Hartlepool St Francis 2000 were crowned League Champions when they beat Consett AFC Under 21s 5 – 1 thanks to goals from Matthew Gardner (2), Michael Connor, Carl Winspear and substitute Jamie Davis.

The Subsidiary Cup Final is still to be decided with fixtures left but the league should complete mid to end of January.

The League was set up to provide a much needed opportunity for players finishing at Under 18 level and wishing to play on Saturdays and has been well received and appreciated by those who took part.

The League will recommence in early January/February if there are enough teams wishing to participate. Therefore anyone interested should contact the Durham County FA on (0191) 3872929 or write to the Durham County FA, ‘Codeslaw’, Riverside South, Chester le Street, County Durham. DH3 3SJ


Hargreaves Under 21’s League Table

                                       P   W   D   L   F   A   Pts
Hartlepool St Francis 2000 6    4    1   1  18 12   13
Washington North Biddick  6    3    1   2  15  8    10
Consett AFC                     5    1    1   3   8  17   4
Gateshead Leam Rangers  5    1    1   3   9  13   4


Hargreaves Under 21’s Subsidiary Cup Table

                                       P   W   D   L   F   A   Pts
Hartlepool St Francis 2000 6    4    1   1  20 14   13
Washington North Biddick  5    1    3   1   9   8    6
Gateshead Leam Rangers  4    1    1   2   6   6    4
Consett AFC                     3    0    1   2   6  13    1