Washington returned to The Hub for the third time in seven days, as we faced Durham City in the Ebac Northern League Division Two.

Washington went into the game with a point to prove, having lost their last three games in all competitions.

And prove a point they did, as they raced into a strong first half lead, Alex Dobinson, Jake Martindale and Brad Chisholm got the hosts off to the perfect start. They played to the same tune in the second half; Brad Chisholm bagging two more goals to complete his hat-trick. Washy's scoring ended there, however Durham's would begin, with Calvin Payne and Abdul Wahab scoring a goal each for the visitors.

The hosts dominated the first half, and had various penalty shouts through Aiden Hutchinson and Sam Hussanin.

Their pressure told though; Alex Dobinson fired the hosts into the lead with a delightful free kick, catching the Durham City goalkeeper off guard from all of 35 yards.

They didn't rest on the one goal however, and doubled their advantage some three minutes later, as Jake Martindale took advantage of a goalkeeping howler, and fired into an empty net.

Their first half goal glut continued as Brad Chisholm latched onto Sam Hussanin's inch perfect through ball and fired past the despairing Durham City 'keeper.

Washy picked up from where they left off in the second half; Brad Chisholm doubles his personal tally for the day with a scorching effort from 25 yards, leaving the Durham City keeper with no chance.

Chisholm's own personal triumph would continue, as he completed his hat-trick on 70 minutes. A rather simple finish for the winger this time, who had time to turn and finish inside the box.

Washington's domination ended there though as Durham tried to mount a comeback. The visitors did score two goals through Calvin Payne and an Abdul Wahab penalty though they were merely a consolation. 

The visitors then had goalscorer Wahab sent off, before Washy manager Mark Gibbon was also given his marching orders.