
Mark Carruthers' non-league power rankings: Who is shining in the North East football scene in week 18?
Here, our resident non-league expert Mark Carruthers reveals who is flying high after a dramatic weekend of non-league action in our region.
And, as ever, some shock results along the way!
Scroll down and click through the gallery of images to see Mark's latest power rankings in our weekly non-league feature.
1. 20th Whitley Bay (Northern League Division One)
The four-time FA Vase winners have experienced an upturn in form recently, and they romped to a third consecutive league as they put seven goals past Seaham Red Star on Saturday. Photo: Other
2. 19th Crook Town (Northern League Division Two)
No game for in-form Crook this week but they will return to action with a home game against Carlisle City next Saturday. Photo: Kevin Brady
3. 18th Darlington (National League North)
Alun Armstrong’s side produced one of their best results of the season on Saturday as Adam Campbell grabbed the only goal of the game in their win at York City. Photo: Supplied
4. 17th Dunston UTS (BetVictor NPL North West Division)
Dunston have now lost just once in their last six games in all competitions after they battled to a goalless draw at home against Marine on Saturday, despite playing for an hour with just ten men. Photo: Stu Norton