NPL EAST

LEADERS Stockton Town moved six points clear at the summit with a 3-2 win over north-east rivals Consett. The Anchors led within seconds when Stephen Thompson caught keeper James Thompson off his line. But Wil Shaw equalised just five minutes later before Ben Ramsey put the visitors ahead on 11 minutes. Michael Roberts pulled Stockton level and, on 54 minutes, Kev Hayes’ fired what proved to be the winner. Consett, who had Josh Baggs sent off, are third behind Hebburn Town who were stuffed 4-0 at Ashington. Connor Thomson hit a hat-trick after Wilson Kneeshaw had...