Ryton & Crawcrook Albion were held to a 1-1 draw by Alnwick Town at St. James’s Park on Saturday in their opening pre-season friendly.

Striker Damien Stevens – making his debut – put Albion in front midway through the first half from the penalty spot after Oliver Symons was fouled in the box. But an unmarked Simon Farrier headed in the equaliser for Alnwick 14 minutes later.

The hosts missed the chance to go ahead early in the second half with a penalty of their own, but their No.9 blazed the effort well over the bar.

Goals from the match will be available to watch on RACA TV on YouTube in the coming days with match photos available on the official RACA Facebook page.

Daniel Iredale’s side travel next to Edinburgh United next Saturday as preparations continue for the new Ebac Northern League Division 2 season, which is set to kick off on July 30th at Easington Colliery.