SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH 2014

BRANDON UNITED RESERVES 1 V 2 SEDGEFIELD NETPark

In the first half Brandon had more of the play but Sedgefield led at half time courtesy of goals from Phil Bland and Brian Fairhurst. Second half Brandon pushed hard to get back into the game and scored after 60 mins from a penalty by Dan McDonough. Despite working hard and playing some attractive football Brandon was unable to add to their tally and Netpark ran out 2-1 winners. Man of the match for Brandon was Jordan Gibson and for Sedgefield was veteran Brian Fairhurst

LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP ROUND 2

BISHOP AUCKLAND RESERVES 3 V 1 SHILDON RESERVES

Bishop Auckland Reserves came out on top in this local derby cup fixture, beating their rivals 3-1 on the day in an entertaining game. The home side took the lead on 10 minutes as Lewis Rowell opened his account for the season after a clever Liam Bain corner kick. The lead was doubled a few minutes later by Bain himself after he rounded the keeper following some neat interplay from the home side team. It could have been worse for Shildon as Lewis Dunn missed is header from a yard out, after some brilliant play from winger Shaun Pickford. Shildon did test Craig Foster in goal from range, but he was equal to the effort.  The second half was an entertaining affair with both sides having chances. The visitors could have felt aggrieved as claims for a penalty were waved away after a mix up between Rowell and Foster, but the result was rounded by the goal of the game as Lewis Dunn showed neat feet before firing home with his left. Alex Cantwell forced the Shildon keeper into a good save, before Liam Bain hit the post following a powerful run. Shildon did pull one back as a consolation with minutes to go, but it was Bishops that marched into the next round. Credit to both sides for an entertaining fixture!

HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES 1 V 0 EBCHESTER CONSETT RESERVES

An average performance from both teams on the day with Pools just winning it after creating most chances. Both teams generally cancelled each other out with Pools going closest when hitting the post. Half time 0-0.
The second half started well with Pools hitting the bar twice and Ebchester not taking advantage of a chance across the face of goal. The deadlock was broken when Larkin broke down the left and cut in for Lewis Murphy to tap into an empty net. There were claims for offside but the goal stood

SHERBURN VILLAGE WMC FC 1 V 3 HYLTON SC

The first 14 mins was fairly even until a great strike from Sherburn’s Scott Arnott flew into the low right hand corner of Hylton’s net to make it 1-0 the keeper stood no chance . 2mins later Sherburn should have been 2 up when a cross by Scott Arnott was met by the right foot of Karl Hutchinson from 6yds but just went over the bar. Hylton equalised on 22 when a 'questionable' penalty decision was given. Which was converted by Hylton’s no 9 Martin Hope. The half was end to end with great tackles and football being played all over the pitch by both sides it ended 1-1. 2mins into the second half Hylton took the lead with a great strike by Mark Catchiside from 25yds which sailed into the top right hand side of Sherburn’s net 2-1. The game was still end to end both teams putting on a great display of football. Hylton scored their 3rd on 75mins by Liam Wooton. Sherburn didn't throw the towel in and the game was battled hard by both teams right to the final whistle. Hylton came out winners in a great game. Good luck to Hylton.

COUNDON & LEEHOLME YOUTH FC 4 V 0 BIRTLEY FC

Coundon started well and there was an early goal. Mark Wood scored and scored again later. A good game with both teams playing very well. After interval Coundon played well and Pau Bailes scored and Coundon scored again towards the end of the game with a goal by Stephen Johnson. Overall a good game.

FERRYHILL TOWN 2 V 7 WALLSEND TOWN

Ferryhill 2-7 Wallsend. Good competitive first 80 minutes 2-2 but Wallsend got 5 easy goals last 10 minutes with Ferryhill fitness very poor good win for Wallsend good all round squad

MURTON AFC 1 V 2 HORSLEY HILL FC

Horsley hill edged past Murton in a tight cup tie coming back from a goal behind to deservedly win 2-1 and take their place in the next round.

