NFA Match Reports

Pin Point Recruitment Bill Gardner Memorial Trophy Final

2013-05-22T13:22:00.002-07:00

Walker Central 2 Wallsend Town 3

Paul Gordon netted twice as Wallsend Town retained the Bill Gardner Memorial Trophy at Purvis Park.

The game exploded into life after a goalless opening period when Gordon headed home just a minute after the break.

Walker levelled ten minutes later when substitute Anthony Lowry’s cross-shot flew into the corner of the net.

Town went back in front in the 71^st minute when Chris Garwood rose to power in a header from a corner and seven minutes later they extended their lead as Gordon crashed in a shot from inside the box.

The game was set up for an exciting last six minutes when Paul Collinson reduced the deficit from the penalty spot, but Wallsend held out to lift the trophy for the second successive season.

Northern Alliance Round Up 18/05/13

2013-05-18T11:24:00.002-07:00

Amble United’s campaign ended on a high with a victory – but it was tinged with sadness as the club announced that it was quitting the Northern Alliance and folding.

Darren Riddell’s 20 yard lob with cancelled out by a double from Wallsend Town’s James Garwood, but David King pounced on a loose ball to level.

Matty Graham then thumped a 30-yarder into the roof of the net and Sean Taylor completed the scoring as he drilled into the bottom corner.

Heaton Stannington’s Gary Yates netted a double at Ashington Colliers and Anthony Johnson claimed the other in a cracking game that ended all square with Glen Bolton, David Brown and Shaun Gibson on target for the Colliers.

Michael Bowman’s solo strike and another from Jordan Fry put Killingworth Sporting ahead at Percy Main, who hit back with a Scott Pocklington penalty. Pocklington then volleyed in the equaliser a minute later from a corner.

Cullercoats hit six as they lifted themselves out of the Division One danger zone against Newcastle Chemfica Independent, who replied through Craig Robinson (2) and Garrick Murphy-Collins.

Goals from Morpeth Town A’s Gavin Agnew and Brian Barclay gave them the lead at the break against Heddon. But the Craik Park youngsters, who are also quitting the Alliance at the end of the season, couldn’t hold out and John Pearson struck twice to snatch a point.

Anthony Smith, Lee Cutherbertson and Dan Waller were on the scoresheet in the opening period for Birtley Saint Josephs at Longbenton.

They were given a few nervy moments when the Bulls hit back twice in two minutes from Robert Woods and David Hetherington, but captain Martin Guy eased the pressure with a fourth that takes the club to within a point of promotion to Division One.

Northern Alliance Round Up 11/05/13

2013-05-11T10:41:00.002-07:00

Kevin Carr was the Heaton Stannington hero with the only goal at Blyth Town.

Striker Carr pounced to put the loose ball into the back of the net during a first half goalmouth scramble, which took the black and white’s to within a point of back-to-back Titles – and finally broke Town’s impressive 27-game unbeaten record.

Dave King’s back post header for Amble United was cancelled out by Darren Walsh’s strike for Killingworth Sporting. Rikki Hume slipped in from a narrow angle to restore United’s lead but Michael Bowman levelled again from the penalty spot.

Sean Taylor hit the winner for the Seasiders in the 85^thminute.

Whitley Bay A’s Ryan Keltie also hit a late goal at Harraby United, heading an equaliser from an 87^th minute corner.

The Seahorses led through a deflected Josh Day shot that went in off defender Ashley Coombe’s head, but the Cumbrians turned things around with a Lee Otway drive and Peter Ferris tap in before Keltie struck.

Rikki James struck twice to put Carlisle City in charge against Ashington Colliers but two in quick succession just before the break from Joe Moscrop, with a long range drive, and a Michael Hogg header made it all square.

Alex benjamin’s header for Seaton Delaval was cancelled out by a penalty from Wallsend Town’s Gav Jones.

The Division One title race heated up as Wallington slipped up at home to Cramlington Town. David Mason, Mark Waite and Paul Joicse netted for the visitors with Justin Millican and Josh Gilmartin scoring for the Greens.

Red House Farm’s Zak Brogden struck twice in the final ten minutes as they kept their title hopes alive with a win over Morpeth Town A, who netted through Anthony Coxon. Martin Soulsby and Lee Brady got the others for Farm, with Town keeper David Hanson having a superb game between the sticks.

Joe Bell and John Dewhurst both struck twice for Gateshead Redheugh as they hit seven at Forest Hall. Kev Hay, Ryan Davenport and Mark Innes got the others, with Alex Gomez and Dieu Lomana replying. Daniel Sneap hit a hat-trick as Cullercoats gave themselves hope of beating the drop with a surprise 5-2 win over in-form Bedlington Terriers Reserves. Jonathon Ranson and Sean Smith got the others.

Willington Quay Saints signed off with a win over Hexham, John Foggett hitting the only goal from the penalty spot, while Newcastle Uni’s Jake Salisbury and Johnny Sexton netted as they beat Ponteland United 2-1.

Cameron Wilson (2) and Mark Worral scored for Northbank in their 3-1 success against Heddon and Bohemians had Travis Couling, Alex Kennedy, Paul Dixon and Patrick O’Donaghie on target at Newcastle Chemfica, who netted through Ian Hutchinson and Tito Davison.

Goals from Tom Cowx, Scott Jasper, Matty Donkin and Anthony Keith sparked the North Shields Athletic Championship party.

Promotion challengers Birtley Saint Joseph’s netted through James Bowman but they couldn’t put a dampener on Athletic’s celebrations.

New Fordley had Lee Moffet (2) and Dan Young on target but still slipped to defeat at Alnwick Town Reserves, who fired in from Stephen Hutchins (2), James Jackson and Ross Moore.

Jeff Fuller and Billy Olechnowicz scored for Blyth Isabella as they beat Alston and Chrissy Robinson, Carl Kirkpatrick, Robert Jefferson and Shaun Sager crashed in for Grainger Park in a seven-goal thriller at High Howdon, who replied through Nicky Whitelaw, who plundered a hat-trick.

Dave Hewitt and Chris Baker scored in Seaton Burn’s win at Newcastle Benfield Reserves, who had Stephen Thompson on target, while Louis Ellis netted for Swalwell against Wooler, who had James Scott fire home.

It also ended 1-1 at Wallsend Boys Club, who had Scott Lowery celebrating, with Michael Jordan crashing in for visitors Cramlington United.

The Pin Point Recruitment Amateur Cup Final

2013-05-06T09:45:00.003-07:00

Birtley St Josephs 2 Blyth Isabella 0

Birtley Saint Joseph’s lifted the Pin Pint Recruitment Amateur Cup with a goal in each half against Blyth Isabella.

Saint Joe’s sharpshooter Damien Stevens made it 1-0 when struck home on the volley from just inside the box in the 15^th minute and James Bowman added the second with a header from a free kick in the 66^thminute to take the trophy.

Northern Alliance Round Up 04/05/13

2013-05-04T11:09:00.002-07:00

Heaton Stannington’s Gary Dixon, Lee Johnson and Jonathon Wright were all on target in a victory over Amble United that keeps them on track for back-to-back titles and promotion to the Northern League.

Blyth Town kept up the pressure as Craig Hopwood hit the only goal and they survived a late penalty appeal scare at Whitley Bay A while Chris Hall netted a double and Richard Lally the other in Stocksfield’s comfortable win at Killingworth Sporting.

Dean Armstrong’s header went in off the woodwork to put Harraby United ahead against Ashington Colliers and Peter Ferris rounded the keeper to add a second before Ross Dixon hit a consolation lob and Carlisle City’s Stuart Kilgour, Brandon Longcake and Martin Shepherd stretched the back of the Percy Main net in a win that saw the visitors reduced to ten men and pull one back through Chris Bell.

Wallington’s title hopes in Division One took a slight dent as they went down to a heavy defeat at Newcastle Uni, who had Tom Stapleton (2), Joe Watson and Jesse Walkin on target while Red House Farm reduced their lead to seven points as Mark Sheeran bagged a brace at Redheugh with Shane Brooks and Zack Brogden also on target, Scott Robson and Ben Howell chalking up for the home side.

