Matty Magic show rocks Buffs as Houghton Town make good cup progress

Houghton Town got the better of Pelton RAOB 2-1 in a hugely entertaining League Cup third round clash.

Both teams played good football, but Town pipped their Premier rivals with a well-taken brace from the lively Matty Weirs. Matthew Soulsby replied, while Joe Calvert was Houghton’s star man.

Sedgefield St Edmund’s won well, 3-1 at Sacriston Cricket Club, for whom John Harrison hit the opener after a rare mistake by keeper Carl Morris. Steven Bagshaw, Graham Kime and John Maddison netted as Saints dominated the second half. Marc Bladen was the hosts’ top man.

Burnside WMC handed out a hammering to neighbours Houghton Wild Boar All-Stars in the Castle Insurance Alan Smith Memorial Trophy.

Max Stoker capped a man-of-the-match display with a well-taken double – including a rasping opening goal – as Burnside ran out 6-0 winners, though they were kept at bay until the 24th minute.

Despite some good goalkeeping by stand-in keeper Steve Tunstall, individual errors proved costly as Grant Craig, Callum Munro, Craig Ellison and sub Shaun Dixon also netted. David Banks was best for Boar.

Sherburn Village demolished Ushaw Moor Cricket Club 6-1, with their top-flight quality telling against a determined visiting side.

Man of the match James Ellis led the way with a double, with Tom Young (2), Daniel Johnson and Steven Forster also netting. Jamie Gregg struck the opener for Ushaw, whose top performer was Michael Abson.

Pelton Crown finished 5-3 winners in a fantastic, end to end D&P Trophies Knockout Trophy tie at Bishop Middleham, with Liam Mitchell their five-goal star. Pelton led, but Shane Bowmer hauled Bishop level by half-time.

Two Mitchell goals, completing his hat-trick, early in the second half saw Crown go 3-1 up, but Bowmer’s second and a Jonny Smith strike levelled it up again. Crown, though, won it with two late Mitchell goals as both sides went for a winner in the rain.

Michael Hoyle shone for Crown, with Gareth Hamblin top man for Middleham.

Grange Villa WMC rocked Third Division leaders Hetton New Inn with a 5-1 win.

Daniel Hill led the way with a fine double, including a delicate chip for 4-0, supported by Mark Greener, Dean Turnbill and Alex Stebbings, heading his first goal for the club, with Joe Murray man of the match.

Villa were ahead inside five minutes and led 3-0 at half-time. Jordan Hay fired the reply.

Houghton Chilton Lodge exited 2-1 at High Handenhold Bird Inn.

Tom Illingworth hit Bird’s opener, but Adam Hinde equalised. Extra time looked certain, but, two minutes from time, a speculative effort was fumbled by keeper Martin Armstrong and Dan Watkins tapped the winner into an empty net. Shane Swift starred for Bird.

Chester Garden Farn RAR progressed in the Stepy’s Coaches President’s Trophy, with a 6-1 rout of Durham Bede Lodge SC.

Bailey Hunter and Ryan Johnson had Garden Farm 2-0 up in 15 minutes, with Kieron Allison and Johnson making it four by the break.

Sub Stuart Thompson got one back for Bede Lodge, but Johnson, completing his hat-trick, and Hunter saw the home sides through in style.

Jordan Gibson shone for Garden Farm, with Alex Wilson best for Bede.

Durham County overwhelmed Lumley Snooker Club 6-0 to reach the quarter-finals. Dominant County enjoyed Bradley Hird’s clinical hat-trick, while Dan Rooney, Robson Brown and sub Stanley Ogunsuyi also got on the scoresheet.

Lambton Lions pipped Third Division hosts Sedgefield SC 2-1, thanks to Ben Goodwin and and own goal. Liam Murray starred for Lions.

Brandon Sports Club ran out comfortable 4-0 winners at Langley Park, but they were made to work hard for long periods. Langley held out for half an hour, until Andrew Morris opened the scoring.

Oliver Graham’s deflected long-range strike doubled the lead, then Michael Fort volleyed home from a corner and Jay Balfour’s shot from outside the area flicked off a defender’s boot and found the corner of the net to make it 4-0.

Framwellgate Moor WMC were good 4-2 winners at Washington Cross Keys.

First Division leaders Hilda Park came through a testing tie at league colleagues West Rainton, winning their JD Taxis Guards Cup game 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals.

Jamie Gordon, with a cool finish for the winner, and Stephen Clifford did the damage, after Scott Redmayne put Rainton in front, following a slip by keeper Lee Henderson. John Horn shone for Rainton.

Newton Ayclffe Locomotion won through to the second round of the FA Sunday Cup, winning 2-1 at Dawdon Welfare Park.

Corey Nicholson was the visitors’ hero, firing a 15th-minute opener and scoring an 80th-minute winner from Liam Cooper’s fine pass. Craig Price’s thunderous free-kick drew Dawdon level at 1-1.

Aycliffe next host Yorkshire side West Bowling in round two on November 13.

Ouston Juniors were outclassed 7-1 at Winlaton New West End in their North West Durham Cup tie, Ryan Bell heading a last-gasp consolation. Keeper Cameron Findlay was outstanding, keeping the score down.

Chilton WMC claimed their first Premier Division win, at the sixth attempt, to climb off the bottom.

Visitors Sacriston WMC caught Chilton on the break to go ahead on the hour mark, but Kieran Harnett soon levelled and, in the final five minutes, man of the match Harnett added a second to earn a deserved victory.

In Division One, Ferryhill Celtic maintained their unbeaten record and closed within two points of leaders Hilda Park following a 2-0 victory at struggling Whitehills.

Good discipline and shape to the Whitehills team made it hard for Celtic to create chances, and the hosts counter-attacked well, twice being denied by goal-line clearances.

Celtic, though, played some good stuff and Luke Thompson grabbed the vital opening goal, and a late goal from sub Liam Pearson confirmed a seventh defeat for the bottom club. Kevin Hodgson shone for Celtic.

Pelaw Grange Dogs had Daniel Igo and Connor Grieveson, finishing after Liam Farr hit the post, to thank for a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Coxhoe Red Lion, with Philip Atkinson the visitors’ star man.

Lion opened and closed the scoring, though Dogs almost hit a late winner, as David Jeffers struck the woodwork.

In Division Three, Dubmire WMC and Lumley served up a 4-4 thriller.

Star man Sam Hughes (2), Kelvin Scorer and sub Ross Hughes netted for Lumley.

Pittington drew 2-2 at Bowburn, leaving both clubs on eight points. Bowburn are second-top on goal difference.

Bowburn led through Edward Carr, who collected a through ball from Nathan Laverick, to slot home, then Adam Kirk struck a second after a defensive mix-up.

Pittington’s keeper made some fine saves to keep his side in it, and the capitalised to level with two late goals. Craig Hill starred for Bowburn.

In Division Four, Durham Rangers completed a quickfire derby double against Durham Buffaloes Head, winning the rematch 3-0.

