Ex-Sunderland striker on target as Spennymoor secure impressive Evo-Stik League victory

Ex-Sunderland striker David Dowson opened the scoring, after Mark Anderson’s shot was saved, then Tom Craddock and two-goal Graeme Armstrong completed a fine win in front of 618 fans.

It was a first win in the top flight for Jason Ainsley’s men, following their opening 3-1 defeat at Hednesford.

Blyth Spartans lost 1-0 at Marine, with Danny Mitchley netting eight minutes from time.

Gateshead enjoyed a night to savour in the National League’s Premier Division crushing visitors York City 6-1.

Ryan Bowman’s brace was backed by efforts from Danny Johnson, Sam Jones, Jamal Fyfield and Toby Ajala in front of a 1,331 crowd, leaving 476 travelling fans dismayed.