Walton is spot on to salvage Town a draw

MARSKE’S title hopes were kept alive after leaders Morpeth Town could only manage a 1-1 draw at Shildon.

Adam Gell put the hosts ahead but Joe Walton’s second-half penalty secured a point for the Highwaymen.

Consett remain in third place in the table after goals from Michael Sweet, Jordan Lavery and Josh Gray gave them a 3-1 win over a Bishop Auckland side managed by former Steelmen boss Colin Myers.

Nathan Fisher laid claim to the individual performance of the weekend as he scored five goals in West Auckland’s 6-0 win at bottom club Billingham Synthonia.

First-half strikes from Liam Thear and Dale Burrell were enough to give Dunston UTS a 2-1 home victory against Newton Aycliffe.

A Dennis Knight brace helped boost Jarrow Roofing’s survival hopes as they came out on top with a 2-0 win against Ashington.

Washington won for the first time since November as three goals in seven first-half minutes gave them a 3-0 success at Guisborough Town.

Martyn Coleman continued his fine form as he hit a hat-trick in Penrith’s 3-1 result against Whitley Bay and Colin Larkin netted twice to help Sunderland RCA to a 3-0 verdict over Seaham Red Star.

Ryhope CW set themselves up for a crucial relegation clash against Jarrow Roofing on Tuesday night with a 3-0 result at Team Northumbria.

Blyth AFC returned to the top of the league after a 2-0 victory over struggling Alnwick Town.

David Robinson and Michael Chilton (below) grabbed the goals as the Braves finally broke through the Wick’s stubborn resistance.

Northallerton Town remain level on points with Blyth AFC after Nick Martin notched four times in a 5-1 triumph at Crook Town.

Hebburn Town kept tabs on the top three after edging a seven-goal clash at Bedlington Terriers.

Craig Malley and Dan Robinson both struck twice in a 4-3 victory for the Hornets.