Late strikes deny leaders away win

CONSETT remain at the top of Northern League Division One, despite throwing away a two-goal lead in the closing stages of their game at Bishop Auckland.

Goals from Michael Mackay, Luke Carr and Matty Cornish put the Steelmen into a 3-1 lead but they had to settle for a point thanks to late goals from Michael Hoganson and Shaun Ryder.

Dunston UTS moved up to second after Michael Pearson and Mark Fitzpatrick helped them to a 2-1 win at rivals Whickham.

Two Callum Johnston goals gave North Shields a 2-1 win against Sunderland RCA.

Two Dennis Knight penalties and a Jake Orrell goal gave Newcastle Benfield a 3-2 win at Ryhope CW.

Whitley Bay had to settle for a point after Peter Glen-Ravenhill’s strike was cancelled out by Guisborough Town’s Paul Young.

Seaham Red Star won 4-3 against Stockton Town.

Goals from Dan Wilson and Michael Chilton (2) and Liam Gillesphey outnumbered strikes from Fred Woodhouse, Chris Stockton and a penalty from Nathan Mulligan.

Amar Purewal hit a brace as West Auckland Town secured a 3-2 win at Penrith and Ashington crashed to a 3-0 home defeat against Newton Aycliffe.

Billingham Town continue to set the pace in Division Two as late goals from Matt Robinson and Jack Connor helped them to a 2-1 home win against Willington.

Heaton Stannington failed to make the most of Dan Robinson’s early goal and fell to a 2-1 defeat at Thornaby.

Matty Hayton continued his impressive form with two goals in West Allotment Celtic’s thrilling 4-4 draw at Redcar Athletic.

Jarrow were thumped 4-0 at home to Northallerton Town.

A Dale Milburn penalty and two goals from Lewis Martin helped Tow Law Town to an impressive 3-0 win at Chester-le-Street Town and Washington were 2-1 winners against Bedlington Terriers.

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion’s beat Brandon United 2-0 and Billingham Synthonia beat Esh Winning 1-0.

Durham City’s miserable season continued as Chris Dunwell and Phil Caley found the target to help Crook Town to a 4-1 win over the struggling Citizens.