Silksworth fly through to another cup final

SILKSWORTH CW progressed into their second cup final of the season with a 1-0 win against Wolviston in the semi-final of the Total Sport Alan Hood Charity Cup.

Brandon Alderson grabbed the only goal of the game as his side beat their high-flying opponents for the second time this season.

Sunderland West End will be Silksworth’s opponents in the Durham Trophy final after goals from Rob Hall and Kieron Martin gave them an impressive 2-0 win at Horden CW in the semi-final of the competition.

Hebburn Town Reserves moved up to second in the Wearside League table as they came out on top in a titanic South Tyneside derby against Harton and Westoe CW.

A Steven Graham owngoal put the Hornets ahead on seven minutes, but a stunning volley from Harton captain Jason Pressling looked to have sent the sides into half time on level terms.

But a Ryan Bolam penalty gave the visitors a narrow lead at the break and they stretched their advantage to two with a goal from Dylan Nesbitt.

Jermaine Francois pulled one back for Harton with ten minutes left, but they were unable to find an equaliser.

A late Mike Snowdon header helped Hartlepool FC move up to fifth in the table with a 1-0 home win against Annfield Plain.

Coxhoe Athletic won a league game for only the second time this season as they saw off Darlington RA at Beechfield Park.

Goals from Dagan Taylor and Stephen Francis put the hosts in control, and they held on for the win despite Chris Tarn pulling a goal back 20 minutes into the second-half.

A Lewis Martin brace, a goal from Dale Johnson and an own goal helped Darlington Town to an impressive 4-2 home win against Richmond Town.

Matty Moffat marked his West Auckland Tunns debut with two goals but he couldn’t prevent his new side falling to a 4-2 home defeat against Gateshead Leam Rangers.