Darlington Cleveland Bridge have made an impressive start to their first season in the competition and victory at Windscale propelled them into second position.

The Bridge built a two-goal interval lead and, after conceding midway through the second half, withstood late pressure for a deserved win.

Michael Carter gave them the advantage on the halfhour, and four minutes later he converted a penalty. Dean Rogers replied but Bridge goalkeeper Michael Fraves stood firm.

Darlington CB are two points behind leaders Easington Colliery and one ahead of Ryhope CW, who defeated Stockton Town for the second time in a week.

The Wearsiders romped to a four-goal victory in the previous match but were taken to the wire this time.

James Fairley and Chris Trewick fired Ryhope into a two-goal lead but Martin Thompson replied and Ryhope had to hang on after having Richard Jordan sent off.

Ashbrooke Belford House are fourth following victory over Cleator Moor Celtic.

Belford went ahead after two minutes through Mark Green but it was not until the last minute that Lee Andrews made sure of the points.

Boldon CA are still pointless.

They lost for the 12th consecutive game, despite being in front courtesy of Shaun Reay at Kirkbymoorside, who then replied four times through Ryan Rivis (2), Damon Cox and a Martin Cooper own goal. Chris Robertson converted a late penalty for Boldon.

Prudhoe Town remain second from the basement after they shared the points with Silksworth, for whom Andy Bowes headed in after 35 minutes.

Lee Best levelled with an excellent volley.

Willington defeated Annfield Plain with a 76th-minute penalty by Scott Turner and Houghton Town also won by an only goal at Coxhoe.

The home side suffered a blow after five minutes with the dismissal of Shaun Laverick, who was deemed to be the last defender.

Coxhoe held their own until the 80th minute, when Neil Maddison headed past goalkeeper Tom Orton.

New Marske reached the third round of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup with victory at Hartlepool, where they led thanks to Shaun Mackin and Luke Goodall before Johnny Bolton replied.

Redcar Athletic made it four wins on the trot. Daniel Drazdauskas and Billy Millington were their matchwinners at home to Jarrow, who had Dean Patton sent off four minutes from time.

Easington Colliery were the League’s last hope in the FA Vase, but they lost 4-0 at Leeds Carnegie.