The big game of the weekend saw current leaders in the Premiership Sherborn Lambton Arms entertain last season's champions Hetton Lyons Cricket Club.

In an very entertaining game honours were even in the 2-2 draw. Graham Best and Chris Gillespie scoring for the home side. Elsewere in the Premiership Houghton Glendale returned to winning ways winning 5-1 over visitors Pelton Roab Club, prolific goalscorer Trevor Laidlaw scoring four with Phil Oliver adding the fifth. Mike McKay replying for Pelton.

In the First Division Ouston Red Lion were surprisingly beaten at home by Coxhoe WMC 2-0. Geoff Manning and Gavin Barton the Coxhoe marksmen. Sunderland Lakeside found the long journey to Chilton fruitless, as they were soundly beaten 4-0.

Leaders in the second division Gilesgate Moor Hotel continued their good run of form with a hard fought 2-1 home win over Langley Park Wmc with top marksman Craig McManus hitting a fine hat-trick.

Leaders In the Fourth Division Houghton Comrades made it four wins in a row as they demolished visitors Bearpark wmc 4-0, Gary Muncaster hitting a fine hat-trick plus a fine strike from Gary Briggs.

Second placed Durham Coach and Eight were made to fight all the way by visitors Brandon Sports, as the Coach were 4-3 winners. Tony Keogh hitting two and Dean Storey one for the visitors.

Second bottom club Durham Bede Lodge are still looking for their first win as they were beaten by visitors Washington Honest Boy 4-2. One each for Steve Cockburn, Alan Brumwell, Peter Cooper and Gary Steele.

In the Fourth Division leaders Lumley Snooker Club were easy 5-0 home winners over visitors Witton Gilbert White Tunn. Goals from Richard Tiffin, Peter Birleson, Adam Melvin, Colin Grimshaw and Andy Robertson secured the win. Third-placed Burnmoor Dun Cow were 4-1 winners at Durham Pot and Glass thanks to goals from Chris Staples (2) and one each from Tony Daggert and Wesley Hood. Goals from Ian Brown (2) and Gary Corfield gave West Rainton their first away win off the season at lowly Langley Park Social. Micheal Watson replying for Langley.

Pelton Fleece were 2-1 home winners over Esh Winning Cricket Club thanks to fine strikes from Bob Dick and Paul Younger.

In the League's Cup competitions, the Racing Promotions Trophy first round brought together Ferryhill wmc and Newton Aycliffe wmc in a local derby, the home side Ferryhill proving to be the stronger side winning 4-3. Chris Dixon hit a hat-trick along with a fine strike from Steve Wharrier. Dion Raitt (2) and Bill Swinburn for the visitors.

In the Durham City AFC Supporters Trophy first round, a brace each from Lee Stewart and Steve Fenn plus a solo effort from Phil Thompson saw home side Houghton Mill All Stars progress into the next round beating visitors Pittington FC 5-1.

Despite goals from Andy Bowes and Shaun Smith, Houghton Chilton Lodge were beaten 3-2 at Birtley Coach and Horses. In-form side Durham City Wmc travelled to Waterhouses and came away 5-2 winners in a very hard fought game. Durham City marksmen were Alan Humble, Stuart Tindale, Paul Newman, Richard Johnson and Neil Bewley. Hetton New Inn needed extra time to win at Witton Gilbert Glendenning Arms 4-3.

In the Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup preliminary round Washington Arms travelled to Wear Valley Sunday League side Etherley Dog and Gunn. Washington Arms came from 4-1 down to win 5-4. A brace for Vinney, Moran, one apiece for David Lyall and Russell Day with Neil Sybenga settling the tie in extra time with a golden goal.

Burnmoor Cricket Club were 8-1 winners at Trimdon Sunday League side Durham Three Rivers Housing and Chester Horner's were 5-2 winners at Seaham Conservative Club.