Marske United were on the end of a heavy defeat to Yarm and Eaglescliffe on a dreary evening at Bedford Terrace.

The Seasiders trailed to a sensational strike from Josh Larkin at the interval, who added his second when play resumed.

Further strikes from Charlie Fixter and Sam Conway completed the rout. Tyler Goodman was sent off for a poor challenge midway through the second half.

Despite the result, it was Marske who started the brighter on a wet evening at the home of Billingham Town.

Dom Joynes saw his effort blocked on the line, whilst Sam Spenceley’s defence-splitting pass was smashed off the crossbar by a quick-footed Kenzie Harker.

Yarm weren’t without their fair share of opportunities. Thomas Atkinson was denied by a sprawling Mike Algie, then by the head of James Rowe.

It took a sensational strike to break the deadlock on the stroke of the half. Josh Larkin picked out the top corner from distance, albeit with little opposition.

The forward almost doubled his tally when Mikey Roberts headed onto the crossbar. He fired high and wide on the rebound, soon seeing another effort blocked.

Joe Dalton struck the post when play resumed, before Charlie Fixter rose highest to head home Yarm’s second.

Fullback Sam Conway picked out Josh Larkin to double his tally for the evening, and put the contest to bed.

Paul Burton did opt for a triple change on the hour. James Sayer headed Marske’s only chance of the half into the grasp of Callum Roberts, whilst Tyler Goodman was soon sent off for a late challenge.

Yarm and Eaglescliffe added a fourth goal in stoppage time through Sam Conway.