In Alan Smith Memorial Trophy 2nd Round Hetton Lyons C.C.  entertained Brandon Bay Horse at Spennymoors Northern League Ground as Hettons Usual venue at Eppleton was Not Avaible Read More...

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Hetton Lyons Cricket Club Returned to Premier League action in the Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League, they Travelled to the Community Colledge Ground in Sedgefield to play Sedgefield st Edmunds Read More...

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In the quarter final of the Bishop Auckland Heart Foundation Cup, Premier League side Kelloe Wmc Fc travelled to Spennymoor Sunday League Side Spennymoor Masons Arms Read More...

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In the F.A. Carlsberg Sunday Cup 4th Round Hetton Lyons Cricket Club Travelled to Nottingham to take on the Scots Greys. The holders, Hetton Lyons, crashed out of the national trophy at Nottingham, they failed to produce the kind of form that brought them to Anfield last year, the Lyons failed to score for the first time this season and a poor performance from a strong side saw their dream of a return to merseyside slip away, the only goal of the game came early in the first half and Hetton never recovered from it or the slow start, A Johnston free kick in the first half and a Craig Ruddy shot in the second was the closest Hetton came to equalising, Finch pulled off two or three saves to keep Hetton in the game but they remained frustrated and resigned to a long trip home with no reward, Lyons Secretary David Leitch said " we didnt perform at the level we know we could and now were out, i have to take some of the blame as the preperation wasnt right with some of the players, we have to pick ourselves up for next week"  Lyons next task is County Cup tie away at a rejuvinated Houghton Glendale

Houghton Mill All Stars went through to the JD Taxi's Cup Semi Finals after beating a stubborn Gilesgate Moor Hotel 4-3 in an exciting round three encounter. In wet and blustery conditions the only goal of the first half was after four minutes when an inswinging Steven Ashman corner kick deceivedeveryone to land in the corner of the net. Early in the second half Gilesgate 'keeper James Winter made a great save from Mill's David Hall only for Gary Adey to tap in the rebound. Gilesgate pulled a goal back on the hour mark when Andrew Hart headed home from close range and this spurred Gilesgate to press for the equaliser but some resolute defending from the Mill defence kept them at bay.An enthralling final fifteen minutes produced four goals. Mill's Gary Adey rounded the 'keeper for 3-1 and Kevin Johnston made it four firing in off the post.  Gilesgate hit back through Paul West and a Robert Cooper header for 4-3. Mill 'keeper Dan Pearson made a terrific save in the dying moments to prevent the game going into extra time.

Washington Duke of Albany faced Pelaw Grange Dogs in the 3rd round of the Deerness Driveways Presidents Trophy.  The game was played on a boggy surface, and it was the Duke of Albany who seemed to be coping with it marginally better, they took the lead after 15 minutes, Steven Douglas setting up Lee Munro to slot past Pelaw keeper Craig Baines.  Pelaw were threatening going forward, and deservedly drew level only a couple of minutes after the Duke's opener, Chris Hawkins springing the offside trap and lobbing the onrushing keeper.  Parity lasted only a few minutes though, as Steven Talbot picked out Mark Liddle at the back post who volleyed the ball home to put the Duke 2 - 1 up.  The lead was increased after Graham Fullarton smashed a superb 35 yard free kick into the top corner, giving Baines no chance in the Pelaw goal.  Pelaw almost got back into the game in the opening minutes of the second half, Kevin Turnes hitting the post with an effort from just inside the area.  Duke substitute Stewart Conlon put the game out of reach of the visitors though, climbing highest to head home a corner to make the score 4 - 1.  Jamie Sherriff scored two identical goals, both again from corners, with him scrambling the ball over the line.  Man of the Match Mark Liddle rounded off a fine performance finishing neatly past Baines following a superb through ball from Stuart Sweeney to give the Duke of Albany a 7 - 1 win and a place in the semi finals of the competition.

In the preliminary round of the Lasertech Trophy Framwellgate moor wmc  entertained   Cassop Victoria,Framwellgate moor wmc made a great come back Being 2-0 down at half time to win 3-2 . Framweelgate Played a 4-5-1  formationwe then changed this to 4-4-2 in the second half .
We substituted Andrew Jaques put on Steven Carrahar . Liam Wrightson scored just after half time then sub steven scored twice in the 71st & 84th min. Durham Bede Lodge were 5-2 winners at Chilton Wmc, Washington Colliery won 5-2 at Wittin Gilbert Wmc

In the NTL Transport League Cup League Cup - 2nd Round Sedgefield St Edmunds – entertained   Hetton Social ,Sedgefield went 3 - 0 up in the first half hour with goals from Eddie Johnson, Mark Ferguson  and an own goal. Hetton got two goals back before half time. In the second half Sedgefield took wind advantage and a further four goals from Andrew Beamson and a hat trick from Martin Lower secured a place for St Edmunds in the next round. Pelton Roab finally got agame played after an abandonment and postponements, putting in a very good performance to defeat a very talented Quebec Steelers  side. Pelton  started strongly from the kick off winning headers and some superb strong tackles, Tony Healer gave us the lead after 32 minutes with a brilliant run and finish brushing off the defender and slotting home, this was after the away keeper made to great saves. After the break wPelton went futher ahead  on 67 mins when  Micheal Graver delivered a well flighted ball which decieved the keeper and went in off the bar. Credit to Quebec though they hit back win the 70 min .Pelton  hit back 14 mins left Pocket rocket Luke Kerry slotted home .This gave Pelton a 3-1 Home win.

In the Premier Division Kelloe Wmc Fc travelled to unbeaten Brandon Bay Horse and it was the visitors who started the brighter and took the lead with an own goal from a Lee Peachey free kick.  Kelloe then missed chances to extend their lead and Brandon levelled and then soon after took the lead with a good finish from Andrew Johnson.  Kelloe pressed for an equaliser and Gavin Barton scored with a deflected shot to make the game 2-2 at half time.  After the interval Kelloe doinated the half but missed several good chances.  They took the lead with a 25 yard shot from Stuart Thompson which was followed by another good finish from Gavin Barton.  Staurt Thompson then grabbed his second with a solo run late on to make the final score 5 - 2 to Kelloe. Goal scorers for Brandon were Steven Graham and Andrew Johnson. 

The Table Topping Affair In Division 1, Saw Lumley Fc 2-0 Victors When They Travelled To Sacriston Wmc. Craig Elliott & Richard Ward Had Scored The Goals Which Gave Lumley A 2-0 Half Time Lead. In The 2nd Half Although Lumley Squandered Some Great Chances & Proved To Be Very Stubborn In Defence.

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In the Alan Smith Memorial Trophy 2nd round the big shock of the Day saw Bishop Middleham Cross Keys of the second division pulled of a shock win at home to Burnside WMC. Of the premier league. Burnside took the lead against the run of play; however Phil Norman levelled for Middleham just before the interval. The game was at stalemate until the 75th. Minute when Craig Bell scored to put Middleham ahead. Two further goals for Middleham from Darren Salicki in the next ten minutes made the game comfortable for the home side. Burnside scored a late consolation goal and Middleham played the remaining five minutes out to progress to the next round. Kelloe WMC FC over came a tricky away tie at premier rivals Houghton Glendale winning 2 - 1.  It was the home side who started brightly but Kelloe soon dominated possession and took the lead through a clinical finish from Gavin Barton.  The second half continued in the same manner with Kelloe guilty of missing numerous chances with several fine saves from Glendale keeper Nicky Lawson.  With 5 minutes remaining, man of the match Chris Smith ran through on goal and pulled back for Gavin Barton to tap in for his second.  From the restart Glendale grabbed a late consolation from a good finish from striker Barry Turton.Newton Aycliffe wmc were 6-1 Home winners over the Lambton Arms. Sedgefield St. Edmunds - 5 West Rainton  0 ,Mark Ferguson 25mins and Jordan Cooksey just before half time made it 2 - 0 at half time. To the Edmunds, Further goals from Andy Blackburn, Jordan Cooksey and sub Carl Hodges secured an easy win for St. Edmunds.Sacriston WMC WERE 2-1 Home winners over Ushaw Moor Cricket Club.

In the Premier division Of the Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League the only game of the Day  was  the Big  Washington derby,  Fatfield Biddick Inn were the visitors to GlebeParkto take on the Washington Arms in an entertaining game which ended with the points shared. With both teams committed to attacking football the only surprise was that the final score was only 1-1. Michele DiMascio put the Biddick lads into the lead after thirty five minutes with a twenty five yard free kick which found its way passed the defending wall and into the far corner of the net. In the second half the Arms picked up the tempo in search of an equaliser which came on the sixty fifth minute mark, Chris Morrison powerfully heading home a Paul Anderson corner kick. The Arms continued to push on in search of a winner, however Fatfield Biddick always looked dangerous on the break and in the dying minute’s two tremendous saves by the Arms keeper Andy Maddocks to deny Biddick's Paul Kindon ensured the points were deservedly evenly shared.   

In a Delayed Durham County Sunday Cup Competition Premier League Leaders Brandon Bay Horse Travelled to Fellow premier Side Ferryhill Wmc, In a Close fought game between the two Premier League teams, although on chances Brandon could have had the game sewn up by half time.  The first goal courtesy of a clinical penalty from Andrew Johnson after he himself had been brought down when through on goal. Michael Fort made it 2-0 just before half time with a fine solo run from the halfway line, taking the ball past 3 Ferryhill players before slotting past the goal keeper.  The second half saw few chances created from either side, with a Final Score of Ferryhill 0 Brandon Bay Horse 2 , Brandon are now at Home to Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter in the next round.

There was very little between Houghton Mill All Stars and Lumley in the Second Round of the JD Taxi's Guards Cup.  In a tight encounter the only goal of the game was scored after thirty minutes when a neat pass from Mill's Robbie Walker was met by David Hall who coolly placed the ball under the body of Lumley's advancing 'keeper Phillip Roughley to put Mill into the next round. 

In the First Division Brandon Sports were 6-4 winners Over Birtley Board Inn, Burnmoor Cricket Club Beat Sacriston Cricket Club 2-1 and Esh winning Cricket Club were 5-2 Home winners over Sedgefield Black Lion.

In the Second Division Chester Plough Inn entertained Pittington Fc Daniel   HILL the Plough Forward scored within   in   2 minutes of the Start. The game   was played at a good tempo Hill produced a superb finish to make   it 2-0. Paul Harrison   made it 3-0     to the Plough.

In the Third Division Bowburn Cooperage entertained AFC Newton Hall and after last weeks defeat The Cooperage went in two goals ahead through Mark Finnigan and Michael Harper, after half time AFC Newton Hall pulled one back before Michael Harper got his second of the game a late consolation was not enough for Newton Hall and the final score was Cooperage 3 Newton Hall 2. Pelaw Grange Dog Fc Entertained East Rainton FC, with a boggy pitch the game was never going to be a spectacle and in the first half several players had a difficulty in keeping their feet. Just before half time KevinTurnes scored a neat goal to take Pelaw in 1 -0. In the second half Pelaw missed several chances and then a quick breakaway and movement by East Rainton saw them pull one back. Previous to this a clear foul in the penalty box on Pelaws Neil Worley wasn't given but Dave Donnelly then had a great run through to put Pelaw back in front and then with 2 minutes to go,, the referee gave a penalty to East Rainton f which they gleefully tuck away in the right hand corner. To level the scores at Full Time of 2-2

In the Fourth Division After a number of weeks without a game, due to Postponed Games Washington Usworth Top Club cruised to a 4.0 away victory at Sedgefield Cross hills. 2 goals from Costa Lorraine and goals a piece from Cal Welch and Steven Duffield give top club there 4th league victory. fielding a much weakened side Framwellgate Moor wmc had to work hard to beat Ferryhill Surtees 2- 1 Anthony  Ormiston  and Dave Pratt the scorers. League leaders Washington Duke of Albany FC produced an indifferent display against Bowburn Crowtrees.  Both teams were guilty of wasting opportunities although it was the home team who were creating the most chances.  In the end goals from Ritchie Lowthian (2), Andrew Cameron, Mark Liddle, Steven Talbot and Lee Bradburn gave the Duke a 6-0 win.  The home team could have easily hit double figures with better finishing, while Bowburn were thwarted by the post and two point blank saves from the Duke keeper.

