Pritchard at the double

The game ended in a well-deserved 3-2 win. Scorers were man of the match Daniel Spence and Jonathon Pritchard (2).

The Under-10s, sponsored by Davey O'Neill Roofing, took on Billingham Town in the league and won 1-0. Allstars worked hard against a strong, well organised Billingham team and played some good football. Bradley Simpson scored a good well-worked goal and the Allstars came away with the points and a 1-0 win. Simpson was man of the match.

In a friendly, the Allstars won 2-1 with goals from Liam Jarvie and Ryan MacDonald and new squad member Jonathon Hawman was awarded man of the match.

The Under-12s, sponsored by R Bland Limited, were at home to North Ormesby for their quarter-final League Cup tie. The Allstars started well, going 1-0 up early in the game with an opportunist goal from Jamie Kilday. Stockport scored the second with a fine run and well struck finish. Knox ended his goal drought by scoring the third and the Allstars finished the first half 3-0 up. Ormesby came out stronger in the second half and scored to bring the score to 3-1 and Johns replied for the Allstars converting a vicious free kick from Carnelley. Ormesby upped the tempo scoring two in quick succession and Swankie scored from a great cross into the bottom corner of the net. Ormesby scored again just before full time, and the Allstars stayed strong to maintain the lead and the result.

Scorers were Jamie Kilday, Nick Stockport, Josh Knox, Jack Johns and Darren Swankie with Jack Johns named man of the match.

The Under-11s travelled to Coulby Newham for their League Cup tie and were punished with five goals. The Allstars picked up a consolation scored from Luke Thompson. Man of the match was Nick Armstrong.

The Under-11 C team were at home to Guisborough in the league. Allstars enjoyed a well-deserved 4-0 victory. Scorers were Tom Gillan (2) and Thomas Airey (2, including one penalty) and man of the match went to Tom Brown.

The Under-13s were at home to Nunthorpe in the league. The Allstars started well and won 2-1 against a well-organised and physical Nunthorpe team. Scorers were Anthony Cox and Liam Clarke with Chris Szoboszlai named man of the match.

The Under-13 C were at home to Great Ayton in the league and gave a terrific all round performance. The game ended in a 3-2 defeat and the Allstars were unlucky not to come away with a share of the points. Scorers were Tarren Jackson and Chris Farlow with Lewis Oliver named man of the match.

The Under-15s took on Spraire Lads in a re-arranged league fixture and the Allstars started well, opening the scoring with two tremendous goals from Vinton ending the first half 2-0 up. In the second half the Allstars found themselves on the back foot with Spraire Lads camping in their half. Allstars lost control in the second half and Spraire scored four to secure a 4-2 win. Man of the match after a fine midfield performance was Jonathon Dunn.

The Under-16 C travelled to Trimdon for a Challenge Cup tie against Division Two opposition and went ahead with a fantastic goal by Stuart Leigh from just outside the area. The Allstars matched Trimdon tbut the home side equalised and went on to score another three making the final result a 4-1 defeat. George Burton was named man of the match.

Darlington Albion

The Under-13s, sponsored by Digital Communication Systems, were in cup action at home against Richmond in their best game of the season. Albion took the lead half way through the first half with a goal from Phillip Caley before Richmond equalised after a defensive mix-up, and another goal mouth scramble saw Richmond take the lead.

Albion pressed home forcing a penalty when Caley was brought down, Michael Johnston scored the resulting spot-kick, going in at half time 2-2.

Fifteen minutes into the second half saw Albion lose a player but Albion relentlessly soaked the pressure that Richmond threw at them with the full time score ending 2-2. After no score in extra time the penalty shoot out provided Richmond access to the next round. The whole Albion team were awarded man of the match.

Ferryhill Town Youth

THE Under-10s, sponsored by Lloyds Brierley Hill, were away to Norton & Stockton Ancients B and a great game ended in a 3-3 draw. Ferryhill took the lead minutes into the start of the game when David Gibson scored from a corner. Norton drew level but then gave away a penalty which was blasted into the net by Tom Olley. The start of the second half saw Norton attack again and scored two goals giving them the lead. In the last minutes of the game David Gibson scored the equaliser. The man of the match went to Olley.

Ferryhill won the friendly match 2-1. A good team effort by all players. Both goals were scored by Christopher Devine who also was awarded man of the match.

Ferryhill Under-13s, sponsored by Spennymoor Sports, were away to Brompton at the weekend. With a great start to the game the lads played some excellent football but couldn't find the net. However, their persistence paid off and by the end of the first half the score was 2-2. They kept the level of football going in the second half and won 4-3 with goals coming from Shane Todd, Andrew Walker and two from Jonathan Smith. Man of the match was Casper after some excellent goalkeeping.

* Ferryhill are now recruiting players for next season for the Under-10s and Under-11s (years five and six). Anyone interested should contact David or Rita Foster on 651508.

Newton Aycliffe

Youth Centre

The Under-8s, sponsored by TSM sports, traveled to local rivals Cumby Rovers and returned with a well-deserved point. Early pressure in the first half resulted in Liam Gill hitting the post, however overall the defences came out on top. Recent performances are setting the lads up well for next season. Man of the match was Liam Tallentire.

The Under-9s, sponsored by Nationwide Building Society, played Coulby Newham and the game started at a furious pace that resulted in an early goal for Aycliffe from Gowan. Further pressure added goals for Cameron, Ketley and a further goal for Gowan giving a half time score 4-0. Several changes were made at the interval and the visitors snatched a goal to give a final score of 4-1. Man of the match was Thomas Noble.

