County cup success for Sunderland's Seaburn Dene Primary School

The opening game of the league format competition saw Seaburn take on hosts Ouston Primary School where they secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory.

Their second game against fellow Sunderland school St. Cuthbert's RC was a close encounter which ended 2-2 thanks to a late equaliser from St Cuthbert’s.

The final game against fellow unbeaten team Langley Park saw Seaburn once again prevail with a brilliant 3-0 win to top the league and clinch the championship title, with captain Gabriel Smith lifting the trophy. Delighted headteacher John Howe said: "We couldn't be prouder of the children. They have worked incredibly hard all season, and this victory is a testament to their dedication, teamwork, and talent.

“To win the Leadgate Eden Colliery Cup twice in three years is a fantastic achievement and we’re excited to represent Durham in the Northern final next year, and I know the whole school will be cheering the team on." Seabunrn Dene qualified for the county finals after winning the Sunderland leg of the competition.

They will now go on to represent the county in the North of England ESFA Pokemon Cup where they will take on teams from Greater Manchester, Liverpool and Yorkshire.

The Leadgate Eden Colliery Cup was established in 1977 for smaller schools across Tyne & Wear and County Durham to compete in.