertson.

Fortunes ebbed and flowed and there were chances at both ends before Trewick
came up trumps for Ryhope, who are now just a point behind Easington Colliery.

Ashbrooke Belford House are fourth, level on points with Ryhope and they too had
a fight on their hands at Houghton Town.

Despite the conditions, the two sides produced an entertaining game which looked
likely to end in a goal-less draw.

But with just a couple of minutes remaining Tommy Dobbing's team eventually
broke the deadlock.

Houghton goalkeeper Dean Caris made a fantastic save but when the ball rebounded
to Martin Deacon, he made no mistake.

The hosts pushed players forward in search of an equaliser and left the way open
for Lee McAndrew to make sure of the points for Ashbrooke with a stunning
25-yard left-foot shot deep into stoppage time.

Darlington Cleveland Bridge moved into fifth position with an emphatic victory
at home to Willington who were on the back foot once they conceded a brace of
goals to Michael Carter by the 10th minute.

Although Paul Thorne reduced the arrears early in the second half, the Bridge
finished strongly and further goals flowed from Neil Jackson and Neville Fuller.

Following an indifferent start to the season, Redcar Athletic, with ambitions to
join the STL Northern League, are just outside the top six despite being held to
a draw by Windscale.

Richie Playforth fired Redcar ahead and Windscale were dealt a second blow in
the 73rd minute when Dan McDermott was unfortunate to be sent off.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, the Cumbrians battled on and substitute
Graeme Golding deservedly levelled.

Prudhoe Town remain bottom, the only side yet to win. After taking a halftime
lead courtesy of Lee Best, they trailed to Coxhoe Athletic whose marksmen were
Shaun Laverick and Dan Hatton.

With only 10 minutes left on the clock Adam Dobson restored parity to earn
Prudhoe only their fourth point in 18 games.

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT

ASHBROOKE Belford House remain fourth in the Wearside League, now level
on points with Ryhope CW but Tommy Dobbing's side had their work cut out
before defeating lowly Coxhoe Athletic at Silksworth.

The visitors made a dream start, scoring in the first minute when Chris
Garbutt took advantage of a defensive error and drove the ball wide of goalkeeper
Brett Wilson.

Paul Robertson levelled on 25 minutes with a free kick and 20 minutes from
time David Baxter was on target for the winner.

Ryhope CW's game at Windscale was postponed because of a water-logged pitch
and they now trail second-top Easington Colliery by four points.

The Colliers gained revenge for Saturday's penalty shoot-out defeat in
the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup when they easily defeated Kirkbymoorside 4-1
at Welfare Park.

It was the Yorkshiremen who scored first, however, when Ryan Rivis drove
into the net but their lead lasted only a couple of minutes.

Lee Smith produced a clinical finish from the edge of the penalty area and
in the 62nd minute, Paul Taylor gave Easington the lead.

Two minutes later he was brought down by goalkeeper Adam Masson who was
sent off. Taylor converted the penalty and 15 minutes from time Tim Bowman
completed the scoring.

New Marske enjoy a four-points lead over Easington but the Colliers have
four games in hand and a vastly superior goals difference.

The Seasiders maintained their strong challenge for honours,
surprisingly defeating Willington with ease. Luke Woodhall and Andrew Dawson both
struck twice in a 4-0 victory.

At the other end of the table Prudhoe Town are still winless following a
5-1 defeat at the hands of Redcar Athletic.

An own goal by Sam Young raised the hopes of Prudhoe but the visitors
quickly took control and their supremacy was rewarded with a hat-trick from
Richie Playforth and further goals by Andrew Porritt and James Kesterton.

Darlington Cleveland Bridge missed the opportunity to go fourth when
they surprisingly went down 3-1 to Wolviston whose match-winners were Kallum
Hannah, Michael Arthur and Ryan Hebb. Daniel McLachlan had equalised for the Bridge.

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT

NEW Marske won the match of the day at Ryhope CW and now lead the table by
four points, although Easington Colliery have as many games in hand.

Third-top Ryhope must have sensed victory when they went two goals up in
half an hour with strikes from Richard Jordan and Nathan Johnson.

Just before the interval Andrew Dawson reduced the deficit and after an
hour Paul Venis equalised.

New Marske were now dominant and two goals from brothers Shaun and
Michael Mackin in the last five minutes earned them three crucial points.

Ryhope CW remain third and Ashbrooke Belford House are fourth after sharing
the points with Hartlepool.

Johnny Bolton was an early marksman for Pools before the Wearsiders
equalised with a penalty by Peter Benson who gave goalkeeper Andrew Fletcher no
chance.

Silksworth failed to halt Windscale's championship ambitions. Dean
Rogers converted a 20th-minute penalty when John Hannah was sent off.

The Cumbrians made the numerical advantage count and further goals flowed
before the interval from Rogers and Dan Gullen with a brace.

With 20 minutes remaining, Silksworth suffered another blow when goalkeeper
John McLean had to be substituted. Just before the end Windscale's Alan Blair
was red-carded.