A free-kick squirmed under keeper Gregg Remmer for the opener, with Buffaloes claiming that the hosts’ other two goals were highly contentious. Simon Booth stood out for batting Buffaloes.

Sacriston The Shoes pipped Quarrington Hill WMC 5-3 in a thriller to secure their first victory.

Bearpark regained top spot courtesy of a 6-2 romp in torrential rain at Witton Gilbert WMC. Star man Callum Adamson, with a good run and finish, and David Lumley netted for Witton, but Crooks, Gibbons (2), Wilson Bainbridge and Patterson got Bearpark back to winning ways.

Houghton Town got the better of Pelton RAOB 2-1 in a hugely entertaining League Cup third round clash.

Both teams played good football, but Town pipped their Premier rivals with a well-taken brace from the lively Matty Weirs. Matthew Soulsby replied, while Joe Calvert was Houghton’s star man.

Sedgefield St Edmund’s won well, 3-1 at Sacriston Cricket Club, for whom John Harrison hit the opener after a rare mistake by keeper Carl Morris. Steven Bagshaw, Graham Kime and John Maddison netted as Saints dominated the second half. Marc Bladen was the hosts’ top man.

Burnside WMC handed out a hammering to neighbours Houghton Wild Boar All-Stars in the Castle Insurance Alan Smith Memorial Trophy.

Max Stoker capped a man-of-the-match display with a well-taken double – including a rasping opening goal – as Burnside ran out 6-0 winners, though they were kept at bay until the 24th minute.

Despite some good goalkeeping by stand-in keeper Steve Tunstall, individual errors proved costly as Grant Craig, Callum Munro, Craig Ellison and sub Shaun Dixon also netted. David Banks was best for Boar.

Sherburn Village demolished Ushaw Moor Cricket Club 6-1, with their top-flight quality telling against a determined visiting side.

Man of the match James Ellis led the way with a double, with Tom Young (2), Daniel Johnson and Steven Forster also netting. Jamie Gregg struck the opener for Ushaw, whose top performer was Michael Abson.

Pelton Crown finished 5-3 winners in a fantastic, end to end D&P Trophies Knockout Trophy tie at Bishop Middleham, with Liam Mitchell their five-goal star. Pelton led, but Shane Bowmer hauled Bishop level by half-time.

Two Mitchell goals, completing his hat-trick, early in the second half saw Crown go 3-1 up, but Bowmer’s second and a Jonny Smith strike levelled it up again. Crown, though, won it with two late Mitchell goals as both sides went for a winner in the rain.

Michael Hoyle shone for Crown, with Gareth Hamblin top man for Middleham.

Grange Villa WMC rocked Third Division leaders Hetton New Inn with a 5-1 win.

Daniel Hill led the way with a fine double, including a delicate chip for 4-0, supported by Mark Greener, Dean Turnbill and Alex Stebbings, heading his first goal for the club, with Joe Murray man of the match.

Villa were ahead inside five minutes and led 3-0 at half-time. Jordan Hay fired the reply.

Houghton Chilton Lodge exited 2-1 at High Handenhold Bird Inn.

Tom Illingworth hit Bird’s opener, but Adam Hinde equalised. Extra time looked certain, but, two minutes from time, a speculative effort was fumbled by keeper Martin Armstrong and Dan Watkins tapped the winner into an empty net. Shane Swift starred for Bird.

Chester Garden Farn RAR progressed in the Stepy’s Coaches President’s Trophy, with a 6-1 rout of Durham Bede Lodge SC.

Bailey Hunter and Ryan Johnson had Garden Farm 2-0 up in 15 minutes, with Kieron Allison and Johnson making it four by the break.

Sub Stuart Thompson got one back for Bede Lodge, but Johnson, completing his hat-trick, and Hunter saw the home sides through in style.

Jordan Gibson shone for Garden Farm, with Alex Wilson best for Bede.

Durham County overwhelmed Lumley Snooker Club 6-0 to reach the quarter-finals. Dominant County enjoyed Bradley Hird’s clinical hat-trick, while Dan Rooney, Robson Brown and sub Stanley Ogunsuyi also got on the scoresheet.

Lambton Lions pipped Third Division hosts Sedgefield SC 2-1, thanks to Ben Goodwin and and own goal. Liam Murray starred for Lions.

Brandon Sports Club ran out comfortable 4-0 winners at Langley Park, but they were made to work hard for long periods. Langley held out for half an hour, until Andrew Morris opened the scoring.

Oliver Graham’s deflected long-range strike doubled the lead, then Michael Fort volleyed home from a corner and Jay Balfour’s shot from outside the area flicked off a defender’s boot and found the corner of the net to make it 4-0.

Framwellgate Moor WMC were good 4-2 winners at Washington Cross Keys.

First Division leaders Hilda Park came through a testing tie at league colleagues West Rainton, winning their JD Taxis Guards Cup game 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals.

Jamie Gordon, with a cool finish for the winner, and Stephen Clifford did the damage, after Scott Redmayne put Rainton in front, following a slip by keeper Lee Henderson. John Horn shone for Rainton.

Newton Ayclffe Locomotion won through to the second round of the FA Sunday Cup, winning 2-1 at Dawdon Welfare Park.

Corey Nicholson was the visitors’ hero, firing a 15th-minute opener and scoring an 80th-minute winner from Liam Cooper’s fine pass. Craig Price’s thunderous free-kick drew Dawdon level at 1-1.

Aycliffe next host Yorkshire side West Bowling in round two on November 13.

Ouston Juniors were outclassed 7-1 at Winlaton New West End in their North West Durham Cup tie, Ryan Bell heading a last-gasp consolation. Keeper Cameron Findlay was outstanding, keeping the score down.

Chilton WMC claimed their first Premier Division win, at the sixth attempt, to climb off the bottom.

Visitors Sacriston WMC caught Chilton on the break to go ahead on the hour mark, but Kieran Harnett soon levelled and, in the final five minutes, man of the match Harnett added a second to earn a deserved victory.

In Division One, Ferryhill Celtic maintained their unbeaten record and closed within two points of leaders Hilda Park following a 2-0 victory at struggling Whitehills.

Good discipline and shape to the Whitehills team made it hard for Celtic to create chances, and the hosts counter-attacked well, twice being denied by goal-line clearances.

Celtic, though, played some good stuff and Luke Thompson grabbed the vital opening goal, and a late goal from sub Liam Pearson confirmed a seventh defeat for the bottom club. Kevin Hodgson shone for Celtic.

Pelaw Grange Dogs had Daniel Igo and Connor Grieveson, finishing after Liam Farr hit the post, to thank for a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Coxhoe Red Lion, with Philip Atkinson the visitors’ star man.

Lion opened and closed the scoring, though Dogs almost hit a late winner, as David Jeffers struck the woodwork.

In Division Three, Dubmire WMC and Lumley served up a 4-4 thriller.

Star man Sam Hughes (2), Kelvin Scorer and sub Ross Hughes netted for Lumley.

Pittington drew 2-2 at Bowburn, leaving both clubs on eight points. Bowburn are second-top on goal difference.