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County Cup 1st Round Sedgefield S Edmunds - 5 Easington HMS Victory - 3 2 Brian Fairhurst penalties in the first half made the score 2 - 2 at half time.Easington went 3 - 2 up but 2 goals by Stephen Flockett and one from Andrew Beamson gave St Edmunds 5 - 3 win.

Ferryhill Surtees 3-0 Glendenning Arms Not a pretty game by any means, this match was contested on an awful pitch on a cold, windy day which saw both teams struggle to play much cohesive football. From the beginning conditions underfoot were difficult to say the least with players slipping and sliding and nobody really getting the game, or ball for that matter, under control. Glen were struggling to get out of their own half for the first ten minutes as Surtees had both the slope and wind to their advantage and had attempted a couple of speculative efforts before forcing a breakthrough from a corner after 11 minutes. The ball was delivered deep from the left and was half cleared before being forced back into the right side of the area where Snaith fired a shot towards the far post which struck Glen skipper Paul Anderson and beat the helpless Grant before he could react. Surtees continued to use the conditions to their advantage and despite their best efforts to play their usual passing game Glen were becoming increasingly frustrated as they controlled the last 25 minutes of the first half and saw several moves end in nothing with Sanderson twice slicing shots wide, Anderson firing a free-kick over the bar and Winter coming agonisingly close to making contact with a superb cross from full-back Sean Glendinning when he seemed certain to score. The closest Glen came was from a left-wing corner which was delivered into the area by Chris Wharton and the resulting scramble seeing Pearson, Sanderson and Winter have shots blocked before Surtees managed to clear their lines. The second half should have given Glen the opportunity to get the goal they were after but, rather than taking advantage of their superiority several more chances were spurned and the final pass was always overhit, badly placed or blocked by a Surtees defender. The Glen's best chance fell to Winter who beat the Surtees centre back and drove into the left side of the area but his shot found the side netting when he should really have done better. As Glen continued to press forward for the equaliser they found themselves twice exposed on the counter attack, firstly on 68 minutes when a good ball from midfield found Surtees striker Dale Aunger in space 20 yards out and, after selling Grant a dummy, rounded the stranded keeper and rolled the ball into the empty net. The third goal came with only a minute to play. Again, a ball from midfield was Glen's undoing as Lee Hutchinson found space in the left channel and strode onto the pass before dinking the ball over the on-rushing keeper to give Surtees the points and a score-line which flattered them.    

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Houghton Mill All Stars progressed into the next round of the NTL Transport League Cup with a comfortable 7-1 home win against Framwellgate Moor WMC. The visitors took lead after fifteen minutes when David Cowan beat the off side trap and shot past Mill 'keeper Dan Pearson. Mill immediately fought back netting four goals before the half time break - two from Gary Adey and headers from Steve Malloy and David Hall. After fifty minutes Adey completed his hat trick before Framwellgate had a couple of chances to score - Steven Carrahar blasting over the bar with the Mill 'keeper to beat was the best chance. With five minutes remaining Steve Fenn was upended in the penalty box and duly got up to shoot the resulting kick home. Gary Adey netted a fourth and Mill's seventh in the dying minutes. In the Same Competition Houghton Glendale needed extra time to beat Visitors Newton Aycliffe Wmc

In the Premier division the Washington Arms are still searching for a first league win, a good performance against high flyers Kelloe Wmc is unrewarded and they go down 2-3. The Arms open the scoring with a David Lyall strike on the twenty minute mark; however in a fruitful fifteen minute spell Gavin Barton blasts Kelloe into the lead with a well taken hat-trick. A John Robson goal with twelve minutes remaining gives the Arms a lifeline but Kelloe hung on to take the three points and move closer to the top spot. Sedgefield St. Edmunds entertained   Pelton RAOB and won 3-1 Pelton opened the scoring after 25 minutes, and it stayed 1 - 0 until half time, but 3 second half goals one from Eddie Johnson (55mins) and two fine strikes from left back Mark Ferguson (65 & 75 mins) gave Sedgefield a 3-1 win. Langley Park wmc were 2-1 Home winners Over Burnside Wmc

A cold Sunday morning at Sedgefield saw The Black Lion entertain Lumley Fc in the First Division. The visitors dominated the early part of the match & a Glen Jackson strike gave Lumley the lead. In the second half Steven Roughley secured a 2-0 victory when his cross come shot ended in the net. Burnmoor Cricket Club entertained Esh winning Cricket Club, goals from Brian Gott and Aaron Scott were not enough to prevent Esh from loosing 3-2.

In the Second Division Hilda Park were 3-2 winners over visitors Washington JFC, Chester Plough lost 1-0 at Pittington, Gilesgate Moor Hotel were 5-1 Home winners over Durham Bede Lodge

In the Third Division East Rainton entertained Pelaw Grange Dog Track Fc ,the Home side were pressed back from the KO but against the Run of play took the Lead on 7 mins .It wasn't long however  before Pelaw Struck back with Neil Worley scoring . After some good work Russell Fowler then scored and it was 1- 2 to Pelaw at half time. In the second half Pelaw went 4-1 up with goals from Russell Fowler and a goal by Kevin Turnes from a free kick just outside of East Rain tons box. East Rainton then had a penalty saved before substitute David Young made it 1-5.Coxhoe wmc were 6-1 winners at Bowburn Cooperage, Ushaw Moor Cricket Club thanks to goals from Jay Wilson 4; Scott Nattrass and Craig Flowers were 6-0 winners at Washington Ox and Plough. The Osborne were 2-1 home winners over Hetton Social

In the Fourth Division Despite having 4 first team regulars missing Witton Gilbert managed to record their first league victory of the season with a battling 3-2 win at Pelton Bird Inn. A very good first Half with the scores level at 2-2.Witton Club opened the scoring through John Renwick who netted from 12 yards with his left foot. The lead was short lived as Pelton equalised direct from a free kick just outside the box which found its way through the Witton defensive wall.Witton regained the lead when a goalmouth scramble led to the ball falling at Jack Cleckner’s feet and he finished smartly. Again the lead didn’t last long, a free kick was awarded and the resultant free kick was deflected in from 6 yards by the Pelton striker.The second half was a different story however and Pelton had a lot of possession but were guilty of missing some good opportunities. With 20 minutes remaining Witton were awarded a free kick and Ian Renwick curled the ball in over the keeper’s head from 25 yards for a gutsy win for Witton. Ferryhill Surtees were 4-2 winners over visistors Sedgefield Crosshills, The Duke of Albany were 7-0 Home winners over Quarrington Hill Wmc.  

The Glendenning Arms entertained Langley Park Sports and Social this was a game which the Glen managed to throw away from a winning position. The opening five minutes were fairly even and saw both teams win themselves corners which came to nothing as they battled to gain control of the match. The first shot on goal came in the 9th minute. Langley Park forward Tony Rutter picked the ball up 25 yards out, wriggled through two challenges and forced Glen keeper Andy Grant into a smart save at his near post. This stirred Glen into life and they could have taken the lead in the 11th minute after a nice passing move involving Sanderson, Dixon and Wardle saw the ball worked out left to Wharton. His first touch wrong-footed Langley Park full-back Michael Cant and gave him room to dink a cross in for Wardle, who had carried his run from midfield, to flick his header over the bar from eight yards. Glen continued to play the better football and worked Langley keeper Peter Caulfield again in the 18th minute with an Andrew Goodburn shot from 20 yards out. Despite not having much possession Langley managed to have a couple of strikes at goal themselves. In the 29th minute a free kick 25 yards out was bent just wide of Grant's left hand post by Langley skipper Keith Caulfield and two minutes later Michael Watson's 20 yard effort was saved comfortably by Grant in the middle of his goal. Glen's passing and movement in midfield was causing Langley all kinds of problems and proved their undoing in the 37th minute. Some good passing found Glen captain Paul Anderson wide on the left and a nice piece of skill afforded him the room a whip over a cross which was missed by the goalkeeper and diverted in at the far post by Langley left-back Simon Huscroft under pressure from Andrew Wood. Three minutes later an excellent sliding challenge from Anderson stopped Rutter having a clean run on goal after he looked to have been put clear half way into the Glen half of the field. The first half didn't see any further chances and ended with Glen a goal to the good. The lead was increased just over a minute into the second half. A loose ball was picked up in the centre circle by Ben Sanderson who spotted Winter in space between the right-back and centre-back and fed him with a superb ball which he strode onto and stroked into the bottom right corner of the net. Langley got a goal back on 50 minutes when a left wing corner was slammed into the net by Keith Caulfield seven yards out .. Glen went on in search of a third goal and almost found it in the 53rd minute when Winter's flicked header from a Paul Dixon cross hit the face of the bar and evaded Wood at the far post. Langley were looking dangerous on the counter and the pace of Rutter forced Wharton to make an excellent challenge on the edge of the box when he looked to have found a way though the Glen's back line. Glen again went close when Goodburn played Wardle through in the left channel but his cross evaded Dixon by inches as he through himself at it at the far post. The third goal came a minute later. Some more good work by The Glen  midfielder, bent a dipping effort beyond the keeper but onto the crossbar. The rebound was picked up by Winter who turned sharply eight yards out and slid the ball under the keeper with his left foot on the half turn for his second of the match. Glen then seemed to switch off and allowed Langley back into the game. On 62 minutes Grant was called into action when Rutter had an effort from 20 yards and a scramble in the Glen area in the 77th minute saw the keeper make another smart save low to his left. Langley scored what appeared to be a goal on 88 minutes when Keith Caulfield forced the ball in at the far post for his second goal after some confusion in the Glen back line. Langley too heart from this and managed to force an equaliser in the 90th minute. The ball was fired over from the left and keeper Grant came sliding out to collect it three yards out but was met by Paul Humberstone which saw the ball squirm into the net to make it 3-3 .The final whistle was sounded moments later and saw Langley Park collect a point and see both clubs continue their recent unbeaten runs.

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In the Durham County Avec Sunday Cup Competition Third Preliminary Round on Sunday 19th October  Ushaw Moor Cricket Club from the Leagues Third Division entertained Hartlepool Green side  from the Hartlepool Sunday League, In a very entertaining Game the Scores Level at 4-4 after 90 Minutes, Jay Wilson, Darren Hazel and two from Gary Clark for the Cricketers, extra Time still saw the scores level at 4all , in the penalty shoot out the Cricketers  were successful  winning 5-4 and progressed to the 1st round proper. Also through to the 1st Round proper Lumley FC entertained Crook Old Horse Shoe from the wear Valley Sunday League Injury plagued Steven Roughly started his first game for 12 months and it took him 12 minutes to open the scoring. Just before half time Crook Old Horse Shoe equalised with a stunning 30 yard strike. After the break Richard Ward gave Lumley the lead with an amazing bicycle kick. With Crook pushing for an equaliser, Lumley goalkeeper Phil Roughley kicked the full length of the field and found the net, giving Lumley a 3-1 victory. In an all League affair Premier League side Ferryhill Wmc entertained 1st Division Houghton Mill All Stars the game was evenly balanced throughout with the action swinging from end to end. Mill 'keeper Gary Adey and centre backs Andy Adey and Alistair Dodds were outstanding in keeping Ferryhill at bay until the cruel injury time winner. Ferryhill needed a Goal in the 91st minute from Chris Dixon to put them through. Washington Lambton Village Travelled to Kirk Merrington to play the Greyhound it was a disappointing performance from Lambton who unfortunately fielded a weakened side due to several players being absent.  Kirk Merrington took an early lead from a corner and scored a second shortly before half time to go in two nil up although Lambton arguably had the better of the possession without really threatening to score a goal. The second half was much the same with Lambton Village creating a number of chances but unable to convert or test the keeper.  Several defensive errors later in the second half put the game beyond Lambton Final Score .Kirk Merrington 5 Lambton Village 0. Kelloe Wmc  travelled to Stockton missing 10 first team regular players and suffered a surprise defeat to their hosts who ran out deserved 4 - 2 winners.  Andrew Soppitt scoring both goals for Kelloe.

