Northern Premier League Division 1
Stockbridge Park Steels 4 : Bishop Auckland 2
3 December, 2005
Team: John Mohan, Daniel Fox, Sean Davies, Paul Crager, James Crossman, Robbie Clarkson, Daniel Newby, Damon Robson, Matt Hysen, Winspear, Dale Mendum. Subs Used Richie Walker, John French, Simon O'Shea
Two late goals condemned Bishops to another away defeat in the UniBond League. After a break of three weeks without a game, five players made their debuts, three from the bench, as Bishops looked to reduce the gap at the foot of the table.
Winspear gave Bishops the ideal start with a goal on 12 minutes. However, Stocksbridge equalised with a scrambled effort on 25 minutes.
Soon after, Stocksbridge were awarded a penalty. Mohan pulled off a fine save, but Bishops players were slow to react and Zoll was able to fire home the rebound.
Substitute O'Shea pulled Bishops back level on 57 minutes with a sreaming 20 yard strike.
Scores remained level until the final minutes with Bates giving Stocksbridge an undeserved lead on 81 minutes, and Zoll finished the scoring in injury time with Bishops pushing up for an equaliser.