DESPITE a spate of injuries, Premier League leaders Hexham Greens U13 were still too strong for Forest Hall Red Devils.

With Matthew Kilby scoring five and Jamie Connor three, they won at a canter with Niall Buchanan, Kian McKinnell and Daniel Simpson also hitting the back of the net.

At the heart of a makeshift defence, Alex Waters excelled as he marshaled the team exceptionally well.

Two late goals from Archie White were in consolation for Allendale U13 as they lost an entertaining game at West Allotment Pumas, with defender Matthew Pringle the visitors’ star man.

Stocksfield U13 defeated Cullercoats 4-2 in the Championship.

Seth Robbie struck a consolation and William Marrow was star man for Hexham Hawks U12 as they went down 4-1 to Forest Hall Red Dragons in the Premier League.