Darlington Spraire Lads are second from top after losing 3-2 to leaders Willington.

In the first half John McKie found the net for the home side, but Willington went in 2-1 ahead with goals from Daniel Lee and Christopher Hodgson. In the second period McKie scored again only for Willington to edge the result with a third goal by man of the match Martin Hopps. Andy Cauldwell was judged Darlington's best player.

Darlington College drew 4-4 with the visiting Gateshead Redheugh. Tony Thirkell was a problem for the college defence and he rifled a hat-trick with Redheugh's other goal coming from Aidan Atkinson. At the halfway stage though Darlington College led 4-2.

Consett gave a better performance despite losing 4-0 to Hartlepool and Washington Dunlop visited Trimdon where they won 3-1. Their man of the match was David Whittle and for Trimdon their only goal came from Tom Hughes when they trailed by three goals. Matthew Levitt was outstanding in goal for Trimdon.

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Sacriston were full value for a 5-2 victory over Sunderland Red House when they met in the Subsidiary Cup. The result was about settled by the halfway stage when Sacriston led by four goals. Greg Coates and Ashley Bridge both scored twice and although Red House reduced the deficit with strikes by David Reader and Gary Stockell, Sacriston finished strongly as Coates completed his hat-trick.

Lumley went down 4-1 to visitors Jarrow St Bedes, also in the Subsidiary Cup. There was little to choose between the sides in the opening half which ended 1-1. Mark Smith struck for Lumley and Stephen Green replied for Jarrow St Bedes.

In the second period the visitors gained control and ended comfortable 4-1 winners with strikes by William Gage (2) and David Marshall.

P W D Pts

Jarrow St Bedes 3 2 0 6

Lumley 3 1 1 4

Sacriston 3 2 1 4

Ryhope 3 1 0 3

Red House 0 0 0 0

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Goals flowed when Low Fell C hosted Blaydon, who crashed to an 11-0 defeat. Johnny Ward rifled five goals, Carlton Barras struck four times and Andrew Dodds bagged a brace.

A hat-trick by Sam Harvey featured in a 5-1 victory for Beamish at Winlaton, also in the Under-11 division, while James Harrison was another player to score three times when Whickham Fellside G saw off the challenge from Ryton by a 9-1 margin.

Dean Stewart bagged a brace of goals for Low Fell M who defeated South Moor by the odd goal in five and Leam Rangers Y hammered Consett R 11-1.

James Fenwick (4), Nicholas Herron (3), Josh Allen (2) and Ryan Burton were the scorers for Leam Rangers Y.

Blackfyne visited Redheugh where they won 3-2 and Swalwell were also victorious on their travels finishing 2-1 in front of Felling.

Whickham Fellside Y were another side to win away from home and they hit Consett B with a 9-1 defeat.

In the Under-12 division Gary Graham led Redheugh to a 4-2 success over Winlaton, while Beamish and Leam Rangers ended 3-3.

Two players scored seven times. Jason French enjoyed the distinction in Cleveland Hall's runaway 9-0 win at Ryton as did Andrew Chaters in Felling's 8-3 home win over Consett.

Ricky Fenwick (4), Jake Day (3) and Jordan Nellis (2) were all on target as Low Fell hammered Blaydon 9-1.

At Under-13 level Lee Best scored three times in Chopwell's 6-1 success over Whickham Fellside B, but goals were less plentiful when Rutherford and Whickham Fellside R ended 1-1 as did Leam Rangers Y and Washington Oxclose.

Low Fell defeated Leam Rangers G 4-1 while Scott Ruddick hit a hat-trick as Winlaton defeated Blaydon 4-1.

Swalwell just edged Consett 2-1 as did Cleveland Hall visiting Redheugh.

In the Under-14 section Jamie Huggin scored twice in Cleveland Hall's 9-3 success at Consett and another player to find the net on three occasions was Adam Dixon for Redheugh, who hit Low Fell C with a 9-0 defeat.

Blaydon finished 5-2 ahead of South Moor and and Low Fell B had a 3-1 victory at home to Winlaton.

Two games were played in the Under-15 section and there were wins for South Moor and Cleveland Hall, who both scored seven goals.

Tony Rutter with a hat-trick and Michael Smith (2) led South Moor to a 7-1 victory at home to Consett, while Cleveland Hall ended 7-4 in front of Leam Rangers. Gary Archibald (3) and Anthony Ross (2) shared five goals for the Hall and Chris Dunn netted on two occasions for Leam Rangers.