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Local football
Benjamin too hot for Seaham Red Star
SEAHAM Red Star gave a battling performance, but were undone by debutant Alex Benjamin in last night’s STL Northern League Second Division game against promotion challengers, Hebburn Town.
Spennymoor hold on after a spirited Ryhope fightback
IT looked all over for Ryhope CW when they trailed Spennymoor Town by three goals in last night’s Durham Challenge Cup Quarter Final tie, but a spirited second-half rally rocked their illustrious opponents.
Easington Colliery lives another day
THERE have been further twists and turns in the Easington Colliery saga, but the latest position is that they will remain in the STL Northern League and fulfil their fixture against Darlington RA on Saturday.
Ryhope CW hope to cause cup upset
A BUMPER crowd is expected at the Recreation Ground tonight when Ryhope CW will attempt to upset the form-book by defeating Spennymoor Town in the Quarter Final of the Durham Challenge Cup, writes Malcolm Pratt.
Easington Colliery in crisis
FOLLOWING a weekend of uncertainty, Easington Colliery have not resigned from the STL Northern League ... but their future is in doubt.
Amar Purewal fires a late goal to give Durham City the deserved victory
DURHAM City gave boss Dickie Ord something to cheer about on his sick bed as they beat Trafford 3-2 in the Evo-Stik League Division One North.
Butler serves up three more points after fine hat-trick
IT looks like Ryhope CW will have to battle with Redcar Athletic until the very end of the season for the Wearside League championship.
Steve Patton keen for West End to pick up where they left off
SUNDERLAND West End are keeping their fingers crossed that the Ford Quarry ground will be playable for tomorrow’s Wearside League game against Kirkbymoorside.
Easington looking to topple leaders
IT’S top versus bottom in Division Two when Team Northumbria host Easington Colliery.
Hixon hopes new boys will bring vital experience
SUNDERLAND RCA manager Neil Hixon has been a busy man.
Dickie Ord is looking for defensive improvement
BACK-to-back defeats have left Durham City with a lot to do if they are to qualify for the Evo-Stik League Division One North play-offs.
Neil Hixon is delighted after Spennymoor crash at Ashington
SUNDERLAND RCA manager Neil Hixon was among the spectators at Woodhorn Lane last night and he was delighted that Ashington hammered Spennymoor Town 4-1 in the crucial STL Northern League First Division game, writes MALCOLM PRATT.
Spennymoor Town can take charge
ONLY three games take place in the STL Northern League First Division tonight but the outcome of one could have a significant bearing on the top of the table.
Cup semi is no Plain sailing for Ryhope CW
HOLDERS Ryhope CW made it through to the final of the Sunderland Shipowners’ Cup – but only after a nerve-jangling tie against Annfield Plain.
Sunderland RCA are pegged back by Penrith
SUNDERLAND RCA missed a golden opportunity to regain pole position in the STL Northern League when they failed to see off lowly Penrith at Meadow Park on Saturday.
Hetton Lyons set for cup showdown
HETTON Lyons CC are gearing up for a mega showdown in the fourth round of the FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup tomorrow.
Washington on the up after decisive victory
WASHINGTON jumped three places and are now seventh from bottom in the STL Northern League Second Division following last night’s crucial 3-1 victory against Thornaby at the Nissan Sports Complex.
Ryhope CW fall foul of frost to lose top spot
RYHOPE CW were toppled from pole position if the Wearside League when their game was one of six to be called off because of frost-bound pitches.
Horden hit a fab four
HORDEN CW can at last see light at the end of the tunnel after their emphatic victory over Ryton and Crawcrook Albion lifted them out of the bottom two in the STL Northern League Second Division.
Squad strength suits Ord despite Shildon swoop
DURHAM City will probably stick with the present squad until the end of the season despite transferring two players in the last week.
Three back to boost champs for derby date
RYHOPE CW, buoyant after defeating Crook Town in midweek, return to the bread and butter of the Wearside League title race tomorrow when they visit neighbours Sunderland West End.
Paxton, Atkinson back to bolster RCA title bid
LEADERS Sunderland RCA start firm favourites against Division One’s bottom club, Stokesley SC, at Meadow Park tomorrow.
Bobby Orton urges Horden to keep it up!
HORDEN CW manager Bobby Orton will remind his players that one swallow doesn’t make a summer tomorrow in the STL Northern League.
Spennymoor too strong for Neil Hixon’s men
TWO goals in as many minutes midway through the second half ended Sunderland RCA’s interest in the Durham Challenge Cup at Meadow Park last night, writes MALCOLM PRATT.
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