Evenwood White Swan are top after beating bottom side Tow Law Station 6-1. Neil Teasdale (4) and Gary Dowson (2) scored for Evenwood and Tow Law replied through Neil Morrallee.

Stephen Emery gave Stanley United the lead on the stroke of half time at Stanhope Town. A close game was finally settled in the last minute when Stuart Dawson added a second for Stanley from a penalty.

Chris Parkinson opened the scoring after seven seconds for Crook White Swan who entertained Hartlepool Warrior in the Durham Minor Cup. The visitors equalised before half time and took the lead mid way through the second half. White Swan were unlucky losers and had a confident late penalty appeal turned down.

Alan Hawkey with four goals was the star for Roddymoor who beat Sunderland Times Inn 5-1.

Coundon and Leeholme Juniors beat Wearhead United in the only all Crook League encounter. Goals came from Dale Jardine, Craig Adams, Jamie Walton, Stephen Spence and super sub Anthony Ebdon who scores most times he comes off the bench.

Byers Green St Peters were never in front at Hartlepool Headland who deserved their 4-2 win. Billy Dougdale and Paul Brownson notched the St Peters consolation goals.

Michael Lee put Howden Australian ahead at Gateshead Three Tuns. The home side went down to ten men then promptly took a 2-1 lead. Paul Davidson equalised and Stephen Burke gave Howden a 3-2 win ten minutes from time.

Bishop Rugby Club were always in control in winning 3-2 at Hartlepool Grays.