Northern Alliance round-up

Nov 22 2009 Sunday Sun

Killy improved on their early-season draw in the reverse fixture, and this time strikes shared by Liam Callaghan, Anthony Burns and Kevin Westphal saw them pick up maximum points.

Murton replied through Stephen Turner and player-manager Andrew Upperton, but are yet to win on their travels.

Stocksfield’s impressive away form was in evidence again in their 2-0 victory over Ponteland United at the Leisure Centre Ground.

Ponteland had been enjoying an eight-match unbeaten run but it was ended by Stocksfield’s regular marksman Wayne Stewart, who bagged both of his side’s goals before half-time.

Blyth Town have been inching their way up the Premier Division table and a 2-1 win at home to Shankhouse helped them on their way again.

Following a goal-less first half, Chris Lisle netted for Blyth straight after the changeover.

Their lead was later doubled by Tom Haigh, and Shankhouse’s only response was a single counter from Kevin Gustard 10 minutes from the end.

Heddon have still not won at their Bullocksteads base, and Alnwick Town heaped on more misery by winning 2-1.

In one of only three First Division games, Percy Main wrested pole position from leaders Gateshead Rutherford by beating Newcastle East End 5-1.