Ten man Stanhope got off to a great start at home to Middlestone Moor when Matthew Price gave them a first minute lead. Price went on to complete his hat trick but it was all to no avail as the visitors scored seven to pick up three important points. Scorers Ross Morrow (2), Josh Farlow (2), Mykel Summerson, Ethan Grayson and Luke Savage Coundon Cons kept their hopes alive with a 3-2 victory over Evenwood Town. J Lee bagged a hat trick for the winners.