The North East Christian Fellowship League: The championship countdown has started as all three top teams won and also had a player score a hat-trick. Consett Churches held on to top spot with an 5-0 away win at Ryton Churches.

A Andrew Murray hat-trick and goals from Kieron Young and Paul Simpson.

Second-place Jesmond Parish Church went one better with a 6-0 win over Bethshan Christian Centre. Jason Cochrane got his hat-trick and also on target were Andy Widdrington (2) and Kieron McGrane.

Metro Church Sunderland made had work of 2-0 win over Lanchester Chapel, they finally won 5-4. Ryan Pender helped himself to three goals with Jon Lumb getting the opening two. Brothers Karl and Nigel Hepplewhite got a goal each with Nick Tinkler and Ian Lockey the others.

Sixth position is the next spot teams are fighting for ready for the spilt next season. Saint Peter's Low Fell gave themselves a good chance moving into fifth place with a 8-1 win over Stakeford Methodist Church. Andy Waston, Barry Ward and Rob Laybourne scored two each, with Steve Reynolds and Wayne Carter netting the others. Paul Armstrong for Stakeford.

Airport Church Newcastle and Whitley Bay Churches fought out a 0-0 draw.

Heworth Christian Fellowship have put themselves in the frame for the second place and the play off position with seventh place with an emphatic 8-0 win over present second-placed Saint Aidan's Chapel Castington.

Nick Rowling scored a hat-trick, then David Fittes, Lee Wilkenson, Anthony Dixon, and Anthony Smith each scored with also an own goal. This result meant that Jesmond Parish Athenians were crowned second division champions with a 3-1 win over Yarm Emmanuel. Jason Alexander (2) and Keith Chambers second in their 3-1 win with Keith Chambers replying.

Bethany recorded their sixth away win of the season at Whitley Bay Baptist's. Leading 1-0 at half time from Ronnie Smith, brothers Craig and Robert Richardson got the, others with Craig notching two in a 4-1 win. Ludlow got Baptist's goal.

Saint John's Snod's Edge and M'brough Baptist's had a 0-0 draw.

A Hoggarth and Sons Eskvale and Cleveland League

Hinderwell v Highland Laddie

Despite a scrappy start to the game Highland Laddie took an early lead through Lowther. Hinderwell began to play well however and had soon found the equaliser through Sivills. There followed some end to end play with few scoring chances until just before half time Laddie took the lead again when Burns found the net. There followed a third goal for Laddie just after half time this time Brown getting his name on the score sheet. Hinderwell got themselves back into the game through Harvey after a good run down the right. As Hinderwell were pushing forward for the equaliser Laddie broke away and Dowson converted to clinch the points.

Lealholm v Redcar Mackinlay Park

An evenly fought game finished with the draw being a fair result. In the first half Lealholm created a few chances but thanks to some good saves by the Redcar keeper, first a shot from Chadwick then a one-on-one save off Dowson, the game remained goalless at the break. Ten minutes into the second half a break from Mackinlay Park led to a player being pulled back, the ball ricocheted to an attacking player who scored from close range. With the game condensed in the midfield very few chances were created and with the Redcar defence playing well Lealholm looked unlikely to level until with just two minutes remaining the ball fell kindly for Atkinson to place it past the Redcar keeper.

Lingdale Utd v Goldsborough

The first 20 minutes saw Lingdale in control with both Iseton and Hololob coming close.

A Lingdale corner was swung in by Woodall, Goldsborough cleared but only as far as Iseton who volleyed home from the edge of the box. Lingdale dominated the rest of the first half without adding to the score then, totally against the run of play, and with only seconds remaining Goldsborough equalised with a close-range header from Butler. Goldsborough began the second half the better team resulting in Butler's second goal after a fine move down the left.

On the hour the best goal of the game was scored for Goldsborough by Dent when he curled a shot in from 25 yards. Final score was 3-1.

The Northern Echo Cup semi-final

Loftus Ath v Boosbeck Utd

Boosbeck took the lead after winning a penalty in the first minute which Crawford converted successfully. Loftus then began to play well and were the better side for the next 20 minutes, Dixon levelling the score with a well placed shot. Loftus then lost their keeper through injury but his replacement, Whitwell earned himself the man of the match as he kept Boosbeck out.

The second half was evenly matched., both teams pushing for the winner. As Loftus pushed forward a defensive mistake allowed Boosbeck the break, Johns duly finding the net to score what proved to be the goal that took his team to the final.

Eileen Hodgson Bowl

Brotton WMC v Grangetown YCC

The game began with Grangetown winning the midfield battle but then Brotton took the lead when a quickly taken throw-in saw Peggs beat the keeper. This seemed to settle Brotton who soon extended their lead with a well taken goal from Scott, giving Brotton a two goal advantage at the break.

In the second half the home team kept the pressure on Grangetown and went further ahead when Scott headed across goal and a brave header from Solomon found the back of the net. Solomon went on to score his second with a clever chip. Brotton could have had more but Moore made some great saves at the feet of Scott. Brotton sat back on their 4-0 lead and with 20 minutes to go Ferguson made a late run to place the ball into the net, despite a strong offside appeal.

Boddy Printers Sunday League

Poverina need just one point from their two remaining games to take the championship. What looked, on the cards, as their most testing game, away to D&E Locksmiths proved a no-contest game as they won 8-0. Star man was Stephen Parker who scored five from midfield. Singles from Lee Freer and Peter DiCarlo and an own goal gave Poverina the points.

Redcar Glazing ran riot, away to Big W, with a 10-0 result. Peter Manton scored five, Carl Eddon and Paul McCulloch two each and one from Michael Hardy. This is good form for Redcar Glazing as they are due to meet D&E Locksmiths in one of the league's cup finals.

Time is running out for Cleveland Inn's title challenge but they could do no more when they beat Iceland Teesside 5-1.

John Ryan got a hat trick while Stuart Carter and Matthew Homer made up Cleveland Inn's five. Paul Muthana replying for Iceland. Cleveland Inn lost to D&E Locksmiths way back in September and it is now proving costly.

In the Cleveland local derby, Lingdale YCC just edged out Boosbeck St Aidens by the odd goal in five.

Lingdale admitted to being second best but its goals that count. Two from Simon Daynes and one from Danny Harris saw Lingdale home but it was Boosbeck who carried no luck, who went home the vanquished despite two goals from Steven Woodall.

Jack and Jill and Priestfields fought out a 4-4 draw. A just result as both teams gave their all. Priestfields held sway for the early part of the game but Jack and Jill would not accept defeat. For Priestfields, Michael Joseph scored twice and Craig Wood and Chris Townsend while Wayne Crockett got a hat trick for Jack and Jill as Lee Duckling added the other.

Wensleydale Creamery League

RESULTS - League: Carperby Rovers 1, Reeth 2; Richmond Buck 0, Bowes 4; Leyburn United 3, Hawes B 2.

Dales Cup semi-final: Hawes United 0, Richmond mavericks 1; Spennithorne 1, Middleham Town 3.