THE world's most famous football club competition threw up a historic North-East derby yesterday when Sunderland were drawn against Hartlepool in the third round of the FA Cup.

Even though Sunderland were formed in 1879 and Hartlepool in 1908, it is only the second competitive time that the clubs have come face to face. The last time was in 1988 in the Sherpa Van Trophy, a minor competition, when Hartlepool won 1-0.

The two teams have played many friendlies against each other over the years.

Hartlepool secured the visit to Sunderland's Stadium of Light yesterday lunchtime with a 1-0 victory over Burton.

For Hartlepool assistant manager Martin Scott it will be an emotional return as he played for Sunderland for seven years.

He said: " It's a great tie for us. We know it's going to be a tough, tough game."

Elsewhere, Middlesbrough were given a home draw against Notts County - conquerors of Shildon in round two - while Newcastle will visit Southampton.

Vauxhall Conference side Scarborough, who overturned Division Two Port Vale yesterday, were rewarded with an away tie at Southend United.

Meanwhile, Quakers supporters at the Reynolds Arena dug deep on Saturday and raised £1,754 with a bucket collection to help Darlington Football Club.

Task - The Associated Supporters' Kitty - has now raised £2,122 in its first few days of operation as the supporters try to help the club out of its financial difficulties.

Players are still waiting to be paid last month's wages, and manager David Hodgson has said he has been unable to take players on loan because the club cannot pay their accommodation expenses.

Darlington Supporters Trust chair Margaret Tinkler said: "We've had an excellent response. We need to follow it up with fans pledging a little each month through standing orders."

The good news for Darlington was that their 3-0 win over York on Saturday hauled them out of the Division Three relegation zone.