Toms photos online at Flickr
Shildon survived a second half fightback by West Auckland to eventually run out 3-2 winners.
Shildon finished the first half 3-0 up with goals from Micky Rae, Lewis Wing and Paul Connor. It could of been 4 but Lewis Wing had a penalty saved and then put the rebound over.
In the second half goals from ex Shildon player Carl Jones and Adam Burnicle made for a nervous finish.
Final Score : Shildon 3 West Auckland 2
Full match report to follow
Todays programme available to view online
Shildon progress into the 3rd round of the Northern League Cup after knocking out Newton Aycliffe 7-6 on penalties.
Bobby Moore sent Shildon into half time 1-0 up before Dennis Knight headed past Lewis Graham to level it up.
Results from tonight’s other matches
Brooks Mileson Northern League Cup second round
Ashington 2 (Henderson, B Harmison) Ryhope CW 1 (Davis),
Billingham Town 2 (Dunlavey, Dickinson) Washington 2 (Jennings, Waters) (Washington won 7-6 on penalties),
Durham City 1 (Hird) Chester-le-Street 2 (Honour, Michael Hepplewhite),
Jarrow Roofing 0 Whickham 1 (Aiston),
Marske United 5(Bulmer, Earl, Nicholson, Brockbank, Kelly), Guisborough 2 (Onions, Wood),
Newton Aycliffe 1 (Knight) Shildon 1 (Moore) (Shildon won 7-6 on penalties),
Seaham Red Star 1 (Bird) Bishop Auckland 4 (Johnson 3, Griffiths) ,
South Shields 4 (Foley 4) Blyth Town 2 (Morien 2),
Sunderland RCA 2 (Larkin, J Butler)) Northallerton 0,
West Auckland 0 Stockton Town 1 (Coulthard),
Whitley Bay 5 (Robertson, Patton, Kempster, McDonald, Cooper) Bedlington 1 (Wardle)
The Shildon AFC Supporters Club will be running buses to the following games:
Washington – Ebac Northern League Division One
23rd November 2016
Chester-le-Street – Ebac Northern League Division One
26th November 2016
North Shields – FA Vase
3rd December 2016
Can anyone who is wishing to travel on any of the above games please contact Winnie on 0778 497 5451 asap to book your seat.
Shildon have been drawn away to current Northern League leaders North Shields in the 3rd round of the FA Vase.
The match will take place on the 3rd December 2016
Shildon will find out there opponents in the next round of the Vase in Monday’s draw after a commanding 5-0 victory away at Pickering Town.
Goals coming from Micky Rae x 2, Bobby Moore, David Ferguson and Amar Purewal.
Goal highlights as below