Bay progress in Cup - but suffer a scare

WHITLEY Bay are through to the preliminary round of the FA Cup after they held off a brave fightback from Thackley to secure a 3-2 result in West Yorkshire.

Jack Foalle put them ahead on 13 minutes before Peter GlenRavenhill doubled their lead midway through the half.

Luke Salmon added a third just before half time and it looked like it was job done for the Hillheads outfit.

Second-half goals from Nicky Matthews and Jordan Hines pulled the hosts back into the tie - but Whitley held on to progress.

Liam Brooks scored twice to help Dunston UTS to an impressive 3-2 win at Northern League Division One rivals Hebburn Town.

Luke Carr claimed Consett’s winner as they came from behind to secure a 2-1 success over North Shields at Belle View.

Evo-Stik East new boys Morpeth Town are also through after Sean Taylor’s brace was added to by goals from Chris Reid, Adam Burnicle and 16-year-old Jackson Ward in their 5-1 victory at Goole.

Blyth AFC won their first ever FA Cup tie as strikes from David Robinson and David Williamson gave them a 2-1 success at Glasshoughton Welfare.

Nathan Fisher notched twice in West Auckland Town’s 4-0 verdict at Washington.

Newcastle Benfield and Stockton Town will meet again after Nathan Mulligan cancelled out an opening goal from Benfield striker Paul Brayson.

Shane Jones’ late finish ensured Heaton Stannington will face a replay against Seaham Red Star at Grounsell Park after a 1-1 away draw.

Billingham Synthonia earned a home replay against Barnoldswick Town after Ben Pollock’s effort helped them to a 1-1 draw against the North West Counties Premier Division club.

A number of Northern League teams exited the FA Cup at the hands of clubs from outside of the area.

Ashington were dumped 2-0 at home to Knaresborough Town and Bishop Auckland were beaten by the same scoreline against Pickering Town.

Whickham lost 3-2 at Selby Town and Penrith were hammered 4-0 by Albion Sports.

Albert Ibrahami hit a hat-trick to help Garforth Town to a 4-0 win at Northallerton Town and Easington Colliery won 3-1 at Birtley Town.