Bowburn led through Edward Carr, who collected a through ball from Nathan Laverick, to slot home, then Adam Kirk struck a second after a defensive mix-up.

Pittington’s keeper made some fine saves to keep his side in it, and the capitalised to level with two late goals. Craig Hill starred for Bowburn.

In Division Four, Durham Rangers completed a quickfire derby double against Durham Buffaloes Head, winning the rematch 3-0.

A free-kick squirmed under keeper Gregg Remmer for the opener, with Buffaloes claiming that the hosts’ other two goals were highly contentious. Simon Booth stood out for batting Buffaloes.

Sacriston The Shoes pipped Quarrington Hill WMC 5-3 in a thriller to secure their first victory.

Bearpark regained top spot courtesy of a 6-2 romp in torrential rain at Witton Gilbert WMC. Star man Callum Adamson, with a good run and finish, and David Lumley netted for Witton, but Crooks, Gibbons (2), Wilson Bainbridge and Patterson got Bearpark back to winning ways.

Burnside WMC put up a good show before losing 2-1 to Newton Aycliffe Locomotion in the League Cup.

Burnside WMC put up a good show before losing 2-1 to Newton Aycliffe Locomotion in the League Cup.

Second Division Burnside’s bright start was rewarded with a well-taken Grant Craig opener under pressure, but their Premier visitors rallied, equalising with Gavin Wilson’s 30-yarder, helped by a deflection. Corey Nicholson broke clear to grab the winner before the break, and they survived a lot of second-half Burnside pressure, and strong claims for a penalty, to see out the win. Washington Cross Keys eased to a 5-2 win in a feisty game at East Rainton, who did not turn up in the first half and were two down in 15 minutes. Andrew Shepherd and sub Lee Gaunt struck for Rainton, with star man Darren Green, Philip Marriott, Craig Crosby, Luke Duffield and Anthony Morrell hitting Keys’ goals. Craig Henniss was Rainton’s top man. Dubmire WMC exited, losing 4-2 to visitors Chester 18Seven Bar, who had star man Jordan Stevens, Michael Jones and Stephen Wood (2) on target. Gardiner and Croft hit Dubmire’s replies. Brandon Sports Club took their chances in a gripping tie as they pipped impressive Durham County 3-2. Adam Burnham (2) and sub Steven Parnaby got Brandon through, with the winner taking a big deflection, while Bradley Hird and Jack Carr struck for County. Ferryhill Celtic progressed in the Castle Insurance Alan Smith Memorial Trophy, winning 3-2 after extra time at New Brancepeth WMC. Depleted Celtic, fielding only 10 men, held out until the 40th minute when Brancepeth capitalised on a goalkeeping error. Luke Thompson’s well-taken goal levelled it up, but Brancepeth, with Mark Hughes and Ryan Wilkinson their scorers, regained the lead. Thompson, though, equalised again and Anthony Phillips hit a deserved winner in extra time. Houghton Town ran out good 3-1 winners at Sacriston Cricket Club in a hard-fought Premier Division match, with both teams short of first-teamers. Lee McBeth was Houghton’s hero, hitting a treble, while Jake Cairns was man of the match. Leaders Sedgefield St Edmund’s had to fight back from 2-0 and 4-3 down to draw 4-4 with impressive Ouston Cherry Tree. Josh Fryer lashed home Tree’s opener, and he doubled the lead after good work from Jak Gordon. Stephen Flockett and Jordan Hilder levelled either side of the break, but Mark Bailes volleyed Ouston back in front. Flockett made it 3-3, but Micky Ross’s penalty gave Tree the lead again. Brian Fairhurst blazed a spot-kick wide for Saints before Flockett completed his hat-trick with a fine lob to ensure the draw in stoppage time. Pelton RAOB outgunned Sacriston WMC 6-2, led by Craig Mickle’s hat-trick. Michael Graver, Jack Honour and James Latham also notched. Sherburn Village beat Waldridge Park 3-0 for their first league win. The home keeper made some good saves to keep Park at bay, then Sherburn went ahead from the penalty spot. Waldridge keeper Luke Hilliard, though, suffered a serious cut to the eye and had to go to hospital following a late challenge, which brought a red card for the attacker. Two late goals on the break sealed Sherburn’s win. A great performance from Whitehills secured them their first win of the season, beating Framwellgate Moor WMC 1-0 in Division One. Whitehills dominated throughout, with Ryan Grayson volleying in Graham’s cross for the only goal, while their solid defence never really looked like conceding. Leaders Hilda Park slipped up with a first defeat, 2-1 at home to Pelaw Grange Dogs. Pelaw started well after a cagey opening, deservedly going ahead only for Jamie Gordon to level. The Dogs continued to impress and they sealed victory 10 minutes from time, with Connor Grieves and Darryl Bell their marksmen. Conor Henderson starred for Hilda, with Michael Redshaw best for Pelaw. Houghton Chilton Lodge’s run of disastrous results continued with a 4-1 defeat at Ferryhill Dynamoes. Dynamoes dominated and led with Nathan Carr’s goal, but Liam Mence equalised. Second-half strikes from Josh Gash, Callum Sweeney and Carr killed off Lodge, whose star man was Iain Macpherson. West Rainton scraped through, winning 1-0 at Coxhoe Red Lion. Tom Orton produced some fine saves to deny Rainton, but sub Andrew Ward headed home from close range for the winner. Jamie Bowes starred, with Mark Watson best for Lion. Bede Lodge SC turned on the style late on to run out 9-5 winners against Pelton Crown in an epic Second Division clash. Stuart Thompson led the way with a four-goal haul, backed by Daniel Mann (2), Sean Richardson, Ian Brown and Jonny Hodgson. Liam Mitchell hit all five of Pelton’s goals in another outstanding individual performance. Langley Park maintained their promotion push with a 4-2 defeat of Houghton Wild Boar All-Stars. Depleted Boar led twice but failed to hold on for a win. Star man Shaun Corner put Boar ahead after only 52 seconds, sweeping a left-wing cross past the hapless keeper, but but Steven Cummings levelled within three minutes. Strong penalty claims were waved away before Nick Thompson scored at the second attempt to restore Boar’s lead early in the second half. Cummings, though, netted twice to equalise and Neil Waters fired a late winner. Matt Wilkie starred for Langley. Ushaw Moor Cricket Club came from behind to beat High Handenhold Bird Inn 4-1. Dan Watkins headed Bird on top, but Ushaw Moor levelled by the break and they hit three second-half goals to cruise home, with their inability to stay onside costing them the chance of several more goals. Paul Taylor bagged a hat-trick for Ushaw, with Jamie Gregg also netting. Ferryhill Community Hub pipped Bishop Middleham 4-3 in a topsy-turvy game. Kyle Quinn (2), Niall Keelty and Neil Birbeck struck for Hub, who led 1-0 before trailing 2-1. Jonathan Hornsby, star man Jonathan Smith and Jon Steel netted for Bishop. Lumley Snooker Club were good 4-1 victors at Newton Hall Jovial Monk in Division Three. David Wile fired Monk ahead from a set piece, but Mick Carroll equalised with a well-taken lob. Monk could not get their passing game going and Lumley capitalised, with James Laidler’s double and a debut goal from sub Danny Grant doing the damage. Bowburn were too strong for hosts Sedgefield SC in a 6-2 away triumph. Adam Birks grabbed a fine hat-trick, with Ben Johnson, Sean McGrail and an own goal making it six. Craig Hill starred. Lumley cruised to a 5-1 win at second-top Hetton New Inn, inspired by Jonathan Cossar’s clinical hat-trick. Ross Hughes and Daniel Wallace also notched, with Brett Russell star man. Pittington claimed an excellent 3-2 victory at Ouston Juniors. Skipper Cal Winship and Neil Worley opened and closed the scoring for Ouston. Grange Villa were forced to come from behind to defeat bottom club Durham Buffaloes Head 4-1 in Division Four. Villa squandered a host of chances before Buffs struck from only their second attack in the 39th minute, Ryan Mundell hitting the top corner. Ben Jefferson equalised from just outside the box after good work from James Bishop. Fidele Doguie (2) and Alex Stebbings made it 4-1. Witton Gilbert WMC lost 5-3 to Quarrington Hill, who won after being down to 10 men when their keeper was injured, saving a penalty. Gavin McCormack had Witton ahead, but the injury inspired Hill, who hit four unanswered goals before David Lumley and David Calcutt gave the hosts hope at 4-3. Hill, though, hit a killer fifth goal on the counter. Michael Bradley was Witton’s top performer. Ben Goodwin netted for leaders Lambton Lions in their 1-1 draw with Gateshead Last Orders. Durham Rangers secured a 5-4 home win over Sacriston The Shoes to go joint top, after trailing 3-0 inside half an hour. Scott Hall, Carlton Mansfield and Philip Scott (2) struck for Shoes.

