Rohm and Haas JOC Hetton Youth League: One game was played in the league at the weekend and Ryhope's victory at Sacriston enabled them to move into joint pole position with Jarrow St Bedes.

Ashley Bridge scored an early goal for Sacriston and Ryhope did not equalise for another 35 minutes when Kyle Dinsdale converted a penalty award. Right on the stroke of half-time Michael Pattison gave Ryhope the lead and when he completed his hat-trick scoring twice in the opening 15 minutes of the second period, Sacriston were left with a mountain to climb. They pulled a goal back through Scott Embleton on 70 minutes, but in the last 20 minutes failed to get back into the match.

Jarrow St Bedes and Ryhope now have the same number of points, but Ryhope have played one game more than their rivals.

In the Subsidiary Cup Jarrow St Bedes also lead the table. They have won all three matches and have nine points, five more than second top Ryhope who have won one and drawn one of their two fixtures.

Durham County Council Lomax Enterprises Youth League

The newly formed competition, which began with 11 clubs, is now down to eight following the resignation of South Shields. Despite the efforts of Durham FA secretary, John Topping, Shields decided to call it a day when they played just two fixtures.

At the weekend Trimdon went down 3-2 visiting Redheugh Boys Club. Tony Thirlwell was the Reds' first marksman and after Chris Wilson added a second goal on 48 minutes, Thirlwell claimed his second goal to earn the Reds a narrow victory as Trimdon replied twice.

Hartlepool entertained Darlington Spraire Lads and it was the visitors who came out on top by a narrow 2-1 margin. An own goal and one from Chris Smith accounted for Darlington's two, while Hartlepool's only goal came from the penalty spot.

Consett Badgers are still pointless following six attempts and they suffered a 14-0 defeat visiting Washington Dunlop.

Dunlop now lead the table having won five of their seven games and they are closely followed by Darlington Spraire Lads who are just a point off the leaders, having played the same number of matches.

In what is developing into a tight race for the first championship, Willington are third, two points behind Washington Dunlop and Redheugh are also in contention.

Apollo Doors Gateshead Youth League

The goals flowed in the local derby between Consett R and Consett B when they met in the U11 division and it was the home side who came out on top by the huge margin of 16-0. Daniel Fodden and Callum Thompson both scored four times, Sophia (correct) Coyle rifled a hat-trick and Ryan Hunt bagged a brace of goals.

Leam Rangers G were another side to score double figures in their home fixture with Felling who they defeated 11-3 as most of the goals were credited to Lewis Mach (4) and Alex Reynolds (3).

Winlaton also scored 11 times and Blaydon failed to reply. Lewis Johnson and Ross Nicholson both scored four goals for Winlaton.

A brace of goals by Sam Harvey enabled Beamish to defeat Redheugh 5-0 while Whickham Fellside G just had the edge on Swalwell, coming out on top 2-1.

Goals were more plentiful at Stocksfield, but most of them were scored by Leam Rangers Y who ended 9-1 in front. Josh Allan found the net on four occasions and James Fenwick struck a hat-trick.

Johnny Ward recorded four goals as Low Fell C saw off the challenge from Whickham Fellside Y 7-4.

In the U12 section Jordan Nellis and Ricky Fenwick both found the net on four occasions as Low Fell defeated Winlaton 10-2 and a hat-trick from Dale McConnor featured in Blaydon's 4-0 success at Ryton.

Redheugh defeated Consett 3-1 and Felling put three goals past Beamish who failed to reply. Andrew Chaters bagged a brace of goals for Felling.

In the U13 division Leam Rangers G were the biggest scorer as they struck eight goals past Blaydon, who did not manage one in response. Both Lee Bradbury and Carl Mitchell struck hat-tricks for Leam Rangers G.

Martin Taylor was another player to score three times as Redheugh defeated Consett 3-0 while two goals from Andrew Carruthers was the feature of a 4-0 success for Leam Rangers Y at home to Rutherford. Whickham Fellside B just edged Swalwell 2-1, while Cleveland Hall and Washington Oxclose were involved in a goalless draw, something of a rarity at this level.

Because most clubs were involved in the Durham County U14 Cup, just two fixtures went ahead in the U14 section. Winlaton defeated Leam Rangers 4-1 and Low Fell C ended narrow 3-2 winners over South Moor following a five goals thriller.

At U15 level Stephen Ryan scored twice as Leam Rangers inflicted a 3-2 defeat at Beamish and Redheugh hit South Moor with 8-1 reverse as Martin Williamson scored three times and Shaun Reay twice. One game went ahead in the U15 League Cup and it was Blaydon who progressed to the next round defeating Consett 9-1 when John Rogers scored no fewer than seven times.

