Northern Alliance Round Up 25/01/14

The Northern Alliance fixture list was almost completely washed out by heavy rain, with only five games getting the go ahead.

Louis Meach and Michael Tucker fired in for Gateshead Leam Rangers as they booked a spot in the Bluefin Group Amateur Cup Final with a good win at Chopwell, who netted through Derek Waters.

In the Premier Division, Darren Walsh struck twice for leaders Walker Central and James Walker added another but hosts Red House Farm came from behind to win it with goals from Lee Brady (2), Rees Farndell and Robbie Nolan.

Andrew Davidson slotted home the only goal of the game late on from the penalty spot as Ponteland United beat Newcastle Chemfica in Division One.

Jack Bell, John Dewhirst and Robbie Frame scored for Redheugh in their win over New Fordley, who had Joe Besford and Lee Waugh on the scoresheet.

Their was a glut of goals in the only game in Division Two, with Dan Carr (2), Jake Miller, Billy Olechnowicz and Paul Huck netting for Blyth Isabella as they beat Whitburn Athletic in a nine-goal thriller.

Andrew Smith (2), Daniel Wilson and Grant Pressling replied.

Northern Alliance round up 18/01/14

Sam Walton netted a late winner for Wallington as they beat Whitley Bay A to go into the final of the Bay Plastics Challenge Cup.

Jonny Godsmark gave the visitors an early lead and although Walton missed the chance to level from the penalty spot, he crossed for his brother Jake to head in the equaliser then struck the winner with eleven minutes to go.

It ended goalless in the other semi between Walker Central and Red House farm in a thrilling and entertaining game between two good teams. Central won it on penalties.

Steve McLaughlin’s hat-trick put Newcastle Chemfica into the final of the Bay Plastics Combination Cup.

Liam Henderson and Alan Pegram replied for hosts Gateshead Redheugh.

Ricky Lee James bagged a brace and Nicky Routledge got the other as Northbank hit visitors Percy Main on the break. Stuart Wright and Daniel Sneap replied, but the Villagers couldn’t force the issue and Eddie Keenan drilled in a second half hat-trick for Rutherford as they beat Hebburn Reyrolle.

Wooler’s Luke Strangeways and Michael Saunders were on target as they beat Bedlington Terriers Reserves and an Adam Shanks double and Chris Anderson strike put leaders Cramlington Town in charge at New Fordley.

The hosts hit back through Ben Davison and Zak Tully, but late a late brace from Jordan Watson ensured that Town went nine points clear.

Division Two leaders AFC Newbiggin also stayed out in front with second half goals from Kevin Halliday and David Hepple against Cramlington United.

Second-placed Longbenton came from 4-0 down to beat Wideopen with a dramatic injury time winner from Anthony Brown.

James Keelan (2), Andy malone and Dan Cormac had put the visitors in charge but David Short led the fightback with a hat-trick and Chris Sword got the other.

Chris Chan (2) and craig Black were High Howdon’s scorers in their win over Newcastle Benfield Reserves, with Steven Thompson bagging a brace in return.

Chopwell booked a spot in the semi finals of the Durham FA Minor Cup as they came from behind to beat fellow Alliance side Whitburn Athletic.

Liam Roberts knocked in from close range to put the visitors ahead but second half goals from Andy Smith, Alan Rennison and Kevin Regan put Chopwell through.

Blyth Isabella went into the quarter finals of the Northumberland FA Minor Cup with goals from Dan Long (2), Dan Carr and Michael Meins at Newcastle Barca Rovers.

Northern Alliance round up 11/01/14

Connor Johnson (3), Dylan Blake (3), Andrew Robertson (3), Johnny Godsmark (2) and David Fairgrieve, Liam Harris and Lewis Burns were the Whitley Bay A scorers in a fourteen goal mauling of basement side Hebburn Reyrolle, who did find the net through Chris Ives, Adam Smith and Michael Alexander.

Darren Walsh and Kurt Burns netted as Walker Central went back to the top with a win over Percy Main and Ricky Lee James hit the only goal for Northbank as they beat Stocksfield.

Paul Bonnick and Michael Fenwick were Seaton Delaval’s scorers in a good win over Red House Farm, who pulled one back late on through Lee Dunn.

Chris Anderson struck twice as Cramlington Town won the top of Division One clash at Gateshead Redheugh. Lee Middleton and Kevin Long got the others – Kev Hay and Robbie Frame replied.