A third-minute goal by Michael Weston proved sufficient for Willington at
home to Jarrow and although they led through David Johnson until the 85th
minute, Stockton Town were beaten by Cleator Moor Celtic.

Gary George restored parity and three minutes from the final whistle
Greg Stainton clinched the winning goal.

Redcar Athletic were the biggest scorers of the day when they hit
Coxhoe Athletic for six yet the visitors were twice ahead thanks to Anthony
Phillipson and Dan Petts.

Andrew Porritt cancelled out the first two goals and in the second half
Redcar took control and romped home as Billy Millington, Michael Hillary (og),
Richie Playforth and Dale Mendum all found the net.

Kallum Hannah was twice on target in Wolviston's victory over Houghton
Town. Daley Clarke threw the visitors a lifeline but Ryan Hebbs' strike ended
their hopes.

Prudhoe Town remain bottom, still without a win. A deflected own goal and
one by Scott Wilson erased two by Boldon CA's Shaun Reay.

Just before the break Kris Robertson restored the advantage to Boldon and in
the second half Finbar Lynch also netted for the South Tynesiders who are now
five points ahead of Prudhoe.

Darlington Cleveland Bridge are in the top six following victory at
Annfield Plain where Dan McLachlan and Adam Wilson both beat goalkeeper Stephen
Kennedy.

Kirkbymoorside reached the Third Round of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup
with a 7-6 penalty shoot-out against Easington Colliery. The sides had failed to
break the deadlock following extra time.

Wearside League
by MALCOLM PRATT

WITH Easington Colliery and Ryhope CW on cup duty, New Marske took their
chance and leap-frogged the pair, with victory at Boldon CA.

Sean Mackin was an early scorer but Shaun Reay quickly restored parity.
The Seasiders then began to dominate and goals flowed from Mark Dawson (2) and
Tony Renwick (og).

Just before the end Chris Robinson scored a second goal for Boldon but
New Marske were never seriously threatened and celebrated moving to the top of
the table for the first time this season.

Coxhoe Athletic were hit with a seven-goals blitz at Windscale. Dean Rogers
was the top individual marksman of the day, rifling four goals and
others on target were David Dustin, Dan Gullen and Alan Blair.

A late goal by Scott Turner earned Willington a narrow victory at
Houghton Town for whom Brad Freeman (pen) cancelled out Dean Hanson's early
second-half strike.

Darlington Cleveland Bridge also won by the odd goal in three at
Silksworth who led courtesy of Gary Tyzack.

Adam Wilson equalised in the 80th minute and despite having Ben Griffin
sent off, the Bridge claimed an injury-time winner by Daniel McLachlan.

Eight sides were competing for places in the semi finals of the
Sunderland Shipowners' Cup but only three reached the last four.

The tie between Jarrow and Ryhope CW was abandoned after 65 minutes because
of an injury to the referee.

At this stage, the game was finely balanced. Nathan Johnson and Chris
Trewick had given the Wearsiders a two-goals lead but Jarrow hit back through
Paul Terrell and Peter Kane (pen).

Easington Colliery, Kirkbymoorside and Cleator Moor Celtic all went through
by the same 2-0 scoreline.

Paul Taylor scored both goals in Easington's victory at Stockton Town who
held out until the 70th minute. Taylor produced a clinical left-foot finish
before converting a penalty.

Daryl Rivis headed Kirkbymoorside in front and Rob McDirmid booked his
side's place in the semi finals at home to Annfield Plain.

Robbie Fowler scored both Cleator Moor Celtic's goals at Redcar Athletic
who had the opportunity to reduce the deficit but Nicky Ward fired wide from
the penalty spot.

Wolviston took Crook Town, from the STL Northern League Second Division,
to the wire before going out of the Durham Challenge Cup. Kevin Devine scored
the only goal.

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT

A SUPERB performance by Lee Andrews was the feature of Ashbrooke Belford House's
emphatic victory over Darlington Cleveland Bridge which enabled Tommy Dobbing's
side to remain in fourth position.

David Scott gave the Wearsiders a 10th-minute lead and another 50 minutes
elapsed before Andrews went to work.

At that stage, Daniel McLachlan had equalised but once Andrews restored
the advantage for his team, there was no stopping him.

He plundered another three goals and not surprisingly was named Man of
the Match.

Easington Colliery remain out in front when another regular scorer, Paul
Taylor bagged a brace of goals at Wolviston.

He was an early marksman but Ryan Hebb quickly restored parity. Michael
Graver regained the advantage for the Colliers and nine minutes from time, Taylor
made sure of the points for Easington who have won 11 and drawn two of their
13 games.

Teams from the North East often find it difficult playing in Cumbria but
this was not the case for second-top Ryhope CW who coasted to victory at Cleator
Moor Celtic.

John Butler headed in after 20 minutes and although it took Ryhope another
hour to double their lead, they were never troubled. Chris Trewick made it two
on 80 minutes and five minutes from time Clayton Davis struck from 25 yards
following an excellent build-up.

Andrew Plaice threw Silksworth a lifeline when he cancelled out John
Ludlow's early goal at Annfield Plain.

