'Everyone coming here, it's their cup final, we're a target'

Michael Johnson admitted the conditions and a lack of clinical edge were crucial in Seaham Red Star's home defeat against Chester-le-Street Town.

- by Phil Smith

Mark Collingwood's men went into the game looking to extend their unbeaten run to a 15th game and continue pushing for a return to the Northern League's top tier.

However, a first-half goal from former Consett forward Dan Marriott proved to be the difference.

Star assistant boss Johnson said: “We have gone 14 games unbeaten so it's obviously disappointing not to continue that run but it was one of those games with poor conditions and poor football and they've taken their chance, we haven't.