Jordan Watson hit four in Cramlington Town’s big win over Forest Hall. James Bell and Ryan Hutchinson also scored with Danny McDonald hitting a late consolation.

Tito Davison, Chris Homans, Steve McLaughlin and a stoppage time winner from Garrick Murphy-Collins gave Chemfica the points at Ponteland United who struck through Andrew Davidson, Liam Anderson and Billy Holden while a Cameron Wilson hat-trick saw Northbank take three points at Willington Quay Saints, Jonathon McGarva hit the other and Mark Henderson pulled one back.

Anthony Addison, Thomas Barton and Gavin Agnew were on the scoresheet for Morpeth Town A but visitors Hexham were victorious with goals from Paul McLean, Scott Canham, Liam Heenan and Neil Tiffin.

Dan Child, Stephen Salter, Alex Kennedy and Tavis Couling netted for Bohs as they saw off Cullercoats and Heddon hit three to win at Bedlington Terriers Reserves, who struck twice through Michael Grieves.

North Shields Athletic took a big step towards the Division Two title with goals from Thomas Gibson and Sean Millington at Wideopen while New Fordley hit-man Lee Waugh banged in a treble at High Howdon. Daniel Young also celebrated with Scott Dodds replying.

Wooler had James Guthrie and James Jeffries on target but they were held by Cramlington United, who notched through Daniel Gray and Niall Younger and Alwick Town Reserves also drew with Grainger Park, Stephen Hogg and Lee Armstrong’s strikes for the Northumbrians being cancelled out by a Kirk Fleming double.

Longbenton’s Kevin Gordon was a sharpshooter with four in a ten goal thriller against Alston.

Robert Woods chipped in with a brace and Jamie Wright, Jason Williams, Callum James and Gareth Hayton plundered goals for the Cumbrians.

Michael Starkie got both of Wallsend Boys Club’s goals at Newcastle Benfield Reserves from set-pieces with Steven Thompson pulling one back and Swalwell celebrated a win against Seaton Burn with Micky Hara banging in two and Chris Watson grabbing the other. Ben Dixon and Craig Wood scored for the visitors.

Northern Alliance Round Up 27/04/13

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Heaton Stannington hit top gear in the title run in as Lee Johnson smashed in a hat-trick in a demolition job on Percy Main.

Gary McGarrigal headed in, Jonathon Wright tucked away another and Kev Carr drilled in low from a corner while Johnson nodded home, took advantage of a defensive mix-up and fired in to complete a fine treble. Adrian Watson lobbed in a consolation.

Blyth Town kept their own title hopes alive with three late goals at Carlisle City that probably put paid to any lingering hopes that the Cumbrians harboured of taking the silverware themselves.

Jack Stanley fired in from a corner to give unbeaten Town an early advantage and City took a further blow when keeper Adam Bradley went off injured and had to be replaced by midfielder Stuart Kilgour between the sticks.

However, goals from Dan Greenslade and Dan Bulman turned things around only for sub Graham Heath to equalise in the 76^th minute and Blyth breathed easier just sixty seconds later as John Amos put them ahead. Kyle devlin rounded things off with a couple of minutes to go.

Harraby United’s Dean Armstrong let fly from 25 yards to add to Lee Otway’s opener at Killingworth Sporting, who hit a late consolation through Ben Taylor and goals from Reece Davies and Karl Campbell gave Stocksfield the points against Shankhouse, who netted through Paul Dunn.

Ray Oshin haunted his former Hebburn Reyrolle team-mates with a double that keeps them in the relegation zone. Michael Fenwick, Mason Stephenson and Kevin Westphal added the others for Seaton Delaval while Ashington Colliers maintained their good run with goals from Michael Hogg and Jamie Patterson at relegated Rutherford, who had levelled through Shaun Todhunter.

Craig Burke plundered four and he was joined on the scoresheet by Gav Jones and Steve Matthews as holders Wallsend Town booked a spot in the Pin Point Recruitment Bill Gardner Memorial Trophy Final at Cramlington Town, who led thanks to a Dean Nicholl strike.

Wallington’s Jordan Nellis hit another hat-trick as the Greens maintained a ten point advantage at the top of Division One. Sam Walton bagged a brace with Ryan Davenport notching the consolation for hosts Redheugh.

Willington Quay Saints led at Red House Farm but goals from Haydor Hassan and Lee Brady kept Farm’s promotion push on track while Northbank’s Mark Worral (2), Cameron Wilson (2) and John Slaven crashed in without reply at Cullercoats.

Richard Kent hit the winner for Ponteland United in a close game at Hexham while Matty Atkin (2) and Alex Kennedy were the Bohemians hit-men in their narrow victory at Forest hall, who chalked up through Dan McDonald and Diu Lomana.

Matty Donkin slammed in four as North Shields Athletic got their Division Two title bid back on track against Cramlington United.

Lee Crammond got two and Scott Jasper the other with United hitting back through Kye Foster and Michael Jordan.

Birtley Saint Joseph’s had Michael Redshaw, Damien Stevens, Dan Irving and James Bowman fire in during their success at Wallsend Boys Club while Wooler’s Shaun Palmer grabbed the only goal at Longbenton.

Lee Waugh, Joe Besford, Dean Lees and Louis Boddy were on the scoresheet for New Fordley at Grainger Park, who replied through Chrissy Robinson and Shaun Sager while an own goal and Ollie Cartwright shot gave Alston the points against High Howdon.

Dave Hewitt, Andrew Bennett and Stuart Taylor netted for Seaton Burn in a good win at Blyth Isabella with two superb strikes from Allan Storey and Matty Clayton gave Newcastle Benfield Reserves a hard-fought win against Swalwell, who struck through Adam Langley and applied plenty of pressure on without being able to beat the in-form Benfield keeper again.

Kicks Leisure George Dobbins League Cup Final

2013-04-25T13:09:00.002-07:00

At Woodhorn Lane, Ashington
Heaton Stannington 6 Wallington 2

Heaton Stannington hit First Division Wallington with a five goal blast 
in the final 15 minutes to lift the Kicks Leisure George Dobbins League 
Cup.
A Sam Walton penalty had put the underdogs ahead and although Jonathon 
Wright levelled things up before the break, Jordan Nellis struck to 
give the Greens hopes of pulling off a surprise.
But the Premier Division leader's quality told in the end as Wright 
added a second from the penalty spot and Lee Johnson (2), Gary Dixon 
and Anthony Johnson all netted late on to take the silverware.

The Pin Point Recruitment Combination Cup Final

2013-04-22T13:46:00.002-07:00

Ponteland United 1 Red House Farm 1 (AET - Ponteland United won 5-4 on penalies)

Martin Soulsby fired Red House Farm ahead in the first half, but the game was levelled when the Red House keeper was dismissed for a foul in the box and United’s Paul Hodgson slammed in the equaliser from the penalty spot.

The ten men battled gamely on and had a great chance to go in front in the first period of extra time, but missed a spot-kick of their own.

They paid the price when they missed another in the penalty shoot-out as the black and whites claimed the silverware.

Northern Alliance round up 20/04/13

2013-04-20T10:24:00.002-07:00

Six points clear with nine games to play – the cards are getting stacked in Heaton Stannington’s favour.

The black and whites have been on a phenomenal winning run and show no signs of letting up as they look to take back-to-back titles.

Derek Thompson’s side have applied to move up into Division Two of the Northern League next term and they are looking to do it in style as a goal in each half from Lee Johnson and Kevin Carr secured the points against Walker Central.

Amble United’s hopes took a dent as they went down at home to Carlisle City with Brandon Longcakes taking full advantage of some slack defending to hit a double.

Blyth Town remain unbeaten and hit top gear as they hit seven at Rutherford with John Amos (2), Malcolm Morien (2), Jack Donaldson, Michael Robinson and David Atkinson on target in a ruthless display, with Peter Williams hitting a lone reply.

John Robson, Ray Oshin (2) and Mike Dunworth scored for Seaton Delaval at Wallsend Town, whose scorers were Jordan Jones and Paul Gordon while Jamie Patterson’s strike for Ashington Colliers was cancelled out by a late leveller for Stocksfield’s Ben Dibb-Fuller.

