Lee McAndrew and Tom Scothern scored for the second consecutive match as Whickham extended their unbeaten league run to four games after a 4-2 win against Billingham Town.

Lee McAndrew scored a dramatic late penalty to earn Whickham a draw at home to Ryhope CW and extend their unbeaten run to three games in the league.

Scott McCarthy’s second-half strike earned Whickham a crucial three points as they beat Penrith 1-0 at the First Mortgage Glebe.

Whickham were knocked out of the Northern League Cup at the last 16 stage after a 4-1 defeat at home to Guisborough Town.

Damien Stevens sparked a second-half comeback on his return as Whickham completed a league double over Sunderland RCA after a 3-1 win at the First Mortgage Glebe.

Mark Convery started his reign as manager with a defeat as Whickham conceded a late goal against Seaham Red Star in a 2-1 defeat at the Ferguson Motor Repairs Stadium.

Whickham battled hard as they picked up an important point after holding West Auckland Town to a goalless draw at the First Mortgage Glebe.

Whickham suffered one of their worst defeats in their as they were thrashed 9-2 at home to Consett on Wednesday evening.

Matty Pattison and Dale Burrell were both on the score sheet, but Whickham were edged out 3-2 away at Shildon.

Whickham started the new year with a 4-3 defeat at home to Newton Aycliffe.