Matty Magic show rocks Buffs

Matty Magic show rocks Buffs as Houghton Town make good cup progress

Houghton Town got the better of Pelton RAOB 2-1 in a hugely entertaining League Cup third round clash.

Both teams played good football, but Town pipped their Premier rivals with a well-taken brace from the lively Matty Weirs. Matthew Soulsby replied, while Joe Calvert was Houghton’s star man.

Sedgefield St Edmund’s won well, 3-1 at Sacriston Cricket Club, for whom John Harrison hit the opener after a rare mistake by keeper Carl Morris. Steven Bagshaw, Graham Kime and John Maddison netted as Saints dominated the second half. Marc Bladen was the hosts’ top man.

Burnside WMC handed out a hammering to neighbours Houghton Wild Boar All-Stars in the Castle Insurance Alan Smith Memorial Trophy.

Max Stoker capped a man-of-the-match display with a well-taken double – including a rasping opening goal – as Burnside ran out 6-0 winners, though they were kept at bay until the 24th minute.

Despite some good goalkeeping by stand-in keeper Steve Tunstall, individual errors proved costly as Grant Craig, Callum Munro, Craig Ellison and sub Shaun Dixon also netted. David Banks was best for Boar.

Sherburn Village demolished Ushaw Moor Cricket Club 6-1, with their top-flight quality telling against a determined visiting side.

Man of the match James Ellis led the way with a double, with Tom Young (2), Daniel Johnson and Steven Forster also netting. Jamie Gregg struck the opener for Ushaw, whose top performer was Michael Abson.

Pelton Crown finished 5-3 winners in a fantastic, end to end D&P Trophies Knockout Trophy tie at Bishop Middleham, with Liam Mitchell their five-goal star. Pelton led, but Shane Bowmer hauled Bishop level by half-time.

Two Mitchell goals, completing his hat-trick, early in the second half saw Crown go 3-1 up, but Bowmer’s second and a Jonny Smith strike levelled it up again. Crown, though, won it with two late Mitchell goals as both sides went for a winner in the rain.

Michael Hoyle shone for Crown, with Gareth Hamblin top man for Middleham.

Grange Villa WMC rocked Third Division leaders Hetton New Inn with a 5-1 win.

Daniel Hill led the way with a fine double, including a delicate chip for 4-0, supported by Mark Greener, Dean Turnbill and Alex Stebbings, heading his first goal for the club, with Joe Murray man of the match.

Villa were ahead inside five minutes and led 3-0 at half-time. Jordan Hay fired the reply.

Houghton Chilton Lodge exited 2-1 at High Handenhold Bird Inn.

Tom Illingworth hit Bird’s opener, but Adam Hinde equalised. Extra time looked certain, but, two minutes from time, a speculative effort was fumbled by keeper Martin Armstrong and Dan Watkins tapped the winner into an empty net. Shane Swift starred for Bird.

Chester Garden Farn RAR progressed in the Stepy’s Coaches President’s Trophy, with a 6-1 rout of Durham Bede Lodge SC.

Bailey Hunter and Ryan Johnson had Garden Farm 2-0 up in 15 minutes, with Kieron Allison and Johnson making it four by the break.

Sub Stuart Thompson got one back for Bede Lodge, but Johnson, completing his hat-trick, and Hunter saw the home sides through in style.

Jordan Gibson shone for Garden Farm, with Alex Wilson best for Bede.

Durham County overwhelmed Lumley Snooker Club 6-0 to reach the quarter-finals. Dominant County enjoyed Bradley Hird’s clinical hat-trick, while Dan Rooney, Robson Brown and sub Stanley Ogunsuyi also got on the scoresheet.

Lambton Lions pipped Third Division hosts Sedgefield SC 2-1, thanks to Ben Goodwin and and own goal. Liam Murray starred for Lions.

Brandon Sports Club ran out comfortable 4-0 winners at Langley Park, but they were made to work hard for long periods. Langley held out for half an hour, until Andrew Morris opened the scoring.

Oliver Graham’s deflected long-range strike doubled the lead, then Michael Fort volleyed home from a corner and Jay Balfour’s shot from outside the area flicked off a defender’s boot and found the corner of the net to make it 4-0.

Framwellgate Moor WMC were good 4-2 winners at Washington Cross Keys.

First Division leaders Hilda Park came through a testing tie at league colleagues West Rainton, winning their JD Taxis Guards Cup game 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals.

Jamie Gordon, with a cool finish for the winner, and Stephen Clifford did the damage, after Scott Redmayne put Rainton in front, following a slip by keeper Lee Henderson. John Horn shone for Rainton.

Newton Ayclffe Locomotion won through to the second round of the FA Sunday Cup, winning 2-1 at Dawdon Welfare Park.

Corey Nicholson was the visitors’ hero, firing a 15th-minute opener and scoring an 80th-minute winner from Liam Cooper’s fine pass. Craig Price’s thunderous free-kick drew Dawdon level at 1-1.

Aycliffe next host Yorkshire side West Bowling in round two on November 13.

