The Chronicle

Benfield fight back to leave Goole stunned

- By MARK CARRUTHERS

NEWCASTLE Benfield pulled off an FA Cup upset as they secured a 2-1 win at Evo-Stik League club Goole.

Benfield came back from a goal behind as John Campbell and Paul Brayson struck to put them into the first qualifying round.

Sunderland RCA dumped Ashington out of the competitio­n with a 4-0 win on Wearside.

Stephen Callen led the way with a brace for the hosts.

Northern League Division One side Consett beat Division Two Heaton Stanningto­n by the same scoreline at Belle Vue.

Newton Aycliffe and Dunston UTS both saw their cup runs ended with 2-1 defeats against clubs from outside of the region.

Aycliffe lost at Albion Sports and Dunston were beaten at Barnoldswi­ck Town.

Penrith and Whitley Bay face a replay tomorrow night after a 1-1 draw.

In Division One of the Northern League, Nathan Fisher continued his impressive start to the campaign with his third hat-trick in four games.

That helped West Auckland to a 3-1 victory at Stockton Town.

Ryhope CW made light of being down to 10 men for the entire second half with a 3-0 success at Billingham Synthonia.

Goals from Corey Nicholson, Joe Melvin and Matthew Weirs gave Ryhope a fourth win of the season.

North Shields put five past Bishop Auckland with Lee Mason and Joe Kerridge among the Robins’ scorers.

Seaham Red Star beat Team Northumbri­a at Coach Lane Campus, Robbie Bird’s effort giving the visitors a 3-2 verdict.

A 91st-minute equaliser by goalkeeper Sean Newbrook ensured Jarrow Roofing a point in a 2-2 draw at Washington.

In Division Two, Tow Law Town remain unbeaten after securing a 2-2 draw at Alnwick Town.

Jarrow FC’s recent good form continued as Jonathan Hirst, Josh Allan, Jordan Mellish and Max Kirkham clinched a 4-2 result at Darlington RA.

Hebburn Town are in fourth place after Craig Malley’s injurytime equaliser earned a 2-2 draw at West Allotment Celtic.

Kyle Wharton and Joe Mole were on the scoresheet as Whickham secured their first win of the season - 2-0 at Willington.

Jack Pounder’s hat-trick helped Easington Colliery to a 6-2 triumph over Esh Winning.

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