Slater does the trick for Blyth Town

Town took the lead with a 15th minute penalty from Slater.

Esh Winning equalised straight from the restartr, but on 27 minutes Slater struck again, and when he completed his hat-trick after 37 minutes the home side were on their way.

The scoring was completed by Calvert after 66 minutes.

The victory places Blyth 18th in the 21-team division with 25 points from their 26 games.

They are currently two points behind 17th placed Bedlington Terriers,(27 points from 29 games) who on Friday drew 1-1 at home with Horden CW.

This Saturday (February 12), Blyth are away to Chester-le-Street, whilst Bedlington are also on the road, away to Esh Winning.

In the Northern Alliance Premier, Seaton Delaval lost 2-1 at home to Wallington. On Saturday they are home to Whitley Bay Reserves.

In Division 1, Newbiggin beat Whitburn & Cleadon 5-2 whilst league leaders Cramlington United lost 1-0 at home to Bedlington.

This weekend, Bedlington are home to Forest Hall Celtic whilst Cramlington go to Rothbury. Newbiggin are home to Wideopen in the NFA Minor Cup.

In Division 2, Ashington Reserves lost 7-1 at home to Heaton Stannington whilst Seaton Sluice lost 3-0 away to Ponteland Reserves. On Saturday, Ashington Reserves are home to Newcastle University A.