New County North Durham Youth League

Blaydon romped to an 8-0 victory at Redheugh in the Under-16 division as Liam Bell rifled a hat-trick and Lee Craggs bagged a brace of goals.

Ryton came out on top by a 3-1 margin in their home fixture with Birtley and Cleveland Hall just picked up the points finishing 3-2 in front of South Moor. Andrew Rae scored all three goals for Annfield Plain.

In the Under-17 section Red House visited Birtley and won a seven goals thriller by a margin of 4-3. Daniel Middlemiss scored twice for Birtley as did Richie Wilson for Red House.

Curtis Woof was another player to find the net on two occasions as Liam Rangers ended 4-1 ahead of Beamish and Winlaton claimed the points defeating South Moor 2-1.

Durham County Cups

Ties were played in the Under-14 Durham County Cup and no side did better than Redheugh who defeated Chuter Ede from South Shields 13-0. Blaydon ended Redby's interest when they secured a 6-2 result as Adam Boba and Duane Murray both scored twice. Winlaton went out at Leven by a 6-0 margin while Chester-le-Street Riverside progressed defeating Low Fell 2-1.

Billingham Town lost their home tie 4-3 to Cleveland Hall and Bishop Auckland dismissed Chopwell with a 2-0 result.

Lee Potts and Daniel Bruce each bagged a brace of goals as Consett ended Darlington RA's interest in the competition when they won 6-0.

In the Under-17 Durham County Youth Cup Billingham went out 2-1 to Cleveland Hall and Redheugh secured a similar result when they hosted Stockton.

Durham County

Durham County under-18s defeated Cheshire under-18s 2-0 in their Northern Counties Youth Championship fixture at Billingham Synthonia's Central Avenue ground on Saturday to gain revenge for a 3-0 defeat by Cheshire in the same competition last season.

The home side had the encouragement of a goal in the very first minute. Durham pressed from the kick-off and Christopher Laws (Chester le Street) latched on to a defensive error to score.

Durham kept up the pressure and were rewarded when Laws scored his second goal in the 17th minute. A fine move started with centre back Robbie Blemings hitting a terrific 40 yard cross field pass to Steven Richardson who waltzed past the Cheshire full back and centred for Laws to side foot home from a couple of yards out.

With the rain lashing down both sides were playing good football, but it was Cheshire keeper Barry George who had more to do and he produced several good saves. After the interval both sides continued on the attack, but the hard-working George and Durham keeper Ciaran Ruttledge ensured the score line remained at 2-0.

Durham: 1. Ciaran Ruttledge (Gateshead Cleveland Hall), 2. Gavin Stoker (Chester le Street Town), 3. Christopher Reay (Gateshead Clev eland Hall), 4. Curtis Taylor (Gateshead College), 5. James Crossman (Bishop Auckland), 6. Robbie Blemings (Seaham Red Star), 7. Andrew Bulford (Chester le Street Town), 8. Ian Glazinski (Chester le Street Town), 9. Christopher Laws (Chester le Street Town), 10.Steven Richardson (Chester le Street Town), 11. Kyle Bird (Seaham Red Star), Substitutes from: James Smith (Bishop Auckland), Liam Connell, Robert Draper (Chester le Street Town), David Harrison (Darlington College), Harvinder Sull (Washington Dunlop), John Nugent (Willington).

The Durham County squad will be in action again tomorrow when they entertain Lancashire at Durham City's Archibalds Stadium (2pm) in the second round of the national competiton, the FA County Youth Cup, after being exempt from round one.

Durham will retain the same squad plus Carl Jones (Chester le Street Town), Lee Farrington (Norton & Stockton Ancients), Ben Harris (Seaham Red Star) and Christopher (Smith (Darlington Spraire Lads).

The winners will have a third round tie away to either Manchester or Birmingham County FA.

Tow Law Juniors

Tow Law visited Seaham Hall in the County Cup and produced a below par performance to go down to two second half goals after hold a half time lead.

Defences dominated the early stages of the game, however after 22 minutes Kevin Yorke crashed in a 25-yard free kick, which gave Matthew Young in the home goal no chance. This inspired the Lawyers and Adam Sullivan and Nicky Martin both went close to increasing the lead.

Once again defences were on to at the start of the second half until Matthew Mustard levelled on 70 minutes. Five minutes later the same player hit a cracking shot from 20 yards, giving Lawyers goalkeeper, William Bland no chance.

The Lawyers hope to get back to winning ways on Sunday when they travel for a 1pm start at Washington Juniors.