Teasdale on top form for Tow triumph
1 1 TOW Law Town came from behind at Thornaby to top the EBAC Northern League Division Two table.
It was drama-filled first half, with contrasting emotions for Max Robinson and Lewis Teasdale.
Robinson stepped up to bury his first spot-kick early on but just 10 minutes later, Teasdale put the Lawyers on level terms.
Another spot-kick was awarded in favour of Thornaby but this time Robinson failed to convert.
Teasdale continued his fine goalscoring form, his 40th-minute strike proving to be the winner.
Northallerton Town moved up to second with results at Hebburn Town and Friday night’s game at Ryton going their way.
Nick Martin’s goals in the sixth and 19th minutes were enough as Kyle Morris made it a tense finish with 10 minutes to go.
Whickham stunningly hit eight at Esh Winning. Andrew Bulford scored a brace on his Lang Jacks debut alongside Steven Aiston.
Owen Lancaster, Kallum Broadhead, Andrew Brown and David Backhouse also found the net as Whickham keep tabs on the top three.
Blyth AFC moved up to fifth after a 3-2 win at managerless bottom side Alnwick Town.
There was a big delay at the start of the game following an injury to the lineswoman after five minutes, but the Braves stayed focused.
Gary Day scored the first of his two goals after 21 minutes but Christopher Laidlaw replied just four minutes later.
Bobby Taylor and Day both struck as Blyth led 3-1 on the hour mark.
Midway throught the half, Stephen Young got one back for the Wick but the visitors held out for Jon McDonald and Ian Skinner’s first league win in charge.
Managerless Brandon United fell to a 3-1 defeat at Billingham Town.
Matthew Osmand, Luke Hogan and Gary Redman were all on target for Billy.
Matty Moffat and Jeff Smith starred in Willington’s 4-1 win over strugglers Darlington RA with two goals.
Durham City came away from Bedlington Terriers with three points as Callum Smith scored the winner.
Chester-le-Street and Easington Colliery shared a goalless draw, meaning the Colliers stretched their unbeaten run to 10 games in all competitions.
JORDAN CRONIN