Durham Sunday League: Armstrong gives Lodge survival fight a derby lift-off

Anth Armstrong grabbed the only goal of the game on 20 minutes. His initial effort was saved by keeper Sean Simpson, however the ball bounced back off Armstrong into the net.

Ross Meenaghan was Lodge’s star man as they completed a league derby double over Boar – incredibly their only two league victories this term.

Chris Rogerson was outstanding for Boar.

Ouston Cherry Tree stepped up their title push with a 3-1 defeat of Waldridge Park, their 10th win in 13 league games.

Waldridge showed little signs of rustiness after their weather-enforced break, but they fell behind to Andrew Clarkson’s goal, the striker finishing well after getting on the end of a long ball.

Waldridge began to take control and drew level when Jamie Taylor’s left-wing cross was met by Chris Days, whose looping header hit the top corner of the net.

Days was denied a second by a fine block by keeper Dominic McMahon, who then survived a penalty appeal.

Paul Chilton fired Ouston ahead from the spot before Clarkson made it 3-1, breaking free to fire past keeper Andrew Shambrook.

Durham County Seniors were held to a 1-1 draw by Chester Park Inn, who produced an excellent fighting display capped by a fine strike from star man Aaron Walker.

Scott Henderson notched for County, whose man of the match was keeper David Pritchard.

West Rainton pipped Ferryhill Dynamoes 3-2, striking late on for the winner after the visitors had pegged them back in the closing stages.