Ouston Juniors were outclassed 7-1 at Winlaton New West End in their North West Durham Cup tie, Ryan Bell heading a last-gasp consolation. Keeper Cameron Findlay was outstanding, keeping the score down.

Chilton WMC claimed their first Premier Division win, at the sixth attempt, to climb off the bottom.

Visitors Sacriston WMC caught Chilton on the break to go ahead on the hour mark, but Kieran Harnett soon levelled and, in the final five minutes, man of the match Harnett added a second to earn a deserved victory.

In Division One, Ferryhill Celtic maintained their unbeaten record and closed within two points of leaders Hilda Park following a 2-0 victory at struggling Whitehills.

Good discipline and shape to the Whitehills team made it hard for Celtic to create chances, and the hosts counter-attacked well, twice being denied by goal-line clearances.

Celtic, though, played some good stuff and Luke Thompson grabbed the vital opening goal, and a late goal from sub Liam Pearson confirmed a seventh defeat for the bottom club. Kevin Hodgson shone for Celtic.

Pelaw Grange Dogs had Daniel Igo and Connor Grieveson, finishing after Liam Farr hit the post, to thank for a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Coxhoe Red Lion, with Philip Atkinson the visitors’ star man.

Lion opened and closed the scoring, though Dogs almost hit a late winner, as David Jeffers struck the woodwork.

In Division Three, Dubmire WMC and Lumley served up a 4-4 thriller.

Star man Sam Hughes (2), Kelvin Scorer and sub Ross Hughes netted for Lumley.

Pittington drew 2-2 at Bowburn, leaving both clubs on eight points. Bowburn are second-top on goal difference.

Bowburn led through Edward Carr, who collected a through ball from Nathan Laverick, to slot home, then Adam Kirk struck a second after a defensive mix-up.

Pittington’s keeper made some fine saves to keep his side in it, and the capitalised to level with two late goals. Craig Hill starred for Bowburn.

In Division Four, Durham Rangers completed a quickfire derby double against Durham Buffaloes Head, winning the rematch 3-0.

A free-kick squirmed under keeper Gregg Remmer for the opener, with Buffaloes claiming that the hosts’ other two goals were highly contentious. Simon Booth stood out for batting Buffaloes.

Sacriston The Shoes pipped Quarrington Hill WMC 5-3 in a thriller to secure their first victory.

Bearpark regained top spot courtesy of a 6-2 romp in torrential rain at Witton Gilbert WMC. Star man Callum Adamson, with a good run and finish, and David Lumley netted for Witton, but Crooks, Gibbons (2), Wilson Bainbridge and Patterson got Bearpark back to winning ways.

Wild Boar’s own goal shocker sees Pelaw Grange Dogs through in County Cup drama

Houghton Wild Boar All-Stars cruelly conceded a last-minute own goal to send visitors Pelaw Grange Dogs through to the first round of the Durham County Sunday Cup. Boar were kicking themselves, having been 2-0 ahead after only 20 minutes. Chris Rogerson fed a defence-splitting pass through to David Banks, whose ball into the penalty area was knocked in by a Pelaw defender for an own goal. Karl Anderson then finished off a great move by chipping the goalkeeper for Boar’s second. However, Pelaw fought back into the game and levelled at the break, thanks to Bri Allen and Dan Igo. The second half was end to end, but, on 89 minutes, and with the game looking to be heading for a penalty shoot-out, a hopeful lob into Boar’s box was met by Joe Robinson. With no-one near him, he dived to head the ball and, to the astonishment of his team-mates, nodded into his own net to hand the game to Pelaw. Grange Villa defeated Peterlee Central Club 4-2 to reach the first round proper for the first time. Fidele Doguie converted Ben Jefferson’s cross, then Dean Turnbull collected a neat Danny Hill pass before turning and shooting home. Turnbull headed home Gareth Bowen’s cross to go 3-0 up. Central got two back, and missed a sitter, before Mark Greener’s 30-yard screamer clinched a fine Villa victory. Ouston Juniors won 4-3 at Whickham Highwayman, twice coming from behind. Cal Winship’s pair of fine free-kicks, a great goal from Ryan Bell and a late Dixon strike, from Bell’s cross, did the damage. Brandon Sports Club won 5-4 on penalties after a 3-3 draw at Bishop Auckland Sports Bar. Houghton Town edged a 2-1 victory at Coundon Durham Ox, while Burnside WMC eased home 7-3 at Coundon Miners Arms, with star man Jordan Maughan, Rhys Jones and Scotty Connell bagging the goals. New Brancepeth WMC enjoyed a thrilling 5-3 win over Premier outfit Chilton WMC in the Castle Insurance Alan Smith Memorial Trophy. Chilton capitalised on a mistake to go ahead, but Anthony Bussey’s outstanding volley levelled it up. Mark Hughes added a second after great work from John Kidd, but Chilton hauled themselves all square. Adam Purvis got lucky with a shot which deflected in off a defender to put Brancepeth 3-2 ahead, but Chilton responded strongly to force extra time. Sub Anthony Holliday inspired Brancepeth in the extra half hour, pulling a cross back for Bussey to score. Bussey added a killer fifth from the penalty spot after Hughes was tugged in the box as he went one on one with the keeper. Stephen Ferguson, Curt Pickford and an own goal counted for Chilton. West Rainton finished convincing 4-1 winners in their tie at Durham County, who complained about a goal being awarded from a free-kick taken too quickly and from the wrong place. Star man Kieran Bowes struck twice for Rainton, with Graeme Brenkley and Daniel Summerball also on target. Robson Brown netted for County, with Jack Hodgkiss their star man. Premier side Newton Aycliffe Locomotion were too strong for Chester 18Seven, running out 5-0 winners. 