By James Noble

BISHOP AUCK 7
Giles 15, 39, Johnson 18, Bartliff 44, Thexton 46 , 50, Gott 88 (pen)
SEAHAM RED S 0
DESPITE finishing the game with nine men, Bishop Auckland stylishly sealed a place in the first-qualifying round with an emphatic victory over Seaham Red Star, who themselves had Josh Crews dismissed late on.
Marcus Giles gave Bishops a 15th-minute lead in the all Northern League tie when he converted Craig Gott’s through ball, and the advantage was swiftly dou- bled when Louis Johnson gained possession and coolly converted.
Three quick-fire goals shortly be...