Brandon Bay Horse extended their lead at the top of Premier division with a fine 4-2 win at Washington Arms. In an evenly matched first half Brandon gained the advantage with a Paul Eilles goal on the thirty five minute mark. Further goals mid way through the second half from Tony Hanson, Michael Fort and a second from Eilles give Brandon a comfortable lead. The hard working Washington Arms lads earned a couple of consolation goals late in the game with a fine individual strike from John Robson and a  own goal following a miss understanding between Brandon’s keeper Steven McIntre and defender Colin Wood.  Final score On Thursday Night under the Floodlights at Eppleton Hetton Lyons Cricket Club entertained Kelloe Wmc in a Premier League Game.In a highly competitive and entertaining game, Kelloe took a 3 - 2 led into the break with goals from Kieron Megran (2) and Gavin Barton.  After the break Hetton Lyons started the stronger and quickly levelled before taking the lead with an excellent well worked goal.  With only 5 minutes left Chris Smith dribbled through the Hetton defence to coolly chip the Hetton keeper to equalize.  With only seconds remaining Andrew Soppitt scored the winning goal with a diving header. To make the result 5 - 4 to Kelloe WMC FC. Houghton Glendale was 2-1 Home winners over Burnside Wmc.In the First Division Sacriston wmc were 2-1 winners at Birtley Board Inn and Sacriston Cricket Club were 9-1 Home winners over Sedgefield Black Lion,Thanks to Goals fromGary Draper 3,John Robson,Chris Yates 4 , Robert Nixon 2

In the Second Division Steelers were 1-0 winners at Durham Bede Lodge Michael Nichol produced a touch of brilliance to put the visitors 1­­­ – 0 up.Just before Half time.The score remained the same at full time.Goals from Simms, Burnett and Smith Gave Hilda Park a 3-1 away win ay Pittington Fc

In the Third Divison Pelaw Grange Travelled to the Ox and Plough In Washington, Pelaw  were without there forward Andy Tippins But Striker  Kevin Turnes returned to action after being out injured.The game itself was as dull as the day with play that seemed to be bogged down on a heavy pitch. After approx 30 minutes a good pass from Russell Fowler put Neil Worley through to score the first goal.the Put Pelaw 1-0 ahead  then 5 minutes later a corner from Chris Hawkins saw his brother Phil score a simple header as he was unmarked to make it 2-0  .The second half saw Kevin Turnes finally getting his goal with a header. To make it 3-0 to Pelaw. Washington Nissan Sports and visitors Houghton Chilton Losdge shared the Points in a 2-2 Draw., While Coxhoe Wmc were well beaten at Home by AFC Newton Hall 7-4

In the Fourth Divison A top of the table clash saw Washington Duke of Albany take on league leaders Shadforth Plough.  The home team making do without Ryan Mason, Jamie Sherriff and Robert Casey, while Chris Mason, Joe Simpson and Jonathan Finch were unavailable for the visitors.  It was Shadforth who got the game under way and started brightest.  A succession of free kicks and throw ins deep in the Duke of Albany half were being dealt with by the home defence, as Shadforth tried to maintain their early territorial advantage.  The first chance of the game fell to Shadforth's tall front man Jack Moore after a good cross from the left, he sidefooted the ball from 8 yards but it drifted wide of the far post.  The Duke were fighting their way back into the game and it was they who took the lead, albeit with a touch of good fortune and still slightly against the run of play.  A ball was played forward from midfield and as the Shadforth defender tried to clear it, he inadvertently lobbed his own keeper to give the home side the lead.  This gave the Duke a lift and they started to take a hold of the game, closing the Shadforth players down quickly and passing the ball well.  On the half hour mark the Duke extended their lead when a free kick was turned home by Liam Barnett, his first for the club.  The referee brought the first half to a close as the home side went in leading 2-0. In the second half, Shadforth once again started with good intent, pressing forward and looking to get an early goal to get back into the game.  With only one up front though, they struggled to trouble the Duke defence with the second balls being mopped up and cleared.  Richie Lowthian spurned 2 excellent opportunities to further extend the home team's advantage, but the Duke did eventually score a 3rd after excellent play from Steven Talbot who won the ball in midfield and carried it forward, he shot low and hard into the bottom corner giving the keeper no chance.  Almost immediately from the kick off, Shadforth got a lifeline, sloppy defending allowing Stephen Clifford to race into the box, he finished well past the onrushing keeper to make it 3-1.  The game continued in the same vein, Shadforth looking for the long ball to the big front man Jack Moore, but the Duke defence dealing with the threat and crating chances on the break.  Shadforth's Graeme Coxon was booked in the final minute for a mistimed tackle on Lee Bradburn, and the referee brought the game to a finish not long after, final score Washington Duke of Albany 3 - 1 Shadforth Plough. Nevilles Cross Social entertained  Witton Gilbert Wmc  This game was excellently refereed by Chris Bramley.The match itself was a real game of 2 halves.Witton Gilbert led 3-1 at half time with 2 goals from Ian Renwick and a 25 yard screamer from Jason Manners. Nevilles cross deservedly had pulled a goal back .After half time Nevilles Cross got a second in the first 10 minutes and were then awarded a penalty following a handball which was converted. With the wind in their sails Nevilles cross then took the lead for the first time but Witton never gave it up and deservedly got the equaliser 10 minutes from time through Gary Carruthers. The game could have gone either way in the last 10 minutes and it should be stated that there was not a single bad tackle in the game played in good spirit by both sides, helped by the referee.

In the NTL Transport Trophy  1st Round Glendenning Arms 4-3 Washington Colliery.This turned out to be an entertaining and very combative game in the first round of the NTL Transport League Cup and included two hat-tricks. Third Division Washington Colliery started the game as favourites but soon found that the Glen were no pushovers. The first chance of the game came on eight minutes and fell to Colliery, a ball between the central defenders finding Colliery's striker but his shot was straight at Glen keeper Andy Grant. Glen were playing most of the football but found themselves a goal behind in the 23rd minute, somewhat against the run of play. A ball down the Colliery right split the defence and found their striker just inside the area, Glen full-back Aaron White made a challenge and, although appearing to play the ball, a penalty was awarded by referee Quinn and duely dispatched by Colliery's number 10 who sent Grant the wrong way. Glen continued to probe and made chances without troubling Colliery's keeper, Sanderson sending a 23 yard free kick just wide of the keeper's left post on the half hour mark as well as dragging a mis-hit shot wide moments earlier.  Glen almost fell further behind on 32 mins when Colliery broke forward, a shot from the edge of the area was blocked by the head of Glen central defender Summers and luckily hit the left post and bounced clear. Glen's equaliser came on 36 minutes. Captain Paul Anderson won the ball in the centre circle and fed Winter who had pulled into the left channel, he drove into the box and chipped a cross to the near post which Sanderson met with a flicked header, the ball hitting the foot of the post as it crossed the line. The match continued to be hard fought and several robust challenges went unpunished as the game headed towards half time. Colliery regained the advantage on 42 minutes with another breakaway goal. The ball was worked through the centre of the field before finding Colliery's striker 15 yards from goal, he evaded a challenge from Summers and tucked the ball into the right corner of the net from 9 yards out. Glen started to second half full of attacking intent and were soon troubling Colliery's back four as Sanderson got free just inside the area, unfortunately his shot was off target and drifted wide but this was to be the start of a period of Glen pressure. On 49 minutes Glen forced a corner which was swung in by Turnbull from the right, Anderson got a flick to it at the near post which struck a Colliery defender on the arm for a penalty which Anderson himself took. His spot kick had enough power to find the net despite Colliery's keeper getting a hand to it. Glen continued to pressurise in pursuit of a third goal and went close on a couple of occasions, most notably with Wardle putting a 25 yard effort just over the bar. Colliery should have taken the lead themselves on 62 minutes but the striker's shot rattled the crossbar from ten yards when it was surely easier to score. Colliery did re-take the lead shortly after this on around 64 minutes. A corner from the right was only partially cleared and the ball was fired into the six yard box to be tucked away by Colliery's number 10 for his hat-trick when he looked to be a good yard offside. This seemed to stir the Glen back into life and the equaliser came immediately from the re-start, a good ball from Wardle found Sanderson's run and he made no mistake from 15 yards with a firm finish for his second goal. Glen were well in control at this stage and were finding plenty of space in midfield where Wardle and Goodburn's hard running was causing no end of trouble. The winning goal came from a good team move. Dixon picked up the ball at right back and fed Wardle in front of him, he skipped past a Colliery challenge and carried the ball over half way before feeding Paul Luke who had found space on the right touch-line. Luke's first touch allowed him time to size up his options and he produced an excellent low cross into the box which was prodded home by man-of-the-match Sanderson sliding in on the six-yard line for his hat-trick. Colliery continued to battle hard but could not find their way past the Glen's back four and resorted to long-range efforts which didn't trouble Grant in the Glen goal. Sanderson could have bagged himself a fourth on 80 mins when a nice pass from Luke found him in the area, a nice piece of skill left the Colliery central defender on his back but the left foot shot was sliced wide when everyone expected the net to bulge. Goodburn had a chance to put a gloss on the result with around a minute to go. After winning the ball 30 yards from goal the midfielder rampaged into the area but poked his shot wide under pressure from Colliery's central defender. The final whistle confirmed the Glen's victory and they advance into the second round.

In the Deerness Driveways Trophy 1st Round Fram Moor played well below themselves two goals down in about 7 mins drew one back by Ian Fields in the 29th min eventually losing 4 -1 Towards the end of the first half Ian Fields was injured in a collision with the goal keeper taking to hospital after game still in hospital poorly may have internal bleeding
 

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Premier League Leaders in the Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League,  Brandon Bay Horse, Entertained Ferryhill WMC at Brandon, Brandon looking to maintain their three point advantage at the Top Of the Division were 3 goals up at half time thanks to goals from Andy Robson, Michael Fort and Graeme Stobbs. 


Brandon Bay Horse

In the second half Ferryhill pulled a goal back however Brandon then added a forth with another headed goal from Andy Robson.

Washington’s two premier division sides clashed in an entertaining derby game at Glebe Park Washington .
The Washington Arms entertaining the Fatfield Biddick Inn.. The Arms create the first opportunity and should have opened the scoring in the first minute John Robson shooting wide. But the Biddick Inn  soon take command and after going close a couple of times take the lead after ten minute’s  with a Jamie Haughey right foot volley from the edge of the box . After twenty five minutes Paul Kindon forces the Arms defenders into a poor clearance which is latched onto by “Deano” who hits a magnificent volley from twenty five yards to make it 2-0. Ten minutes later the rampant Biddick lads extend their lead to 3-0, an Anth Morrel free kick taking a wicked bounce to deceive Arms and former Biddick keeper Andy Maddox. The half time reorganisation by the Arms pays off within five minutes of the restart, great work down the right ending with a cross by Chris Morrison that’s headed into his own goal by defender Stuart Anderson. Almost immediately Biddick respond, Jamie Haughey stabbing home an Anth Morrel free kick to make it 4-1. The Arms make a sterling effort to get bake into the game, Mark Robson latches on to a through ball to hammer home the second and then with five minutes to go Chris Morrison heads home to make it 4-3. For the remainder of the game the Arms lay siege to the Biddick goal but stout defending ensures the Biddick Inn take all three points.