There were chances for both teams during the second period and it was the
home side who accepted two with Dean Lee and Shaun Sagar guiding their team
to victory.

Houghton Town returned to league action and gave a much improved display
despite losing by the only goal to in-form Redcar Town, whose match-winner was
Stephen Thompson.

Jarrow were also disappointed with their previous performance but bounced
back against Coxhoe Athletic.

Peter Kane netted from close range after only 12 minutes and Phil
Bulmer levelled for Coxhoe a minute into the second half.

Mid-way through the second period Chris Lunn regained the advantage for
Jarrow who made sure of victory with Kane's late penalty.

Kirkbymoorside won a seven-goals thriller at Prudhoe Town with a
last-minute winner by Sarjo Cham, his second of the game. Rob McDirmid and Jonathan
Brown also struck with Chris Waistell (2) and Andy Hoban on the mark for
the Tynesiders.

New Marske were indebted to the Mackin twins who both found the net in
their side's victory over Windscale who led through Dean Rogers until the 84th
minute.

Willington's James Seymour beat goalkeeper Adrian Swann to earn a point
at Stockton Town who were ahead with Danny Kitchener's volley which rocketed
into the top of the net.

Despite leading with a brace of goals from Shaun Reay, Boldon CA went out
of the Durham Challenge Cup to Hartlepool United Reserves whose
second-half matchwinners were Stephen Snaith, Billy Beckford and Callum Hassan.

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT
 
RYHOPE  CW  are hot on the heels of Wearside League leaders  Easington  Colliery
following last night's narrow victory over third-from-bottom Wolviston.
 
The  visitors  went  ahead  after  just five  minutes  when  Nathan  Summersgill
latched onto a poor back pass and fired wide of goalkeeper James French.
 
It  took  the Wearsiders an hour to draw level. Clayton Davis delivered  a  good
cross  and  John  Butler's  powerful header gave  Wolviston  goalkeeper  Michael
Thackeray, who had an outstanding game, no chance.
 
Ten  minutes later a header by Phil Hall was brilliantly saved by Thackeray  but
Chris Trewick pounced on the rebound to score the winning goal.
 
Ryhope  are  just  a point adrift of Easington Colliery  who  were  surprisingly
held to a 2-2 draw by Stockton Town at Welfare Park.
 
Paul  Taylor  tapped in from close range on 19 minutes and on 63  minutes  Jamie
May levelled with a good strike from outside the penalty area.
 
Two  minutes  later,  an own goal by Peter Baker restored the advantage  to  the
Colliers  but  13  minutes from time, poor defending enabled May  to  score  his
second goal of the night.
 
New  Marske  remain third after they won at Darlington Cleveland Bridge with  an
83rd-minute goal from Kristian Kamara.
 

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT
 
SILKSWORTH  gave  a  good  performance  but were unable  to  halt  New  Marske's
challenge for the championship at Gurney Street on Saturday.
 
The  Wearsiders  had  chances to open the scoring before Sean Mackin  fired  the
home side ahead with a clinical finish from 10 yards in the 32nd minute.
 
Steven  Smith's  side  were  comfortable but midway through  the  second  period
conceded a penalty which Paul Millward converted at the second attempt.
 
Silksworth  remain in the bottom six but there's no stopping Easington  Colliery
at the top of the table.
 
They  coasted  to victory over Willington and now command a  three-points  lead,
having won 10 and drawn one of their 11 fixtures.
 
Andy  Hall  and  Paul Taylor quickly had the Colliers ahead and  in  the  second
period,  Taylor  and  Adam McGuinness were on target to take  Easington's  goals
tally to an impressive 40. In addition, they have conceded just four goals.
 
Ryhope  CW  were without a fixture and remain second with New Marske  third  and
Ashbrooke Belford House fourth.
 
Tommy  Dobbing's side missed the opportunity to go second when they were held to
a goal-less draw by improving Coxhoe Athletic.
 
Jarrow's  championship  challenge received a setback at home to Redcar  Athletic
whose  matchwinner  was  Jamie Lee with a brace of goals after Liam  Clarke  had
given Dave Bell's team an advantage which they held for an hour.
 
In a remarkable game on South Tyneside, Boldon CA erased a four-goals deficit to
share the points with Cleator Moor Celtic.
 
It  looked all over for the hosts as Barry Armfield (3) and Gavin Edwards struck
but in an amazing finale, Boldon scored four times in five minutes through Shaun
Reay (2), Gary Brook and Gary Evans.
 
Ben  Johnson, Barry Lindoe and David Turner, with a late penalty, eased Annfield
Plain  to  victory  over Prudhoe Town who replied through Lee  Best  and  Andrew
Clarkson.
 
Anthony  McLachlan  was  an early marksman for Darlington Cleveland  Bridge  but
Stockton Town took the points with strikes from Fred Woodhouse and Baker.
 
Luke  Smith, Laurie Black and Dean Rogers (pen) found the net for Windscale  but
Kirkbymoorside,  who  played the entire second half with 10 men, won by the  odd
goal  in  seven  with  Rob McDermott (2), Ryan Rivis  and  Martin  Cooper  their
scorers.
 
