Easington Lane secure second cup final place

Easington Lane WMC are having a great season and already in the final of the Premier Division League Cup, last weekend they got to their second final, this the external Heart Foundation Cup against a physical Durham Premier League side in Sedgefield St Edmunds, winning 3-1.

Karl Powney broke the dead lock for the Lane when firinglow into the bottom corner.

However, just minutes after going ahead, a costly slip from Stephen Francis allowed Kevin Jones to equalise for St Edmunds.

Ryan Taylor fired in a 20-yard shot home to see Lane take the lead once again.

In the closing minutes of the second half, Lane scored a third goal to seal the game when Stephen Tilley volleyed home to book their place in the final.

In the Premier League, leaders Easington Colliery Welfare cruised to a 7-1 win against South Hetton Cricket Club.

Two goals a piece from Harry Morgan and Liam Apple by, along with a strike from Scott Thompson paved the way for Murton Colliery FC to enjoy a 5-1 win over Shotton Comrades.

A hat-trick from Joe Naylor saw Roseberry Park come out on top against Easington Welfare winning 6-3.

In Division One, Blackhall Cricket Club beat Has well Odd fellows Arms 9-0, and Sea ham the Knack also won with plentyin hand defeating Ea sing ton CIU 8-3.

In the Second Division, Peterlee Hearts still have a healthy lead at the top of the table this after reaching double figures in beating Horden FC 11-0 helped by two goals a piece from Elliott Stirman, Conner Jackson, Jack Gorman and substitute Alex Langley.

Wingate High Howden remain second in the table this after a 5-2 win against Roseberry and a five-goal thriller saw Sea ham Odd fellows Arms come out on top 3-2 against Hough tonTr op is Bar thanks to goals from Jack Apple by, MartinRoger son and Io nut Alex an dr aCirciu mare sell.

Houghton Comrades of Great War hit double figures and to boost their promotion chances when two goals a piece from Liam McKitten and Joe Turton plus a five timer from leading scorer Barry Turton helped them to a 12-1 win against Horden Comrades.