Synners hit by six of the Marske best

IT was six of the best for Marske United as they moved to within 10 points of securing the Division One title with a 6-1 hammering of Billingham Synthonia.

Synners took an early lead through Ryan Braithwaite but they were blown away by goals from Andrew Stephenson, Mikey Roberts, Curtis Round, Danny Early, James Fairley and Adam Wheatley.

Mark Doninger scored twice as West Auckland Town all-but secured third place with a 5-0 home win over Whitley Bay.

Sunderland RCA moved into the top five with a 3-0 win against Guisborough Town.

Dylan Elliott, Michael Charlton and Jonny Davis were on the score sheet for Martin Swales’ side.

Newcastle Benfield fought back from two goals down to secure a 4-2 home win over Shildon.

Scott McCarthy’s late brace secured the points for the Lions after Jake Orrell and Paul Brayson had cancelled out a two-goal half-time deficit.

Tony Stephenson netted a hat-trick in Ashington’s 4-0 thumping of North Shields and Craig Hutchinson’s first-half goal condemned Consett to a defeat at Newton Aycliffe.

Two goals in the last five minutes helped Team Northumbria to a 2-1 win at Jarrow Roofing.

A John Campbell goal seemed to have given Roofing a valuable win but late strikes from Andrei Ardelean and Ben Dibb-Fuller gave the visitors all three points.

Bishop Auckland are still looking nervously over their shoulders at the relegation zone after two goals from Michael Rae helped Ryhope CW to a 3-1 win over Colin Myers’ side.

Seaham Red Star and Dunston UTS drew 1-1 and Stockton Town beat Penrith 2-0.

Blyth AFC moved to within four points of promotion with their 1-0 victory over Durham City.

A last-minute Paul Chow penalty was enough to move Hebburn Town into second as they beat Ryton and Crawcrook Albion.

Lewis Teasdale hit a brace as Tow Law Town put a further dent in Whickham’s promotion hopes with a 4-1 win at Ironworks Road.

Northallerton Town moved back into the top three after a 4-2 victory over Esh Winning.

Heaton Stannington’s fine run of form has ended after Luke Hogan scored the only goal to condemn them to defeat at Billingham Town.

Easington Colliery overturned a half-time deficit and secured a 4-1 win at Alnwick Town.

Bedlington Terriers’ Trae Rawlinson and Chris Glass scored for a 2-1 victory over Jarrow FC.

Brandon United’s Jordan Lee scored the only goal of the game in their win over Darlington RA.

Crook Town and Chester-le-Street Town played out a 1-1 draw and West Allotment Celtic lost 3-1 defeat against Willington.