In  the Durham Challenge Cup, Wolviston reached Round Two with an extra-time win
over Hartlepool who twice led through Shaun Atkinson and Stephen Manson.
 
Ryan Hebb and Liam Jackson took the tie into additional time when the pair again
struck.
 

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT
 
WINDSCALE jumped two places into fifth position in the Wearside League with last
night's derby victory at Cleator Moor Celtic.
 
Dan  Gullen was left with a simple tap-in during first-half stoppage time and in
the  last  minute  player manager Matt Henney set up David Dustin who  beat  two
defenders before rifling home from 18 yards.
 

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT

WITH most sides on cup duty, only one league fixture went ahead and the outcome
had a bearing on the top of the table.

Ryhope CW faced a difficult challenge at Kirkbymoorside but came through
unscathed when an only goal by Lee McMahon on six minutes earned them three
crucial points.

The Wearsiders moved into second place, level on points with leaders Easington
Colliery who have two games in hand on their nearest rivals.

Easington meanwhile, had little difficulty reaching the second round of the
Monkwearmouth Charity Cup.

A hat-trick by Paul Taylor was the feature of a 4-1 victory at Silksworth. Chris
Hall was the other marksman while Eoin Shannon claimed a consolation for Steven
Smith's team.

Six ties went ahead in the League Cup. After showing improvement in their last
two games, Boldon CA were hopeful of defeating Stockton Town but it was the
visitors who came out on top in a seven-goals thriller.

Joe Hinchley (2) and Scott Hume had them well ahead at the interval but Chris
Robertson and Mark Williams threw CA a lifeline.

James Ward struck at the other end but Robertson netted his seventh goal in two
matches to set up an exciting finale. Boldon pressed relentlessly but the
Teessiders held on for a 4-3 victory.

Hartlepool led through Ian Davies at the break but paid the penalty for failing
to convert numerous chances. Cleator Moor Celtic staged a strong second-half
rally to romp home with goals from Craig Scott (2), Craig Padley and David
Williams.

John Richardson (2) and Danny Lee eased Willington home against Darlington
Cleveland Bridge who led at the interval courtesy of Paul Legg and Andrew
Caldwell.

David Turner (pen) and Shaun Sagar were Annfield Plain's matchwinners at Prudhoe
Town for whom Andrew Clarkson equalised.

Andy Porritt and Billy Millington, with a brace, appeared to book Redcar
Athletic's place in the next round but Wolviston hit back with two strikes from
Kallum Hannah and in a grandstand finish, Redcar just made it.

Ashbrooke Belford House exited at Jarrow who won with a 119th-minute goal from
Peter Kane. Dean Patton (pen) had given the home side the lead which they held
until a minute from the end of normal time when Chris Charlton levelled.

WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT

RYHOPE CW moved into second position, only three points behind Easington
Colliery with last night's victory over one-time leaders Annfield Plain.

James Fairley buried a low right-foot shot into the net from 20 yards and early
in the second period John Butler converted a penalty awarded after he had been
fouled.

Martin Swales' side enjoyed most of the possession and only an outstanding
performance by visiting goalkeeper Stephen Kennedy kept his side in with a
chance.

Easington Colliery quickly bounced back from the disappointment of losing in the
FA Carlsberg Vase at the weekend.

They too won by a 2-0 margin in the local derby with Hartlepool. Barry Turton
gave goalkeeper Mark Bell no chance with a tremendous shot from the edge of the
penalty area and eight minutes later Adam McGuinnes headed through a crowded
goalmouth.

Ashbrooke Belford House are up to third, level on points with Ryhope CW.

Tommy Dobbing's side overcame the loss of Mark Egglestone, who was sent off in
the 50th minute after receiving two yellow cards.

Ashbrooke goalkeeper Brett Wilson saved a second-minute penalty and just before
the interval Michael Charlton opened the scoring with an exquisite lob from long
range.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, Ashbrooke were rarely troubled and sealed
victory with two goals in the last 15 minutes from Peter Benson, one from the
penalty spot.

Inconsistent Houghton Town went down 5-1 to Wolviston, who won for only the
third time.

Jamie Owens struck a hat-trick and although Simon Williamson threw the hosts a
lifeline, the Teessiders finished strongly with Ryan Hebb bagging a brace of
goals.

Boldon CA claimed their first point in 13 games and were close to winning all
three against fourth-top Darlington Cleveland Bridge.

Shaun Reay fired the South Tynesiders into an eighth-minute lead which could
have been doubled had Bridge goalkeeper Michael Thraves not saved a penalty by
his opposite number Gary Frater.

The miss proved costly and five minutes from time Danny McLachlan levelled to
deny Boldon the victory which they richly deserved.

Danny Lee was an early marksman for Willington at Hall Lane but Coxhoe Athletic
quickly hit back to finish 4-1 winners courtesy of Philip Bulmer, Paul Cantwell,
Graeme Richardson and Michael Hillary.