WHEATLEY HILL WMC 6 V 2 CHESTER-LE-STREET WHITEHILL

Chester Le Street took the lead early with a penalty kick from Matty Smith. From then on Wheatley Hill dominated the game and scored goals through determined hard work. Goal scorers were Liam Cockerill 2, David Jackson, Stuart Softly, Shaun Jackson and Jonathan Davies.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH 2014

BRANDON INITED RESERVES 0 V 4 BISHOP AUCKLAND RESERVES

Brandon introduced three new signings tonight and they were all quickly into the action. Positive running by the Bishop Auckland midfield saw Brandon concede a penalty to give Bishops the lead and they scored a second just before the interval. Second half a wonder strike by Bishops Lewis Martin increased their lead and they wrapped up the points just before full time with Lewis Martin's second. The other goals corers for Bishops were Liam Bain and Alex Cantwell. Man of the Match for Brandon was experienced keeper Bryan Potts and for Bishops was winger Shaun Pickford.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH 2014

SHILDON RESERVES 0 V 5 SHERBURN VILLAGE WMC FC

Sherburn ran out 5 0 winners against a lacklustre Shildon reserves. Goals from Hudspeth Jackson Hutchinson and 2 for Gary Dodds gave the away team all 3 points. The visitors were in command for most of the game and could have had more of it wasn't for Philip Parker in goal for Shildon.

SEDGEFIELD NETPark 2 v 0 BISHOP AUCKLAND RESERVES

An entertaining game with Bishop starting the better of the two teams. A few chances for both teams before Jonathan Taylor scored with a header from a Jack Marley corner. Netpark then started to play better but not many chances before ht, h/t 1-0. Second half and again pretty even, on 55mins a great move was brilliantly finished by Brian Fairhurst 2-0. Both teams had chances to score, Bishop had a great change after 80mins but Matt Smith pulled off a great save. Netpark held out for the 3pts. F/T 2-0

COUNDON & LEEHOLME YOUTH FC 5 V 0 HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES

Coundon got off to good start with Mark Wood scoring after twelve minutes. Both teams were playing some good attacking football when Mark Wood scored his second goal after twenty one minutes. Ben Collinson scored Coundons third goal after thirty two minutes. A super save from the Hartlepool keeper prevented Coundon from increasing their lead. Another goal after forty six minutes gave Mark Wood his hat trick. The second half was not as entertaining as the first half with another goal near the end of the game from Ben Collinson gave Coundon a 5-0 win

CHESTER-LE-STREET WHITEHILL FC 2 V 3 WALLSEND TOWN

Whitehill lost out by the odd goal in five with a 3-2 defeat at home to Wallsend.
In a close first half Whitehill pressed early on in the game, but it were the visitors who took the lead on 16 mins when Gavin Jones sent the ball into the box and it sailed over Jack Taylor in the Whitehill goal for 0-1. Whitehill got back on level terms on 25 mins when Jamie Kelly was brought down in the box and Matty Smith stepped up to make it 1-1 from the penalty spot.  Jamie Kelly then hit a thunderous shot that struck the bar on the half hour mark, but just before half time, a Tommy Wray through ball was met by Stephen Wood who fired in to put Whitehill 2-1 up. H.T. 2-1 The second half saw Whitehill play some poor football and the visitors took advantage of it scoring twice in 6 mins. The equaliser came when Paul Bell hit a great overhead kick to score the goal of the game, and on 56 mins he forced the ball over the line following a corner kick for 2-3. Both teams created half chances but Whitehill’s continued poor performance helped Wallsend see out the game and take the three points.