It also ended all square at Shankhouse who had Josh Walsh and Philip Cartwright on target against Killingworth Sporting, who led twice through Andy Johnson and a Connal Reed penalty.

David Fisher and Dean Armstrong netted for Harraby United in their win at Percy Main, who had Scott Pocklington fire home from the spot.

Sam Walton’s brace helped keep Wallington on track for the Division One title.

Stevie Warwick and Nathan Williamson grabbed the others with Garrick Murphy-Collins scoring for hosts Newcastle Chemfica.

Red House Farm lost some ground as they went down 2-1 at Bedlington Terriers reserves, with Chris Dobey and Ben Lorking the Terriers target men and a single early goal from Cameron Wilson for Northbank at Cramlington Town put them back in the promotion picture.

Joe Bell netted for Redheugh and Forest Hall’s Michael Reay replied and it also ended in deadlock at Heddon with Kevin Urwin notching a late leveller to a Paul McLean goal for Hexham.

An own goal and a Darren Campbell effort for Bohemians also gave them a point against Newcastle Uni with Jonny Sexton and Alex Ames on the scoresheet for the Students.

Andrew Davidson, Richard Kent, Billy Holden and Craig Cook crashed in for Ponteland United during their victory over Cullercoats, with Hylton Laws replying.

Division Two leaders North Shields Athletic were stunned as Ryan McEvoy (2), Dwayne Murray and Paul Freeman smashed in for Grainger Park to earn the Westenders a surprise win. Johnny Wyres scored in reply.

Birtley St. Joseph’s kept up the pressure as they hit Swalwell for six with Lee Cuthbertson (2), Damien Stevens, Daniel Waller, Chris Guy and James Bowman the scorers. David Watson pulled one back.

Wideopen are third after Nathan Rogerson and Ross Dickinson netted in their victory at High Howdon and Wooler’s Stuart Bertram bagged a brace in a win over Alston. Michael Saunders and Jamie Punton got the others with Alex Wright hitting home for visitors Alston.

Matthew Lavender (2) and Curtis Miller celebrated scoring in Blyth Isabella’s success at Newcastle Benfield Reserves. Tom Clark grabbed a consolation.

David Hewitt struck twice, one from the penalty spot, in Seaton Burn’s win against Longbenton, who pulled one back through Daniel Gore but couldn’t find an equaliser and New Fordley’s great run continued as Lee Waugh, Steve Ardley, Andy Waugh and Joe Besford stretched the net without reply in a derby at Cramlington United.

Goals from Ross Berkeley (pen), Sean Latimer and Michael Starkie gave Wallsend Boys Club the points against Alnwick Town Reserves.

Northern Alliance Round Up 13/04/13

2013-04-13T10:59:00.002-07:00

The race at the top of the table shows no sign of letting up as Amble United, Heaton Stannington and Blyth Town all recorded big wins on the road.

United’s Sean Taylor celebrated hitting a hat-trick in a resounding 6-0 success at Wallsend Town, with Ross Gair, Josh Hay and Matty Graham sticking away the others while Heaton’s Lee Johnson fired in two stunning long range free kicks, and Jonathon Wright also plundered a double, in a good win at Harraby.

The Cumbrians had Darren Addison head in and were pressing until two goals in stoppage time sealed it.

Daniel Beresford had his shooting boots on at Percy Main and also hit a hat-trick, with Chris Lyle and John Iveson also hitting the net, while James Leggett hit a late consolation while Town keeper Scott Earl also saved a penalty.

Rob Haney, Kevin Westphal and Alex Redfearn scored for Seaton Delaval in the first half against Rutherford, but the bottom side rallied and pulled one back through Peter Williams. John Robson added the fourth for the Red Devils.

Three players saw red at Killingworth Sporting as Jamie Patterson’s double gave Ashington Colliers the points, Jack Foulds’ strike proving just a consolation, while Josh Walsh fired Shankhouse ahead at Walker Central.

Chris Hamilton levelled soon after and Paul Collinson’s deflected stoppage time drive won it.

Chris Hall grabbed his customary goal for Stocksfield at Whitley Bay A, but it ended all square with Liam Harris on target for the Seahorses.

Jordan Nellis slammed in his second hat-trick in a week, taking his season’s tally to 25, as Wallington kept their promotion charge on track against Cullercoats and Red House Farm were also winners by the same scoreline against Bohemians, with Ross Bailey, Paul Newton-Eddy and Mark Sheeran sharing the joy.

Daniel Wright and Billy Holden both hit doubles for Ponteland United in their romp at Willington Quay Saints, with Craig Cook and Peter Scott getting the others and Mark Henderson and Ryan Ferrier replying while Northbank also crashed in six against Newcastle Uni – Cameron Wilson (2), Mark Worral (2), Ollie Driver and Tom Rickerby on the scoresheet.

Jordan Watson, David Mason and Chris Bond were Cramlington Town’s hitmen at Redheugh, who netted through Ben Howell, while Steven Spence and Steve McLaughlin fired home for Newcastle Chemfica against Hexham, who had Marc Nixon on target.

Scott Jasper (2) and Lee Crammond were North Shields Athletic’s scorers at Newcastle Benfield Reserves as they continue to lead the way in Division Two.

Stephen Thompson pulled one back for Benfield’s youngsters while goals from Dan Waller, Lee Cuthbertson, Martin Guy and Tony Smith saw Birtley Saint Joseph’s win a seven-goal thriller at Blyth Isabella in what was a dress rehearsal for the Pin Point recruitment Amateur Cup Final. Jeff Fuller (2) and Billy Olechnowicz scored for Isabella.

Wideopen’s great form continued as they trailed to Richard Latimer’s goal for Wallsend Boys Club but hit back through Ross Dickinson, Leigh Shickle and David Gabittus and Wooler kept in the promotion hunt with goals in each from Stuart Bertram and Mark Forrest at Seaton Burn.

Lee Waugh struck twice in New Fordley’s win over High Howdon, with Alex Nesbit getting the other and Jason Pearson replying and Swalwell continued to move away from the basement as Richie Routledge hit three at Grainger Park. Craig Wood got the other, James Walker on target for the hosts.

Alston’s Dan Alexander struck twice against Cramlington United who got themselves out of the basement with a Dan Grey double while Alnwick Town reserves had Mickey Hall, Steven Hogg and Stephen Hutchins net against Longbenton, with the Bulls taken a point through a Dan Gove header, Anthony Brown 30-yard screamer and Pete Webster volley.

FA Inter-League Cup

The Northern Alliance’s hopes of advancing in the FA Inter-League Cup were dashed by a second half strike from the Cheshire League’s Ged McAllister, who swept in a breakaway left wing cross in the 66^th minute.

In a tight game in windy conditions at Witton Albion, the Alliance, represented by Carlisle City, pushed forward in search of a leveller in the last ten minutes but Cheshire defended stoutly to advance.

Northern Alliance Round Up 6/4/13

2013-04-07T01:14:00.002-07:00

Amble United’s Josh Hay and Sean Taylor were on target at Stocksfield as the Seasiders maintained pole position.

The were given a fright when Chris Hall pulled one back but held out for the win that keeps them a point ahead of Blyth Town, who had Daniel Beresford (2), John Amos and Stephen Howes fire home against Rutherford.

Heaton Stannington’s Jonathon Wright struck four times in a ten-goal thriller at Shankhouse. Lee Johnson and Andrew Johnson also chipped in with the hosts’ tally coming from an own goal, Paul Dunn, Dean Deagle and Adam Scope.

Carlisle City were also among the goals, hitting five against Walker Central. Kyle Armstrong, Sean Wilkinson, Tom Lucock (2) and Martin Shepherd made up their total with Fabian Pritchard nodding in twice in reply.

Goals from Gav Hattrick and Lewis Burns gave Whitley Bay A the win at Ashington Colliers while Joanthon Simpson, Darren Addison (pen) and Dean Armstrong struck for Harraby United at Hebburn Reyrolle, who had Dean Stewart and Steven Wood reply.

Chris Bell’s opener for Percy Main was cancelled out by a late Micheal Fenwick strike for Seaton Delaval and it ended goalless between Killingwrth Sporting and Wallsend Town.

