Easington came from two goals down to stun Seaham Red Star by 3-2 on Saturday.

Last year's runners up seemed to have the points wrapped up when they took a 2-0 lead just after half time.

Maurice Hilton scored his first goal for the club with a left-foot shot, then David Ross added a second after Easington's defence was caught flat footed.

However, Easington hit back in style. Christian Robson headed in an Andy Allen cross after 66 minutes, then David Black latched on to a through ball to beat Paul Gilmore. With a minute remaining, Ian Matthews fired the winner from an Allen pass.

Easington manager Wilf Constantine said: "I thought we were the stronger side in the last 15 minutes, but we didn't play too well in the first half. Another 37 points then I'll be happy!"

Consett scored twice in injury time to win 3-1 at Crook Town. The home side took the lead after 18 minutes when a shot from Gerard Wraith took a deflection off Kieron McGinlay sending Consett keeper James Platten the wrong way.

Consett had most of the pressure but it looked as if Crook would hold out. However, in the 80th minute Trevor Laidler forced the ball home in a goalmouth scramble.

And Crook's hopes of a point were dashed in stoppage time when Laidler controlled a long ball from the right and beat Gary Mundell, who was then sent off for swearing. McGinlay made sure of the points with a header from David Hagan's cross.

Billingham Synthonia's winning start ended when they lost 2-1 at Dunston Federation. Synners had the better of the opening stages but Dunston took the lead when Paul Hogg opened the Synners defence for Neil Shotton to beat Gary Popple. Synners levelled after 51 minutes with a Chris Fawcett header, but Hogg slotted in what proved to be the winner.

Champions Bedlington Terriers are top after John Milner scored a hat-trick against Jarrow Roofing, who had outfield player Dave Moore in goal because of injuries.

After Milner went close twice, he gave Bedlington the lead after 35 minutes when he fired home from a pass by Anthony Chapman. He drove in a second on the hour, and with ten minutes left completed his hat trick from a pass by Phil Hildreth.

Promoted Hebburn won their second game of the week, by 1-0 at Billingham Town. Paul Rowntree hit the Hebburn bar and Kevin Henderson went close for the visitors, but the match seemed set for a goalless draw until Town keeper Darren Collier and defender James Gaston left the ball for each other, and Henderson tapped in the winner.

Whitley Bay won their first game of the season, by 2-0 at Newcastle Blue Star who had the better of the early pressure, but they fell behind after 31 minutes when Paul Bennett fumbled a Geoff Stephenson cross, and Steve Cuggy scored from a couple of yards. Whitley made the game safe after 53 minutes when Dean Livermore picked up a poor back pass and beat Bennett.

Durham City are third after winning the derby game 1-0 at Chester-le-Street. Durham had the better of the early chances, with John Outhwaite hitting the woodwork while Chester keeper Lenny French pulled off a couple of good saves.

They got the winner after 61 minutes when Stuart Irvine ran from the halfway line to the edge of the box, from where he curled a right foot shot past French.

Peterlee beat Morpeth 2-1. They took the lead after 26 minutes when Jon Keegan beat two defenders and crossed for Chris Creamer to head home, and they added a second when Noel Young opened up the defence for Brian Fairhurst to beat Gareth McNarey. Morpeth pulled a goal back when Lee Collins scored from a free kick

Marske and Brandon played out a goalless draw.

In the Second Division, Evenwood won their first game of the season by 2-1 at Alnwick, but Shildon are still without a win after they were held to a 2-2 draw at Shotton, Lee Hainsworth scoring both Shildon goals.

Ashington are top of after scoring four times in the first half at Horden on their way to a 5-3 win, while Kennek Ryhope CA scored four at Eppleton.

Northallerton won their first game by 3-0 over Prudhoe, while Thornaby are second after a 3-0 win over Whickham. Norton are well ion touch with the leaders after a 1-0 win over Washington.