Darlington's long-awaited new away kit will be available early next month with fans who paid to have their names on the shirt able to buy it before anyone else.

Around 900 Quakers supporters took the opportunity to have their name printed on the red shirt which commemorates the club's 125th anniversary next year.

The club's landmark year is celebrated above the crest on the red shirt which will be available to purchase on September 8 and 9 in the Platinum Lounge at the Darlington Arena.

From September 10 the shirt will be on general sale at the club's shops at the ground and in the town centre.

The club had hoped to have the shirt available earlier but a small change in design delayed the process

Shirley Foster, Quakers' commercial head, said: "We understand there has been some frustration with the wait for the new away shirts. However we wanted to be certain the new kit was of the highest standard and this meant a few small changes.

"Having now seen the new kit we are delighted with the way it looks. I am sure that once Darlington fans see it they will agree it has been worth the wait."