18Seven had good spells and chances but could not beat visiting keeper Barry Poskett. Keeper Chris Howard shone for Chester with some top-class saves, but he conceded goals to Mark Wood, Connor Hughes, Liam Cooper, Daniel McLachlan and Gavin Wilson. Lumley knocked Dubmire out of the Stepy’s Coaches President’s Trophy with a 3-1 away victory. An excellent, hard-fought and well-refereed tie saw Lumley prevail thanks to Scott Melvin’s double and a Kelvin Scorer strike. Bowburn beat High Handenhold Bird Inn 5-2 in the second round, with Edward Carr running the show. Adam Birks dribbled past three players before firing Bowburn in front on 33 minutes, and he crossed for Adam Kirk to double the lead. Sean McGrail latched on to Paul Anderson’s pass to chip home for 3-0, then Kirk added a fourth, with Ben Johnson netting the fifth from a tight angle. Thomas Illingworth and star man Jonny Swift struck for Bird. Durham Buffaloes Head were outgunned 8-0 by Witton Gilbert in the D&P Trophies Knockout Cup first round. Witton never looked back after their early opener. David Calcutt led the way with a four-goal salvo, backed by efforts from new signing Callum Adamson, Dan Cooke, centre-back Michael Bradley and Gavin McCormack, with Craig Wheeldon star man. Michael Shaw shone for Buffs and hit the bar. Lumley Snooker Club were beaten 4-2 by Chester Garden Farm RAR in a close League Cup second round tie. Scott Howe’s brace had Farm level at 2-2 at the interval, and the visitors took control on the restart to run out good winners, thanks to Ryan Johnson and Bailey Hunter. Michael Barron starred. In a depleted league programme, Bede Lodge SC got off the mark in Division Two with a 5-1 demolition of Bishop Middleham. James Smith and Ian Brown both bagged braces to inspire Bede, with sub Jonathan Hodgson also on target. Daniel Mann starred for Bede. Ushaw Moor Cricket Club overwhelmed Ferryhill Community Hub 7-1, inspired by Jay Wilson’s hat-trick. Jamie Gregg (2), Craig Flowers and Gary Clark netted, with Michael Abson on target. Shane Snaith notched for Hub, whose man of the match was keeper Dean Halpin. Premier champions Pelton RAOB climbed to fourth place with a 4-1 success at Ouston Cherry Tree to make it five games unbeaten so far. Chris Winn plundered a hat-trick to lead Buffs home, with star man Craig Mickle also notching. Pelton were two up in 10 minutes and were four ahead at the break. Ouston improved markedly, and Mark Ramsay finished off Micky Ross’s cross to pull one back. Mark Bailes was their star man. In the Fourth Division, Durham Rangers secured a 2-0 win at Sacriston The Shoes to climb to sixth place. Rangers dominated for a good hour and their pressure paid off with goals from Mitchell Brewster and sub Andrew Foster, with Callum Gritton star man. Newcomers Lambton Lions rose to top spot thanks to a fine 6-2 victory over previously unbeaten leaders Bearpark WMC. Newton Hall Jovial Monk secured their first Division Three win, at the seventh attempt, beating Hetton New Inn 6-2 to move off the bottom. David Grindley scored a belter of an opener after a fine move, then a fine solo run and finish from the returning Matthew Williams made it two. Hetton replied from a corner, but Afshin Liaghi’s penalty and a David Wile strike got Monk in total control. Wes Moat and star man Williams extended the lead before New Inn grabbed a second goal in stoppage time. Hilda Park enjoyed a 4-1 First Division success at home to Framwellgate Moor WMC to stay in top spot. Sam Plant fired the visitors’ reply, with Chris Pattinson star man. Ferryhill Celtic came from behind to defeat Houghton Chilton Lodge 4-2 to sit third. Lodge grabbed a first-half lead only to be pegged back just before the break, with Dane Eltringham netting. Kyle Wren put Celtic in front, but Lodge levelled, though further strikes from Jonathan Agar and Luke Thompson sealed the home victory. Andrew Bowes and Adam Hinde hit Lodge’s goals. Washington Cross Keys romped home 5-0 at Whitehills to move into second spot. The home keeper made a series of good saves to keep the score line blank at half-time, but Keys were clinical after the restart.
After weeks on Cup Duty Hilda Park Finally back to the league campaign after what has seemed weeks since our last league fixture. Framwellgate moor were the visitors today, although still early doors this was a top of the table clash. With only 13 players to choose from, players missing from last week were fortunate enough to go straight back into the starting 11. With 8 players missing due to various reasons that made selection that much easier but as the season goes on, 8 missing is not a good. We lined up 442 in formation, David "Mags" McGuire making his long awaited debut since transferring over and being cup tied. Similar to most games we start slow, however we didn’t allow fram any chances early on and looked comfortable. A quick change in shape saw Jamie just play in the 10 role to stop there 352 formations. We shod of been 2 up when chances weren't converted from firstly Jamie Gordon and then Sam Henderson. Fram keeper saving well both times. Fram had a lot of the ball without hurting our back four. On 22mins a great ball from full back Trevena saw the ball smashed into his own net from the fram centre half. 1-0. Jamie and Chips were causing all sorts of problems going forward. On 28mins In particular great flank play from Sam Henderson saw him pick out Chips back post where he kept the ball alive to cushion the ball down for Jamie to nod home. quickly followed on 30mins converting from the penalty spot goals to make it 3-0. Fram pulled one back from decent link up play from the fram attack to slot home well from 18yards. We were dealt lifeline when with 1 min left of the half saw the fram centre half miss a huge chance from 5 yards out when he headed over the bar.