EBCHESTER CONSETT RESERVES 6 V 1 FERRYHILL TOWN

Ebchester started the better team and were playing some good football. It didn't take them long to take the lead through Dan Parker, he timed his run perfectly to break the offside trap and finished well. Ebchester kept going and were having most of the play. It was 2-0 soon after through Stephen Agnew. Within 30 minutes Ebchester were 3-0 up, a good finish from Dan Reed who put the ball into the top corner. Ferryhill came back into the game before half time and gained a goal from a bit of pressure, a good ball in and their forward flicked the ball over the top of the keeper. Half Time 3-1. The second half was very much the same, Ebchester having the play and creating lots of chances. They got the fourth through Dan Reed, a good ball in and he volleyed the ball home. Ebchester's fifth came from Dan Parker, Ebchester playing some nice stuff down the left before Parker fired it home. The final goal of the game came courtesy of Stephen Agnew; he got the ball down the right and unleashed a thunderbolt into the bottom corner. Ebchester running out well deserved winners 6-1.

BIRTLEY FC 1 V 8 HYLTON SC

Sunderland Hylton started the brightest and scored after just 8 mins and then doubled their lead after 22 mins. Birtley FC then got control of the game and seemed to settle down and pulled one back through Thomas Illingworth 0n 38 mins. Second half was a good battle but Sunderland Hylton made it 3-1 on 50 mins. Birtley FC and Sunderland Hylton both created chances but Sunderland Hylton ran out deserved winner adding goals on the 60', 68', 72', 75', 90', to run out winners by 8-1. Birtley FC also missed a penalty in the second half.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH 2014

SHERBURN VILLAGE WMC FC 6 V 2 BISHOP AUCKLNAD RESERVES

Sherburn took the lead with a goal from Joe Simpson on 19 minutes. 5 minutes later he scored his second. Bishop pulled one back before the break to make it 2 - 1 at half time. Early in the second half, Joe Simpson completed his hatrick. Scott Arnott joined the scoring with a 20 minute hatrick, giving Sherburn a 6 - 1 lead. Bishop scored a consolation goal on 89 minutes. Final score 6-2.

EBCHESTER CONSETT RESERVES 1 V 3 HYLTON SC

The game started off with neither team stamping their authority on the game. The first chance of the match gave us the first goal, The Sunderland forward running on to a through ball before slotting it into the bottom corner. Within 15 minutes Ebchester were level, a good run from the centre of the park and Paul James lobbed it over the goalkeeper calmly to make it 1-1. Sunderland then made it 2-1 not long before half time; a good ball in from the right left the forward with the task of putting the ball into the net. Half time 2-1. Sunderland started the better team in the second half, but neither team could really create any openings. With 15 minutes left, Ebchester had a chance to equalise but a fine save from goalkeeper kept them in front. 10 minutes left and Sunderland overloaded the right hand side and found the forward in the middle who left the keeper no chance with his finish.

CHESTER-LE-STREET WHITEHILL 4 V 0 HORSLEY HILL FC

Whitehill earned a comfortable 4-0 home win against Horsley Hill F.C. Whitehill were the first to test the visiting keeper and on 12 mins had the ball in the net only for the linesman to rule for offside. Both keepers made good saves in the first half but it was Whitehill who took the lead on 40 mins when Craig Mickle scored after he got on the end of a David Henderson through ball. H.T. 1-0 Whitehill were on top from the start of the second half and doubled their lead on 56 mins when a Michael Graver free kick was met by Craig Mickle who made it 2-0. Horsley never gave up and created two decent chances to close the deficit, but on the hour mark the game was put out of their reach when Craig Mickle completed his hat trick with a cool finish for 3-0. Whitehill wrapped up the points on 71 mins when Tommy Wray fired in from the edge of the box for 4-0.

HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES 7 V 2 FERRYHILL TOWN

Hartlepool took 3 points but made hard work of things against a Ferryhill side with the bare 11. Actually the visitors had to start with just 10 with one still travelling. The scoring was opened after 10 minutes when a Jake Larkin cross was headed home by centre forward Craig Shipley. Not long after Larkin made it 2 after a strong run, rounding the keeper and walking into the net. Ferryhill rallied bit a deflected 30 yarder from Sam Stallard increased the lead to 3. Sloppy defending and switching off enabled Ferryhill to pull one back, luckily for Hartlepool the livewire Lewis Murphy was on hand to race clear and slot home to make it 4-1. HT 4-1  The second half was more of the same, although Ferryhill seemed to get a second wind. Murphy was on hand to calm nerves and increases the lead with another calm finish. The game livened up with a bit of handbags following a strong challenge by Stallard, the referee handled it well and two yellows calmed the situation. Another lapse of concentration in defence allowed Ferryhill to score again before a late Joe Evans header and a Rhys Guy strike finished the scoring for 7-2. Best for Hartlepool was midfield maestro Ross Kidson.

WHEATLEY HILL WMC FC 1 V 0 BIRTLEY FC

The game started nicely with both teams very well organised and up for todays match. After coming close with several chances, Wheatley hill where the ones to break the deadlock when a handball in the Birtley 18 yard box left the ref no choice but to give a penalty which was slotted away by David Jackson. This left the Birtley players frustrated and the centre midfielder receiving a yellow card for a late challenge. And within minutes the same player received a second yellow for another rash challenge. Wheatley hill where awarded another penalty shortly after for a foul in the area but this one was brilliantly saved by the keeper. The game started to slow down a little late on with Wheatley hill missing several more chances to put the game to bed and managed to keep hold of the lead and the 3 points despite a couple of late charges by Birtley.

SEDGEFIELD NETPark 4 v 0 BRANDON UNITED RESERVES

Sedgefield started on the front foot and score two goals early on first a tag in for Jonathan Hornsby then Andrew Beamson scoring from the spot, Andrew added another before ht, H/t 3-0. Brandon sat deep in numbers all game and it really could have been a bigger defeat for them, Andrew Beamson added another penalty to make it 4-0.

 

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH 2014

SHILDON RESERVES 0 V 0 HYLTON SC

The home team were probably the most disappointed with the result after having the best of the chances in a scrappy encounter.

BRANDON UNITED RESERVES 0 V 4 SHERBURN VILLAGE WMC FC

Brandon's injury crisis struck again with three players failing to pass the warm up. Brandon fielded two debutants in Thomas Curry and Kriss Johnson who both performed very well. At half time only a Joe Simpson penalty divided the sides. However Brandon's injury problems worsened as Kyle Tindale was unable to start the second half and Daniel McDonough had to leave the field on 70 mins. Sherburn then ran in three more goals with Joe Simpson scoring his second and the others coming from Gary Dodds and Karl Hutchinson. Man of the match for Brandon was Captain Shaun Wilson and for Sherburn was Peter Ryder.

HORSLEY HILL FC 5 V 1 FERRYHILL TOWN

Horsley Hill FC put in another dominant display at home to beat Ferryhill Town 5-1, with the host’s goals coming from a Luke Patterson brace, Tom West, Andrew Taylor, and an OG. Despite going 2-0 in the lead in the first half, having missed a few great opportunities, Ferryhill came back into the game and threatened to narrow The Hill's lead. However the hosts fitness and fluidity on the ball ensured all 3 points by extending their lead in the 2nd half. Striker Luke Patterson was awarded Mom for his impressive performance.

MURTON AFC 0 V 1 COUNDON & LEEHOLME YOUTH FC

Coundon again narrowly edged Murton for the second time in the space of 3 days in what proved to be another tight affair. Coundon started of the better team however despite their dominance of possession they were unable to carve out any clear cut opportunities. Murton gradually came into the game however they also were unable to create any real clear cut opportunities.
The second half was similar with both teams being evenly match. It looked as though the game was heading for a draw until Coundon scored the only goal of the game with 5 minutes to go. A shot from the edge of the box was palmed away by the Murton keeper to an on running Coundon player who slotted home from close range.
Final score Murton 0 Coundon 1

LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP ROUND 1

WALLSEND TOWN 4 V 1 SEDGEFIELD NETPark

Once again Wallsend town showed great strength and great form to carry on winning... But it wasn't an easy task by any means Sedgefield battle right to the end even with ten men they pulled level in first half after Derek graham for the home side opened the scoring with a lovely bit of football from Wallsend town. But it was the home side who came out stronger with a further two goals from Derek graham and fourth by man of the match Paul Gordon who put in a fine display and showed his quality

WASHINGTON AGED PEOPLES TROPHY ROUND 1

WHEATLEY HILL WMC FC 1 V 3 HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES

Hartlepool started well unlike Wheatley hill, and was quickly in control of the game. And within 15 minutes Hartlepool were 1 nil up with a great header from the big centre half. Wheatley hill managed to hold on and go in at half time still 1 down. The second half started much the same, with Hartlepool doubling their lead within 10 minutes of the break. Wheatley hill began to find their feet and pulled 1 back from a great ball over the top and a good first time finish. Wheatley hill really pushed on looking for the equaliser which nearly came. Hartlepool however took advantage of Wheatley hill pressing up the field with a great counter attack and scoring there third to put the game to bed.

 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD 2014

SHILDON RESERVES 3 V 5 SEDGEFIELD NETPark

 The visitors ran out 5 3 winners in a topsy turvy game at scouts field.net Park took the lead early and looked comfortable until Shildon scored twice thru Kerry and mountain. Shildon then committed suicide in defence and allowed the visitors to go 5 2 up before Damon Ellis got a late goal in the gloom. Net parks scorers were bland and 3 from martin fields and an OG. Desperate times for the home team who need to rediscover last year’s sparkle.

EBCHESTER CONSETT RESERVES 0 V 2 HORSLEY HILL FC

In the early exchanges of the game it was Horsley Hill who was on top. They started brightly and were having the better of the play. Within the first 10 minutes they found themselves 1 up when Lucas broke the offside trap and found himself one on one with the goalkeeper. The forward kept his composure to slot the ball into the bottom corner. Horsley kept the pressure on after going 1 up and had another chance to put them further ahead but put the ball wide on this occasion. Ebchester started to pick up after this and the rest of the first half was fairly equal with no real chances to either side. Half Time and the away side 1 to the good. Second was a very equal half, neither team really creating too much in the way of chances and lacking real energy to take charge of the game. It was Horsley who got the all important second goal of the game; they nicked the ball in the middle of the field and broke quickly. They found themselves 3 on 2 and the forward poked the ball into the bottom corner for his and Horsley's second goal of the game. Ebchester had a good chance to grab one back soon after this when they found themselves 2 on 1 with the keeper but a good save prevented them scoring there 1 real chance. Horsley taking the points with a deserved victory.

WHEATLEY HILL WMC FC 4 V 1 HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES

A game which Wheatley hill dominated and could have been more ended in a 4-1 victory to Wheatley Hill with a hatrick from Phillip Hickman and goal from Lee Westgarth

HYLTON SC 3 V 3 WALLSEND TOWN

Tonight Hylton host Wallsend who are yet to drop points in the league and they started the game the better team with Hylton finding it difficult to mark and pass wall send players on and getting caught in possession, Wallsend broke the deadlock after 20 minutes as the forward rounded the keeper, 0-1 Wallsend. This gave Hylton a huge lift and passed the ball well but couldn’t get the wing men into play with sharp closing down from Wallsend, at this point there was tackles a plenty and Hylton capitalised on a free kick which was floated to Luke morrow a glancing header hit the top corner. 1-1. HT 1-1 Second half would have been a very entertaining game for the neutral as both sides battled for possession it also lead the teams to play safe with long balls to the front men, then a long ball to Cassidy who was caught in the area! Penalty, Catchiside steps up 2-1. Wallsend kick off and a mistake from morrow let Wallsend in and the player made no mistake 2-2, Wallsend also went down to 10 men as a player had too much to say and was sent off for his second bookable offence. 2-2 Hylton did take advantage of this as mark curry on the left crossed the ball but it nestled into the bottom corner. Fluke 3-2, sorry mark. Wallsend used the long ball tactics at this point and gained a free kick 25 yards from goal. The Wallsend player wouldn’t be able to hit a sweeter shot if he tried, power drive to beat the keeper. 3-3 takes a bow son! Wallsend went down to 9 men with another second bookable offence 10 mins from time; Hylton put the pressure on but couldn’t find the goal needed. An enjoyable game from two good footballing sides, the cards shown were for back chat to the referee rather than malicious or deliberate tackles