It was a warm autumnal morning at Eppleton Cw for Hetton Lyons to entertain Burnside Wmc, Hetton looking to avenge the Early season defeat at Burnside It was the Home side Hetton who stormed into a 5 - 0 lead at the interval but for an outstanding performance by the Burnside keeper Alan Maskell the goal margin would have been much greater. Hetton Striker Mickey Reay grabbed 5, with one each for Adam Johnson, Gavin Cogdon and new boy John Rudd with a superb solo run of 40 yards to finish past a helpless Maskell .Newton Aycliffe WMC were 3-2 Home winners over visitors Houghton Glendale Social.

In Division One Houghton Mill All Stars conceded three first-half goals away to Sedgefield Black Lion. Mill rallied in the second half but despite a number of goal scoring opportunities they were unable to reduce the deficit and even missed two penalty kicks - the Sedgefield 'keeper saved a Richard Addison spot kick and Steve Fenn crashed his kick against the cross bar - Sedgefield ran out 3-0 winners. Sacriston Wmc were at Lumley Fc Lumley’s Man of the Match Richard Ward Gave Lumley the Lead, Lumley's Stand in Skipper Glen Jackson Almost Doubled the Lead, But Was Denied By The Woodwork. Sacriston Equalised In Second Half. The Final Score Was 1-1.Sacriston Cricket Club and visitors Esh Winning Cricket Club shared the Points in a 1-1 Draw. Brian Gott for esh and Kevin Coates for Sacriston.

In the Fourth Division goals from Steven Talbot, Ritchie Lowthian and Mark Liddle secured the 3 points for the Washington Duke of Albany against Visitors Framwellgate Moor Wmc.
Framwellgate had a chance to claim a consolation goal late on, but a mix up between the two strikers saw the ball run across the face of goal and out of play.  Special praise to Peter Quinn who had a superb first game as referee.

Quarrington Hill entertained the Witton Gilbert Glendenning Arms. Both teams went into this match looking for a win, Quarrington Hill having won 1 of their six games and Glen looking for a first win in only their third league match of the campaign. The opening exchanges of this match were fairly even, Glen playing some decent football and Quarrington Hill looking dangerous on the counter. The first real chance fell to the Glen. A decent move through the centre of the field finishing with Anderson teeing up Sanderson on the edge of the area but his shot was scuffed and drifted harmlessly wide. The breakthrough came on 28 minutes. Summers won the ball in defence and fed Goodburn who found Wharton wide on the right. His touch took him clear of the full back and his ball in found Sanderson in the area who squared to Anderson 7 yards out leaving the Glen skipper with an easy finish. The lead lasted only six minutes and Quarrington Hill pulled themselves level with a neat move down the left finding their striker in space and he finished neatly over the advancing keeper. The half ended 1-1. Glen came out quickly in the second half and forced a corner after only 40 seconds. Turnbull swung in a deep corner from the right which found Paul Luke unmarked at the far post and his close range header restored the advantage for the Glen. Quarrington Hill battled their way back into the game and created a couple of decent openings, testing Glen keeper Andy Grant on more than one occasion before forcing an equaliser on 67 minutes. A foul by Glen full back Sean Glendinning around 45 yards from goal gave Quarrington Hill the chance of a set piece. The ball was flighted in to the back post and found Quarrington Hill's striker unmarked to force the ball towards goal. Despite Grant getting a hand to the ball and strong suspicions of a handball it found its way over the line for the equaliser. Quarrington Hill continued to apply pressure, hit a post on 74 minutes and went one-on-one with the goalkeeper three times, but due to a combination of poor finishing and some heroic saves from man-of the-match Grant, could not find a winner and the game finished 2-2.

Sedgefield Crosshills won 2-0 at Kelloe Davy Lamp, Langley Park Sports and Social were 3-2 winners at Pelton Bird Inn and Neville’s Cross Social were 3-2 Home winners over Ferryhill Surtees.

In the Alan Smith Trophy Kelloe Wmc Travelled to Hetton social club and goals from Gavin Barton (2), Andrew soppitt, nick Gibson, Chris smith, lee Peachey & Stephen carruthers.gave the Premier League side a 7-1 win.

In the Deerness Driveways Trophy Bowburn Crowtrees Social entertained West Rainton Fc, Crowtrees lost this cup tie  in the first half going 3 goals down to West Rainton ,Bowburn came out in the second half and got a early goal through Raymond Pirt but then Rainton made it 4-1 with a easy finish. Bowburn battled on and a goal from Chris Malkin made it 4-2 before John Rowe made it 4-3 .Bowburn nearly snatched a equaliser with Raymond Pirt just going wide with a free kick which was to be the last kick of the match. Bowburn 4 west Rainton 3.

Quebec Steelers Travelled to Premier League Side Langley Park Wmc in the NTL Transport League Cup 1St Round. Langley Park Took the Lead 7 minutes when Danny O’Brien powered a header into the net from a corner kick. Shortly after that Langley should have gone further ahead Johnny Stark looked to have found the net but Steelers Keeper Kerry Moralee made an excellent save .Steelers levelled the match on 28 minutes and it was Jamie Clifford who scored. Steelers were awarded a Penalty in the 65th Min Michael Nichols netting. Steelers went 3-1 Up as Jamie Clifford scored his second of the Game in the 73rd minute. Langley Battled back to reduce the arrears but the Final score saw the second Division side Knock out the premier League side. Sedgefield St Edmunds Travelled To Burnmoor Cricket Club For This Cup Tie Mathew Gressman Opened The Scoring With A 30 Yard Shot - Then Own .Goal  From Mark Ferguson Made It 1-1 At Half Time.Two Second Half Goals From Andrew Beamson Seal The Win For St Edmunds Winning 3-1

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In The N.T.L.Transport League cup prelim rnd a hard-fought game between Bowburn Crowtrees and Visitors Witton Gilbert Glendenning Arms went all the way to penalties, Crowtrees took the lead with a hotly contested breakaway goal after around half an hour despite being second best up to that point. Referee Burt waved away strong protests for an offside which allowed Bowburn striker Raymond Pirt a clean run on goal which he took advantage of with a neat finish past the advancing goalkeeper. The Glen continued to have the best of the game and made several chances which all went begging, Bowburn's goalkeeper making three decent saves to maintain his side's advantage. Glen's equalizer came around the 67 minute mark. Winger Paul Luke picked up on a misplaced pass, drove into the area, beat the right-back and managed to squeeze his shot inside the near post despite being off balance. Bowburn were reduced to ten men with around ten minutes to play in normal time when Raymond Pirt was dismissed following reaction to a strong challenge by Aaron White of the Glen and despite both teams having made chances neither could take advantage and the game went to extra time. The first period of extra time saw the Glen make several more chances but again poor finishing and some good saves kept them out.

Bowburn also had their chances and forced Glen keeper Andy Grant into one particularly good save at his left-hand post, palming over a powerful strike. Only seconds into the second period of extra time Bowburn again took the lead with a breakaway goal, a firm finish from 2 yards inside the box. Glen continued to pile forward and got their reward when substitute David Wardle was fouled in the box, skipper Paul Anderson coolly despatching the resulting penalty. The match itself ended 2-2. Glen managed to keep their cool in the shootout with Anderson, Sanderson, Wardle and Goodburn scoring their kicks and keeper Grant saving two Bowburn efforts. Glen won 4-2 in the shootout. In the Same Competition Framwellgate   Moor wmc entertained neigborors AFC Newton Hall IN a Local Derby Game,Fram moor wmc came out on top winning 2-0. Goals scored in the 12th min by Paul Gibson header and in the 65th min by substitute Michael dalkin. There were no goals in the first half as a determined Pittington defended very well against their premier league opponents Fatfield Biddick Inn. The deadlock was broken in the 50th minute when substitute Clarkson threaded a superb through ball to Baxter who rifled home with his right foot. Baxter extended the lead when he converted a Stephenson through ball again with his right foot.

Baxter completed a superb hat trick when he capitalised on a defensive mix up to round the keeper and finish impressively with his left foot from a tight angle. It was 4 nil when Kindon finished from close in from a right wing cross and the final goal again went to Kindon who latched on to a long ball from the back to cut inside and finish with his left foot. Sacriston Cricket Club Travelled to Esh Winning Cricket Club in the same Competition and It was Sacriston who took the lead in th15 min an inspired solo goal by Chris Yates, scored from 18 yards out with the right foot. It was a first-class effort... the move originally started with some good work from Kevin Coates’s Esh Winning replied with 2 quick Goals to lead 2-1 On 34 Mins Kevin Coates fired home from close range with a somewhat fortunate left foot goal, following a through-ball from Marc Hall to level the scores Chris Yates was fouled outside the area in the 60 Min and Robert Nixon converted the free-kick with a truly memorable right footed drive. Eas again levelled the scores  Sacriston went ahead when a ball from Chris Yates led to a goalmouth scramble. Kevin Coates made no mistake with a textbook right footed finish from close range On 70 Mins Esh again levelled the scores at 4-4 In the 78 Min Gareth Sharp supplied the cross, and Kevin Coates found the net from six yards out with a speculative right footed effort. To give the Visitors the Tie. 5-4

  Kevin Coates

Last Seasons Beaten Finalists in the Bishop Auckland Heart Foundation Cup Sedgefield st Edmunds started this seasons campaign hoping to go one better than last season, They entertained St Johns Chapel from the wear Valley Sunday League, Two goals from 18 year old Andrew Beamson and one each for Eddie Johnson and John Beamson gave the Home side a 4-1 win and put St. Edmunds into the last eight of the Heart Foundation Cup, Sedgefield winning 4-1, Also in the same Competition  Kelloe Wmc Travelled  to Newton Aycliffe Iron Horse, After dominating the possession, Kelloe had to come back twice in the game to earn a 3 -2 win in a very entertaining game against the  Newton Aycliffe Iron Horse .Goals came from Chris Smith, John Jury and a last minute penalty from Gavin Barton. after a brilliant first half performance from the  Pelton ROAB who travelled to Newton Aycliffe  to play the t Newton Aycliffe Southern Club in the same Competition Pelton found themselves  leading 6-0 at Half Time the First Goal coming  in the  14 min - Ryan Drummand scored a  tremendous individual goal on a solo run, and scoring a left footed goal from long range In the 20 min - Micheal Graver added a second Ryan Drummand supplied the corner, and Micheal Graver found the net from outside the area with a tremendous left footed effort.  After 22 min - Luke Kerry added a Third 30 min a flurry of activity in the area led to a goalmouth scramble. Gareth Cornell took advantage by scoring a clinical right footed goal from close range, on 39 Mins A flurry of activity in the area led to an opposition error. Gareth Cornell took advantage by scoring a well-finished left footed goal from close range. Shortly after in the 44 minA well delivered through-ball from Keith Gamble was converted by Luke Kerry. A first-class finish with the right foot from 18 yards out. In the second Half in the 73 min Converted from just inside the box with the left foot, it was a superb individual goal which Luke Kerry wont forget!, Aycliffe added two Goals to make the Score 7-2 then in the 86 min - Paul Freeman supplied the cross, and Ross Robson found the net from six yards out with a spectacular headed goal. Aycliffe added a further goal in the dying mins to make the SCORE Aycliffe 3 Pelton 8
 
In the JD Taxis Trophy 1st division Lumley fc cruised into the last 16 with victory over Shadforth Plough Inn.  Richard Cawson put Lumley into an early lead, Stephen Roughly added another. Shadforth pulled one back, only for Glen Jackson to make it 3-1 at half time. Cawson scored his 2nd & Lumley’s 4th. Super sub Richard Ward then scored twice before Shadforth scored a late consolation goal making it 6-2

In Division One Brandon Sports Club were 3-0 ahead after only twenty five minutes in their away fixture at Houghton Mill All Stars with goals from Scott Hopson, Anthony Burnip and Chris Lawson. Mill pulled a goal back on forty minutes through a Gary Adey header. There were no further goals although Mill had plenty second half chances. The match ended 3-1 to Brandon.