Jordan Nellis struck a hat-trick as Wallington romped back to top of Division One. Justin Milligan, Sam Walton and an own goal completed their six goal haul with Chris Major grabbing a consolation for shell-shocked Northbank while Red House Farm also hit six at Morpeth Town A.

Jack Martin, Martin Soulsby, Shane Brooks, Roi Ticknell, Dale Pearson and Michael Steinmetz piled the agony on the basement side.

Scott Johnson (2), Robert Frame and Steven Satterthwaite netted for Heddon in a goal-fest at Forest Hall with Michael Reay (2), Thomas Faid and Daniel McDonald replying while Adam Bains hit the only goal in Bedlington Terriers reserves win against Newcastle Uni.

Newcastle Chemfica’s Steven Spence, Tito Davison and Chris Homans scored in their 3-2 success against Gateshead Redheugh, which they dedicated to popular former player Lee Halpin, the film-maker who was found dead in a vacant hostel last week.
Chemfica held a minute’s silence prior to kick-off in memory of 26-year-old Lee, who was making a documentary about sleeping rough on Newcastle’s streets.
Steven Hart and Jack Whittaker netted for Cullercoats against Hexham, but replies from Liam Heenan and Orin Parkin made it all square.

Bohemians also took a point with Paul Studley crashing home and Stephen Rae hitting the target for visitors Ponteland United.

Cramlington Town advanced in the Pin Point Recruitment Bill Gardner Memorial Trophy with a 4-0 success at Newcastle Benfield Reserves.

Jordan Watson (2) and Paul Alexander (2) were the scorers.

North Shields Athletic’s Gary Farrage was the hero with the only goal at High Howdon, which takes them eight points clear at the top of Division Two.

A surprise looked on the cards when Tony Leach and James Walker put Grainger Park 2-0 up against Wideopen, but the third-placed side hit back through Ross Dickinson (2) and Michael Strachan.

Wooler’s Michael Saunders was on target goals from New Fordley’s Lee Waugh, Lewis Boddy and Daniel Young gave them the points and Wallsend Boys Club’s scorers were Ross Berkeley, Michael Starkie and an own goal but they missed a last-gasp penalty to take a point as visitors Alston crashed in four and Swalwell celebrated victory as they saw off Cramlington United 3-1 in the basement battle.

When Seaton Burn keeper Chris Carr dived to parry a 30^thminute penalty, Birtley Saint Joseph’s Tony Smith reacted quickest to stab the winner into the net to put them into the Pin Point Recruitment Amateur Cup Final where they face Blyth Isabella whose scorers were Che Aisbitt, Andrew Haigh, Kris Allington and Matthew Lavender against Longbenton.

Kicks Leisure Challenge Cup Final

2013-04-01T07:19:00.003-07:00

Amble United 3 Carlisle City 2

Sean Taylor thumped in a double and Josh Hay was also on target in a devastating first half performance that saw Amble United lift the first silverware of the season.

Taylor’s brace and Hay’s strike all came within a twelve minute spell in the opening period that the Seasiders dominated.

City pulled one back through Sean Bannon five minutes after the interval and United were made to sweat for the win when Dan Greenslade added a second ten minutes from the end, but they held firm.

Northern Alliance Round Up 30/3/13

2013-03-30T11:23:00.002-07:00

Dan Quine’s 75^th minute free kick blew the title race wide open.

The Walker Central midfielder fired over the wall and into the back of leaders Amble United’s net to win it.

The Seasiders had led through Brent Aisbitt’s first half strike but Quine equalised with an unstoppable drive three minutes after the break.

Blyth Town were rocked in the first minute at Ashington Colliers as David Brown was on target but they recovered to move within two points of Amble – with three games in hand.

David Atkinson levelled from the penalty spot, Malcolm Morien netted the second and a Shaun Gibson own goal rounded things off.

Carlisle City’s title hopes took a dent at ten-man Shankhouse. The Sky Blues led through Stuart Kilgour’s effort but Paul Dunn equalised just before the break and Dean Deagle grabbed the winner just after the interval.

Harraby hit five in a blistering first half display against Wallsend Town – Dean Armstrong (2), David Fisher, Dan Balmer and Matthew Thompson all cashing in. Town improved after the break and Chris Garwood struck twice in reply.

Liam Callaghan (2), Connal Reed and Nathan Castle swept home in Killingworth Sporting’s comfortable win over Rutherford while goals from Declan Stokie and Phil Murray (pen) gave Stocksfield the points against Hebburn Reyrolle, who pulled one back late in the game through Danny Igo.

Whitley Bay A’s Lewis Burns netted against Seaton Delaval but it ended all-square as Mason Stephenson slotted in at the other end.

Ben Telford’s deflected drive gave Heaton Stannington an early lead at Blyth Isabella in the Kicks Leisure George Dobbins League Cup semi final but the hosts made a real game of it and were by no means disgraced as Jonathon Wright thundered in a late second on the half volley to book the black and whites a place against Wallington in the Final which takes place at Woodhorn Lane, Ashington on Thursday 25^th April, kick-off 7pm.

Martin Soulsby’s third minute penalty put Red House Farm in front at Cramlington Town and Kev Long had his head in his hands 7 minutes later as he put into his own net. Michael Steinmetz added a third in the 85^thminute and Gary McRoberts hit a consolation for the leaders a couple of minutes later while Kane Chirnside’s hat-trick for Willington Quay Saints handed Wallington a surprise defeat.

Goals from Sam Walton and David Featherstone weren’t enough for the Greens, while Northbank also slipped up as Boh’s Matt Atkin hit the only goal at Sheepmount.

Heddon moved up into second spot with Daniel Robinson, Robert Frame and Andrew Davidson crashing in against Cullercoats, whose consolation came courtesy of Craig Deighton’s boot.

Goals from Zac Atkinson and a John Dewhirst penalty put Redheugh in charge at Hexham and although Orin Parkinson pulled one back from the penalty spot they held on for the win while Shaun Cowel and Dylan Williamson were on target for Bedlington Terriers reserves as they got back on track with a victory over Newcastle Chemfica.

Darren Percy netted for Morpeth Town A as they picked up a precious point against Forest Hall, whose targetman was Matty Smith.

Wooler took just two minutes to grab the opener in the top of the table clash at North Shields Athletic in Division Two, but Anthony Keith levelled from the penalty spot just five minutes later. Sean Millington put Athletic ahead before the break and they didn’t look back as further strikes from Scott Jasper and Matty Donkin stretched their lead at the top to five points.

Wideopen’s promotion push kept momentum with goals from Andrew Shaw, Leigh Shickle, Ross Dickinson and Chris Sword against 10-man Seaton Burn, who had Jonathon Sutcliffe and Stephen Baker on the scoresheet while Lee Waugh and Andy Waugh scored for New Fordley at Alston, who netted through Adam Walton.

Dwayne Murray hit a hat-trick in Grainger Park’s success over High Howdon, with Chrissy Robinson getting the other. Scott Dodds and Tony Johnston replied while Michael Starkie was also a hat-trick hero in Wallsend Boys Club’s draw at Longbenton. Jed Findlay got the other with the Bulls stretching the net from Anthony Brown (2), David Short and Tony Woods in an all-action end-to-end encounter.

Defences were on top though at Newcastle Benfield Reserves as their game against Cramlington United ended goalless.

Northern Alliance Round Up 23/3/13

2013-03-23T11:14:00.002-07:00

Leaders Amble United were left looking nervously over their shoulders as their game fell victim to the weather and Blyth Town closed the gap at the top.

Town took just sixty seconds to open against Carlisle City with Craig Hopwood’s drive deflecting into the top corner, but they were pegged back as the Cumbrians levelled through a Robbie Mather header.

The Sky Blues went ahead as Tom Lucock fired in from the penalty spot but the game was levelled up again when Ian Lee crashed in from distance.

The issue wasn’t settled until the 82^nd minute when Joe Race’s shot pin-balled in the box and Daniel Beresford reacted quickest to stab it home past a melee of bodies.

