RYHOPE ON THE SPOT IN CUP SHOOT-OUT

LEAGUE CUP PROGRESS ... HALLOWEEN HORROR FOR SUNDERLAND WEST END

Ryhope CW were made to work to progress in the Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup after they were taken to a penalty shoot-out by Northern League Division Two side Billingham Synthonia.

Former Stockton Town striker Kallum Hannah put Synners ahead just three minutes before half-time at Norton Sports Complex.

However, a rejuvenated Ryhope appeared for the second half and Michael Rae got them back on level terms just three minutes after the interval.

With no further goals, the tie went to penalties and it was Ryhope who triumphed after a 4-3 win in the shootout.

Easington Colliery’s hopes of a cup run were ended after they were well beaten by Bishop Auckland.

Striker Chris Winn led the way with two goals and Andy Johnson, Kieran Galbraith, Chris Salmon, Jamie Marshall also found the net in a 6-1 for the Two-Blues.

There was a cup shock at Whickham as the Lang Jacks were sent out of the competition by Division Two side Tow Law Town.

A first-half goal from Scott Lowery helped the Lawyers to a narrow win at the Glebe Sports Ground.

Guisborough Town were 4-0 winners against Billingham Town thanks to goals from Brian Close, Paul Young, Steven Roberts and Mason McNeill.

Stockton Town were also comfortable winners in their tie against Division Two strugglers Brandon United.

Max Craggs hit a brace and there was a goal apiece for Mikey Roberts, James Risbrough and Sonni Coleman in a 5-1 win for the Anchors.

Birtley Town put up a brave fight before succumbing to two Scott McCarthy goals in their 2-0 defeat at Newcastle Benfield.

A second-half goal from Anth Lee was all it took for Willington to progress against Northern League Division Two rivals Esh Winning.

Daniel Chapman scored a hat-trick to put Thornaby on their way to a 4-1 win at Jarrow FC in the other all-Division Two tie.

Sunderland West End had something of a Halloween nightmare as they were hammered 7-1 at home by Wolviston in the Wearside League.

The night started brightly for Anthony Nelson’s side as they took the lead with a fifth-minute goal from John Butler.

But the visitors were back level within a minute thanks to a goal from Dan Drazdauskas.

Wolviston then went into overdrive and took a 5-1 lead into half-time with goals from Jordan Jacques, Phil Otele, Josh Chambers and Mikey McGee.

Top scorer McGee took centre-stage after half-time by completing his hat-trick with goals on 51 and 66 minutes to round off a fine night of work for the men from Metcalfe Park.

The result sees Wolviston go three points clear of West End in second place in the Wearside League table and the Teesiders are now just one point behind leaders Hebburn Town Reserves.