Darlington are to play in two warm up tournaments as part of their build-up to the new season.

Quakers head over the Irish Sea on July 24 to take part in the Isle of Man International Football Festival against Stoke City in Douglas, then a day later they take on Bury.

Also taking part in the competition in the other group are the Isle of Man, Burnley and Oldham.

The semi-finals are due to take place on Friday July 28, with the final a day later.

Quakers then go to Scarborough on August 5 and 6 for the Minster Carpets Cup, involving Scarborough, Newcastle United and Dutch team Siol. Quakers played in the same competition last year, losing to Doncaster and then beating Scarborough.

The itinerary means that Quakers won't be playing any home friendlies because of the work on the Feethams pitch. The new season begins on August 12, with the fixtures due to be announced next Thursday.

l FORMER Darlington striker Darren Roberts has joined Exeter after being freed by Scarborough