A Michael Hogg double and Joe Moscrop strike gave Ashington Colliers a good win over Killingworth Sporting and Adrian Sutcliffe’s strike for Stocksfield proved the winner at Seaton Delaval.

Hebburn Reyrolle gave themselves hope of getting out of the relegation dogfight as John Murray hit a late seven minute hat-trick against Percy Main.

Curtis Richardson’s opener for Reyrolle was cancelled out by Micky Haley, but Murray stole the show with a smart lob, penalty and shot in off the post.

Paul Hollier and James Walker were Walker Central’s hit men in a win over Morpeth Town A that put them into the Pin Point Recruitment Bill Gardner Memorial Trophy Final and Wallsend Town were made to sweat at Grainger Park as they went into the semi-finals after fighting back from two down.

Tony Leach and Robert Jefferson crashed home and the Division Two outfit were just the width of the woodwork from a third before Steve Matthews (2), Craig Burke and Lee Garwood netted at the other end.

Daniel Robinson slammed in a hat-trick for Heddon as they went fourth in Division One with a good win over struggling Bedlington Terriers Reserves.

Steven Sattherswaite got the other with Robbie Eastway notching a consolation. Newcastle Chemfica led at Red House Farm through Craig Robinson but the hosts powered back with strikes from Dale Pearson, Marty Soulsby, Paul Newton-Eddy, Patrick Collins and Jack Martin and Hexham hit six without reply at Newcastle Uni.

Stu Brown (2), Liam Heenan, Neil Tiffin, Tom Hacking and Kurtis Harvey were on the scoresheet for the Tynedalers while goals from Jason Cape and Noel Clynch gave Willington Quay Saints victory at Cullercoats, who netted through the ever-dependable Daniel Sneap.

North Shields Athletic remain in pole position in Division Two as a Scott Jasper double and Johnny Wyres strike gave them the points at Seaton Burn, who grabbed a consolation with a late Dave Hewitt penalty.

New Fordley led 2-0 at Birtley Saint Josephs through a Lee Waugh penalty and stunning lob by the same player. But Saint Joe’s staged a storming comeback with Damien Stevens slamming home in the 70^th minute to give them hope, then Tony Smith levelled from the penalty spot two just minutes later. Birtley were reduced to ten men as Dan Irving saw red but a brilliant Stevens individual effort put them in front in the 80^th minute. There was still time for New Fordley to be awarded a penalty, but St. Joe’s keeper Jamie Sexton was the hero as he pulled off a great stop.

Goals from James Scott, Mark Forrest and James Jeffrey ensured that Wooler won the north Northumbrian derby against Alnwick Town reserves, who netted through Neil McFall, and David Short crashed home a hat-trick in Longbenton’s emphatic win at Cramlington United.

Tim Bolton, Mark Moon, Robert Woods and Anthony Brown (2) piled on the agony with Niall Younger and Ryan Waite on target for the hosts.

Matthew Lavender, Che Aisbett and Andrew Haigh netted for Blyth Isabella as they edged out High Howdon, who had Nicky Whitelaw grab a double and Michael Starkie scored for Wallsend Boys Club as they shared a point with Wideopen.

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Blyth Town turned up the heat at the top of the Premier Division as they extended their unbeaten run to thirteen games.

Craig Johnson fired the opener into the top corner against Hebburn Reyrolle and although the visitors put up a fight, David Atkinson nodded in number two late on and Kyle Devlin added the third with five minutes to go.

Liam Harris (2), Paolo Black and Craig Brown netted for Whitley Bay A in their win against Shankhouse, who had Chris Rue and Jordan Walsh on target and a solitary late goal from Ian Irving gave Seaton Delaval the points against Walker Central.

Callum Benson, Liam Callaghan and Darren Walsh crashed in for Killingworth Sporting but Percy Main’s Chris Glass (2) and Scott Pocklington netted at the other end to earn a draw.

A double from Jordan Watson and Marty Hepple strike saw Cramlington Town ease past Newcastle Uni – and back to the top of Division One.

Ollie Driver also struck twice for Northbank in their success against basement side Morpeth Town A, with Jamie Hope, Aaron Roberts and Cameron Wilson getting the other. A Gavin Lowes own goal gave Town a consolation, while Newcastle Chemfica hit-man Steve McLaughlin crashed in five in a 6-0 drubbing of Forest Hall. Tito Davison grabbed the other while Iain Harris’s strike gave Bohs three points against Willington Quay Saints.

Robbie Black’s goal for Bedlington Terriers Reserves wasn’t enough as Cullercoats struck twice to take the points.

North Shields Athletic took pole position in Division Two with goals from Craig Boyle (2), John Wyres and Anth Etherington at Grainger Park, who netted through Tony Leach and Robert Jefferson.

Wideopen kept their promotion push on track as they hit Alston for six. Ross Dickinson and David Gabbitus both bagged braces with Chris Sword and Leigh Shickle chipping in while Jason Williams notched the consolation.

Jason Walsh and Tony Johnson were on target for High Howdon as they shared a point with Wallsend Boys Club, whose scorers were Jed Finlay and Michael Starkie.

Paul Hodgson took just two minutes to fire Ponteland United ahead at Heddon in the Pin Point recruitment Combination Cup semi final.

Heddon levelled through Andrew Davison but late goals from Richard Kent and Billy Holden (pen) took the black and whites through to a final meeting with Red House Farm, who just edged out Redheugh.

Paul Newton-Eddy struck twice and Lee Brady was also celebrating with Kev Hay banging in a double for the hosts.

Heaton Stannington will play United in the Northumberland FA Senior Benevolent Bowl as Lee Johnson banged in a couple at Stocksfield and Gary Dixon got the other. Adrian Sutcliffe’s strike couldn’t force the issue for the Griffins.

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Hit-man Josh Hay grabbed five in Amble United’s ten goal demolition job on basement side Rutherford.

Matty Graham, Brent Aisbitt, Derek Atwell, Rikki Hume and an own goal made up the Seasider’s tally as they bounced back from two recent defeats.

Danny Hill grabbed a consolation while second-placed Carlisle City were left kicking themselves as Seaton Delaval pulled off a smash and grab raid at the Sheepmount.

Kevin Westphal and Cameron Patrick netted late on for Delaval.

A Cameron Wilson hat-trick helped moved Northbank into third spot in Division One. Lee MacDermott got the other while Sean Smith notched for Cullercoats and goals from Red House Farm’s Dale Pearson, Marty Soulsby and Lee Brady eased them past Bedlington Terriers Reserves.

High Howdon’s Kyle Austin grabbed the winner in their Division Two clash with Alnwick Town Reserves.

Ponteland United pulled off a surprise at Percy Main to book a spot in the final of the Northumberland FA Senior Benevolent Bowl.

The Villagers went ahead as Scott Pocklington fired home in the opening minute but United hit back with goals from Billy Holden and a Dan Wright double.

Pocklington blasted in a second from distance late on but the black and whites held out to celebrate and Walker Central were given a real scare by Second Division New Fordley in the Pin Point recruitment Bill Gardner Trophy.

Central also lead in the opening minute as Nkuriza Suaibu fired home but a double from Ben Davison flipped the game on its head.

Dan Quine levelled before the break but the game was deep into stoppage time when Khris Carr grabbed the winner.

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Premier Division

Goals in each half from Malcolm Morien and debutant Craig Johnson gave Blyth Town a cracking win at Amble United, whose lead at the top is now down to three points as Carlisle City came from behind to beat Stocksfield.

Chris Hall slammed in a penalty for the Griffins but Robbie Mather, sub Sean Bannon and Tom Lucock, also from the spot, turned things around for the Cumbrians.

Dan Quine struck twice for Walker Central as they beat Wallsend Town in the East End derby with Craig Burke replying. It also ended 2-1 to the visitors at Harraby as Chris Bell grabbed a double for Percy Main and Darren Addison struck a penalty at the other end.

Ashington Colliers had Dave Brown and Joe Moscrop hit the net as they beat Rutherford, with Graeme Troughton scoring in reply while goals from Michael Fenwick and Jamie Dunn gave Seaton Delaval three points against Killingworth Sporting. Connal Reed was spot-on for the visitors, but it wasn’t enough.