BRANDON UNITED RESERVES 0 V 3 CHESTER-LE-STREET WHITEHILL

Brandon United 0 Chester-le-Street Whitehill 3

A strong Whitehill’s side found Brandon hard to break down in the first half but they went in front with a well taken Tony Healer goal. The young Brandon players worked hard to limit Whitehill’s chances but goals from Alex Peake and a second from Tony Healer secured the three points. Credit to the Brandon players who never gave up. Brandon's Man of the Match was goalkeeper Joe Hammond playing his first full game in goal having spent the last few games as emergency centre forward. Man of the match for Whitehill was Michael Graver.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST 2014

MURTON AFC 0 V 4 SHERBURN VILLAGE WMC FC

Sherburn ran out comfortable winners in a game which started out with Murton pressing and creating early chances however after 20 minutes Sherburn took the league and control of the game and led at the break 2-0. Both teams created chances in the second half however it was Sherburn who deservedly ran out easy winners adding a further 2 goals to make the final score Murton 0 Sherburn 4.

WHEATLEY HILL WMC FC 2 V 1 SEDGEFIELD NETPark

Tonight's game started well, both teams playing attacking football. Wheatley hill were the first to get on the score sheet with a cool finish from Stuart Softly. Wheatley really kicked on from there and managed to grab another before half time with some brilliant play and a nice finish from David Jackson. Wheatley hill missed some great chances to put the game to bed and Sedgefield capitalised on it with Philip Bland grabbing a goal 20 mins from the end. From there Sedgefield really pushed on throwing everything at the Wheatley hill goal and with some great goalkeeping, good defending and a bit of luck, Wheatley hill managed to hold on for the 3 points.

HYLTON SC 5 V 1 BISHOP AUCKLAND RESERVES

A weakened Hylton team face Bishop Auckland Reserves but Hylton’s pace and new marksman soon had Bishop chasing the game, Bishop worked hard closing Hylton players down but were 2-0 down in a blink of an eye with a Pattison low shot and a dubious penalty, Bishop pulled one back but Hylton didn’t let this faze them and pushed on for a 5-1 win. Bishop Auckland worked hard and they were a well organised team with pace, but Hylton on the night were strong enough for the 3 points. Well done both teams, a pleasure to watch.

HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES 2 V 3 COUNDON & LEEHOLME YOUTH FC

Newly formed Hartlepool FC Res entertained table topping Coundon and Leeholm and although walked away with nothing can certainly hold their heads up high having lost a thrilling encounter 3-2. FC showed little nerves as they played some neat football. The back four worked really well against the sharp striking partnership of Coundon. It was FC that showed first with The Coundon defence struggling with the pace and strength of striker Carl O'Sullivan. It was the home side who went ahead when Elliott Beddow played Larkin in who crossed perfectly for O'Sullivan to head home. With shouts of keep it tight Coundon showed their experience and capitalised within a minute of the kick off to equalise and then pile the pressure on to nudge in front with 3 minute let of the half. FC Started the 2nd half with confidence and drew level when keeper Ryan Harrisskitt reacted first to launch a ball forward and Beddow and O'Sullivan linked up well for the striker to claim his second. Sam Stallard hit the post for FC from 25 yards but a penalty was awarded on the half hour that the FC keeper got his hand to but couldn't keep out. FC pressed on but couldn't find that elusive equaliser. O'Sullivan bagged two and MOM for FC while best for Coundon was Darren Simpson