Again the team's fixture was hampered by the weather with only two junior teams matches surviving, writes Ben Prosser.

The Richmond Town Under-9s travelled to local rivals Catterick AWS and two matches were played and although the rain was heavy during the start of the first match, AWS took an early lead. In the second half Richmond battled hard and pulled a goal back which was scored by T Larder. Richmond kept up the pressure with good play from James Henry and T Larder but the final score was a 4-1 defeat to AWS.

In the second match they lost 3-0 in a game played in heavy conditions along with a cold wind. The overall man of the match was Will Henderson who played well in both games.

The Under-14s travelled to Billingham Town for a league match and continued their winning streak with a 4-2 win. In form Nathan Fisher scored a well deserved hat-trick and Chris Westgarth grabbed the other goal. Chris Westgarth had an excellent game and should have scored another goal but was called off side. A well deserved victory which keeps the Under-14s at the top of division three in the Teesside League.

Chester-le-Street Town

THE Under-18s moved to the top of the Fairs Software Tyneside Junior League at their half way point in the league season with a ruthless 6-0 victory against North Tyneside College at Moor Park on Monday evening.

The young Cestrians are still undefeated as they notched their third win in a row to move into pole position overtaking Redheugh and Walker Central. In form striker Paul McDonald notched two and he was joined on scoresheet by Mark Adamson (2), Michael Renshaw and Andrew Smith. The home defence never looked like conceding a goal, and with some fine attacking play down both flanks, but notably the left through Andrew Smith and Robert Draper, Chester turned the visitors defence inside out.

Chester: Beckwith, G. Draper, R. Draper, Renshaw, Haggon, Coulson (Flynn 69), Watson, Taylor (Murray 69), McDonald (Dawson 69), Adamson, Smith.

Referee: Gary Cole.

Monday's win followed a critical 3-1 victory against New Hartley at Moor Park on Saturday afternoon.

Chester: Beckwith, G. Draper, R. Draper, Flynn (Smith), Coulson, Haggon, Watson, Taylor (Dawson), McDonald, Renshaw, Adamson (Rome). Sub not used Murray.