Three-mendous result as Morpeth in play-off spot

MORPETH Town continued their upturn in form and moved into the Premier Division play-off places with a comprehensive 3-0 home win against Hyde United.

Craig Lynch’s men were in control from the off and took a deserved lead just before the quarter-hour mark when Ben Sayer found the net.

Michael Turner doubled their advantage midway through the firsthalf and Jack Foalle rounded off a fine team performance when he added a third goal with just over 20 minutes remaining.

South Shields remain unbeaten this season after they battled to all three points on their visit to Nantwich Town.

Michael Woods scored his third goal in five games to ensure Kevin Phillips’ men head into Monday’s home clash with Morpeth on a high.

Marske United suffered their first defeat since they were promoted into the Northern Premier League’s top tier as they were left empty-handed from their visit to Marine.

The Mariners took all three points as a first-half own-goal from Marske striker Rob Guilfoyle proved to be the difference between the two sides.

Stockton Town extended their stay at the top of the East Division as they battled back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory at Stocksbridge Park Steels.

Elliott Murray put the hosts ahead midway through the first half but Michael Roberts grabbed an equaliser just before the half-hour and snatched the points for his side in the final minute of the game.

Consett moved into the play-off places with a five-goal demolition of Carlton Town.

A Lewis Green brace bookended an impressive three points for his side and his efforts came either side of efforts from Kieren Aplin, Zak Atkinson and Declan Bisset.

Shildon romped to their first league victory under Jamie Tunstall as they hit Bridlington Town for six at Dean Street.

Dean Thexton netted twice and there was a goal apiece for Wilson

Kneeshaw, David Atkinson, Michael Sweet and Vinnie Steels as the Railwaymen produced a stunning display.

Dunston UTS fell to a 3-1 defeat at Worksop Town as Paul Green, Jay Rollins and Terry Hawkridge all found the net for the Tigers.

A late Jake Jenson goal proved to be of little consolation for Chris Swailes’ side.

North Shields also suffered a 3-1 defeat on their long trip to Long Eaton United.

A Connor Oliver free-kick put the Robins ahead on 11 minutes.

However, Jermaine Hollis, Ben Hutchinson and Jamie Walker helped their hosts hit back to take the honours.