There was an amazing game at Kimberley Park where New Marske defeated Prudhoe
Town 7-5.

It looked all over for the Seasiders when Prudhoe romped into a four-goals lead
thanks to Gavin Lisle (2), Brett McGill and Ian Costello.

Although Andrew Dawson and Andrew Rowe reduced the arrears, Prudhoe went in at
the interval 5-2 in front as McGill claimed his second goal of the night.

It was a different scenario in the second period, however, when New Marske
scored on five occasions. Dawson took his personal tally to four with the Mackin
twins Michael and Shaun also finding the net.

WEARSIDE LEAGUE
By MALCOLM PRATT
 
DARLINGTON  Cleveland Bridge have made an impressive start to their first season
in the competition and victory at Windscale propelled them into second position.
 
Nor  should their success in Cumbria be under-rated because Windscale would have
gone second had they won.
 
The  Bridge though built up a two-goals interval lead and after conceding a goal
mid-way  through  the second half, withstood late pressure for a fully  deserved
win.
 
Michael  Carter gave them the advantage on the half-hour, slotting the ball past
goalkeeper James Dolan and four minutes later he converted a penalty.
 
Windscale  rallied  for  Dean  Rogers to throw his side a  lifeline  but  Bridge
goalkeeper  Michael  Fraves  competently  dealt with the  home  side's  attempts
to level.
 
Darlington  are  two points behind leaders Easington Colliery and one  ahead  of
Ryhope CW, who defeated Stockton Town for the second time in a week.
 
The  Wearsiders  romped to a four-goals victory in the previous match  but  were
taken to the wire when they were again on Teesside.
 
James  Fairley  and Chris Trewick fired Ryhope into a two-goals lead  but  after
Martin Thompson reduced the deficit, it was all to play for especially after the
Wearsiders had Richard Jordan sent off.
 
Ashbrooke  Belford House are fourth following victory over Cleator Moor  Celtic.
The  Wearsiders went ahead after just two minutes through Mark Green but it  was
not until the last minute that Lee Andrews made sure of the points.
 
At  the other end of the table Boldon CA are still pointless. They lost for  the
12th  consecutive  game  despite  being  in front  courtesy  of  Shaun  Reay  at
Kirkbymoorside who then replied four times through Ryan Rivis (2), Damon Cox and
a Martin Cooper own goal. Chris Robertson converted a late penalty for Boldon.
 
Prudhoe  Town remain second from the basement after they shared the points  with
Silksworth  for  whom Andy Bowes headed in after 35 minutes. Lee  Best  restored
parity with an excellent volley.
 
Willington  defeated  Annfield Plain with a 76th-minute penalty by Scott  Turner
and Houghton Town also won by an only goal at Coxhoe Athletic.
 
The  home  side  suffered a blow after just five minutes with the  dismissal  of
Shaun Laverick who was deemed to be the last defender.
 
Despite  being  numerically disadvantaged, Coxhoe held their own until the  80th
minute when Neil Maddison headed past goalkeeper Tom Orton.
 
New Marske reached the Third Round of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup with victory
at  Hartlepool  where  they led thanks to Shaun Mackin and Luke  Goodall  before
Johnny Bolton responded.
 
Redcar  Athletic  made  it four wins on the trot. Daniel Drazdauskas  and  Billy
Millington  were  their matchwinners at home to Jarrow who had Dean Patton  sent
off four minutes from time.
 
Easington  Colliery  were the League's last remaining hope in the  FA  Carlsberg
Vase  but  they  went  out  at Leeds Carnegie  who  enjoyed  a  four-goals  romp
courtesy of Greig McCrorie (2) and Kyle Hawthorne (2).
 
Saturday's football October 2
 
WEARSIDE LEAGUE
By MALCOLM PRATT
 
DARLINGTON  Cleveland Bridge have made an impressive start to their first season
in the competition and victory at Windscale propelled them into second position.
 
Nor  should their success in Cumbria be under-rated because Windscale would have
gone second had they won.
 
The  Bridge though built up a two-goals interval lead and after conceding a goal
mid-way  through  the second half, withstood late pressure for a fully  deserved
win.
 
Michael  Carter gave them the advantage on the half-hour, slotting the ball past
goalkeeper James Dolan and four minutes later he converted a penalty.
 
Windscale  rallied  for  Dean  Rogers to throw his side a  lifeline  but  Bridge
goalkeeper  Michael  Fraves  competently  dealt with the  home  side's  attempts
to level.
 
Darlington  are  two points behind leaders Easington Colliery and one  ahead  of
Ryhope CW, who defeated Stockton Town for the second time in a week.
 
The  Wearsiders  romped to a four-goals victory in the previous match  but  were
taken to the wire when they were again on Teesside.
 
James  Fairley  and Chris Trewick fired Ryhope into a two-goals lead  but  after
Martin Thompson reduced the deficit, it was all to play for especially after the
Wearsiders had
Saturday's football October 2
 
WEARSIDE LEAGUE
By MALCOLM PRATT
 
DARLINGTON  Cleveland Bridge have made an impressive start to their first season
in the competition and victory at Windscale propelled them into second position.
 
