Killingworth seeing off the opposition once again

A slightly depleted round of Bay Plastics Premier Division matches saw AFC Killingworth take advantage of results elsewhere as they dismissed visitors Wallington, and their main rivals experienced mixed results.

Killy, with braces from Sam Walton (against his former club) and Konner Lamb, defeated visitors Wallington 4-1 and are already giving themselves some leeway at the top; Jordan Nellis replied from the penalty spot late on.

The game between AFC Burradon & New Fordley and Blyth Town ended goalless draw. Newcastle Chemfica took advantage to claim three points, edging their game at Alnwck Town 3-2 with goals from Alex Mckitterick, Sado Ajalo and Steve Mclaughlin, Dylan Handyside and Ross Gair replying.

Cullercoats, thanks to a brace from Brian Dodsworth, defeated hosts North Shields Athletic 4-0, Robbie Williamson, and Michael Laws (pen) also on target.

The final game in the top flight was settled by a solitary goal from Andy Robertson, as Whitley Bay Reserves beat ten-man Seaton Delaval.

Prudhoe Youth Club and Haltwhistle Jubilee continue to set the pace in the Reeves Independent First Division, both sides registering big wins.

Youth Club beat visitors Rothbury 7-2 as Adam Bell scored twice, while Jubilee won an eight-goal thriller at home to Bedlington, Paul Wilson and Jack Currah with braces in the 5-3 win.

Cramlington United won 4-1 away to Gosforth Bohemians, and Kevin Bell bagged a hat-trick as Red Row came from behind to defeat Wallsend Boys Club. Evan Howard bagged a second half treble as Whitley Sporting saw off visitors FC United of Newcastle 4-2.

West Jesmond continue to set the pace in the Team Valley Carpets

Second Division as they won 3-1 at Ashington Reserves, and Newcastle Independent won their top-five clash at Wideopen 2-0 – a result which afforded Newcastle University A the chance to move into second with a 4-1 home win over Stobswood Welfare.

Both Newcastle East End and Seaton Sluice registered 3-1 home wins, over Ponteland Reserves and Cramlington Town respectively; AFC Newbiggin did the same away to ten-man Ashington Reserves, and Ellington – with a hat-trick from Adam Bains – won 5-0 at Newcastle Blue Star U23s.

Three more goals from Andy Tallen ensured Cullercoats Reserves stay top of the Bluefin Sports Insurance Third Division after a 3-0 home win against Newcastle East End Reserves.

There were also wins for Morpeth, North Sunderland, Newcastle Chemfica Amateurs and Red House Farm.

Morpeth defeated visitors Wooler 3-0, North Sunderland won 3-1 against Morpeth Reserves, Chemfica Amateurs won 3-2 at home to Gosforth Bohemians Reserves, and Red House – thanks to a brace from Newton-eddy and Angus – defeated Newbiggin Central 4-1.