STANLEY took their run without a UniBond Premier League win to five games after a goalless draw in the North East - and had a man sent off.

Midfielder David Robinson was dismissed in injury time for an off-the-ball incident in a fierce encounter at the Gateshead International Stadium.

The Reds were forced on the defensive for periods in the game with chances few and far between but they did have opportunities to take all three points.

They arguably had the better of things in the first half where the game was littered with fouls and free kicks.

But Gateshead's Rob Jones was in top form at the back helped by young keeper Sam Russell.

Robinson went into the book on 62 minutes after a foul on Gateshead skipper Steve Preen.

And then the North East side had the first real chance of note.

Alderson forced a good save out of Reds keeper Jamie Speare and then left back Barrie Hart had to clear for a corner.

From the resultant flag kick Alderson again had a chance but Hart this time hacked the ball off the line after a deflection.

Robinson then had chances to win it for Stanley forcing a high save with a 45-yard blockbuster from Russell on 79 minutes but he was soon to turn from hero to villain.

With five minutes of injury time on the clock, there was jostling in the Gateshead box as Stanley waited to take a free kick. Robinson - who was returning after suspension - was alleged to have hit Kitchen and 'Robbo' was shown a straight red as both sides struggled to break the deadlock.

One plus point for Sanley was the debut of new boy And Proctor in midfield. The youngster, signed from Great Harwood, came on for Robbie Williams in the second half.

GATESHEAD...0 ACCRINGTON STANLEY...0

Stanley are next in action tomorrow night when they make the short trip to second placed Lancaster City.

Former Stanley player Brett Ormerod scored his first Premiership goal for Southampton in their 3-1 win at Ipswich Town

Stanley manager John Coleman and a team of FA coaches will be running an Easter Soccer School from Tuesday 26 March to Thursday March 28 inclusive.

The school is open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 12 inclusive. The children meet at the Crown Ground at 10am and are taught all aspects of the game along with penalty shoot outs and a Mini World Cup. The school finishes at 3pm with a presentation on Thursday.

The cost of the course is £7.50 per day, or £20.00 for all three days. Children are asked to bring a suitable shirt, shorts and footwear including waterproof clothing and a packed lunch.

Telephone Liz on 01254 383235 for details and an application form.