The second half was a scrappy affair. Fram having better of the play but not really causing problems. That was mainly down to the performance from GK Lee Henderson Dominating the box and winning every ariel battle. Strong heads and good decision making was a huge positive to note. Excellent starting positions eased pressure off the back four saw Lee calmly gather the through ball option. With seconds 90mins +4min left to play a great through ball from Aaron saw chips beat the stranded GK for him to try and foul him. Chips however picked himself up off the floor and neatly find Jamie to make it 4-1, and his second consecutive hat trick .... Game over.

A scrappy affair, arguably fram were the better side. However sometimes them games are more satisfying to win when you work so hard off the ball, play average but still score 4 goals. With 8 players missing, one making their debut I think this goes down as our biggest win of the season so far. Great work ethic proves you can be rewarded with a win. Final score Hilda Park FC v Framwellgate Moor Wmc

Houghton Chilton Lodge finally got three points on the board in Division One

Houghton Chilton Lodge finally got three points on the board in Division One, thanks to an impressive 7-2 demolition of Whitehills. The hosts rocked Lodge by scoring twice inside 10 minutes, thanks to Ryan Grayson and Bradley Graham. But Lodge rose to the challenge, as Whitehills self-destructed, and a hat-trick from Iain Macpherson led the way as the visitors romped to victory, hitting seven unanswered goals. Andrew Bowes added a double, with star man Adam Hinde and Andy Macpherson sealing the rout. Joe Whelan stood out for Whitehills. Waldridge Park consolidated third place in the Premier Division with a comfortable 6-2 win over Sacriston WMC, their fourth victory in six games. Sacriston’s good start brought an opener from Chris Mordue, but Chris Days’ 25-yarder wrong footed keeper Liam Summers to level. The pivotal moment came just before half-time as David Wardle was sent off for a foul from behind on Park’s Adam Campbell Bell. Waldridge capitalised on the restart as Bell, set up by Joe Hughes, fired home. Tom Winter equalised with a 25-yard stormer, but Bell finished off good work from Jamie Taylor to restore the home lead. Hughes then took charge, grabbing a quick hat-trick, with Bell and centre-back Dan Barrass the providers. Chester 18Seven Bar fended off Houghton Wild Boar All-Stars 3-2 in an entertaining Second Division clash to go top of the table. Chester led at the break before Shaun Corner fired an equaliser on the hour mark. Chester regained the lead before their keeper thwarted goal scoring opportunities from Wild Boar’s Corner and Craig Fletcher to keep the home side in front. Chester, whose marksmen were Jamie Maher, Michael McLean and Nicholas Ling, with a stunning free-kick, sealed the game with a further goal on 84 minutes, though Corner netted with the last kick of the match to end the game at 3-2. Liam Lusk was Wild Boar’s star man, with Paul Botcherby best for 18Seven. Pelton Crown dominated the second half to finish 5-3 winners away to Ferryhill Community Hub. Nathan Wall fired a clinical treble for Hub, but Liam Mitchell’s hat-trick inspired Crown, who also had star man Connor Shaw and Michael Hoyle on target. Pittington and Ouston Juniors served up a 3-3 cracker in Division Three. Ouston pressed well and played with a good quick tempo, but Pittington dug in and bagged two quickfire goals before skipper Cal Winship’s free-kick reduced the deficit at half-time. Pittington looked to have sealed it when they restored their two-goal advantage, but Ouston showed great heart to level, Chris Pickersgill pulling one back before sub Nathan Morley equalised at the death. Carl Moxon starred. Lambton Lions secured a tight 2-1 Fourth Division win at Sacriston The Shoes to go top of the table. Star man Robert Loraine and Liam Bain did the damage. Durham Rangers edged a 2-0 victory in an even derby at Durham Buffaloes Head. The deadlock was broken in a goalmouth scramble. Buffaloes, with Ryan Mundell starring, had the majority of possession but again failed to make the most of their chances. Late on, a deflected shot wrongfooted Gregg Remmer to seal Rangers’ win. Chester Garden Farm edged through 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 derby finish at Pelaw Grange Dogs in the JD Taxis Guards Cup. Garden Farm took the lead from a corner when Adam Goodyear’s free header beat keeper Craig Bain. Dogs upped their game but missed a first-half penalty before they got level when Ryan Lancaster finished from close range after great work from Connor Grieveson down the left. In extra time, Dogs went ahead when David Jeffers shot home from distance, but slack defensive play let Scott Howe in to level with a good strike. Ross Elliott, Ryan Johnson and Bailey Hunter all converted their penalties in the shoot-out and three good saves from Jack Wilson saw Farm through. Macauley Smith was star man. Holders Burnside WMC enjoyed a comfortable JD Taxis Guards Cup victory at Newton Hall Jovial Monk, finishing 11-2 winners. Ross Stoker opened the scoring and further goals from Robbie Richardson, Jon Jordison, Kriss Jobling and a coolly finished Stephen Gamble penalty set Burnside on their way to victory. Stoker’s second strike and a five-goal salvo from star man Grant Craig finished the game in style. Hetton New Inn won through a tough, fair tie by beating Lumley 2-0. Kieron Hartill slotted home a penalty for the opening goal after a defender handled the ball in the box. Jordan Knox made it 2-0 after keeper Michael Gowland couldn’t keep out a low shot at his near post. Craig Hughes starred for New Inn, Simon Cossar for Lumley. Hilda Park roared back from two goals down to demolish Sedgefield SC 7-2. A 25-yard chip and a six-yard finish had Sedgefield on top, with Chris Jordan and Daniel Archer the scorers, and Hilda suffered the loss of Ross Kind to a nasty clash of heads. A four-hour hospital wait ended with a diagnosis of concussion. Hilda, though, levelled by half-time, with Craig Thompson and Jamie Gordon netting directly from free-kicks. Hilda bossed the second half after a formation change, with Gordon unplayable alongside Ross Watson up front. James Hudspeth scored twice, with man of the match Gordon hitting three more to make it four in the game, including a memorable strike when his quick feet beat four players in the six-yard box and finishing well. Depleted Bearpark WMC put up a good show before going down 4-1 to New Brancepeth WMC. Tommy Clark struck for the hosts from a free-kick to trail 2-1, but John Kidd’s hat-trick and a Mark Hughes goal won the day for the visitors. Washington Cross Keys showed their First Division class in an 8-0 romp at Witton Gilbert Club, scoring some fine goals in the process. Paul Finnigan shone for Witton. Physical West Rainton overpowered youthful Durham County, squeezing home 2-1 in a tight showdown. The game was decided on a controversial moment, the referee awarding a goal for Rainton when County claimed they had cleared the ball off the line. Shaun Wilson netted County’s goal, but Chris Brown and Graeme Brenkley steered Rainton through, with John Horn starring. East Rainton eventually beat Bowburn 4-0 to make progress in the League Cup, though they were flattered by the margin of victory. Bowburn perhaps edged the first half but it remained goalless. Rainton’s brighter second half, despite Bowburn twice firing just over the bar, brought goals from Lee Gaunt (2), James Wood, with a superb free-kick, and sub Alex Cogle in the final 15 minutes. Adam Birks shone. Premier side Newton Aycliffe Locomotive had to scrap for a 2-1 interval lead before running out 6-1 winners at Bede Lodge SC. Right-back Dave Pratt scored a stunning goal to get Bede back to 2-1 as they held their own in the first half, and keeper Jordan Craggs was outstanding, but Loco had two-goal Connor Hughes, Gavin Wilson, Stuart Owen, Danny Mellanby and Mark Wood all on the scoresheet. Quarrington Hill WMC exited the Stepy’s Coaches President’s Trophy with a 2-1 defeat to Bishop Middleham. Hill missed two disputed penalties, but Gaz Hamblin and John Cook, with a penalty after Jonathan Hornsby was dragged down, won the day. Chris Kane hit the hosts’ goal. Premier champs Pelton RAOB proved too strong for Ouston Cherry Tree in a 5-0 Castle Insurance Alan Smith Trophy third round win. The game was all but over after 12 minutes, with Buffs 3-0 up. Ouston improved, but Pelton were always too good and goals from Gyan McMillan, Kevin Dixon, Craig Mickle, Michael Graver and Scott McArdle saw them through. Ryan Drummond starred for Tree, with Ben Addison best for Buffs.

Lambton Lions won through in style, beating Hetton New Inn 4-1 in a Stepy’s Coaches President’s Trophy

Lambton Lions won through in style, beating Hetton New Inn 4-1 in a Stepy’s Coaches President’s Trophy second round tie marred by red cards for both sides.

Shaun Pickford and three-goal sub Ross Mitchinson guided Lions through, despite Cameron Page’s dismissal.

Jonathan Shanks saw red for New Inn, who had Liam Wilson on target and Sohail Ahmed star man.

Houghton Wild Boar All-Stars had to fight hard to fend off Ferryhill Community Hub 4-3 away.

Boar led when a 25-yard goal of the season candidate from Liam McKitten gave keeper Dean Malpin no chance.

McKitten hit the bar with a crashing half-volley before Hub hit back to lead 2-1, as star man Richard Brown netted twice.

Liam Lusk curled a shot beyond the keeper’s reach to haul Boar level, but Brown completed his hat-trick on 84 minutes to put Ferryhill back in front.

Boar, though, equalised two minutes later as star man McKitten struck, then Lusk shattered the home side with an 89th-minute winner.

Dubmire WMC secured an impressive 5-3 victory at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club.

The cricketers dominated possession, but Dubmire’s clinical finishing saw a five-goal haul by their striker, three following poor defending.

Craig Flowers (2) and Ben Curry grabbed the consolations, with Jamie Gregg star man.

