WINS BY THE DOZEN

On a day with the fixture list ravaged by waterlogged pitches, two teams strode to impressive 12-0 wins.

Bishop Auckland closed the gap on Shildon after putting a dozen past Tow Law Town, with both Marcus Giles and Louis Johnson bagging hat tricks.  Meanwhile, the Railwaymen were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Guisborough Town.

Carlisle City grabbed a last gasp winner against Redcar Athletic.  The visitors had clawed back a two-goal deficit, drawing level with a Brandon Holdsworth goal in the 92nd minute, only for City’s Jordan Holt to secure the win in the 94th minute.

In fourth Division One game, Boro Rangers were able to break a two game losing streak at home with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle Benfield.

Only two Division Two fixtures survived, and Billingham Synthonia were the second team to bag a dozen in their win over Brandon United, with seven players finding the net – Matty Willshaw with a hat trick and Lewis Porritt and Carl Williams each scoring a brace.

And Chester-le-Street Town kept in touch with the leaders thanks to a 3-0 win at Yarm and Eaglescliffe.