Brandon Utd entertained  Hetton WMC In the Second Division A scrappy game for the most part with both sides conceding poor goals, the score 3 - 2 to Brandon at half time with goals –John Feneche, Steven Jepson, and Brian Wade. A quick equaliser from Hetton in the second half levelled the scores but second half goals from Feneche and Alderson finally sealed the tie for Brandon.

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The Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League Programme was vastly reduced as Clubs from the League took part in the Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup second preliminary Round.

 Fatfield Biddick Inn from the Premier Division entertained Millview Club from the Solex Sunderland Sunday League, Millview took the lead when Craig Charlton capitalised on a mix up between Biddick Keeper David Smith and defender Scott Smith. They extended their lead after an excellent one two between Craig Charlton and Liam Wooton with Wooton applying the finishing touch with a fine left foot finish. Biddick got back into the game after the Millview keeper Kyle Donaldson spilled a right wing cross and Ben Dawson rifled home. Millview extended their lead when Simon Scott converted a corner with his left foot. Biddick reduced the lead when Paul Kindon converted a penalty after Kyle Donaldson upended Biddick striker Lee Baxter. It was 3-3 when Ben Dawson converted after an excellent through ball from Paul Kindon. Millview retook the lead after Craig Charlton ran through from a long ball at the back. Biddick got level at 4-4 after Paul Kindon converted a Lee Baxter cross and then took the lead when Jamie Haughey headed over from a Dean Stephenson free kick. The lead was extended when the impressive Stephenson headed in after excellent work from Paul Kindon. Kindon then had a penalty excellently saved by Donaldson but despite this the Biddick held on for a 6-4 victory. Houghton Mill All Stars won comfortably in an away trip to Willington Market from the Wear Valley Sunday Football League The Mill All Stars  centre half, Andy Adey,Had a remarkable Game in that he nabbed a hat trick despite never scoring a goal before in two and a half seasons playing for The Mill. Gary Adey and Steve Fenn were the other Mill scorers. Gary Adey's goal was the pick of the bunch when a superb Robbie Walker defence splitting pass set him up perfectly to run at goal and blast the ball past the oncoming 'keeper. A strong performance from Washington Lambton Village as they entertained Trimdon the Dovecote, This was the Lambton’s fourth straight win in a row in all competitions. Two Goals from Ally Patton Two from, Cai Caruthers and Ritchie Mellet give Lambton a 5-2 victory, after Trimdon had a man sent from the field in the first half.  Lambton took the lead early in the game thanks to a goal from Ally Patton following a cross from Andy Bell, but the game was soon level at 1-1.  However, Lambton were back in the lead at half time when Ritchie Mellett scored following a cross from Andy Bell. The game saw three penalty's with Trimdon, winning and scoring the first.  However, Lambton were soon back in the lead thanks to a penalty from Cai Caruthers and a second penalty five minutes later scored again by Cai saw Lambton go 4-2 up.  The game was wrapped up with a second goal from Ally Patton with five minutes left on the clock.

In an all Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday League Tie saw 3rd division Cox hoe entertain 1st division Lumley FC. Coxhoe were unlucky not to come out winners in this game, having 3 chances cleared off the line and 1 off the bar. Lumley went into lead after the 8th minute through An Early Chris Roughley Strike, Coxhoe equalised with a penalty converted by Simon Ord in the 35th minute this is how it stood at half time. Lumley came out in the second half to reclaim the lead in the 55th minute with Glen Jackson Hitting a Fine Goal, Coxhoe unlucky with the chances finally equalised in the 80th minute great solo goal by Simon ord making this a exciting last 10 minutes of the game, Lumley Captain Andy Armstrong Then Lead By Example & Secured The Lumley Winning Goal in the 85th Minute. Although Coxhoe Rallied Lumley Held Onto A 3-2 Victory.

Ushaw Moor Cricket Club travelled to Bishop Auckland Beehive, goals from Jay Wilson and two fine strikes from James Richardson put them into the Next Round. Kelloe wmc fc from the Leagues Premier Division Travelled to Chester le Street to take on The Whitehills.from the D.T.E Consett Sunday Football League , Kelloe the Much stronger side  were 10-0 winners against whitehills.  Goals came from Andrew Soppitt(2), Dean Smithson(2), Paul Weir(2) and one each from Nick Gibson, Graham Irving, Alex Wilson and Gavin Barton, Bowburn Crowtrees were knocked out of the Competition by High Spen Bute Arms by 3 goals to 0 .All three goals came in the first half, two from Ian Brown and one from Craig Foster .Bowburn showed great spirit in the second half and had a number of chances but to no avail .Gilesgate Moor Hotel travelled to West Auckland Eden Arms and were well beaten 4-2.Ferryhill Wmc were winners at Hartlepool Welfare Fc

In the preliminary round of the Alan Smith Memorial Trophy Chester  plough   inn    finally Travelled to Langley Park Sports and Social  The game was tight in midfield   with Langley park playing well  in the  31st minute   ploughs   Michael  harkness  drove home  a quality goal to give  the visitors   a well  taken lead.  In the second half plough changed there   tactics to 4, 4, 2 and this opened   up the game. A great header from left winger Paul Brendan   made it 2-0 and the lively prolific forward Danny hill Fired home   to make it   3-0 to the Chester   plough Inn, Ash Winning Cricket Club were well beaten at Home by visitors Langley Park Wmc 7-1 

In the First Round of the competition Pelton ROAB travelled to Eppleton cw to take on Holders Hetton Lyons Cricket. Pelton started brightly and more than held their own for 20 minutes.Hetton Lyons took the lead in the 35 mins Gavin Cogdon taking advantage of a poor clearance beating Pelton Keeper Startford, Hetton Forward Stuart Irvine went close minutes later, Peltons best chance of the Half a minute later fell to Luke Kerry had a great chance to level but was unable to find a finish.

The Second half Hetton Controlled the Game, Jason Ainsley running the Midfield Hetton playing some great football added a second from the spot after a tackle inside the box by Gamble, Had Up ended Stuart Irvine. Jason Ainsley firing home the penalty.Hetton were awarded another penalty 10 Mins later, this was saved by the Pelton Keeper Ben Startford who was also the man of the match. Final score does not reflect the score Hetton Lyons winning 2-0. Brandon Bay Horse were 5-0 winners at AFC Newton Hall, Houghton Glendale were comfortable winners over visitors Brandon Sports Club


Goals from Andrew Bowes and Mick Verinder weren't enough for Houghton Chilton Lodge who crashed out of the JD Taxis Guards Cup Preliminary Round on Sunday. The division 3 side played well at times but Birtley Board Inn from the First Division proved too strong with the match ending 5-2. To the Board Inn. Chilton Wmc were 3-0 winners at Washington Ox and Plough.

In the Deerness Driveways Trophy 1st Round Pelton Bird Inn Travelled to Washington to play the Duke of Albany, A weakened Bird Inn Side due to a player’s stag weekend but with a side that should have been good enough to win but yet again we found themselves 1-0 down in the first 4 mins. Due to a defensive error. The game was evenly matched and it only took 10 mins. For striker Carl Ritchie to even up the score with a good right foot finish then again 16 mins. Later Carl Ritchie put the Bird in the lead with another good finish but the lead was short and it only took 3 mins. For the Duke to equalize going in at half time level. The second half started with another quick goal going to the Duke but the game was evenly matched and that was the only goal in the second half ending 3-2 to the Duke and the Bird out of the Deerness Driveways president trophy. Man of the match for the Bird was Shane Swift.

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In the Alan Smith Memorial Trophy 1st Round  a Battle of premiership sides saw Sedgefield St. Edmunds entertain Washington Arms.Sedgefield went 2 - 0
up after 12 mins through goals by Andrew Beamson & John Cook. Washington pulled one back, then a solo goal from Stephen Flockett on 30 mins made it
3 - 1. Washington made it 3 - 2 right on half time. Second half was end to end with Washington equalising in the 89th minute 3 - 3 after 90 minutes.
Both teams went for the win in Extra Time then in the 110th minute Sedgefield were awarded a penalty after a goal mouth scramble resulted in a
Washington player being sent off for deliberate hand ball. Brian Fairhurst scored what turned out to be the winner from the penalty spot.Fatfiedl
Biddick Inn were 3-0 winners over visitors Ushaw Moor Cricket Club, and Newton Aycliffe wmc beat visitors Quebec Steelers 3-2.

In the NTL Transport League Cup 1st Round Burnside Wmc won 4-3 at Chester Plough Inn and in another premiership Clash Pelton ROAB travelled to
Ferryhill Wmc ,Pelton winning 3-2 Pelton Roab  dictated the play for 90 % off the game, but missed at least 4 gilt edge chances, Pelton played
extremely well and looked solid, Gareth Cornell and Gaz Dryden were the pick of the bunch, In the 39 min Chris Moody fired home from close range with a
well-finished right foot goal, following a cross from Gareth Cornell. In the 54 min Keith Gamble fired home from close range with a superb headed goal,
following a cross from Paul Freeman. In the 82 min a flurry of activity in the area led to a goalmouth scramble. Chris Moody took advantage by scoring
a clinical right footed goal from 18 yards out. To give Pelton ROAB a 3-2 WIN and progress to the next round Hetton Lyons Cricket Club progressed to
the Next round as opponents Chester Hilda Park did not turn up.

In the Premier Division Kelloe wmc Travelled to Houghton Glendale, after dominating the game in the first half, Kelloe fell behind to a great
finish just before the break.  The second half continued in the same fashion as Kelloe pressed and were rewarded as Andrew Soppitt finished off 2 one on
one's to give Kelloe a 2-1 victory. In the Other premiership Game Brandon Bay Horse won 2-1 at Langley Park wmc.

In the First Division Waterhouses were 8-2 winners at Chilton Wmc.

In the Second Division Substitute John Huntrods scored a Consolation goal for Pittington Fc as they crashed to a 6-1 away defeat at
Washington Lambton Village, While Washington JFC were 6-1 winners at Bishop Middleham Cross Keys.

In the Third Division Houghton Chilton Lodge travelled to Coxhoe Wmc, it was the men from Houghton who took the lead in the first half after
good work down the left from Steven Colledge provided Mark Burlinson with an easy finish. Two quick goals from Coxhoe shortly after gave them the
advantage at the break and a further two in the second half put the game out of reach of Chilton Lodge. Steven Colledge was again provider as David Firth
got a late conciliation goal, but with an injury to Neil Jackson resulting in Martin Armstrong having to finish the match in goal, it was a day to
forget for the  Houghton team.Washington Colliery entertained Cassop Victoria An inspired solo goal by Craig Neal, in the 35th Minute scored from
long range with the right foot. It was a brilliant effort... the move originally started with some good work from Gav Neal. Was not enough as the
Colliery crashed to a 2-1 Home defeat.

In the Fourth Division Pelton Bird Inn had Bowburn Crowtree as the Visitors a better start for the Bird Inn with a goal coming in the 1st min.
to birds Marc Wood then 4 mins. Later Neil Tiffen added a second. The game went a bit quiet with some chances falling to both teams but it wasn't until
3 mins. Before half time Dean Turnbell added a 3rd going in at half time 3-0 up. More pressure in the second half saw another goal from Dean Turnbell in
the 65th min with Man of the match Shane Swift killing the game in the 75th min with a well placed finish but a free header from a corner in the 85th
min spoilt a clean sheet and gave Bowburn a late consolation goal.

In the JD Taxis Cup 1st Round Langley Park SC from division four travelled to Houghton Mill All Stars who play in the first division.