Daniel Robinson gave Heddon a late lead against Wooler that was cancelled out by Liam Hardy in stoppage time and a Chris Morris double helped Birtley Saint Josephs to a win against in-form Newcastle Uni. Tony Smith got the other with Ben Wheeler netting late on for the Students.

Kyle Bennett (2), Dwayne Murray, Imran Collins, Tony Leach and Kirk Fleming slotted home for Grainger Park as the won at Swalwell, James Bowman striking twice in reply and Andrew Smith and Liam Roberts got on the scoresheet for Whitburn Athletic as they took three points at Wallsend Boys Club.

James Fenwick and Mark Williams were on target for Gateshead Leam Rangers but replies from Thomas Higney, Adam Jobson and Andrew Geddis gave Alnwick Town Reserves a good win.

Christopher Marshall, Paul Paton and Stew Dodds slammed in High Howdon’s goals against Chopwell, with replies from Chris Monk and Derek Waters not enough to get the visitors anything from the game.

Battling basement side Cramlington United were unlucky to go down by the odd goal in seven against Wideopen.

Will Nutman, Dan Cormack, Andrew Malone and match winner James Heathcote netted for the visitors with Colin Winfield, Mark Nicholson and Ben Davidson chalking up for United.

Northumberland FA Minor Cup

Newcastle Chemfica trailed to Newcastle City after an hour but Ian Hutchinson got them level from the penalty spot. Further goals from Dieu Lomana, Dan Sherliker and Steve McLaughlin saw Chemfica into the quarter finals.

Glen Johnson’s penalty put Willington Quay Saints ahead against North Shields Athletic, but goals from Scott Jasper and Max Zaborus turned the game around.

Ross Muter struck twice and Mick Angus got the other for AFC Newbiggin at Seaton Burn and James Ritson, Richard May, James Ridley, James Carr and Luke Ferguson fired in during Cullercoats’ success against West Jesmond.

Hexham needed extra time to see off a stern challenge from Newcastle Benfield Reserves, with goals from Aiden Armstrong (2) and Matthew Blackith.

Craig Cook bagged a brace for Ponteland United at West Allotment Celtic A. Andrew Davidson and Liam Anderson added the others with Sean Allan replying. Bohemians crashed out by a single goal at Red Row Welfare.

Northern Alliance round up 04/01/14

Carlisle City led at Wallington through a Tom Lucock double but late goals from Dan Thompson and Sam Walton salvaged a point for the Greens.

James Walker struck the only goal in the 70^th minute as Walker Central beat Whitley Bay A.

Northbank hit Ashington Colliers for six, with Ricky Lee James and Nicky Routledge both bagging braces. Andrew Griffiths and Rhys Walker got the others as the Cumbrians moved up to mid-table, with Darren Riddell notching the consolation.

Michael Fenwick shot Seaton Delaval ahead against Percy Main but Stewart Wright, on his return to his old club, grabbed the equaliser.

Johnny Basham struck twice as Hebburn Reyrolle held Red House Farm, who had Zak Brogden and Mark Sheeran, with a penalty, on the scoresheet.

Jordan Watson hit a hat-trick as Division One table-toppers Cramlington Town beat Willington Quay Saints. Dean Muckle got the other and Dean Laycock also crashed in a treble for second-placed Newcastle Chemfica Independent in their 5-0 success at Birtley Saint Josephs. Martin Dickson and Dan Sherliker also netted.

Redheugh’s fine form continued with a win at promotion rivals Wooler.

Liam Henderson, Dale Robson and Ryan Davenport were on target for the South Tynesiders, with Kevin Bell and Mark Forrest crashing in for the hosts.

Dan Clements (2), James Golby, Jesse Walkin and Joe Watson scored for Newcastle Uni as they won a nine-goal thriller against Cullercoats. Kevin Walter hit three and Richard May got the other in reply.

Sean Millington, Scott Jasper, Ryan Bailey and Dan Smee shot home for North Shields Athletic as they beat Bohemians, who pulled one back through Marcus Burn.

Kris Allington and John Bone both hit doubles in AFC Newbiggin’s 5-1 victory over Swalwell, which put the Seasiders back on top of Division Two.

Mick Angus got the other, with Gary Foster netting for the visitors.

Steven Turnbull, Dan Long and Matthew Lavender were Blyth Isabella’s hit-men in their win over High Howdon, who had Christopher Marshal and Chris Phillips on target.

John Sommerville struck twice and skipper Chrissy Robinson netted a screamer for Grainger Park in their win over Cramlington United. Dean Devlin pulled one back.