It’s all points West as End go to the top

SUNDERLAND West End took over at the top with a comfortable 2-0 home win against top-six challengers Hartlepool.

Anthony Nelson’s side leapfrogged leaders Hebburn Town Reserves as they claimed another three points thanks to two first-half goals from Brian Norton and Brad Wilson.

Bottom-of-the-table Coxhoe Athletic triumphed for only the third time this season as they saw off Gateshead Leam Rangers at Beechfield Park.

A Kieron Parnaby brace and a Stephen Bogie counter took Coxhoe within eight points of second-bottom Darlington RA.

Boldon CA remain unbeaten in 2019 - although they had to settle for a point in their 2-2 home draw with Darlington Town.

Rob Moncur and Sam England were on the scoresheet for the visitors but the spoils were shared thanks to a Dom Solman strike and a John Murray penalty.

Hebburn Town Reserves lost a third semi-final of the season as they were beaten by Richmond Town in the last four of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup.

The Hornets took the tie to penalties after Josh Houghton cancelled out a first-half opener from Jason Newall.

However, it was Richmond who went through with a 4-3 victory in the shoot-out.

Horden CW progressed into the final of the TWR Shipowners Charity Cup with a 4-0 win against Harton and Westoe CW thanks to strikes from John Bowes, David Paul, Josh Broom and Robert Renwick. ■■BEDLINGTON A have found it hard going in their debut season in the Sportsworld North Northumberland League and suffered a seven-goal defeat at Alnwick.

They held their own in the first half but were hit with five more goals after the interval, Brandon Jewers netting twice for the home side.

The Amble derby ended with honours even as counters in the final ten minutes produced a 1-1 draw.

Liam Ramsay was the St Cutbert scorer while Luke Brown replied for the Masons.