Plain are left with just six on the field

THERE was controversy at Metcalfe Park as the game between league leaders Wolviston and Annfield Plain was abandoned with 13 minutes left to play.

The hosts held a 3-2 lead going into the closing stages, by which time their visitors had been reduced to eight men after Chris Killeen, Carlos Malpass and Dan Johnson had been shown red cards.

Two more visiting players were carried off with injuries as the match headed towards the last ten minutes, leaving them with just six players.

That left the referee with no choice but to abandon the fixture.

Title-chasing Hebburn Town Reserves lost a league game for the first time this season.

Silksworth CW were the club to take maximum points against the Hornets as Harry Munday and Adam Storey found the net during the first half of their 2-1 victory on South Tyneside.

Josh Houghton pulled one back for the hosts but Silksworth held on to claim a second consecutive win against Kevin Bolam’s side.

Harton and Westoe CW recovered from the derby defeat against the Hornets as Chris Foster, Adam Bell and Paul Burrell notching in their 3-2 success against Darlington Town.

Hartlepool FC threw away a two-goal lead as they were beaten 3-2 at Windscale.

Boldon CA continued their recent resurgence as Liam Mulvain netted twice in their 2-0 home victory against Gateshead Leam Rangers.

Sunderland West End reached the last four of the TWR Shipowners’ Charity Cup.

Andrew Brown grabbed the only counter in their 1-0 success against Richmond Town. ■■THE Wearside League has confirmed it is “open to negotiations” with any potential sponsors.

Current backers TWR Bi Folds announced in November they would not be extending their deal beyond the end of the current season.

The league - which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2017 - is seeking a sponsor for its two divisions and one or all of its six cup competitions.

Anyone interested can gain further details from league chairman Peter Maguire at peter. maguire@me.com.