Langley Park Sports and Social gave the Stars a tough game .They took the lead after ten minutes when Tony Rutter curled a free kick around the Mill's
defensive wall into the corner of the net. Mill then hit the woodwork on three occasions before Rob Walker knocked in Mill's equalising goal after
thirty five minutes. With ten minutes remaining a Richard Addison free kick found Steven Ashman at the far post who fired home for a hard fought Mill
2-1 win. In the same Competition Witton Gilbert wmc had a few players missing through work and holiday commitments but were well outplayed by
visitors Durham Bede Lodge,Witton scorers were John Rooney and Jason Manners. As they lost 6-2. Chris Vaughan hitting 4 for the Bede plus two
from Nick Barker.

Framwellgate Moor wmc entertained East Rainton Travs at the King George Playing Field, Fram started off well with a goal in the first minute
from Ian Fields Then we went 3-1 down at half time. Framwellgate  fought back in the second half with a goal in the 50th min from Ian fields we then
added a further goals from David Cowpens in the 75 and 80 mins to give them a  4-3 victory Frams man of the match was Dave Pratt .Goals from Karl
Hutchinson 2, Jammie Abbott, Gary Dodds, Dave Clark and Jordan Sanders gave Sherburn Lambton Arms a 6-0 home win over Quarrington Hill Wmc.

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In the Premier Division - Houghton Glendale SC   0   -   3   Hetton Lyons C.C. 

For the first time in 3 seasons Hetton Lyons left Houghton with all three points, its been a bit of a bogey ground for the Lyons over the last few seasons with 0-0 and 2-2 draws at Leyburn Grove, but after an indifferent start to the season Hetton finally kept a clean sheet, Lyons Boss Groves said " it was imperative today that we got back to basics and keeping a clean sheet was top of the list." he added " we have failed to do our jobs so far and we needed to step up and be counted" . 

Hetton got the perfect start as Matthew Hyson volleyed home after just 5 mins from a saved Pearson shot on goal, the Lyons did have the majority of the possession throughout the half but couldn't break down a stubborn Glendale backline, the second half was much the same with the hosts restricted to only one or two half chances, Hetton doubled their lead midway through the second period, debutant Gateshead striker Michael Rae took advantage of a weak back pass to knotch his first Lyons goal.  
Hyson and Gordon gave way to Irvine and Clarke and it was Irvine who made the points safe in the 80th minute, Clarke saw his headed effort rebound off the bar in added time, Glendale keeper Lawson denied Pearson, Ryan and Rae but it was Rae who earned the man of the match award.

Pelaw Grange Dogs 2 Lumley FC 5, this re arranged JD Taxis Cup match was nearly called off as the pitch at Rickleton was ruled unfit by the referee due to water again.

Fortunately the Lumley pitch had been reserved during the week as well. And the game was switched to Lumley.Pelaw took an early lead after 20 minutes some slack Marking allowed Luke Shalgosky  to Head a goal from a corner, although he looked A Bit Startled.

Pelaw Were Holding Out Well And Were Also Dangerous On The Break. THE LEAD DIDN'T LAST LONG & It Was Glen Jackson Who Equalised With A 25 Yard Strike. Niki Robson Struck A Volley To Give Lumley A 2-1 Lead At Half Time. Cawson Took Advantage Of Some Hesitent Defending,To Score Lumley's Third. Andrew Armstrong's Cross Then Found The Net Extending Lumley's Lead To 4-1. Pelaw's Efforts Were Rewarded With Their Second. Lumley's Craig Elliott Scored Late To Make It 5-2.Pelaw had 2 goals disallowed from Kevin Turnes and Andrew Tippins.

Houghton Mill All Stars won 1-0 away at Sacriston WMC in a thrilling division one encounter.

Sacriston came close to scoring after fifty five minutes when a thunderous shot from left winger Timmy Asquith hit the underside of the cross bar. The only goal of the game came in the seventieth minute when a miss hit shot from Mill's Rob Walker fell to Nicholas Thompson who blasted the ball into the Sacriston net.
Mill may have scored further goals but for Sacriston 'keeper John Lee who had an outstanding game.

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The Adverse weather Conditions played Havoc again with the Leagues Fixture List, from the 30 scheduled games only 8 survived.

The Only Game in the premier Division was a rearranged fixture at Sedge field St Edmunds, the Home side sedegefield entertaining visitors Langley Park Wmc, and it was the Visitors Langley Park WMC who took an early lead with a penalty scored after 25 mines. On a perfect pitch despite recent weather conditions, St Edmund equalized with a strike from John Cook. Further  goals in the second half by Cook, after 55 minutes, Flockett 2, after 58 and 65 minutes and a further goal by Cook in the 70th minute completed his hat trick and gave Sedgefield a 5 - 1 win!!

In the Third Divison Derby game west Rainton Fc entertained neigboughs East Rainton Travelers Rest at the Adventure Park West Rainton in a very entertaining game both teams shared the points in a 5-5 Draw, Mark Wild 2, Ian Brown, Andy Ward, and Dave Dawson for the Home side.Washington Nissan Sports Travelled to Oxclose Ox and Plough Inn a single away gaol gave them the three Points.

In the Alan Smith Memoial Trophy  1st Round Sacriston Cw were 3-2 winners at Ferryhill Surtess

This first round cup match in the JD’S Taxis Trophy was switched to Bishop Middleham as Peltons ground was waterlogged. Not the best start again by the Pelton Bird inn who found themselves 1-0 down in the opening 5 mins, Bishop Middlehams  captain James Hampson scoring . Middleham then furthered there lead with a thirty minute strike from Lee Jennings. .A better second half saw chances fall to Pelton Bird Inns   Neil Tiffen but he couldn’t put them away and in the last 5 mins centre half Stephen Raine gave away a penalty which Christopher Moddy put away to end the game 3-0 to Bishop Middleham.In the other game to survive Quebec Steelers were 1-0 winners at Kelloe Davy Lamp.

In the NTL Transport Trophy 1st Round Two goals apiece from Ritchie Lowthian and Jamie Sherriff and a fine effort from Andrew Cameron saw the Duke of Albany through to the 2nd round of the NTL Transport League Cup.  A goal scored from the penalty spot for Durham Bede Lodge had drawn them level but was not enough to keep them in the game as the Duke of Albany won 5-1.

Houghton Chilton Lodge progressed to the second round of the Deerness Driveways Presidents Cup. After a poor Chilton Lodge went in at half time 2-0 up against Quarrington Hill wmc, thanks to goals from Iain Macpherson and Mick Verinder and a penalty save from Neil Jackson. Quarrington Hill pulled a goal back early in the second half before, man of the match, Graeme Defty ended the game as a contest with a close range finish to make the final score 3-1.

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In the Qualifying round of the Avec Durham Sunday Cup Premier League side the Washington Arms had to work hard to overcome South Shields Sunday League club The White Horse, a Vincent Moran goal after thirty five minutes being enough to see them through to the Next round winning 1-0.

Houghton Mill All Stars eased into the next round of the county Cup with a 6-0 win over Hetton Social. Both teams from the League met at Houghton, A Gary Adey penalty after Richard Addison was upended in the penalty box and a David Hall tap in put Mill 2-0 ahead after only five minutes play. Hall scored two second half goals for his hat trick, the second of which was a delightful left foot twenty five yard thunderbolt shot into the top corner of the net. Philip Thompson and Steve Fenn also netted to give Mill a well deserved win. Waterhouses recorded their Biggest win in the County Cup winning 8-0 at Home to Hartlepool Cameron’s Club,Esh Winning Cricket Club were beaten at Home by Horden CW  UNDER 21’S, Framwellgate moor wmc made the Long Journey to Norton Unicorn and returned Home well beaten.

In the Deerness  Driveways  Presidents Trophy Steelers FC failed to progress to the next round when Coxhoe WMC won 6-5 after extra time. A thrilling game, capped by a man of the match performance by Jamie Clifford who scored a hat trick wasn't enough to see the away side through. Marty Merren also received the joint MOM award.

Premier League - Brandon Bay Horse   5   -   3   Hetton Lyons C.C.
Brandon moved another game closer to securing their first League title in many years with a well contested win over the current Champions, strikes Robson, Ellis and Johnson plus a brace from Fort was enough for the hosts, Hetton replied through a penalty from Pearson and two from Jamie Clarke.

Pelton ROAB and visitors Houghton Glendale Social shared the points in a 2-2 draw, Chris Moody and Gareth Cornell for Pelton


In the First Division despite scoring a Hat Trick Chris Lawson still edended up on the loosing side as Brandon Sports lost 6-4 at Birtley Board Inn Kevin Harker added the Fourth .Goals from Neil Burn 3 and one from Tim Asquith gave Saccriston Wmc a 4-1 Home win over Chilton Wmc.

I the second Division Sherburn Lambton Arms were 4-1 winners at Brandon United and Washington JFC WON 4-0 at Chester Osborne Wmc

In the Third Division Pelaw Grange Dog Track traveled to Washington Colliery Fc
After 18 minutes Kevin turnes put a threw ball to  Andy Tippins who neatly tucked it passed the Washington colliery keeper Alan Newbrook, To put the Dog Track  1-0 ahead. On about the 1/2 hour a ball floated towards the Pelaw Goal saw the Pelaw  keeper  Craig Bainnes go down injured near the post. After treatment for a twisted knee he only managed a few more minutes before centre back Scott Pattison took over between the posts. A badly timed throw in then saw Washington draw level. In the second half Washington took the lead only for Pelaw to come back with goals from Kevin Turnes and Neil Worley.

In the Fourth Division a Goal each from Dave Callcutt and Ian Renwick was not enough to prevent Witton Gilbert Wmc from crashing to an 8-2 Home defeat from visitors Washington Duke of Albany.Top man for Shadforth Plough Inn was Jack Moore who scored all 4 Goals for Shadforth Plough Inn as they defeated visitors Quarrington Hill Wmc 4-2.

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The Bank Holiday Fixtures were reduced due to Fields Not being avaible due to Council Holidays and the Shortage of Referee’s In the Deerness Driveways Presidents Trophy Bowburn Cooperage crashed to a 4-5 Home Defeat from visitors West rainton Fc. Coxhoe wmc were 6-2 Home winners over Pelton Fc.Langley Park Rams head progressed to the next round winning 3-2 at Home to Visitors shadforth Plough Inn Fc, bishop Middleham Cross Keys were 6-0 winners at Neville’s Cross Social. The Steelers and Hetton Social were Both Level at 5-5 after extra Time, The penalty shoot out was won By Hetton Social. Washington Victoria were 6-0 Home winners over Ferryhill Surtees.
In the Premier Division Newton Aycliffe Wmc were 4-2 Home winners Over Langley Park Wmc, Burnside Wmc lost 4-1 at Pelton ROAB and Kelloe Wmc were 3-1 Home winners over Ferryhill Wmc.
           
IN  Division One Houghton Mill All Stars Travelled to Washington to play the Biddick Inn .The Stronger Biddick Inn side were eventual  were 4-2 winners over Houghton Mill All Stars. Biddick's first three goals were gifted to them by the Mill's defence -a miskicked clearance from Mill's Alistair Dodd’s fell nicely for Lee Baxter to easily tap home, then Nick Thompson headed a left wing crossinto his own net and for the third goal Mill keeper Steven Ashman spilled the ball at the feet of Baxter for another easy tap in. Kris Young added a fourth before the half time interval. Mill's line up included three over 40's players in Chris Lindsay, Mitch Thompson and Paul Brennan and it was Brennan who notched a couple of goals in Mill's second half fight back. Also in the First Division a fine solid Lumley team performance ended in a 3-0 victory over visitors Gilesgate Moor Hotel. The deadlock was broken early in the 2nd half when Paul Howe pounced to score from close range. Howe doubled Lumley's lead when "the fox in the box" bundled the ball into the net from close range. Man of the Match James Laidler completed the scoring.           
Washington  Jfc from the 1st Div entertained visitors Esh Winning cricket Club in a league game, the game was close until Taylor scored a brilliant goal from 20 yds the ball crashing into the top right hand corner of the net, after the break Wash JFC went 2 up when McAdam sprinted through the defence and slid the ball under the encroaching goalkeeper, the game was finished off when McAdam got through again and slammed the ball into the corner of the goal, Wash JFC made it 4 nil when sub Hill just got to the ball before the keeper, went round him and passed the ball into the goal.  Esh Winning had plenty chances themselves but goalkeeper Smith ``the cat`` made four incredible saves in the course of the game.Birtley Board Inn and Visitors Washington Arms shared the Points in a 3-3 Draw. Chester Hilda Park were 3-1 winners at Waterhouses.

