Winthrop strikes in West End debut

There was a debut goal for Josh Winthrop as Sunderland West End claimed a 3-1 win at Willington in Division Two of the Northern League.

Jordan Lee put the hosts ahead inside the opening five minutes – but goals from Winthrop, Luke McCabe and Cameron Old were enough to give West End their fourth league win of the campaign.

Division Two leaders Redcar Athletic fell to their first league defeat of the season as they were beaten by the odd goal in five at Tow Law Town.

The two sides were level at half-time after an opener from Town striker Matty Moffat was cancelledout by a Stephen Jackson equaliser.

Moffat grabbed his second of the day with 20 minutes left and Joel Pearson extended the lead to two moments later to give the hosts a lead that they would not relinquish.

MichaelWoodhousepulled one back for the leaders – but they were unable to find an equaliser in the closing stages.

LategoalsfromScottJasper and Eoghain Sherrard helped Ryton and Crawcrook Albion move level on points with second-placed West Allotment Celtic after their 2-0 win at Washington.

Heaton Stannington lie in fourth in the table after second-half goals from Jonathan Wright, Ryan Bailey, Thibault Charmey,DanSayerandRichie Hoggins put them on their way to a 5-1 home win against Carlisle City. A Liam Travers hat-trick laidforthefoundationsforBillinghamSynthonia’sfourthwin in the last five league games as theycameoutontopinasevengoal thriller against Esh Winning.

Kelvin Thear enjoyed a dream debut at Birtley Town as he struck a hat-trick in their 6-0 home hammering of Durham City.

An Aaron McEwan brace andaRobbieWilliamsonstrike rounded off an impressive display from Paul Beat’s side.

JoshHome-Jacksonscored twice as Easington Colliery continued their upturn in form with a 5-1 win at Brandon United.

Home-Jackson’s brace gave the Colliers a two-goal advantage at half-time – and the dominance continued after the restart as Jack Brown, Jack Pounder and Jake Dunn all found the net.

BedlingtonTerriersmoved upto13thinthetablewitha3-2 win at Newcastle University.