Hebburn Reyrolle struck three times on the road through Josh McHugh (2) and Dean Stewart bit it wasn’t enough as hosts Shankhouse had Mark Brittain (2), Chris Rue and Paul Dunn all on target to win it.

Division One

Goals from Kev Long, Jordan Watson and Andrew Carr eased Cramlington Town to victory over Bedlington Terriers Reserves while leaders Wallington were given a mighty scare by Newcastle University.

The Students stormed into a 3-0 lead in 17 minutes as Robbie Goodyear, Tom Stapleton and Johnny Sexton (pen) all found the net. Jordan Nellis’s hat-trick spared the Greens blushes and saved a point.

Stev McLaughlin led the way for Chemfica with four against a shell-shocked Morpeth Town A. Richard Bissessur, Tito Davison (2), Dean Catlow and Kyle Burnie got the others in a romp with Gavin Agnew’s goal scant consolation.

Robert Frame and Michael Pooley both hit doubles as Heddon beat Bohs and Liam Anderson also struck twice for Ponteland United at Northbank.

Jack L’Argent and Andrew Davidson got the others with Mark Worrall replying while strikes from Joe Bell, Ryan Davenport, Kev Hay and John Dewhirst gave Redheugh three points at Willington Quays Saints. Kane Chirnside netted twice in reply.

Division Two

Scott Jasper and Ben Pollock crashed in for North Shields Athletic at Wallsend Town as they cut Birtley Saint Joseph’s lead at the top to one point.

Saint Joes’ striker Damien Stevens netted a brace as they were held at Wideopen, who had Michael Strachan and Kevin Ord hit the net as they led twice.

Wooler’s James Scott (2) and Mark Forrest celebrated as they saw off Blyth Isabella, who had Che Aisbitt notch, while goals from Andrew Bennett and a late Stephen Baker strike gave Seaton Burn the spoils at Longbenton.

John Wright (2) and Andy hall did the damage for Alston against Grainger Park and High Howdon just had enough to see off a spirited challenge from Swalwell.

The breathed a sigh of relief as goals from Nicky Whitelaw (2), Craig Black and Jason Walsh edged out the visitors in a seven-goal thriller. Craig Watson, Jack Gibson and Shaun Stonehouse banged home for Swalwell in an end-to-end encounter.

Stephen Hogg struck for Alnwick Town Reserves in their draw with Newcastle Benfield Reserves, who had Chris Thompson on target.

NFA Minor Cup

Hexham’s Marc Nixon netted the only goal in extra time as they beat spirited New Fordley to book a spot in the Minor Cup final.

They will face Red House Farm, whose scorers were Martin Soulsby (pen) and Mark Sheeran in a 2-1 win at Cullercoats.

NFA Senior Benevolent Bowl

Heaton Stannington went into the last four with goals from Kevin Carr and William James’ extra time winner giving them a 2-1 success at Whitley Bay A, whose target-man was Gav Hattrick.

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Premier Division

Carlisle City turned up the heat at the top of the table as they beat Amble United and moved to within six points of the leaders, with three games in hand.

Tom Lucock fired the Cumbrians ahead from the penalty spot after just two minutes and although Ross Gair levelled for the Seasiders with another penalty 14 minutes later, Stuart Kilgour arrived unmarked to head in the winner at the near post four minutes after the break.

Harraby United’s Jonathon Simpson bagged a brace as they saw off Shankhouse.

Alan Casey and Ryan Errington netted the others with Rees Farndell netting the consolation.

Kicks Leisure George Dobbins League Cup

First half strikes from Justin Millican, Josh Gilmartin and Sam Walton put Wallington into the final as they comfortably saw off fellow First Division side Ponteland United.

Division One

There were own goals at both ends as Newcastle Uni won a seven-goal thriller at Hexham.

In-form Students striker Tom Stapleton struck twice and Jake Salisbury got the other with Scott Coates and Jamie Peel the Tynedale scorers in a game that they were always chasing.

Division Two

Wooler’s Mark Forrest was on target as they were held by fourth-placed Wideopen.

Lee Shickle netted for the visitors with both sides probably happy to settle for a point while Alnwick Town Reserves hit-man Steven Hutchins fired a brace as they beat Seaton Burn.

Ross Straughan got the other and the visitors had Reece Noble and Nicky Hara on the scoresheet.

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Premier Division

Darren Riddell’s late winner secured Amble United the win at Percy Main which moved the Seasiders nine points clear at the top.

Goals from Andy Robertson (2), Lewis Burns (2), Josh Day and Sean Jobson put Whitley Bay A out of sight at Rutherford, who replied through Shaun Todhunter, and into second as Heaton Stannington slipped up against Blyth Town.

Patrick Allen’s cross-shot proved decisive with the reigning Champions missing a second half spot-kick.

Wallend Town had Craig Burke (2), Paul McHutcheon (2) and Jordan Jones on target against Hebburn Reyrolle, whose consolation came from Christian Wilkinson.

Goals from Stocksfield’s Declan Stokie and Chris Hall were cancelled out by Killingworth Sporting’s Nathan Castle and Connall Reed (pen) and it also ended all-square at Ashington Colliers, who led through David Brown’s 45^th minute strike, only to be pegged back four minutes from the end when Walker Central’s Anthony Studholme levelled.

Cameron Patrick’s low shot squeezed home to give Seaton Delaval the lead against Harraby and Michael Fenwick volleyed in number two. The Cumbrians improved after the break and although Nathan Fisher scored and they struck the woodwork on three occasions, the young Delaval side held on to stop the rot after three straight defeats.

Kicks Leisure Challenge Cup

Carlisle City cruised into the Kicks Leisure Challenge Cup Final as Tom Lucock (2), Stuart Kilgour, Sean Bannon and Ian Cumersky tucked away without reply at Shankhouse. The Sky Blues will face Amble United for a shot at the silverware.

Division One

Wallington maintained pole position as Jordan Nellis (2) and Josh Gilmartin crashed in against promotion rivals Bedlington Terriers Reserves, whose scorer was Robbie Eastway.

Cramlington Town’s win at Ponteland United came courtesy of goals in each half from Andy Carr and Gary McRoberts at Ponteland United while Northbank and Red House Farm shared the spoils. Mark Worral and Cameron Wilson struck for the Cumbrians with goals from Paul Newton-Eddy and Martin Soulsby replying.

Heddon kept in contention with Scot Johnson and Max Turner netting at Newcastle Chemfica, who netted through Liam Naulls, while Kev Hay hit a double for Gateshead Redheugh as they saw off Cullercoats.

John Dewhirst and David Clasper also fired in with Daniel Sneap the Cullercoats hit-man and Forest Hall’s Michael Reay also bagged a brace in their victory against Willington Quay Saints.

Dan Sherliker was also among the goals with Kane Chirnside and Mark Henderson notching for Saints.

Goals from Patrick O’Donoghue and Andy Renton for Bohs were cancelled out by Hexham’s Gavin Cox and Paul McLean while a Tom Stapleton brace gave Newcastle Uni three precious points against Morpeth Town A.

Division Two

Anthony Smith’s penalty gave Birtley Saint Joseph’s a hard-fought win against battling Alnwick Town reserves, who led twice through Dale Kennedy and Stephen Hutchins. Jack Pearson and Martin Guy, who curled one in direct from a corner, got the others for the leaders.

North Shields Athletic kept up the pressure at the top as Scott Jasper (2), Craig Boyle, Adam Pollock and Matty Donkin netted against Longbenton, whose solitary reply came from Carl Clarke, and Wooler are also breathing down their necks after Mark Forrest, Tom Martin and James Scott were on the scoresheet at High Howdon, who hit back through Scott Dodds and Graeme Findlay.

Paul Hook, Kris Allington and Scott Evans all hit braces for Blyth Isabella as they re-found their shooting boots against Wallsend Boys Club. Matthew Lavender got the other and Michael Starkie replied.

Wideopen’s great season continued as first half efforts from Leigh Shickle and David Gabbitus gave them the points against Cramlington United.

Jack Greenwell and Lee Howey were Seaton Burn’s targetmen against Alston, but the visitors made the long journey home happy with a point as Mark Wright and Jason Williams netted.

