Ponteland visited newly promoted Red House Farm in what was both teams first ever fixture in the Northern Alliance Division One. It was hardly a new team that started for Pont with seven of last seasons regulars kicking off the new season. On a bumpy pitch it was the promoted side who started the better and were picking up the loose balls. Newton-Eady was particularly dangerous down the right with Andy Graham upfront proving a handfull for United's central defenders. Martin Soulsby had an opportunity on 12 minutes from a freekick just oustide the area but he drilled his shot wide. Gradually Pont got more into the game and had their own chances. A cross from Rankin out wide on the right was headed by Holden just past the post and on 20 minutes Cook headed back to Holden whose shot on the turn hit the post and rather than going in the ball ran across the goal and away for a goal kick.

The all important breakthrough came after 30 minutes and it was the home side who got themselves in front. A corner from the left was punched well clear by Blair but the ball fell to Lee Brady who finding himself in space took his time and calmly chipped the ball into the top corner.

Pont nearly equalised from a long shot by Rae which clipped the crossbar but sailed over allowing the home side to finish the half with their noses in front.

The game continued in the same way at the start of the second half with Red House looking the more likely to score as they pressed the visitors goal. On 60 minutes they did increase their lead when Pont gave away a needless penalty and Soulsby drilled the spot kick low to the keepers right. Visibly drained from the setback Pont tried to take the game to Red House but didn't have enough possession in midfield to create any wothwhile chances. The home team grew in confidence and as the game opened up even more sensed more goals. Andy Gray after a fine run saw his deft chip dip over the bar. Pont brought on Sanderson and Gordon for McGorie and Cook but this didn't make too much difference. With ten minutes remaining Pont were caught dangling on the ball which caused them to give away a freekick some 25 yards from goal. Although no apparent danger Lee Brady rifled the ball into the far corner of the net. At the death Blair pulled off a good save falling backward to turn a deflected shot from Graham over the bar and with almost the last kick of the match Mark Hallis drove firmly into the bottom corner after further good work from the outstanding Graham.

Pont have an early opportunity to get their season underway when they entertain another newly promoted side Gateshead Redhegh 1957 (formerly Whickham Laing Jacks) at Ponteland Leisure Centre on Wednesday but will continue to be without local lad Andrew Davidson whose returned to the club but sidelined with a back problem and Chris Armstrong on holiday but may have Peter Scott back from holiday.

Last year Ponteland United were celebrating winning the Northern Alliance Premier Division Championship in style. With the team unable to be promoted owing to ground criteria a large proportion of the players moved on and twelve months later with not one player in last seasons starting eleven and a completely different squad the team is propping up the Division along with todays hosts Murton.

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Ponteland faced a difficult encounter against championship chasing Heaton Stannington but despite going behind after only five minutes put in a spirited performance for 60 minutes before running out of steam and being struck by Lee Johnson.

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Ponteland United visited high flying Carlisle City but they found the Cumbrians too good on the day. It was an uphill struggle for United after conceding a goals in the first two minutes of each half. One was a goalline scramble whereas the other was an unstoppable shot. With only four games remaining and in the bottom two United need points desparately. One cannot fault the players endeavour but it's results that count.

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With several players either injured or unavailable Ponteland gave a debut to seventeen year old Jack L'Argent after consistent displays for the club's Reserves side and the teenager put in an accomplished performance. Another teenager Liam Blair returned in goal after injury and just got the nod ahead of Ryan Carter.

With United needing points to move up the table it was a tense affair and although Havelock's young side never stopped trying it was the stronger Colliers side which came out on top thanks to a David Brown hat trick.

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Ponteland United probably had their best display of the season to beat a strong Blyth Town side.

It was a fine all round performance with all players including the substitutes contributing to the victory. The availability of experienced players McIvor, Ford and Dummett made a difference but it was the tenacity and goalpoaching instincts of Billy Holden that secured three valuable points for the black and whites.

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A series of fine saves from keeper Liam Blair and a determined all round performance by United almost secured victory but they were denied five minutes from time when substitute Michael Hogg for the Colliers took advantage of a defensive misjudgement to share the spoils.

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It's five months ago since Ponteland United last won a match and that was when they defeated Shankhouse 2 - 0 at the Leisure Centre. In the return fixture yesterday United were without captain Chris Flynn on holiday and gave a first start to teenager Jack Bell.

After overcoming early pressure by the home side Ponteland grew in confidence after they took the lead through a Gavin Wood penalty and went on to secure a well deserved victory.

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Seven weeks ago Whitley Bay A inflicted a humiliating defeat on Ponteland United and one would excuse the black and whites for not looking forward to the reverse fixture last night. However the lads put in a battling display competing all over the pitch for the full ninety minutes and were left dissappointed at the end when an own goal gifted the seasiders the points.

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Struggling Ponteland United faced a six pointer with fellow strugglers Gateshead Rutherford. Having taken only 22 points from a possible 24 United are having an horrific run and todays game was essential for Pont to get back into winning ways and start picking up points.

However it was the visitors who deservedly took all three points and opened a gap between themselves and the bottom two clubs Ponteland and Murton.