A cracking free kick just past the half hour from Cole Lonsdale was enough to hold promotion favourites South Shields to a draw at Hurst Cross in front of a crowd of 334.
Ashton United
Late goal from super-sub Max Harrop gives Ashton United victory at Liversedge
New-look Ashton United won at Liversedge through a late goal from substitute Max Harrop as their Northern Premier League, premier division campaign got off to the perfect start.
Ashton United unable to find route to goal in final pre-season friendly against Fleetwood Town
Ashton United’s final pre-season friendly against League One club Fleetwood Town, who were represented by an Under-23 development squad, ended in stalemate.
New-signing Callum Saunders off the mark with goal for Ashton United in derby win against Curzon Ashton
Two second-half goals were enough to give Ashton United their first pre-season victory in the home local derby against Curzon Ashton.
Barrow win at Ashton United as Bluebirds fly high against Robins
Ashton United’s first pre-season friendly saw them narrowly defeated by Sky Bet League Two Barrow at a sun kissed Hurst Cross.