Goals from Chris Thompson and Steven Thompson gave Newcastle Benfield Reserves a success at Grainger Park, who had Robert Jefferson crash in.

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Premier Division

Heaton Stannington’s Lee Johnson cancelled out Sean Bannon’s opener for Carlisle City as the top of the table clash ended all square.

Bannon headed home an Ian Cumersky centre in the first half but Johnson fired a shot over the keeper in the 70^th minute. City were reduced to nine men as tensions boiled over in injury time.

Andy Robertson grabbed a hat-trick with Whitley Bay A team-mates Kyle Downey and Lewis Burns netted two apiece as they proved too strong for Hebburn Reyrolle while Rutherford went down to goals from Chris Garwood, Paul McHutcheon and Craig Burke at Wallsend Town.

Walker Central’s Andrew Beadling slotted a last minute winner as they came from behind to take the points at Harraby United.

Stuart Bell’s penalty had put the Cumbrians in charge but James Walker equalised in the 82^nd minute.

Scott Pocklington, Mark Richardson and Chris Bell scored as Percy Main leapfrogged Ashington Colliers while a Chris Rue double and Connor Andrews goal gave Shankhouse a great win over Seaton Delaval, whose lone reply was a late own goal.

Kicks Leisure Challenge Cup

Amble United went into the final of the Kicks Leisure Challenge Cup on penalties.

Goals from Liam Callaghan and Darren Walsh had put Killingworth Sporting on top but Brent Aisbitt pulled one back and Rikki Hume equalised deep into stoppage time.

Division One

John Paxton struck twice and Sam Walton got the winner as Wallington went top of the table with a win at Ponteland United.

Billy Holden and Peter Scott were on the scoresheet for the hosts while Morpeth Town A celebrated their first win of the season.

Darren Percy’s shot and a Martin Robinson penalty put them on top and they had to endure a nervous finish after John Dewhurst pulled one back late on for Gateshead Redheugh.

Jamie Hope, Ollie Driver and Cameron Wilson crashed in as Northbank beat Cramlington Town, who had Keith Woodrow on target and a late Ben Wheeler strike for Newcastle Uni left hosts Heddon gutted.

Robbie Black’s goal for Bedlington Terriers Reserves was cancelled out by Johnny Hewitt for Bohemians.

Division Two

North Shields Athletic moved into second spot with a win at Alnwick Town reserves. A Scott double and Johnny Wyres strike gave them the points with Ross Straughan netting for Alnwick and David Gabitus was the Wideopen hero with a hat-trick at Blyth Isabella.

Despite being reduced to ten men, Chris Sword and Ross Dickinson were also on the scoresheet with Kris Allington, Andrew Haigh and Curtis Miller scoring for the home side.

It was a day to forget for basement side Swalwell as they had four dismissed and conceded seven at Seaton Burn. Jack Greenwell hit three, Andrew Bennett two and Lee Howey and David Hewitt jnr completed the rout.

NFA Minor Cup

The Minor Cup semi finals are an all-Alliance affair after goals from Michael Steinmetz, Zak Bridgend and Marty Soulsby saw Red House Farm see off North Northumberland League North Sunderland.

Hexham’s Liam Heenan and Matty Blackith both struck twice and Scott Robson got the other in their win over Grainger Park, with both sides missing penalties and New Fordley stormed back from two down at Tyneside Amateur League North Shields Athletic reserves to go through. Lee Waugh (2), Louis Boddy, Joe Besford and Scott Bamborough scored while Cullercoats went through at the expense of Forest Hall.

NFA Senior Benevolent Bowl

Chris Hall’s second half double put Stocksfield into the semi-final as they turned around a first half deficit inflicted by Blyth Town’s Carl Hetherington.

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Premier Division

It ended all square in the only Premier Division game to beat the weather.

Killingworth Sporting’s Connal Reed and Nathan Castle fired home but goals from Hebburn Reyrolle’s Oliver Bone and Robert Allen ensured both sides took a precious point.

Division One

Newcastle Uni’s Alex Ames crashed in at Newcastle Chemfica in another game that ended in stalemate as Gaz Davies struck at the other end. The point puts the Students back into the black after losing eight in deductions.

Division Two

Tony Smith slammed in a hat-trick for leaders Birtley Saint Josephs as the went six points clear of title rivals Wooler in a cracking match.

Smith hit the opener after just 60 seconds and added number two with a smart turn and finish.

Wooler pulled one back through Luke Strangeways just after the break, but St Joes restored their two goal advantage when Damien Stevens volleyed in.

Andy Thompson capitalised on a defensive mix-up to prod Wooler right back in it, but Smith dispatched a hotly-disputed penalty to round things off.

Cramlington United’s Michael Jordan and Thomas Close were the heroes as they won for only the second time this season and got themselves off the bottom rung.

Scott Dodds netted for hosts High Howdon, but it wasn’t enough to dampen the spirits in the visitors dressing room.

Kris Allington also grabbed a hat-trick as Blyth Isabella thumped Newcastle Benfield Reserves.

Matt Lavender and Curtis Miller got the others while Chris Thompson grabbed a consolation.

NFA Minor Cup

Dieu Llomana’s hat-trick helped Forest Hall into the fifth round as they hit seven against Wideopen.

Dan Sherliker, Steven Maughan, Thomas Jones and Anthony Grahamslaw got the others in the rout, with Nathan Rogerson chalking up the lone reply.

NFA Senior Benevolent Bowl

Late strikes from Liam Anderson and Craig Cook took Ponteland United into the semi-finals as they came from behind to surprise Wallsend Town.

Ian Graham had put the hosts ahead but United netted twice in the final ten minutes to win it.

Heaton Stannington also came from behind as they saw off Whitley Bay A, who went ahead through Simon Brown.

He was unlucky to then deflect the leveller into his own net and Lee Johnson headed the winner.

Second half strikes from Chris Bell (2) and Chris Glass booked Percy Main a spot in the last four as they beat Seaton Delaval.

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Premier Division

Harraby United’s Aaron Roberts hit a hat-trick as the Cumbrians inflicted a heavy defeat on leaders Amble United.

Roberts sent the keeper the wrong way from the penalty spot for the opener and then pulled back for Dan Balmer to power in the second.

Roberts made no mistake from the penalty spot for the third in the 61^st minute and although Rikki Hume came off the bench and fired in for Amble, just three minutes later Roberts restored the three-goal advantage at the other end.

Lee Otway rounded the keeper and rolled in the fifth nine minutes from the end to complete Amble’s misery.

Wallsend Town had a hat-trick hero in Paul Gordon as they crashed seven past Hebburn Reyrolle. Craig Burke hit two more and Chris Garwood and Paul McHutcheon were also on the scoresheet while sub Rob Allen claimed a double in response.

Paul Dunn’s shot and a Dean Deagle header ensured that Shankhouse led at the break in their clash with Rutherford.

Chris Rue extended their advantage and although Shaun Todhunter netted from the spot, James Armstrong rounded off a fine team performance by adding the fourth late on.

Daniel Chambers capitalised on a defensive mix-up to give Whitley Bay A the lead at Seaton Delaval. Alex Redfearn levelled ten minutes after the break, but Andrew Robertson netted five minutes later to put the Seahorses back on top and with the Red Devils chasing the game, Kyle Downey exposed gaps at the back to add a third in the 81^st minute.

Kicks Leisure George Dobbins League Cup

It was a day of shocks in the Kicks Leisure George Dobbins League Cup as three Premier Division sides went out to lower league opposition.

Ashington Colliers went ahead at Division Two’s Blyth Isabella when Kris Willis smashed a 25-yarder into the top corner but Isabella fought back and Kris Allington levelled. Matthew Lavender pounced to grab the winner.

John Paxton hit the only goal as Division One’s Wallington saw off Carlisle City and Ponteland United recovered from going behind to David Atkinson’s opener direct from a corner for Blyth Town.

Andrew Davidson equalised in the 75^th minute to take the game to extra time and they struck a hammer blow just sixty seconds into the added period when Richard Kent scored. Dan Wright added a third and Town went out despite Malcolm Morien giving them hope with a late strike.

