Northern League: Hewitson brace sparks super Esh Winning comeback

Garry McCartney had the visitors in front on 37 minutes, but Kai Hewitson hauled Esh level from the penalty spot right on half-time, with Bradley Ives red-carded for hauling down Hewitson in the box.

Esh took the lead on 55 minutes, with Nick Marley scoring, then Max Stoker and Hewitson, with a fine header, completing the scoring.

Promotion-chasing Blyth thumped Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 5-0 to go second.

Bobby Taylor, Michael Chilton , Kyle Oliver, David Robinson and Gary Day also notched.

In Division One, runaway leaders Morpeth Town suffered a third defeat in four matches, going down 3-1 at home to Newcastle Benfield.

Paul Brayson hit a brilliant first-half hat-trick to inspire Benfield, while former Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott scored a late consolation for Morpeth.