Northern Alliance

Nov 9 2009 The Journal

WARK finally edged out Walker Central to go clear at the top of the Premier Division, three points in front after a fifth away win on the trot. Tony Lancaster (2), John Famelton, Mark Campbell and Daniel Carter were on target in a 5-0 win at Cramlington Town.

Walker had lost to Newcastle University the previous Saturday and lost again, 3-1 at Blyth Town, surrendering their 100% away record in the process.

Central were ahead after five minutes via Craig Bryce but Blyth replied via Mark Waugh’s spot-kick, a Kye Walton own goal and Danny Beresford’s effort

Heaton Stannington’s home form has been impressive and they leapfrogged over Carlisle City to claim third spot after beating their Cumbrian visitors 4-0, City’s first defeat away from home.

Heaton ran the show and are serious title contenders after two goals each for Adam Donaghey and Gary Yates.

Having beaten Walker Central seven days earlier, Newcastle University were looking to provide another upset at home to Killingworth Sporting. But in a hard-fought contest, fifth-placed Killy won 2-0 thanks to Jorge Bollado’s brace.

With four draws in Ponteland United’s eight-match unbeaten run, another looked likely after 80 goalless minutes against visitors Seaton Delaval.

Delaval’s Jeff Fuller was sent off just after coming on as a 70th-minute sub before Pont were awarded a hotly-disputed penalty with ten minutes to go, which Sean Willis scored for the winner.

Stocksfield secured a second home win, narrowly beating bottom side Heddon 4-3 with goals by Ben Pearson (hat-trick) and Wayne Stewart. Ian McElroy (2) and Dan Robinson replied.

Alnwick Town’s lost 2-0 to Harraby Catholic Club , Stephen Archibald (2).

Ashington Colliers drew 1-1 with visitors Murton, yet to win on their travels and who led via Chris Wilson. Marc Richardson restored parity.

A 1-0 win over Whitley Bay A at Hillheads earned Shankhouse a third round slot in the Kicks Leisure League Cup at home to Gosforth Bohemians.