In the second Division Following on from their Midweek win over West Rainton Fc, Ushaw Moor Cricket Club were 5-1 Home winners over Washington Lambton village, hat-trick of brilliant individual goals by Scott nattrass, and 2 headers, 1 each from Gary Clark and Trevor ball Chester Plough Inn Entertained Sedgefield Black Lion down at the Riverside in Chester le Street This is the first time the clubs have met in any competion and the conditions were perfect. The Plough Inn kicked off the game and got the perfect start when we took the lead as early as the 2nd minute. The ball was played down the right channel for Daniel Hill to chase; he then beat two defenders before pulling the ball back to JOEL BADDAMS who made no mistake from 10 yards. Unfortunately as soon as we took the lead we seemed to take our foot off the gas and Sedgefield soon started to press us back. The away side managed to grab an equaliser in the 11th minute when Keith Lines gave the ball away in the middle of the park, the Sedgefield midfielder took advantage of the mistake, running on to the ball before beating three players then slotting the ball past Witherspoon. Credit to the Sedgefield player for a brilliant solo effort. The away side then extended their lead only 3 minutes later when a long ball over the top caught us out, the team appealed for offside but nothing given and the centre forward made no mistake placing the ball in the corner of the net. The away side continued to have a lot of the possession, passing the ball around the middle of the park but didn’t really provide any threat to the home goal. The home side did have a few chances themselves, Jamie Seymour had a fine effort which struck the cross bar and Daniel Hill also had a one on one which he would normally score but unfortunately put it agonisingly wide. The Plough Inn were then dealt a killer blow in the 40th minute when Sedgefield were awarded a free kick just inside our half. The ball was floated in the area which was knocked down for the striker to fire home from ten yards whilst we all stood watching. H/T 1-3 Joel Baddams had a great chance to get us back into the game when the two goal hero was put clear by Michael Dawson but unfortunately shot straight at the away goalkeeper. The game was then put beyond The Plough Inns reach when Sedgefield scored again. The Plough did manage to pull a goal back only five minutes later when Jamie Seymour broke down the right and crossed for JOEL BADDAMS to finish superbly from 15 yards. The remainder of the game The Plough continued to enjoy plenty of possession but didn’t really create many chances as our final ball into the area was pretty poor. Joel Baddams had a header which hit the bar late on but other than that the away side dealt with any threats. F/T 2-4
 In the Third Division Sedgefield Net Park made the Long Journey to Pelaw to play the Grange Dogs.Pelaw Grange Dogs FC 5 Sedgefield Net Park Fc 3This was a really entertaining match considering Pelaw Grange Dogs Fc only had 11 players due to 7 others been out injured or away. The match started briskly with Sedgefield having the first attack on goal but within minutes found themselves 1 nil down from a goal from Pelaw grange Dogs David Fleming who having only touched the ball twice and playing his first ever 11 aside game had put the ball passed the Sedgefield keeper. Mark Stevenson then scored a neat goal before Eddy Quinn of the Pelaw Grange Dogs score a real screamer from about 35 meters. Sedgefield then pulled one back and this was all in the first 20 minutes. The game then settled down with some good play by both sides. Sedgefield then pulled another one back from a free kick but after the interval Pelaw Grange Dogs first made it 4-2 with another goal from Mark Stevenson and then another from Eddy Quinn before Sedgefield pulled one back from the penalty spot to make it 5-3 to Pelaw Grange Dogs FC. Pelaws goalkeeper Tony Johnson was in the wars a couple of times and had to receive some treatment after a goalmouth skirmish but Pelaw well deserved the victory. Next week Pelaw entertain free scoring Hartlepool Corporation Welfare FC in the County Cup . Pelaw Grange Dogs FC 5 Sedgefield Net park Fc 3. Hamsteels Inn were 3-0 winners at East Rainton Travellers Rest and Chilton Lodge were 4-1 Home winners Over Low Fell Gold Medal.
            In the Fourth Division Chester Easy Street dropped their first points of the season in a tame 1-1 draw at New Durham wmc . Despite dominating possession for the majority of the game, chances were few and far between. New Durham found themselves 1-0 up midway through the 1st half courtesy of a mix-up between defender and goalkeeper allowing the opposition striker to poke the ball home. Easy Street tried to respond but the closest they came was to rattle the bar from a free kick from Craig Mickle. Craig Evans levelled the score line with a close range header from a corner and despite a late penalty appeal, neither team were able to find the winning goal. Chester Leonard’s Travelled to Quarrington Hill Wmc Another mediocre performance by the Leonard’s resulting in a 5 - 2 defeat. Alarm bells are ringing at Chester Leonard’s with manager Peter Newell threatening wholesale changes for the next game. Competitive midfield action was overshadowed by shocking defending and a lack of any meaningful attacking play. The return of missing players needs to result in significantly improved organisation and a return to basics. The manager is definitely looking for a win in the next fixture. The first Chester Leonard’s goal was scored from Zak Scott. A free kick was awarded on the left hand side of the 18 yard box and Scott stepped up to curl an audacious right footed effort past the 'keeper. Scott was involved in the second Leonard's goal too as a short corner was played to new signing Kevin Crawley. He took a touch before driving it into the back of the net via a deflection. Kelloe Davy Lamp were 5-3 winners at Durham Garden House, Ferryhill White Horse and visitors Framwellgate Moor Wmc shared the Points in a 3-3 Draw.
 
Midweek Results on Tuesday 25th in Division 3.East rainton Travellers Rest 1-4  Houghton Chilton lodgeFerryhill dynamo’s 1-2 hamstels InnFramwellgate salutation 3-1 Washington usworth Top Clubpelaw Grange Dogs  3-3 hetton socialSedgefield netpark 5-4 shadforth Plough InnWashington vic 4-2  Low Fell Gold Medal gold medal DIV 4.Chester easysreet 6-0 Oxclose ox and ploughChester Leonard’s 0-3 Neville’s cross Kelloe Davy lamp 2-3 Ferryhill white horse  
Langley Park rams head 3-4 Durham garden house
new Durham 1-1 fram wmcHandenHold  bird inn 7-0 Washington collieryquarrington  hill 2-2 witton Gilbert Wmc Thursday 27th PremierBrandon Bay Horse 0-1 sacriston  cricket clubBurnside  Wmc 5-3 Houghton Glendale hetton Lyons  8-0  Pelton raobkelloe Wmc 2-1 Sedgefield st. ed`sLangley Park Wmc 0-2 burnmoor Cricket ClubNewton aycliffe Wmc 0-3 ferryhill Wmc  Division 1.Birtley Board Inn 4-3 Washington jfcHilda park 4-0 sacriston  wmcWashington biddick 1-3 Washington arms
Giles gate Moor Hotel 2-1 Houghton millwaterhouses 5-4 Lumley fc Division2.bishop  middelhan Cross Keys  2-2  The SteelersChester plough 8-5 pelton FcChilton wmc 5-4  Sedgefield black lionCox hoe  wmc 5-3 Durham  bede Socialpittington 0-3 sherburn Lambton Arms ushaw moor Cricket Club  2-0 west rainton fcLambton Village 2-5 Chester  Osborne  

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The Prestigious League Cup in the Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League kicked of Last Sunday with a New Sponsor, Spennymoor Town Fc who have agreed to sponsor the Trophy this season.

Holders Of the Trophy Hetton Lyons Cricket Club who this season are playing at Spennymoors Northern League Ground opened their defence of the Trophy with a Solid 6-0 home win over the Plough Inn from Chester le Street. The Plough travelled away to Hetton Lyons Cricket Club in the 1st round of the League cup in what can only be described as an extremely difficult tie.

Right from the kick off the home side put pressure on the Plough and had us on the back foot. Hetton team completely dominated the opening game and had plenty of possession without threatening the away goal. The breakthrough came in the 12th minute when we gifted them a goal by giving away possession on the half way line, Hetton quickly broke down the left and crossed for the centre forward to head home. Hetton continued to press and doubled their advantage in the 20th minute when we cleared from a corner kick but didn’t get the 2nd ball; it fell to the feet of a Hetton player who made no mistake from 10 yards. Hetton managed to extend their lead in the 30th minute with a well worked goal, some neat passing resulted in the ball played down the right flank before being drilled across the goal for the centre forward to tap in from two yards. Once again Lyons came straight back at The Plough and continued to play some brilliant football and managed to make it 4-0 in the 35th minute with a superb team goal. Hetton's excellent passing and moving created an opening for the two forwards to then play a quick one two before firing home. H/T 4-0 the 2nd half told a different story as the away team raised their temp more and took the game to Hetton. The Plough managed to create a couple of good chances and possibly should have scored. Keith Lines had a couple of great efforts blocked by the centre half which were definitely goal bound and Joel Baddams also had a couple of good shots. Hetton did manage to increase their lead in the 55th minute when the ball was played down the right wing and then crossed in for the player to head past the outstretched hand of  Hetton Keeper Witherspoon. The away side continued to grow in confidence and got more involved in the game and started to pass the ball about. The Lyons finished the game off in the 75th minute with a moment of brilliance from the little number 10, the ball was played forward to the right hand side of the area, he managed to drag the ball back and then slip the ball past Curl before firing the ball in the back of the net. To Make the score 6-0 to Hetton Superb goal. Plough Midfielder Nathan Baddams man of the Match for the Plough. One final thing, on behalf of Chester-le-Street Plough Inn id just like to wish Hetton Lyons all the very best for season, they were all a good bunch of lads

A goal in 78 min from a well delivered cross from Paymon Farhang was converted by Neil Hughes. A first-class finish with the head from close range, but not enough for the Lambton Village as They Crashed to a 8-1 defeat at Chester Hilda Park. Premier League Side Houghton Glendale Social Entertained First Divison Side Waterhouses, it didn’t take the Glendale Long as they were 3-0 Up in the First 15 Mins thanks to goals from Chris Hall 2 and Luke Clarke, further Goals followed from Hall ,Clarke and Daniel  Petts to make the score 6-1 to the Glendale at Half Time , Second Half saw Hall add a Further Goal to make his Tally for the Game 4 , lee Andrews weighed in with Two Goals  to make the Final score 9-1 to the Houghton Glendale

At a wind swept Kelloe recreation park fourth division Kelloe Davey Lamp were no match for their division one visitors Washington Arms in the 1st round of the League Cup sponsored by Spennymoor Town FC. Starting the game with a stiff wind against them the Davey Lamp lads defended stoutly and were encouraged to go into the half time break only two down, a Danny Murray opener and a deflected own goal causing the damage. However Davey Lamp could not profit from the wind behind them and the Washington Arms went on to totally dominate the remainder of the game, a superb hat-trick from Carlo Barrass and Vinny Moran goal giving the Arms a comfortable 0-6 win. Pelaw Grange Dogs FC were away in the League Cup 1st round, sponsored by Spennymoor Town FC to Gilesgate Moor Hotel FC . Pelaw Grange Dogs gave The Gilesgate Moor Hotel too much respect in the 1st half and defended for the first 35 minutes without putting any pressure on Gilesgate. They then paid the price from a deflected free kick that was headed passed their keeper Tony Johnson in goal. Little changed up until half time. After the interval Pelaw had a good attacking move but then on the counter attack Gilesgate scored from close range to make it 2-0. Both sides then either hit the post or crossbars before substitute Anthony Nicholson for Pelaw scored with his first touch to make it 2-1. Gilesgate substituted 18 year old Craig McManus who had tired. Temporary keeper John Winter for Gilesgate kept the score at 2-1 with some point blank saves and Tony Johnson for Pelaw tipped the ball over the bar however in the last 2 minutes Gilesgate scored twice to make the score an unrealistic 4-1.The Match Referee Shaun Hudson had a very good Game.  Third Division side Sedgefield Net Park were well deserved winners against first division Houghton Mill All Stars in the first round of the League Cup sponsored by Spennymoor Town.Martin Broom netted twice to put Sedgefield 2-0 ahead and the lead may have been more but for some excellent saves from Mill keeper Dan Pearson. Mill left it late in the game before starting their fight back - Jamie Parker slammed the ball against the Sedgefield upright before Steve Fenn scored in the 75th and 85th minute to make it 2-2 and take the game into extra time.
Fenn was upended in the penalty area but got up to put away the resulting penalty kick for his hat trick and a 3-2 Mill lead, but Net Park soon struck back. Philip Tailorson equalised, and with only two minutes remaining and a penalty shoot out looming, Nicky Walker curled a wonderful left footed free kick from twenty yards out into the corner of the net for the winner.The Rams Head at Langley Park Needed extra Time to beat Visistors East Rainton Travellers Rest 6-5,Premier Side Brandon Bay Horse were 3-1 Home winners over Birtley Board Inn.