Nor  should their success in Cumbria be under-rated because Windscale would have
gone second had they won.
 
The  Bridge though built up a two-goals interval lead and after conceding a goal
mid-way  through  the second half, withstood late pressure for a fully  deserved
win.
 
Michael  Carter gave them the advantage on the half-hour, slotting the ball past
goalkeeper James Dolan and four minutes later he converted a penalty.
 
Windscale  rallied  for  Dean  Rogers to throw his side a  lifeline  but  Bridge
goalkeeper  Michael  Fraves  competently  dealt with the  home  side's  attempts
to level.
 
Darlington  are  two points behind leaders Easington Colliery and one  ahead  of
Ryhope CW, who defeated Stockton Town for the second time in a week.
 
The  Wearsiders  romped to a four-goals victory in the previous match  but  were
taken to the wire when they were again on Teesside.
 
James  Fairley  and Chris Trewick fired Ryhope into a two-goals lead  but  after
Martin Thompson reduced the deficit, it was all to play for especially after the
Wearsiders had Richard Jordan sent off.
 
Ashbrooke  Belford House are fourth following victory over Cleator Moor  Celtic.
The  Wearsiders went ahead after just two minutes through Mark Green but it  was
not until the last minute that Lee Andrews made sure of the points.
 
At  the other end of the table Boldon CA are still pointless. They lost for  the
12th  consecutive  game  despite  being  in front  courtesy  of  Shaun  Reay  at
Kirkbymoorside who then replied four times through Ryan Rivis (2), Damon Cox and
a Martin Cooper own goal. Chris Robertson converted a late penalty for Boldon.
 
Prudhoe  Town remain second from the basement after they shared the points  with
Silksworth  for  whom Andy Bowes headed in after 35 minutes. Lee  Best  restored
parity with an excellent volley.
 
Willington  defeated  Annfield Plain with a 76th-minute penalty by Scott  Turner
and Houghton Town also won by an only goal at Coxhoe Athletic.
 
The  home  side  suffered a blow after just five minutes with the  dismissal  of
Shaun Laverick who was deemed to be the last defender.
 
Despite  being  numerically disadvantaged, Coxhoe held their own until the  80th
minute when Neil Maddison headed past goalkeeper Tom Orton.
 
New Marske reached the Third Round of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup with victory
at  Hartlepool  where  they led thanks to Shaun Mackin and Luke  Goodall  before
Johnny Bolton responded.
 
Redcar  Athletic  made  it four wins on the trot. Daniel Drazdauskas  and  Billy
Millington  were  their matchwinners at home to Jarrow who had Dean Patton  sent
off four minutes from time.
 
Easington  Colliery  were the League's last remaining hope in the  FA  Carlsberg
Vase  but  they  went  out  at Leeds Carnegie  who  enjoyed  a  four-goals  romp
courtesy of Greig McCrorie (2) and Kyle Hawthorne (2).
  Jordan sent off.
 
Ashbrooke  Belford House are fourth following victory over Cleator Moor  Celtic.
The  Wearsiders went ahead after just two minutes through Mark Green but it  was
not until the last minute that Lee Andrews made sure of the points.
 
At  the other end of the table Boldon CA are still pointless. They lost for  the
12th  consecutive  game  despite  being  in front  courtesy  of  Shaun  Reay  at
Kirkbymoorside who then replied four times through Ryan Rivis (2), Damon Cox and
a Martin Cooper own goal. Chris Robertson converted a late penalty for Boldon.
 
Prudhoe  Town remain second from the basement after they shared the points  with
Silksworth  for  whom Andy Bowes headed in after 35 minutes. Lee  Best  restored
parity with an excellent volley.
 
Willington  defeated  Annfield Plain with a 76th-minute penalty by Scott  Turner
and Houghton Town also won by an only goal at Coxhoe Athletic.
 
The  home  side  suffered a blow after just five minutes with the  dismissal  of
Shaun Laverick who was deemed to be the last defender.
 
Despite  being  numerically disadvantaged, Coxhoe held their own until the  80th
minute when Neil Maddison headed past goalkeeper Tom Orton.
 
New Marske reached the Third Round of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup with victory
at  Hartlepool  where  they led thanks to Shaun Mackin and Luke  Goodall  before
Johnny Bolton responded.
 
Redcar  Athletic  made  it four wins on the trot. Daniel Drazdauskas  and  Billy
Millington  were  their matchwinners at home to Jarrow who had Dean Patton  sent
off four minutes from time.
 
Easington  Colliery  were the League's last remaining hope in the  FA  Carlsberg
Vase  but  they  went  out  at Leeds Carnegie  who  enjoyed  a  four-goals  romp
courtesy of Greig McCrorie (2) and Kyle Hawthorne (2).
 

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT

EASINGTON Colliery extended their lead at the top of the table to four
points when they crushed nearest rivals New Marske.

A close result was expected but in the event, the Colliers ran riot,
scoring seven times without conceding a goal to their hapless
opponents.

