Junior Football

Chilton YC won 3-2 away to Bishop Auckland under-18s last week to finish top of the qualifying table. The two sides will meet again in the semi-finals of the competition. Adam Reed and Chris Mason scored for Chilton before Dean Maddison netted a 40th minute penalty for Bishops to make it 2-1 at half time. Chris Renshaw equalised on the hour before Chilton had Reed sent off for bad language in the 72nd minute. Aaron Wright got the Chilton winner four minutes later.

With the top four playing off in the semi finals on Saturday April 13, Chilton YC will be at home to Bishop Auckland and Willington will travel to Barnard Castle.

Bishops won 7-0 at home to Spennymoor Legion to stay top of the league on goal difference. Neil Robinson (2), Steven Fothergill, Gary Whittaker (2), Kevin Dodds and James Everitt got the goals.

Coundon & Leehome beat visitors Willington 4-3 to stay second on goal difference. Chris Howe and Matty Moffitt scored two goals each for Coundon who came from behind three times. Andrew Morris, Paul Bayles and Wayne Booth got the goals for Willington.

Chilton won 1-0 at home to Ferryhill, Craig Mason scoring the vital goal.

Saturday fixtures (league): Chilton YC v Bishop Auckland, Coundon & Leeholme v Barnard Castle, Willington v Spennymoor Legion.

Blackfyne

THE Under-9s retained top spot with two victories against top five teams.

They beat Cleveland Hall Yellows 3-2, Jack Malone was man of the match and scored one of the goals with Sam Taylor and Peter Westgarth the other scorers.

They also beat Redheugh 4-0 with Peter Westgarth scoring a penalty and man of the match. Sam Taylor (2) and Lee Terrington were the other scorers.

Blackfyne have had a very successful season with the mini-soccer teams but are already looking forward to next season when they hope to expand the number of teams they have in the various leagues.

l If anyone is interested in playing for Blackfyne at any age group up to Under-10s then ring Paul McCance on 506785 for further information.