Stanhope Town top the table on goal difference after an 11-2 victory over newcomers Evenwood White Swan.

Andy Lee and Wayne Fletcher both grabbed hat tricks and the other Stanhope goals came from Louis Fraser (2), Clem O'Donovan, Alan Robinson and Chris Tinkler. Gary Dowson notched both for the Swan.

A Stephen Tyers penalty gave Roddymoor a first half lead against Wearhead United. Michael Watson's second half penalty gave Wearhead a share of the points and both sides remain unbeaten.

Craig Robson scored all four for Howden Australian in a shock 4-3 victory over Willington WMC in the Norman Wright Memorial Trophy. Peter Franks (2) and Shane Sugden scored for Willington who won the trophy when known as Cottles last year.

Paul Bailes brought Crook Wanderers back into the game twice against West Auckland Queens Head but the visitors go through after a 3-2 win. Wayne Nicholson, Matthew Moffatt and Anthony Bailes netted for the victors.

After a goalless first half Byers Green St Peters romped home 6-1 at home to Tow Law Cattle Mart. Ian Brown notched a hat trick and the rest came from Chris Pickles, Paul Brownson and William Dougdale. Edward Umpleby grabbed the Mart consolation.

Darren Deuchars gave Crook White Swan the lead against Rugby Club but the visitors came back through Paul Baker. Matthew Carrick scored what proved to be the matchwinner for White Swan just before half time.