Burnside WMC, finalists last season, progressed with a 4-1 success at Gateshead Last Orders in a one-sided tie.

Elliot Cutts, star man Lewis Turnbull and Craig Ellison (2) grabbed the goals, with Cannell replying.

Lumley Snooker Club eased home 3-0 at Eppleton Cricket Club.

They got off to a flier as Mick Carroll linked up with Anth Jones before firing home.

Carroll added a second from the penalty spot after a mazy Andy Brook run was ended by a foul, then Anth Jones chased down a ball down the left, dropped his shoulder and passed a challenge before finishing coolly at the near post for 3-0. James Laidler starred.

Witton Gilbert Club put up a decent performance against on-song Chester Bar18 Seven, only to succumb to two goal in each half.

Keeper David Lumley starred for Witton but was beaten by hat-trick hero Jordan Stevens and star man Michael McLean.

Langley Park exited 2-1 at Sedgefield Social Club, with Steven Cummings bagging their goal and Martin Merren starring. Sedgefield capitalised on the visitors’ mid-game change of formation to turn the tie around.

Garden Farm produced a solid performance to win through 5-1 at Grange Villa.

Ryan Johnson (2), Scott Howe, Michael Williamson nd a first of the season for Liam Walsh did the damage, with Gavin Bowen replying.

Bailey Hunter stood out for Farm, Ben Jefferson for Villa.

Ouston Juniors were second best in every department as Lumley avenged their league defeat the week before with a 7-1 romp.

Skipper Cal Winship converted a penalty reply as David Lucas’s treble sparked Lumley, with Kelvin Scorer (2), Jon Cossar and Jack Howey also on target. Ben Smith was Ouston’s top man.

East Rainton lost 2-1 to visitors Bishop Middleham in a cracking clash.

Shane Bowmer and an 85th-minute John Cook winner gave Bishop the edge.

Bede Lodge SC outgunned Pelton Crown 4-2 in extra time, inspired by man of the match Stuart Thompson’s hat-trick.

Daniel Mann also beat outstanding keeper Adam Harrison, while Dean Stewart and Ryan Smith hit Crown’s goals as they came from behind to lead 2-1 at one point.

Durham Rangers’ youth and desire proved decisive in a 5-1 win at Durham Buffaloes Head, who pulled one back with a magnificent James Richardson strike.

Star man Declan Waters (2), Kenny Wilks, Ryan Huntley and Lewis Taylor steered Rangers through.

Simon Booth shone for Buffs.

Sacriston The Shoes were demolished 7-1 at Durham County, who never looked back after hitting two early goals.

Star man Stanley Ogunsuyi fired a hat-trick, supported by strikes from Connor Atkinson, Joe Kerry, Bradley Hird and Jack Hodgkiss.

Stu Ainsworth fired a consolation for depleted Shoes, whose man of the match was keeper John Lee.

Thomas Clark and Craig Bennett both struck twice as Bearpark saw off depleted Pittington 4-2, with keeper Michael Crooks starring.

Josh Hugill and star man Dean Richardson notched for Pittington.

The only first round tie saw Bowburn edge through 5-4 after extra time at Newton Hall Jovial Monk.

Bowburn hit the bar twice inside 10 minutes, but Monk were clinical as they built a 3-0 lead.

Craig Hill rallied the visitors with a curling 20-yard free-kick, then Stefan Middleton scored from close range after nutmegging the last defender. Adam Kirk equalised with a well-taken goal then put them in front from 10 yards.

Monk levelled late on but Bowburn won it when a Newton Hall defender deflected Ben Johnson’s cross into his own net, leaving the keeper helpless. Daniel Coad starred for Bowburn.

David Wile fired a treble for Monk, backed by Adam Baister’s strike.

Houghton Town maintained their impressive form with a 4-1 League Cup victory over New Brancepeth WMC.

Two-goal Brandon Anderson, star man Jack Vaulks and Matty Weirs all notched.

Pelton RAOB cruised through, winning 4-1 at Waldridge Park.

Chris Winn (2), Craig Mickle and David Latham did the damage, with Kevin Dixon starring. Debutant keeper Luke Hilliard stood out for Park, whose marksman was Wes Delap, getting on the end of a free-kick to loop a header over the keeper.

Brandon Sports Club came through 5-3 after extra time against Pelaw Grange Dogs.

But they almost blew it, in a gripping tie, as Pelaw hit back from three down to level thanks to strikes from sub Leon Fenwick and Brian Allen (2).

Brandon’s superior stamina saw them through, despite Robbie Shields’ red card, as Adam Burnham fired a hat-trick, supported by Mark English and veteran Gavin Mudd.

In the Castle Insurance Alan Smith Memorial Trophy, Ouston Cherry Tree pipped Sacriston WMC 2-1 thanks to strikes from Steven Wood and Mark Bailes, with Joe Wilkinson starring.

Hilda Park ran out good 5-2 winners at Whitehills in their First Division Chester-le-Street derby.

Craig Thompson cut inside to fire home Hilda’s opener from 18 yards, and they still led at half-time after Whitehills had a goal disallowed.

Hilda increased their lead early in the second half, Jamie Gordon netting, and his neat half-volley soon made it 3-0.

James Cattell pulled one back from Stephen Fisher’s long throw, but Stephen Clifford instantly restored the three-goal advantage from Chris Trevena’s cross.

Gordon lobbed the keeper for 5-1 before Joe Whelan grabbed a late consolation.

Houghton Chilton Lodge’s poor start to the season continued with a 5-2 defeat at home to Ferryhill Celtic.

Celtic scored first, but Lodge hit back to lead with goals from Adam Hinde and Iain Macpherson. Kyle Wren (2), Kevin Hodgson, Luke Thompson and Jay Smith steered Celtic home.

Ian Davidson shone for Lodge.

Ferryhill Dynamoes had to fight to beat West Rainton 2-1.

David Pritchard made some good saves to keep Rainton in it before Reece Marshall put the home side in front, despite having Josh Gash sent off.

Rainton levelled with Graeme Brenkley’s shot from the edge of the box, but Marshall volleyed home an 18-yard Ferryhill winner. Dan Chester stood out for Rainton.

Washington Cross Keys outgunned Coxhoe Red Lion 4-0, courtesy of Alan Wilson (2), Ross Docherty and Phil Marriott.

Sherburn Village scored first and last in a 7-2 Premier Division defeat at Sedgefield St Edmund’s

Nick Marley and Scott Arnott struck for the visitors, whose top man was Thomas Young, but Andrew Beamson’s treble inspired Saints.

Stephen Flockett, John Maddison, Glenn Donaldson and Paul Wilkinson also struck.

Stephen Ferguson scored the opening goal as Chilton dominated the chances, with hosts Newton Aycliffe Locomotive rocked by the dismissal of Lewis Martin for an off-the-ball incident.

Sonny Andrews levelled from the edge of the box, then Chilton had hit Kadam Lumsden-Parnaby sent off before Kieran Megran was found by Danny Maclachlan for the winner at 2-1.

Kieran Harnett shone for Chilton.