The Under-10s were against Skerne Park and an excellent performance resulted in an excellent result for Aycliffe. A goal in each half for Morgan and outstanding goal keeping from Mundell give the lads a well deserved win 2-0. Man of the match was Ryan Mundell.

There was only one game played in the Teesside Junior Alliance and the Under-12s A, sponsored by Custom Design, traveled the short distance for a derby cup tie with Sports Club. Early pressure for the home side saw them race into a 2-0 lead which they held until half time. The half time team talk was the tonic the lads needed and a goal midway through the half reduced the deficit to set up an exciting finish. With less than two minutes to go the equaliser came to take the tie into extra time. The extra period was very tight and tense but three goals from the Under-12s secured a passage into the next round with a final score of 5-2. Scorers were Ross Freeman (4) and Daniel Dixon. Man of the match was Adam Little.

* Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre AFC is an FA Charted Development club and has teams of boys and girls from five-16 years old. If you want to play football, the club say you will be made welcome at their coaching sessions. Contact Berni on 0780 395 3960.

Coxhoe Boys

Coxhoe Under-15s warmed up for their vital match against fellow promotion-chasing Town Castle Rovers by walloping Consett last weekend 8-0.

A good performance by most of the team, which saw new signing Stewart Doughty score twice, hit the goal trail in the friendly match as Bobby Orton's side prepared for the trip to Sunderland this week.

Other scorers against Consett were John Dodd and Michael Owens who both score twice while Nathan Ward and Daniel Jones also hit the back of the net while keeper Tom Ortin made several fine saves.

Ben Raine and Shane Gavin again put in solid performances at the back and they'll have to be on the guard again against Town Castle Rovers who sit second behind Coxhoe in Division Two of the Russell Foster Tyne and Wear Youth League.

Sunday's game kicks-off at 11am at the Downhill Compex, Sunderland.

A week today Coxhoe face Fishburn in a derby encounter at Spennymoor United's Brewery Field ground.

The game starts at 7.15pm, admission is a £1 and all proceeds go towards the Moors who are raising funds to replace their clubhouse which was burnt down by fire at Christmas.

* Coxhoe require new players for next season's Under-12s team.

To qualify players must be in either their last year at primary school or the first year in comprehensive.

Contact Bobby Orton on 07970 779537.

Stockton Town

Stockton Town Under-12s were away to Teesside Athletic and as it was Teesside's last game of the season their players looked like they wanted to enjoy it.

With both teams competing for everything it took a great strike from Stockton Karl Sharp to open the game up, but three minutes later an even better strike by Teesside levelled the game.

Five minutes before half time Stockton had a corner and Harley Gibb whipped in a glorious ball that swung straight in.

The second half was a different story as Stockton completely dominated and after two more goals from Karl, one from a very acute angle, Scott Hillerby and Adam Maplesden also got on the scoresheet but none of this could have been possible if not for man of the match Craig Deighton who owned the entire left flank with great tackle and breathtaking through-balls.

Marton

Playing against Kader, Marton Under-14s came out on top to earn a place in the final of the TJFA League Cup after beating an under-strength side who took to the field with ten men, their team depleted due to injured and cup-tied players.

From the kick off Marton pressurised the Kader defence and were rewarded with an early goal, Walker curled a free kick into the box where Henderson reacted the quickest to force the ball home.

Marton added to their score soon after when Johnston ran on to a long goal kick from Worton to fire past the keeper in style. Kader to their credit never gave up and played some excellent football but the extra man advantage was starting to tell as Marton created more goal scoring opportunities, Kell Carroll, and Tymon all went close and a brilliant save from the stand in Kader keeper denied Walker a headed goal. With half time approaching Marton struck again, Colligan and Rowney combined well to play Henderson in who smashed the ball past the advancing keeper. Kader came out for the second half determined to get back into the game forcing Parker into action with two smart saves.

The home side responded in the best possible way, a long through ball from Worton found Johnston who beat the offside trap to drill the ball home. Two further goals were added, Rowney went on a fantastic run leaving players in his wake to finish well and minutes from time Carroll found Spence who hit a great shot from the edge of the area into the top corner of the net to make the final score 6-0.

Willington

Willington and St Josephs were involved in an eight-goals thriller when they met in the Russell Foster Under-17 Premier League.

In a match of fluctuating fortunes, St Josephs grabbed a last-minute equaliser with a penalty. John Cunningham gave Willington an early lead but before the break the scores were level as Gareth Dinsdale netted for St Josephs.

In the second half, Adam Bolas put the visitors in front only for Cunningham to score his second goal and make the score 2-2.

Craig O'Brien netted to put Willington 3-2 up but a scrambled goal by Dinsdale brought the scores to 3-3.

Stephen Bentley struck to make it 4-3 for Willington and just when it appeared that they would take full points, they conceded a penalty which Anthony Goodings converted.

Man of the match for Willington was Daniel Lee.

Stockton Town

Stockton Town Under-12s were away to Teesside Athletic and as it was Teesside's last game of the season their players looked like they wanted to enjoy it.

With both teams competing for everything it took a great strike from Stockton Karl Sharp to open the game up, but three minutes later an even better strike by Teesside levelled the game.

Five minutes before half time Stockton had a corner and Harley Gibb whipped in a glorious ball that swung straight in.

The second half was a different story as Stockton completely dominated and after two more goals from Karl, one from a very acute angle, Scott Hillerby and Adam Maplesden also got on the scoresheet but none of this could have been possible if not for man of the match Craig Deighton who owned the entire left flank with great tackle and breathtaking through-balls.