United face Wallington in the semi-finals with Isabella playing Heaton Stannington.

Pin Point Recruitment Bill Gardner Memorial Trophy

Darren Percy (2) and Chris Tait were on the scoresheet for Morpeth Town A as they advanced at the expense of Cramlington United, who had Graham Marshall on target,

Division One

Jordan Watson slammed in the only goal against Bohemians as Cramlington Town went back to the top of the table.

The game was switched to Cramlington to get in played and Town took full advantage to claim the three points.

Scott Robson hit a hat-trick as Hexham came from behind to beat Willington Quay Saints.

Liam Heenan and a Paul McLean penalty put the Tynedalers out of sight after saints had started well with Liam Taylor’s opener.

David Clasper and Kev Hay scored for Gateshead Redheugh as they saw off Newcastle Chemfica and goals from Jamie Hope and Nicky Routledge gave Northbank the three points at Newcastle Uni, whose scorer was David Mifsud.

Goals from Elliot Mitchell and Rob Watson weren’t enough for Cullercoats as visitors Heddon netted three times through Andrew Hall, Dale Robson and Richard Derwent to claim the victory.

Division Two

Birtley hot-shot Damien Stevens struck four times as Birtley crashed seven past Wallsend Boys Club.

James Bowman got two, including one from the penalty spot, and debutant Joe Whelan was also on target.

Scott Lowery, Russell Slater and Michael Slater scored for Boys Club.

New signing Sean Palmer netted a double as Wooler hit Lonbenton for six. James Scott also bagged a brace with Craig Henderson and Tom Martin getting the others in a thumping win for third against fourth.

NFA Minor Cup

Grainger Park advanced with a 6-3 success in a cracking game at Gosforth Bohemians A.

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Premier Division

Sean Taylor’s late leveller gave Amble United a point at Seaton Delaval as they fought back from 3-1 down.

Taylor had given the Seasiders a lead which was cancelled out by strikes from Kevin Westphal, Michael Scott and Joseph Danquah.

Josh Hay gave United hope in the 80^th minute and five minutes later Taylor struck.

Daniel Beresford grabbed a hat-trick in Blyth Town’s 4-1 win at Walker Central which moved unbeaten Town up to fourth spot.

Graeme Heath got the other while Alex Clafton slammed in for Central.

Scott Pocklington is back at Percy Main and he netted twice in a seven-goal thriller at Stocksfield. Mark Richardson and Michael Crane got the others with Chris Hall (2) and Glen Caygill netting for the Griffins.

Carlisle City’s Dan Bulman went from hero to zero as he headed in twice during an awesome first half display against Killingworth Sporting – then was shown red for a second bookable offence.

Kyle Armstrong, Brandon Longcakes and Sean Bannon got the others as City raced into a 5-0 lead but the visitors were much-improved after the break and Theo Raynor hit a consolation.

Shankhouse moved out of the basement with a good win over Wallsend Town. Connor Andrews netted from a narrow angle to get them on their way and Philip Cartwright added number two. Paul Armstrong tucked away a cross from six yards to complete the scoring late on.

Kicks Leisure George Dobbins League Cup

Heaton Stannington booked a semi-final berth with a 3-1 win over Hebburn Reyrolle.

Anthony Johnson and Lee Chapman found the net for the black and whites before Jonathon Yip fired in for the visitors.

Jonathon Wright added a third in the 90^th minute to seal the win.

Pin Point Recruitment Bill Gardner Memorial Trophy

David Tweed struck twice for Grainger Park as they saw off Alston to go into round Two.

Robert Jefferson notched the other for the West Enders, with Mark Wright and Ryan Potts notching for the visitors.

Division One

John Paxton, Justin Millican and Jordan Nellis were on target for Wallington as they beat promotion rivals Cramlington Town and went top of the table.

Steven Elsey netted for Town.

Richard Kent’s treble gave Ponteland United a great win over Bedlington Terriers Reserves. Daniel Wright added the other while Dylan Williamson notched a consolation and goals from Kev Hay (2) and Lee Laidler earned Gateshead Redheugh three valuable points at Heddon.

Division Two

Blyth Isabella’s Kris Allington dismantled basement side Cramlington United with a four goal haul.

Curtis Miller and Jake Miller piled on the agony while Colin Winfield pulled one back and Robert Brown lashed in a hat-trick for Longbenton as they beat Swalwell. Tony Woods added the other.

Goals from Alnwick Town Reserves’ Stephen Hogg and Chris Kidd gave them the points against Wideopen, who replied through Ross Dickenson.

NFA Minor Cup

Forest Hall saw off a strong challenge from North Shields Athletic to go into round four with goals from Dan McDonald (2) and Dan Sherliker in a 3-2 success. Scott Jasper and Ant Errington were on target for Athletic.

New Fordley went into round five as Lee Waugh (2), Andrew Waugh and Ben Davison were on the scoresheet at Cullercoats Reserves in a 4-3 win. Liam Heenan and Thomas North scored for Hexham as they sent last season’s finalists Newcastle Chemfica Independent out. Chris Homans pulled one back. Cullercoats won 5-3 at Newcastle Medicals and goals from Martin Soulsby and Lee Brady earned Red House Farm a spot in the fifth round as they beat Newcastle Uni.

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Wooler boss Barry Guthrie was still pulling on his boots and played in the side that were beaten finalists in the Northumberland FA Minor Cup back in 2001.

He fielded a number of youngsters and wasn’t too disappointed as a last minute extra time winner from North Shields Athletic reserves defender Brian Dunn handed them a third-round knock-out.

The game had been postponed three times and eventually went ahead on the plastic surface at Whitley Bay in the lashing rain.

“We were beaten 2-0 by University of Northumbria in the 2001 Final but they deserved to win and I enjoyed the game in front of a big crowd,” said Guthrie.

Any hopes of another run to the final this season took a blow as the Tyneside Amateur League Second Division side led 2-0 at the break.

Goals from Tom Martin and Mark Forrest got Wooler right back in it and took the game to another 30 minutes under the floodlights.

“I had to make a lot of changes due to injuries and suspensions, but the lads that came in did well and now we’re looking to kick-on in the League,” he said.

Meanwhile Grainger Park Boys Club manager Paul Harding praised the performance of referee Foyez Uddin after an end-to-end encounter in torrential conditions at the Gateshead Stadium 3G pitch.

The Scotswood-based side advanced into the last 16 – and a meeting with First Division Gosforth Bohemians – after extra time as they battled back from two goals down against Heddon St Andrews to take the tie.

Robert Jefferson led the way with a hat-trick while Dwayne Murray netted twice. Kirk Fleming, Shaun Sager and Chrissie Robinson were also on target as the avoided a potential banana-skin against their Newcastle Corinthians League opponents.

The wet weather put paid to the rest of the Pin Point Recruitment Northern Alliance fixtures.

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A combination of both rain and frost left the vast majority of Northern Alliance pitches unplayable – and added to the scheduling headache for the fixtures secretaries.

Birtley Saint Joseph’s struck three times in the first half as they went to the top of Division Two in the one League game that did get played.

Martin Guy hammered in the opener against Longbenton in the 20^th minute and Damien Stevens made it two eight minutes later as he latched onto James Bowman’s through ball and rounded the keeper before sliding home.

Tony Smith’s powerful drive rounded things off five minutes before the break and put St Joseph’s level on points with promotion rivals North Shields Athletic, but leading thanks to their superior goal difference.

New Fordley overcame a tricky Northumberland FA Minor Cup tie at Belford with goals from Zak Tully (2), Louis Boddy and Andrew Waugh while Mark Harmieson gave Seaton Burn the lead against Newcastle Chemfica inside 60 seconds with a 20 yard drive.

Chris Homans levelled and Steve McLaughlin struck to turn things around for last season’s finalists.

But Seaton Burn fought back and Andrew Bennett hit an equaliser before Phil Bone grabbed the winner before half time.

Graeme King and Craig Robson’s strikes proved not enough for Gateshead Redheugh as they were beaten 4-2 by Counden & Leeholme Youth in the Durham FA Trophy quarter final.