New Teams in the League Faired well Durham Garden House needed extra Time at Chester Osborne Wmc to beat the Osborne 4-3, Hamsteels Inn Crashed 6-0 at Newton Aycliffe Wmc, Chester Easy street beat Pelton Fc 7-4 and New Durham Wmc were 3-0 winners away at Quarrington Hill Wmc .In the Ferryhill Derby New Club the White Horse Travelled the short Distance to the Dynamos and were 4-0 winners.

The Burnside Wmc and Biddick Inn were still level after Extra Time at 2-2 Penalties being the order of the Day, with the Biddick Inn winning 6-5.Chilton Wmc were 8-1 winners over Visitors Houghton Chilton Lodge, Burnmoor Cricket Club Needed Extra Time to beat Es Winning Cricket Club 2-1 at Esh Winning.Ferryhill Wmc were 1-0 Home winners over Coxhoe Wmc.Lumley Fc found the Premier side Visitors Sedgefield St Edmunds to strong as the Visitors were 4-2 winners.

Neville’s Cross Social were 2-1 Home winners over Framwellgate Moor Wmc, Sacriston Wmc Travelled to Pittington Fc and were 1-0 winners, Premier Side Sacriston Cricket Club Crashed to a 1-0 Home Defeat from Visitors High Handenhold Bird Inn Fc ; Bishop Middleham Cross Keys were 5-0 winners at Sedgefield Black Lion. Another premier side Langley Park Wmc Crashed out of the Competition loosing 3-0 at the Steelers.Pelton Roab were 3-0 winners at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club.

In the Only League Game played in the Fourth Division was a Washington Derby game between The Colliery Fact and Visitors the Oxclose Ox and Plough.Colliery were forced to change their Keeper fro this Game with regular keeper Alan Newbrook absent meaning Gordon Harrison played in goal. Michael Harmieson returned from absence.  This was our first home game for a long time but didn't immediately get to grips with the space. The Colliery opened the scoring when Craig Neal scored a header from close range following good team work and a good cross from brother Gavin who was recalled after being a sub on Tuesday. The Colliery should have kicked on from this but didn’t and the Ox pulled back shortly afterwards following some defensive uncertainty. Again we took the lead through Craig Neal after strike partner Mark Wallis played in a clever though ball but, the Ox fought back a second time. Half time the Colliery Made One Change John Kelly was replaced by Chris Trewitt. Mark Wallis had a good chance to score in his 3rd consecutive game to make it 3-2 a few minutes later but couldn't get enough on his close range header which went wide whilst under pressure. Dan Clark and Michael Harmison came on for Ross Docherty and Mark Wallis as The colliery went out to win the game those changes paid dividends a few minutes later with Dan Clark being denied a headed goal for the second week in a row, following a good save from the Oxclose keeper. The Colliery Finally did take the lead when Craig Neal got his hat trick with a really well taken finish. Craig Made it 4 with 10 minutes left, to take his tally to 6 goals in 3 games. But, in typical Colliery style we sat back and invited pressure when the Ox Scored again but we held on to make it 2 wins out of 2.

 

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The Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League Kicked off the new season on Sunday with the First and Preliminary Rounds of the Alan Smith Memorial Trophy sponsored By Castle Insurance Ltd.

The League This Season new Clubs New Durham Wmc, Durham Garden House Fc, Ferryhill White Horse fc, Chester le Street Leonard’s fc and Chester le Street Easy Street Fc have joined the League. The Following Clubs Have Changed their Names Quebec Steelers to Steelers Fc Brandon United Sunday to Hamsteels Inn (Sunday), Washington Nissan Sports to Low Fell Gold Medal Fc, Washington Duke of Albany to Washington Victoria Inn Fc, Sedgefield Cross hills to Sedgefield Net park Fc, Ferryhill Surtees to Ferryhill Dynamos, Langley Park Sports and Social to Langley Park Rams Head., AFC Newton Hall to Framwellgate Salutation Fc.

The League also welcomed New Sponsors to the League Castle Insurance Services Sponsoring the Alan Smith Memorial Trophy, Spennymoor Town Fc sponsoring the League Cup and D&P Trophies sponsoring the Knockout Trophy.
Houghton Mill All Stars had a storming start in the first round of the Castle Insurance Alan Smith Memorial Trophy away at Pelton FC. Gary Adey, James Cattell and a Nick Thompson volley put Mill 3-0 up whilst Adey and Steve Fenn both hit the woodwork all within the first ten minutes of the match.
Michael Maclean pulled one back for Pelton on the half hour mark and 3-1 was the half time score.
Gary Adey netted Mill's fourth before Pelton hit back with goals from Adam Barras and Jonathan Yip for 4-3. Steve Fenn and David Hall made it six for Mill and in the dying moments of the game Maclean netted for Pelton to make the final score 6-4. Ferryhill Dynamos Entertained Langley Park Rams Head .They needed After Extra Time to Progress to the Next Round. For The Dynamos Lee Hutchinson Netted A Hat Trick, Dale Aunger 1, And Phil Appleby The Other 1. Jason Rothwell Was The Dynamos Man Of The Match.

In the season’s opening fixture for Witton Gilbert Wmc from the Leagues 4th Division were pitted against Newton Aycliffe WMC from the Premier league. Witton, although on the back foot for long spells, gave a good account of themselves and there were several impressive performances, especially from Bryan Potts, Kieran Loan and Grant Boyd. They took the lead in the 18th minute when Barry Allport pounced on a defensive error and slotted the ball past the Aycliffe keeper. Aycliffe came storming back but the Witton defence held firm until the 38th minute when Aycliffe were awarded a fortuitous penalty which was despatched to bring the scores level and remained so to half time. The 2nd half saw Aycliffe’s superior fitness levels start to tell and they took the lead after some 54 minutes when a shot from some 23 yards took a wicked bounce past the diving Potts. A 3rd goal followed but Witton to their credit never gave up and sub David Callcutt saw a 22 yarder screamed just over the bar before a penalty was awarded to the home side when Barry Allport  was pushed to the ground. The subsequent penalty kick was brilliantly saved by the Aycliffe keeper who also somehow managed to keep out Allport’s follow up with another flying save. So it finished 3-1 to the Premiership club in what was a pleasant game to watch. In the first game of the season for Pelaw Grange Dogs Fc they were drawn away from home in the Castle Insurance Alan Smith Memorial Trophy Preliminary Round to new team in the league Durham Garden House who play at Framwellgate Moor School . Both sides started brightly and the Pelaw Dogs defence soon settled down. The game was quick and entertaining and then in around the 12th minute Mark Stevenson crossed the ball from the left wing for full back Phil Hawkins to head home. Around the 1/2 hour mark the referee George Bell allowed the advantage to be played after a hand ball and Pelaw created a good move for David Donnelly to score in the right hand corner of the net. Then just shortly before half time David Elders enjoying his right midfield role popped into the box to guide the ball into the back of the net to make it 3-0 to the Pelaw Grange Dogs by half time. In the second half the game continued at a good pace and was still entertaining with play from end to end. Garden House had two or three efforts well saved by the Pelaw Grange Dogs keeper Tony Johnston. Pelaw still looked dangerous in the second half although Paul Curry was struggling with an injury for most of the second half with an ankle injury and you could see several players wilting at the speed of the game and the heat. Garden House still came forward and brought three fresh players on but to no avail as the Pelaw Grange Dogs central defence of Stephen Venus and Andy Smiles stood firm. For the Dogs to progress into the Next Round. Durham Bede Lodge were beaten at Home to new Club Chester le Street Easy Street 4-1, Gilesgate Moor Hotel beat Visitors Neville’s Cross Social 5-0.Sacriston Cricket Club Travelled to High Handenhold to play the Bird Inn, This was a very difficult game and for long periods it looked like Sacriston  were going out of the competition, Finally winning 4-1, The First Sacriston Goal after  62 min Rob Draper fired home from close range with a well-finished headed goal, following a cross from Graham Embleton.the second  two mins later 64 min ,A well delivered cross from Graham Embleton was converted by Gary Draper. A textbook finish with the right foot from close range. Then on78 min a genuine example of a team goal, with a number of players involved in the build up. A tremendous goal was capped by Gary Draper with a right footer from close range, with an assist by Rob Draper. The Fourth On 86 min a well delivered cross from Gary Draper was converted by Aaron White. A fine finish with the right foot from close range.  In a Washington Derby the Colliery Fc travelled to the Ox and Plough, Goals from Jamie Wilson , Gave Neal ,Mark Wallis and Craig Neal were Not enough as they wee beaten 5-4.Sacriston Wmc  were wearing their new strip of Purple tops and White shorts  as they entertained the Steelers .The final score was 2-1 to Sacriston Wmc , the Steelers did have chances to square the game and take the tie to extra time, the opportunities were missed or saved leaving the Sacriston  club free to progress through to the next round. Goals from Ross Watson (1), Nathan Burnett (3) Daniel Walker (4) Carl Neal (1)and Anthony Chapman (1)  Gave Chester le Street Hilda Park a 10-0 Home win over Shadforth Plough Inn Fc.Fatfield Biddick Innn entertained Pelton Roab Fc  Very good display from Pelton who created countless chances but a mix of poor finishing and good keeping from the Biddick Inn Keeper  kept the score down to 4-2 to Pelton Roab Fc the First Goal for Pelton on 27 Mins Brinsley Sheridan supplied the cross, and Gareth Cornell found the net from six yards out with a clinical right footed effort. On 75 Mins Superb 25 yard strike from Paul Freeman. This Made the score 2-2 the Game went into extra Time and 110 Mins A ball from Ryan Drummand led to a goalmouth scramble. Luke Kerry made no mistake with a textbook headed finish from close range. To make it 3-2 to Pelton Then on 116 min Some good work from Luke Kerry led to an opposition error. Jon Latimer took advantage by scoring a clinical right footed goal from close range. Final score 4-2 to Pelton Roab Fc.

Hetton Lyons Cricket Club were 9-0 Home winners over Framwellgate Moor Wmc, Chester Plough were beaten 5-2 at Home to Waterhouses, Coxhoe Social were 5-0 Home winners over Hetton Social. In the Big Game between two Premiership Sides the Home Club Sedgefield St Edmunds Came out 2-1 Winners over Houghton Glendale Social.Ushaw Moor Cricket Club were 3-2 winners at Sherburn Lambton Arms.

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