NORTHERN LEAGUE
BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA go into Christmas nine points from safety despite a creditable 0-0 draw at high-flying Shildon.
Morpeth Town’s lead at the top remains nine points following sub Sean Taylor’s late winner in a 3-2 triumph over Dunston UTS.
Luke Salmon scored an injury time leveller to earn Ashington a 1-1 draw at lowly Penrith, Stockton Town won 3-2 at Consett, while Paul Brayson scored all the goals in Newcastle Benfield’s 4-0 win at Guisborough.
Second-top Marske United edged a seven-goal thriller against Jarrow Roofing, while Sunderland RCA were 2-0 w...