Darwen out

DARWEN found NWCL Division One opponents Newcastle too strong as they crashed out of the Worthington Challenge Trophy in round three.

Steve Wilkes's side managed to keep the North East team at bay before they scored two goals in three minutes just before half-time.

Andy Bott fired home in 40 minutes and Ian Banks swung the game firmly in Newcastle's favour with their second two minutes before the interval.

Dave Woodvine added the third on 75 minutes.