There was no hint of a goals avalanche at the halfway stage, however,
when the Seasiders trailed to strikes from Paul Taylor and Barry
Turton.

The turning point came around the hour when three goals flowed in the
space of six minutes. Taylor completed his hat-trick, Turton scored his
second goal of the afternoon and in the late stages, Chris Hall and
Adam McGuiness added to the woes of New Marske.

Easington were not the biggest scorers of the day, however. That honour
went to Windscale who ripped Houghton Town apart to finish with double
figures.

Jordan Lee and Dean Rogers rifled hat-tricks with Laurie Black (2),
Michael Farrer, Graeme Goulding and Dan Rowlands also on target leading
Windscale to an 11-1 victory. Houghton's only reply came in the last
minute from Paul Lamb.

Ashbrooke Belford House were also in scoring mode and they hit Prudhoe
Town for six. Dale Wells, Mark Green, Michael Charlton, Lee Davidson
and Martin Deacon had them five goals up by half time.

Jonathan Stephenson reduced the deficit but Michael Charlton quickly
restored Ashbrooke's five-goals cushion and it wasn't until the 89th
minute that Andrew Davison claimed a second consolation goal for the
Tynesiders.

An early strike by Michael Carter set Darlington Cleveland Bridge up
for victory over Coxhoe Athletic. Anthony McLachlan then twice found
the net to help propel the Bridge into fourth place, equal on points
with Windscale.

Willington just had the edge on Silksworth, winning by the odd goal in
five at the end of a game in which fortunes ebbed and flowed.

Martin Hopps, Graeme Lazenby and Daniel Lee were on the mark for the
hosts with James Hepstonstall and Richard Maughan replying for
Silksworth.

An only goal by Dean Millington proved sufficient for Redcar Athletic
at Boldon CA and Hartlepool also won by the narrowest of margins
defeating Kirkbymoorside with a spectacular 30-yard effort from Carl
Wood.

Jarrow reached the next round of the Durham Challenge Cup when they
defeated Seaham Red Star from the STL Northern League Second Division.

Aaron Croft fired Seaham in front and after Peter Kane levelled, he was
the toast of Jarrow with his late winner.

Wolviston have managed just two wins in the league but they were too
good for Annfield Plain although they needed extra time before winning
5-2.

Callum Hannah (3), Ryan Hebb and Stephen Little were the matchwinners
with Roy Gordon and John Ludlow replying for the Plain.

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT

RYHOPE  CW moved into fourth position in the Wearside League when they went nap at home to Kirkbymoorside.

Richard  Jordan  celebrated his return following a five-week lay-off by scoring twice in the opening 10 minutes.

Damien  Cox  reduced  the  visitors'  arrears but  there  was  no  stopping the Wearsiders  who  ended  5-1  winners with second-half goals  from  David Newby, Martin Metcalfe and James Fairley.

Jarrow  are third on goal difference from Ryhope CW after coming from behind to claim a point at Cleator Moor Celtic.

Glynn  Edwards  and Craig Padley gave the Cumbrians the cushion of  a two-goals lead  and  after Christie Elliott reduced the deficit, Liam Clarke  levelled in
the final minutes.

WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT

EASINGTON Colliery will fly the flag for the Wearside League in the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Carlsberg Vase following their exciting victory in a seven-goals thriller at Hebburn Town.

The Colliers romped into a four-goals lead by the 35th minute courtesy of Paul Taylor, with a brace, Barry Turton and Watson but when Gary McCartney rifled a hat-trick, the outcome was wide open.

Easington though held on and enjoyed a double celebration since the two sides immediately below them in the table failed to win.

New Marske are second after conceding a two-goals lead to Darlington Cleveland Bridge whose marksmen were Andrew Cauldwell and Nick Enfield. Daniel Jones and Mark Dawson had the Seasiders in front in the opening half hour.

Annfield Plain, who were temporarily in pole position, are down to third following defeat at Redcar Athletic for whom Jamie Lee and James Kesterton netted.
Jarrow just can't stop scoring goals and they made it 19 in three games to jump into fourth position.

Their latest spree came at Prudhoe Town where Christopher Lunn, with a brace, Chris Elliott, Daryl Donnelly and Shaun Combs all beat goalkeeper Ross Thomas. Gavin Lisle claimed a consolation for the West Tyne team.

Brothers Malcolm and Michael Reay were in charge at Boldon CA for the first time but were unable to steer the South Tynesiders to victory at Stockton Town.

Scott Hine struck a hat-trick with Daniel Bannantyne also on target while Michael Meek (pen) and James Hudson responded for Boldon.

Just when it appeared that the derby between Silksworth and Houghton Town would end goal-less, two goals were scored in the final minutes.

Andrew Place must have thought that his 89th-minute goal would be sufficient for Silksworth but deep into stoppage time, Ross Kennedy equalised with a direct free kick.

Ashbrooke Belford House rallied to claim a point at Wolviston who were in front by the 13th minute thanks to Ryan Head and Callum Hannah.

Peter Benson threw Tommy Dobbing's side a lifeline and 16 minutes from the end Martin Deacon levelled.

