by MALCOLM PRATT
 
Despite the lack of goals, Houghton Town and Silksworth produced an entertaining
game in the Wearside League.
 
Houghton  failed  to take their chances and almost paid the penalty just  before
the end as Andy Place hit the post.
 
Shaun  Robinson was again in form for Houghton and he has now kept clean  sheets
in the two games he has played since returning to the club.
 
Easington  Colliery's  match with New Marske was postponed because half  of  the
pitch was frozen and the other part waterlogged.