Take it as Red, it is a close battle

TEAM VALLEY CARPETS NORTH ALLIANCE LG DIVISION TWO

ROTHBURY and Whitley Sporting Club continue setting the pace at the top following their respective home wins.

The Reds edged past rivals Jesmond, the only goal of the game coming early in the second half through Sam Proudlock. The visitors finished with ten men.

Whitley Sporting won 6-1 against visitors Coundon, Seaman with three, Atkinson, Betts and Adams also netting.

Cramlington United slipped up in their challenge for the title when they lost 3-2 at Willington Quay Saints.

The hosts netted through Matty Adams and Alex Foreman in the first period, Luke Taylor replying for United.

Ryan Ferrier notched what proved the winner midway through the second, although Anthony Brannon made for a nervy close.

Adam Bains fired a hat-trick, his first goal coming from the spot, as Ellington prevailed 3-1 at Seaton Sluice - Richie Clarke with Sluice’s counter in the final quarter.

A brace from Campbell helped Cramlington Town to a 3-2 success at Burradon.

Kyle Stocks netted twice for Wideopen as they triumphed 4-2 at Blyth, Steve Spence and Kevin Ansty also netting with Shay Richardson and Andy Welsh replying.

Whitburn kept in touching distance of the leaders with a 7-0 result att Stobswood, where Joe Warren (3), Anthony Chapman (2), Alex Chapman and Daniel Wilson hit the mark.