Benfield fight back to leave Goole stunned
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.