Junior Football

Firstly, it was the teams 100th league win since formation in 1995 - representing an impressive 70 percent win ratio over the last six seasons; secondly, Andrew Robinson, making his 124th appearance for the team, netted his 74th goal and became the club's all-time leading scorer and finally there was an exceptional performance from man of the match Darren Henderson who netted four superb finishes.

The Cestrians have struggled with injuries in the last two months and this will probably see them finish third in the New County League behind Dunston and Consett. With seven players missing in midweek, the blue and whites were horribly defeated 6-0 at Dunston Federation.

On Sunday however, with six key players still out, they restored some pride with the win against Sandhole. Daniel Thomson and David Hope both fed Henderson with superb passes for him to finish brilliantly to put Chester 2-0 up at half-time. In the second period, Henderson chipped two more before Robinson set his record from the penalty spot. Daniel Thomson's excellent 25 yard free-kick completed the scoring.

Reflecting on the team's run over the last six years, manager Andrew Muxworthy said, "We have always had a good side and I think that is reflected by the fact that in the first four years we only finished outside the top two on one occasion.

"Last season was disappointing to finish fourth and this year I was hoping for a lot better. Our record from October to February was excellent, but unfortunately our form in the other months has got on top of us. Injuries have knocked us real bad and we have struggled to find a winning league formula in recent weeks."

New County League leaders Consett Juniors Under-17s were the visitors to Moor Park on Tuesday evening.

The Cestrians, with five first choice players and other squad members missing, had players patched up and playing through the pain barrier.

However, they put in a spirited opening display that saw the sides evenly matched and level at 0-0 by the break.

In the second period both Darren Henderson and Andrew Robinson went close for Chester-le-Street. A long ball from the back caught out Chester's rearguard and Paul Balmer ran clear to score. Chester rallied, looking to get back in the game but were caught out by a bad defensive mistake that resulted in a goal for Mark Turner.

Balmer gave the scoreline a convincing look towards the end.

Consett were well worth the victory on their second half display and it is now between themselves and Dunston Federation for the championship with both teams remaining undefeated.

On Sunday they are at home to Blackfyne (kick-off 2pm).

Brompton (Northallerton) Juniors

FOLLOWING a midweek match which produced a solid performance but a 2-0 defeat against Champions-elect Bedale, Brompton Under-12s entertained Barnard Castle on Sunday and succeeded in adding the all important goals to a good performance. Leading 3-0 at half-time, with goals from Lawrence Rab, Peter Star and Stephan Pearson, Brompton turned on the style in the second-half scoring another six goals. Will Hogg tapped in a loose ball before the goal of the match which involved a stunning eight-pass move with John Henry slotting the ball home.

Pearson scored a further two goals to complete his second hat-trick in two weeks, James Austick scored after a fine pass from William Bunn, Adam Lister completed the 9-0 scoreline by finding the net via the far post.

Hetton Youth League

Lumley, disappointed at losing out to Herrington in the final of the North East Durham Youth Cup, bounced back to form and defeated Washington Springwell 2-0 in the League Subsidiary Cup.

Stephen Dawson put them ahead before the interval and although Springwell went close to equalising it was Lumley who scored again.

Ryan Drummond hit the target and thereafter Springwell had a mountain to climb.

In the League Dunlop just had the edge on Witton Gilbert winning 2-1. Witton's goal came from Jeff Hepple.

Junior football.

A and C Kelly Gateshead Youth League

Low Fell A enjoyed a 9-0 romp at Sandhole in the U-11 division when the goals flowed from Jack Fannon (4), Adam Hewitt (3) and Alec Francis (2). In the only other game played at the weekend Felling drew 1-1 with Blackfyne.

At U-12 level Consett suffered a 5-1 defeat at home to Felling for whom Anthony Ross and Liam Henderson both scored twice.

A hat-trick by Gary Archibald was the feature of Cleveland Hall's 3-0 success at Winlaton and Craig Paley scored twice in Sandhole's 4-1 win at Blackfyne.

Only one match was played in the U-13 division and Consett edged Leam Rangers by the odd goal in three.

In the U-14 section Winlaton easily defeated Blackfyne by a 4-0 margin, Leam Rangers won 2-1 at Redheugh while Consett and Cleveland Hall shared four goals.

Andrew Sutcliffe bagged a brace of goals in Wylam's 4-3 victory at Sandhole.

In the U-15 division Chris Maughan struck a hat-trick but Blaydon still lost 4-3 visiting Winlaton for whom Chris Henderson scored twice.

Prudhoe finished 3-2 in front of South Shields and Cleveland Hall defeated Leam Rangers 4-1 when Chris Laws twice found the net.

John Page was another player to score twice in Consett's 4-2 defeat of Wear Valley, Dawdon ended 2-0 in front of Spen Rovers, Swalwell just had the advantage over Crookhall winning 4-3 while Redheugh and Whickham Gibside drew 2-2.

New County North Durham Youth League

Consett comfortably defeated Cleveland Hall in division A of the Under-16 league ending 3-0 in front thanks to a brace of goals by John Lister and one from Daniel Craggs. Felling and Sandhole drew 2-2. Stephen Brown and Daniel Graham netted for Felling with Paul Bellamy and Ronnie Ellis on target for Sandhole. In the U-17 division Consett and Dunston Fed finished 1-1. Philip Raisbeck found the target for Consett and Paul Lennon replied for the Fed.

Chester-le-Street recorded the biggest win of the day hitting Sandhole with a 6-1 defeat when Darren Henderson was credited with four goals. Daniel Thompson and Andrew Robinson were also on target for the Cestrians while Greg Morgan hit a consolation goal for Sandhole. Harton and Westoe and Lanchester were involved in an eight-goal thriller which ended 4-4. Simon Blakey and John Wightman both hit a couple of goals for the home team with Joe Burnoft (2), Dale Clark and Chris Aspinall on the mark for Lanchester.

Goals by Gary Stephenson (2), Andrew Hart (2) and Peter Brown earned South Shields a 5-2 win at the expense of Derwent Valley who responded through Neil Ribbon and Andrew Walton.

Fairs Software Tyneside Junior League

New Hartley were involved in three matches within the space of seven days and achieved a hat-trick of victories.

Their first success came at the hands of Percy Main whom they defeated 6-1 with goals by Greg Young (2) Stephen Sinclair (2), Paul Bonner and Michael Stewart. Dominic Elliott scored a consolation goal for Percy Main. New Hartley were pressed much harder in the second game at West Denton but they will managed to take the points with a 3-2 result. Mark Taylor, Kevin Gustard and Stephen Sinclair were the scorers with Paul Watson and Craig Pleasant on the mark for West Denton.

New Hartley then hosted Walker Centre and won 2-0 with strikes by Stephen Sinclair and Tom Veitch.

West Denton entertained Newcastle East End and romped to a 5-1 success. Damon Anderson was man of the match scoring four times and West Denton's other goal came from Lee Garwood. Paul Prescod was the East End marksman.