With league action taking place in recent days, there were a number of successes across the area. And, as ever, some shock results along the way! Scroll down and click through the pages to see Mark's latest power rankings in our new weekly feature. Who tops the rankings in week seven?
13. 8th Heaton Stannington (Northern League Division Two)
What a week it has been for the Stan. They put seven goals past Newcastle University in a League Cup tie on Wednesday and then saw off Sunderland West End with a 3-0 win on Saturday. They move into the top ten for the first time. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
14. 7th Shildon (Northern League Division One)
Shildon move into the top ten as they secured two hard-earned wins in a week against Willington and Whitley Bay. Photo: Kevin Brady
15. 6th Consett (Northern League Division One)
The Steelmen fell to a narrow defeat at West Auckland Town on Saturday – but a comfortable midweek win at Bedlington Terriers keeps them in the top ten. Photo: Tim Richardson
16. 5th Gateshead (National League North)
The Heed are just one win away from a place in the FA Cup First Round after they ground out a 1-0 win at Kidsgrove Athletic thanks to another goal from JJ O’Donnell. Photo: Mike Hewitt