THE full fixture programme was victim to the downfall of snow last week as every game was postponed.

The league has had to re-arrange fixtures to accommodate urgent cup games, with all four finals due to be played by the end of April.

But they are still confident to complete most of the league programme by the end of next month.

Secretary Mike Hill said: "Weather permitting, we should be able to complete the full programme in time and stage our League Cup Final after all league games have been played, which is always our aim."

All finals will be played at Spennymoor United's Brewery Field ground.

The Division Two Cup Final between Voltigeur and either Masons Arms or Masons United will be played on Friday, April 9.

The Division One Cup Final will be played between Old Shildon and Newton Aycliffe on Sunday, April 18.

The B&A Trophy Final will be played on Sunday, April 25. The semi-finals of that competition currently consist of: Old Shildon v Victoria/Hunwick, Thorns/Loves v Masons Arms.

Finally, the League Cup Final will be played on Sunday, May 2. The semi-finals consist of Tudhoe United, Loves, Thorns and either Grand or Old Shildon.

Meanwhile, the league has asked all clubs to hold a minute's silence before their games this coming Sunday.

The league and its members were shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Newton Aycliffe Sports Club player Paul Stevens. His funeral was held at St Clare's Church on Friday, February 27.

Mike Hill said: "Paul was a long-standing and popular member of our league and it was nice to see a lot of our members present at his funeral. It was also nice to see a lot of flowers sent by other clubs in the area.

"He will be greatly missed and we think the least we could all do is pay our respect with a minute's silence before our games on Sunday, as it will be the first time any club has played since Paul's death."