Darlington 21st Allstars : The U12 Colts were hosts to Barnard Castle and enjoyed a 6-2 win.
Allstars scored their first goal two minutes in and romped to- a 5-1 lead at half time. On target were Liam Clarke (3) Adam MacDonald (3), with Michael Lakey man of the match.
The U12s took on Spraire Lads and controlled the game from start to finish winning 2-1. Ross Kelly and Stuart Bunting scored and MOM was Adam Armstrong.
The U11 Colts were at home to Trimdon United and went down 5-3 to Trimdon. Allstars were unsettled in the first half, trailing 5-0. A much improved second half saw three fantastic goals and some quality passing.
Dion Sung, Danny Cummings, Ryan Ford scored with Sam Hird MOM.
The U14s were away to Tennis World and pulled off a fantastic 2-0 victory. After a goalless first-half, Allstars had a more comfortable second half playing some outstanding football, resulting in a well-deserved victory with goals from Richard Banks, Nick Fox. MOM Brendan Lally.
The U 10 Colts were hosts to Barnard Castle and won the match 7-1. Despite going a goal down, Thomas Airey (4), Peter Hyndman, Jordan Hanratty, and Phillip Park turned it around. MOM Thomas Airey
The U11s were away to Kader in the league match which resulted in a 1 -1 draw. Allistars took the lead from a corner through Lee Gibbon and after a missed penalty, conceded a goal in injury time. MOM Matthew Carnelley
The U15 Colts ware hosts to the Thirsk Falcons losing 5-2 after a disappointing performance. Allstars scored a couple of minutes into the match but failed to keep the Falcons at bay. Danny Pugh and Chris Wood scored and MOM was Chris Wood.
After a gruelling match the U16s suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Kader. Iain Braithwaite was star man.
The U13s hosted Billingham Town in a league match and two late goals resulted in a 2-0 defeat. MOM Jamie Hind
The U13 Colts suffered a 14-1 defeat against Coxhoe Boys in the Durham Cup. This older Coxhoe team were stronger and capitalised an half chances. Jack Ridley was on target, MOM was Craig Hancock
The U10s travelled to Fishburn Juniors and although being 3-1 down at half time, they stepped up a gear and levelled. Jack Whittaker scored two and had an outstanding game. Danny Thomson was also on target.
The U8s played their first game in the Evening Gazette League and pulled off a 6-1 victory even though they played a man down.
Scorers were Niall Hanratty (2), Jonathon Burn (1), Carl Campbell (2) , John Merritt (1). MOM Lewis Durham
In an excellent team performance the U13s showed great character to come from behind twice to run out 7-3 winners of a hard-fought match against Leven Athletic. Joe Clamp gave a man of the match performance scoring four goals and making another two, finished by Sam Wootten and Danny Rimmer. Chris Tingate hit the other direct from a free kick, his second goal from a dead ball situation in consecutive games.
Darlington Albion
The Under 9's played two games away to Thirsk.
In game one, Thirsk started the stronger in the first half, scoring twice. In the second half Albion started to play some good football which was rewarded with a goal. Thirsk then scored their third goal and Albion fought back to take their second. In the final minutes with Albion looking for an equaliser, Thirsk scored twice on the break. Albion goals were scored by Jack Scarr.
The second game saw Albion hit the woodwork on three occasions, and they were unlucky to go in at half time 0-0. In the second half the good passing played off as they scored two quick goals before adding a late third. On target were James Carr and Jack Scarr (2).
Albion Under 12's entertained Great Ayton at home and went down 3-2. Albion goals came from Michael Johnston and Phil Caley. M.O.M. Tom Thurgood
The Under 13s were at home against Northallerton Hungry Jacks, after a very slow start Albion went in to the interval 3-0 down. The second half saw Albion step up the pace and dominate, rewarded with an excellent goal from MOM Elvin Webley.
The Under 14s were away to Bedale and won 4-2. Early in the game, Albion pressurised Bedale and from a corner kick, Michael Martin fired home. Bedale equalised and just before the break Albion's Luke Gent scored again, Bedale retaliated again before half-time going in to the interval 2-2. The second half saw Albion push forward to strike again from Gent, and a fine individual effort from MOM Lee McKie.
The Under 16s went down 5-3 at Northallerton. Albion took the lead in the opening minutes with goals from Danny Wilson and Danny Woodford, but relaxed in the second-half and allowed Northallerton's midfield to dominate. MOM was Chris Mwaura.
Darlington Spraire Lads
This week saw Spraire lads have mixed fortunes. At under 9 the lads played two games on Saturday entertained Greatham in a 0-0 draw.
The following day they were away to Aycliffe and came away with a 4-1 victory. Scorers were James Bennett (2) and Kerry Hedley (2) MOM was James Bennett.
The under-10s were away to Bilingham Town who were a well organised team and beat them 3-0.
The under 14A team were at home to Hartlepool Crest and put in a good team performance for a 0-0 draw. MOM was Michael Palmer.
Spraire U14s B had to settle for a point from an entertaining 3-3 draw with Brompton. Spraire stormed into a 3-0 by half-time, courtesy of a tremendous hat-trick from MOM Tubby Chandler. However, Brompton got back in the game with an early goal after the interval and reduced the arrears further from the penalty spot. Spraire thought they had done enough to earn all points but Brompton equalised with the last kick of the match direct from a corner.
In the Richmond League, Spraire lost 7-0 to a very powerful and well-organised Northallerton Town. Liam Chapman just shaded the MOM award from Tom Hind and Stuart Pattison. The U15 lost 4-1 to Cleveland Juniors.
The U16 lads put in a gutsy performance but lost 4-1 to South Bank Juniors.
The U12 lasses were away to Norton and Stockton, an early own goal gave Norton and Stockton a good start. Laura Gowling equalised. Rachael McKnight was GOTM.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article