Ryton & Crawcrook Albion came back from behind twice to secure a huge 3-2 win over Chester-le-Street Town at Kingsley Park on Wednesday.

A hat-trick from Joe Thompson earned manager Joe Kendrick his first win as Albion manager.

Two penalties from Kevin Dixon had given the visitors the lead twice in the first half with Thompson responding with equalisers before his third and winner 14 minutes from time.