John Butler and James Fairley had Ryhope CW comfortably ahead but when Kevin Mulgrew struck for Coxhoe Athletic, an exciting final 10 minutes ensued before the Wearsiders clinched all three points.

Craig Padley and Jack Stainton were Cleator Moor Celtic's matchwinners at Willington while Chris Archer and Mark Ellison netted for Hartlepool at Windscale who twice equalised through skipper Dan Gullen and Dean Rogers.

WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT

RYHOPE CW gained revenge for a recent defeat by Windscale when they met for a second time on Wearside, in the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup.

John Butler headed the hosts in front and after Dan McDermott levelled, Stephen Bagley struck a last-minute winner for Martin Swales' team.

A 90th-minute goal by Richard Playforth proved sufficient for Redcar Athletic at Stockton Town but the other three ties produced a surfeit of goals.

Boldon CA went out at Hartlepool whose marksmen were Johnny Bolton, Shaun Atkinson, Chris Archer and Mark Ellison.

New Marske also won by a four-goals margin when they entertained Coxhoe Athletic. Shaun Mackin (2), his brother Michael and Josh Mitchell all beat goalkeeper Tom Orton.

Last week, Annfield Plain toppled Kirkbymoorside from pole position but it was the Yorkshiremen who came out on top following a five-goals thriller.

David Turner converted a penalty and on the stroke of half time Rob McDirmid levelled for the home team.

Turner restored the advantage to Plain only for Martin Cooper to fire in a free kick for the equaliser.

Cooper then had a penalty saved by Stephen Kennedy but atoned four minutes into stoppage time when he drove in the winner.

Three games were played in the League. Ashbrooke Belford House lost 2-1 at Cleator Moor Celtic whose scorers were Chris Thornton and Gavin Evans. Chris Charlton had equalised for the Wearsiders.

Houghton Town, buoyant following their performance in the previous game, suffered an eight-goals rout at Jarrow where Paul Tyrel, with a hat-trick, Chris Lunn (2), Liam Parke, Shaun Coombes and Peter Kane all beat goalkeeper Steve Packer.

Paul Vickers and Callum Hannah netted for Wolviston in a 2-2 draw with Darlington CB whose marksmen were Dean Fuller and Anthony McClelland.

WEARSIDE League by MALCOLM PRATT

RYHOPE  CW  took pride of place in the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup when  they  hit Willington for six at Hall Lane.
 
Jonathan  Davis headed them into the lead and before the interval Michael  Noble was also on target.
 
It  was  just  about  all  over for the home side as  David  Newby  converted  a 49th-minute  penalty  and  Martin Swales' side's domination  was  rewarded  with further goals from Calvin Magnus and substitute James Fairley, with a brace.
 
Easington  Colliery  made it three wins out of three but they were taken to  the wire  before  progressing  at  the expense  of  newcomers  Darlington  Cleveland Bridge.
 
Robert  Huntley's  fourth-minute penalty, awarded for a foul on  Dale  Crawford, was all that separated the teams following an exciting tie.
 
Houghton  Town went out to Hartlepool despite scoring first through Mike  Conlon who latched onto a back pass.
 
Stephen  Manson  quickly levelled and in the second half Shaun Ross  and  Manson eased Pools to victory.
 
Ashbrooke Belford House exited to Redcar Athletic who won 3-2 after extra time.
 
Peter  Benson  was  an  early scorer for Tommy Dobbing's  side  and  before  the interval Stephen Thompson restored parity.
 
In  the  second  minute of additional time Daniel Drazdauskas  fired  Redcar  in front  only  for Lee Davison to level but in the 116th minute Ian  Mudd  claimed the winner.
 
Jarrow  have  won  all  three games and have yet to concede a  goal.  They  made progress  over  Wolviston with efforts from Chris Lunn, Peter Kirkham and  Peter Kane.
 
Prudhoe  Town  crashed out at New Marske whose marksmen were Paul  Milward  (2), Michael  Mackin,  Kristian Kamara and Josh Mitchell. Lee Best claimed  the  only goal for Prudhoe.
 
Windscale  won  the  Cumbrian  derby  4-3 on  penalties.  Barry  Armfield  fired Cleator  Moor  in  front and Peter O'Donnell took the tie into extra  time  when there were no further goals.
 
Silksworth  were on the receiving end of a 5-2 defeat by newcomers Stockton Town in the League.
 
Scott Hind, with a brace, Chris Stockton, Callum Brown and Peter Todd all struck with Jonathan Fox and Scott Walker the only marksmen for Steven Smith's team.
 
Boldon  CA  went  down  3-2 at Annfield Plain following a  good  contest  during which  William  Smith  scored twice and Paul Henderson once  for  Plain.  Daniel Dixon and Chris Robertson responded.
 
Coxhoe  Athletic  moved  off the bottom when they gained their first  point,  at home to Kirkbymoorside who moved to the top of the table.
 
Daniel  Hatton  netted and Coxhoe held the lead until just before the  end  when Robert McDirmid equalised.