Alnwick Town bow out of Ernest Armstrong Second Division Cup

Alnwick Town bowed out of the Ernest Armstrong Second Division Cup with a first round exit at the hands of Grangetown Boys Club on Tuesday evening.

After heading in level at the interval, the two teams were eventually separated by a decisive 66th-minute penalty, converted by John Stephenson, handing the victory to a home side who lie seven points beneath Alnwick in the league table.

The Magpies return to league action on Saturday afternoon, hosting Newcastle University at St. James’ Park in the Ebac Northern League Division Two. Alnwick’s last outing in the league ended in a 0-0 draw against Seaton Carew, extending their winless streak to five matches in the competition.

For their part, Newcastle beat Chester-le-Street Town over the weekend, with Daniel Kemp and Stephen Pennington netting to secure all three points at Essity Park. The University currently sit 10th in the Division Two table - five points and five places clear of Alnwick.