NORTHERN LEAGUE
By Jeff Bowron

STRIKE ONE: Jack Naylor opens the scoring for Newton Aycliffe
PICTURE: Jon Palmer

THE top two clash between Newton Aycliffe and Ashington saw Aycliffe’s 4-1 win cement their hold on top spot.
Jack Naylor’s back post header was followed by a red card for Ashington’s Ben Harmison’s after just 14 minutes.
Liam Adamson gave Aycliffe a half-time lead from Joey Smith’s set-up, Dan Maguire giving 10-man Ashington hope.
Two goals in the last 10 minutes from Jack Clarkson and Ethan Wood’s curler finally ended the co...