A flurry of second-half goals earned Wolviston a decisive 5-1 victory when they hosted Birtley FC in the Durham Challenge Cup.

Just one goal by Andrew Steele separated the sides at half-time but David Dowd quickly made it two before David Hardy raised the hopes of the visitors.

It was then that Wolviston took control and a couple of strikes by Guy Whatmore and one from Robbie Shaw comfortably took them into the next round.

Birtley Town played their tie against Hartlepool Reserves at Seaham on Friday night when goals from Bobby Cooper and Kevin Murphy enabled them to secure a memorable victory.

Boldon CA moved to within a point of Birtley Town at the top of the table with a 3-0 victory over local rivals Jarrow. Stewart Patterson (2) and Mark Urwin were on target and Jarrow are still without a win.

Stokesley SC are equal on points with Boldon CA after they saw off the challenge from Darlington RA with a last-gasp winner from Craig Johnson who headed home a free kick.

There was only one goal in the first period as Martin Brown fired home for RA. Richard Orr (2) and Jonathan Newton netted for Stokesley with Steve Johnson and Martin Brown making the score 3-3 before the home side eventually won 4-3 with a dramatic 88th-minute winner.

Aaron Scott was the toast of Stanley United, recording a hat-trick in his team's 5-3 defeat of Barnard Castle Glaxo. Shaun Mansfield and Alan Humble were also among the goals and for Glaxo, Ross Murray struck twice and Barry Raper once.

Craig Mendham and Ian Johnson eased New Marske to victory at Windscale and a couple of goals from Mark Johnson were sufficient for Cleadon SC in their game with Redcar Town at Jack Clark Park. Wayne Skelton was the Seasiders' marksman.

Chris Soulsby (2) and both Chris Hewitt and Kelvin Armstrong found the net as Annfield Plain defeated Harton and Westoe 4-2. David Hopper and Michael Meek were the home side's scorers.

Ferryhill Athletic improved their position near the foot of the table winning 3- 1 against fellow strugglers Ryhope CW. Stuart Cottan (2) and Paul Ettenfield had Ferryhill comfortable three goals up before Brian Smiles scored a consolation for the Wearsiders with just five minutes remaining.

North Shields made their exit from the Northumberland Senior Cup losing 2-1 to Shankhouse for whom Richard Gadsen scored both goals. Dominic Graham had given the Robins a 35th minute lead.