Aycliffe pulled off a fantastic double over title-chasing Sunderland RCA with a workmanlike win at Moore Lane Park.
The slender but deserved victory complemented Aycliffe's 2-0 win at Ryhope earlier in the season to record an impressive double for Allan Oliver's side.
Dion Raitt scored the only goal of the game – converting a quick, opportunistic 25-yard free-kick – before he was sent off for his second yellow card.
But the home side held out resiliently with a brilliant defensive performance coupled with a string of superb saves by goalkeeper Ste Richardson.
Full report to follow…