By Groundhopper

Two of the Leagues Premier Sides Kelloe Wmc and Pelton ROAB met at Kelloe in the semi-final Of the Spennymoor Town sponsored League Cup. Pelton Started the First half well, on a real heavy Pitch, within 20 Mins of the start Pelton were Loosing 2-0, Kelloes first from a corner, and then second goal came on the break, great counter attacking football. Kelloe then missed two great chances but then got a deserved third to put us out of sight, but then an error from the Kelloe keeper gifted Luke Kerry a goal. Half time 3-1 to Kelloe Wmc.The Second Half saw a Change of Tactics for Pelton as they were constantly putting the Kelloe defence under pressure, this paid Of Pelton got a goal back through Michael Graver, to bring the score back to 3-2 to Kelloe, however the stuffing was knocked right out Pelton when Kelloe were awarded a Penalty, Gavin Barton stuck away the penalty, their were no further Goals, this made the score 4-2 to kelloe, Alex Wilson was outstanding for Kelloe.

In the semi Final of the Alan Smith Trophy Two premier Sides met at Sedgefield, Sedgefield st Edmunds entertained Ferryhill Wmc, at the end of Extra Time the scores were still level at 2-2, Ferryhill finally winning 4-2 on penalties. In the Quarter Final Of the same Cup Newton Aycliffe Wmc were 2-0 winners over Visitors Gilesgate Moor Hotel.

In the Premier Division Houghton Glendale returned to winning ways with a Fine Home 4-1 win over visitors Brandon Bay Horse.Hetton Lyons Cricket Club entertained Langley Park Wmc, Hetton Lyons started the brighter of the two teams but Langley Park took an early lead with a counter attack goal (0-1). Hetton Lyons equalized after 15 mins with a great cross from Ruddy and Daniel Moore headed it in (1-1) 7 mins later and Ruddy once again crossed the ball from the right and Chris Lowther was there to tap it in at the far post (2-1).

Second half and the Lyons started well and on 52 mins got there third goal a free kick from outside the box from Capper and the defender tried to clear it but put it in to his own goal (3-1). Chris Lowther got his second goal 2 mins later with a great strike from 20 yds giving the Langley keeper no chance (4-1). Langley Park got back on the score sheet with a goal after sloppy defending from the Lyons and the striker gave the Lyons keeper no chance (4-2). Warren Byrne got on the score sheet on 75 mins when he beat two defenders but was tripped by the third in the penalty area and he made no mistake from the penalty spot (5-2). Full time

In the First Division the Three scheduled Games, Hilda Park against Mill All Stars, Esh Cricket Club against Washington Arms and the Biddick and Waterhouses were all cancelled due to waterlogged fields.

In the Second Division Chester Plough Inn had a home fixture against Bishop Middleham Cross Keys; however the game had to be switched to the Bishop Middleham as the Ploughs pitch was Waterlogged Bishop Middleham were looking for revenge after their 10-2 defeat to Chester Plough only two weeks prior. At times Both Sides played some lovely football on a very heavy Field the Plough Took the lead after 2 min Chris Cuthbertson fired home from 18 yards out with a well-finished right foot goal, following a through-ball from Joel Baddams. On 11 min the Plough went further ahead when Chris Cuthbertson supplied the corner, and Mark Atchison found the net from six yards out with a speculative headed goal. Bishop Middleham Pulled a Goal Back to make it 2-1 to the Plough. Then 30 min the ball was played up to John Adamson who laid the ball of for his strike partner Joel Baddams to fire the ball in off the post. 5 Mins Later Nathan Baddams supplied the through-ball, and Chris Cuthbertson found the net from just inside the box with a well-finished right footed effort. This Gave the Plough a 4-1 Lead but Two quick Goals just before Half Time from the Cross Keys Made the half time score 4-3 to the Plough Inn. The Plough started the second Half on Fire 10 Mins in the Hal they Increased the Lead, Colin Harrison won the ball before chipping in to Joel Baddams who turned his man and fired low into the corner of the net. A first-class finish with the right foot from 18 yards out. The 4 Mins Later Ben Lloyd fired home from close range with a headed goal, following a tremendous cross from Chris Cuthbertson. The Cross Keys Pulled a Goal back, but with 10 Mins remaining a flurry of activity in the area led to a goalmouth scramble. Mark Atchison took advantage by scoring a clinical left footed goal from 10 yards out. The Final Score 7-4 to the Plough Inn.Sherburn Lambton Arms beat Visitors Durham Bede Lodge 4-3, Chilton Wmc had a Fine 7-1 away win at West Rainton Fc.Sedgefield Black Lion were 5-0 Home winners over Pittington Fc. Chester Osborne wmc travelled to coxhoe wmc to play in tricky conditions following the weeks weather.The Osborne took the lead when Wes Hood Volleyed home from 18 yards over the keepers head. Coxhoe replied not long after to make it 1-1 at the interval.

Chris Davison powered up the right hand side and saw his cross converted into the back of the net off the Cox hoe defenders leg. After some good work by Chris Winn, Wes Hood finished it off with a goal into the bottom corner.Coxhoe pushed and were rewarded with a goal when Tom Attle turned it into his own net, but with some good play and a good display by Osborne keeper Peter Roddham the Osborne went onto win 3-2

In the Third Division games at Pelaw Grange and Sedgefield Netpark were cancelled due to waterlogged Fields, The Only Game played saw Hamsteels Inn beat visitors Washington Usworth Top Club 6-3.

In the Fourth Division The Bird Inn Lost 3-2 at Ferryhill White Horse, Framwellgate Moor were 3-1 winners over Witton Gilbert Wmc this game would not have been played had it not been for Joe mcquiggan and his lads from Witton Gilbert Wmc, the Framwellgate Moor Pitch was waterlogged, some Hard work from Witton allowed the Game to be transfered to Witton and they made there pitch ready as Framwellgate was not playable it was a fair hard fought game Framwellgate went a goal up after 30 mins through Miller Fletcher after 30 mins 1 0 at half time Fletcher scored again on 46 mins 20 then wit ton got one back 2 1 then after 70 mins sub Nicky Barker from the penalty spot to make it 3 1 , the Ox and Plough Inn crashed to a 6-0 Defeat at Langley Park Rams Head, Quarrington Hill Wmc were 3-2 Home winners Over visitors Durham Garden House.

Pelton ROAB Looking for a Manager for next Season
Premier League Side Pelton RAOB are looking for a new manager for next season, as Craig Marron is stepping down to concentrate on playing instead of player managing, anyone interested please get in touch with John Blythe at Pelton.