■SUNDERLAND RCA remain bottom after a 3-1 setback at West Auckland condemned them to a 10th defeat in 11 games, Usman Ogidan with RCA’s consolation.
Tow Law are also on just one point after they went down 5-0 at home to third-top Birtley Town, Scott Heslop with a brace for the Hoops.
At the other end of the table leaders Shildon have dropped just two points, lowly Seaham Red Star were vanquished 4-0 on Wearside where Andre Ardelean scored twice in the second half.
Heaton Stannington and Newcastle Benfield played out a thrilling 4-4 draw in their derby at Grounsell Park...